Williamsburg Farmer's Market

On Saturday we took Finn to the Williamsburg Farmer's Market.  The market hasn't started up fully for the season yet, but it was a fun way to get out of the house before lunch.  Last fall the market was rated as #5 in the Top 20 of the America's Favorite Farmer's Market Contest sponsored by the American Farmland Trust.  What I like about these markets is that it reminds you that there are still family farms nearby.  I grew up a few miles from Bayville Farms which was a dairy farm in Virginia Beach that has since been turned into a golf course.  Naturally.  I remember visiting the farm in elementary school and I think it's really important to teach our children where our food comes from.  No, it's not pretty and while I would never take Finn to a slaughterhouse, I want him to understand one day that food does not start in the supermarket. 

So, what better place to start than a farmer's market!  There was a lot to see - people, dogs, flowers, and pie.  Lots of pie.  I guess that's what is currently "in season."  Patrick and I managed to talk ourselves out of buying any pie, but we did walk away with some amazing blueberry pineapple jam.  I've been eating it every morning on english muffins.  Finn did not bring home any treats, but he did enjoy people watching and "chatting" with the vendors.  I'm sure this is something we'll do several more times before our upcoming move back to Virginia Beach.

Patrick and Finn checking out the market.