Sunday, January 12, 2014

Farmer's Market fun


This weekend, I took a solo trip to the Farmer's Market, not too far from my house and it was such a beautiful day that I had to snap a couple of pictures while I was out. I thoroughly enjoyed the sights, the sounds and of course the smells. It's something extra special to be able to take my leisurely time walking around and enjoying the spreads of enticing fruits, vegetables and so much more. I initially made the trip to pick up some Shea butter; a treat in and of itself; for my skin that is. I wanted the real deal, not the overly priced, itty bitty jar that most natural food stores sell, but the big tub of that golden goodness that lasts for about a few months.

 
 
I couldn't wait to get home and use it on my skin; especially when I remembered how long it had been since I bought a jar! I remember how much of a staple it was when I lived in Maryland; especially in the cold winter months. Now that I live here in Florida; it serves as a buffer for the hot sun, it has a plethora of skin enhancing nutrients and it feels so lovely. I strolled along, not in much of a rush and wanting to just drink up the beautiful weather we were having yesterday. I found a Frankincense and Myrrh blend of incense, juicy mangoes and a treat to  drink on the way home. I usually guzzle down coconut water to quench my thirst and they had quite a lot to sample, but something caught my eye; fresh sugar cane juice! I have tried fresh sugar cane, biting into it and feeling the sweetness trickle down my throat, so I knew I was in for something special. And was it ever! It was actually quite sweet; of course, but oh so delicious!  I have been drawn to try many new fruits and veggies that I hadn't before; calla loo, star fruit, papaya, yucca, breadfruit and passion fruit to name a few. I love trying new foods in general, but especially fruits and vegetables that grow in tropical regions. I'm thankful for markets such as these that offer these treats; year round! Next time I visit the market though, I will be getting coconut water; sugar cane juice will have to be a once in a while delicacy!

4 comments:

  1. You have such a beautiful spirit! Glad that you are able to bring that out into your writing, and share it with us. And I love shea butter too! Definitely a staple in our house. This makes me want to be in Florida, soaking up the sun and walking around the market too. :) -Kiara

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    1. Thank you my love!!! As do you, and I am so glad you enjoyed reading this post! I really am happy to be sharing with you and all my beloved readers; it makes me so happy to know others enjoy reading my words...it means so much to me! I miss you Sis, and this will be the year that we connect!!! I do wish you were here; and we could go to the market together ;)...Much love, Queen

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  2. Amazing! I envy you being in that nice hot weather enjoying tropical fruits. I seriously miss eating sugarcane like I used to in Africa on a hot day. I enjoyed this piece tremendously & felt like I was actually there with you. Thank you for being a light spirit and sharing such beautiful words for us to read, its such a treat <3

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    1. Oh, Nusaibah!! Thank you Darlin' for stopping by my blog and sharing your words with me! I can only imagine what it must have been like eating sugarcane on a hot day in Africa...I'm really glad you enjoyed this article and that it brought back sweet memories for you...Peace and Light, Dear One!

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