The Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market was started in 1874 making it one of the oldest markets of its kind in North Carolina. I do my best to get there on Saturday mornings. My best, most of the time, isnt good enough though. I typically wake up too late to make it while the picking is still good.

This Saturday, someone had hinted that I might run into Alice Waters at the market(she is in Greensboro this week for the opening of the Greensboro Children’s Museum Edible Schoolyard). Alice was nowhere to be found but it was the perfect reminder that if I want to keep my cooking seasonal – the market is the perfect place to start. Produce ranged from tomatoes, squash, eggplant, shell beans, okra and peppers. In addition to the produce, the area has a number of organic farms that specialize in cheeses and meats. I picked up a loaf of sourdough from Alex’s and a couple cheeses from the Goat Lady Dairy Farm. I also researched a couple farms that sell organic lamb that will be perfect for our annual Turkey Day sans Turkey Celebration (stay tuned).

If you havent checked it out I advise you to make the time!