Sans l'agriculture? I think not!

What would we do without vegetables? Even better.. What would we do without great deals on beautiful, ripe vegetables grown and sold locally like the ones seen here? (Read further):



Alyssa and I went to the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market today, which is only a two-minute drive from home! We went last week but, because we didn't have any cash on hand, we just browsed the abundant selections. Since it happens every Tuesday, we knew right away that we'd be back today. The event takes place in front of a middle school, next to the parking lot. A bunch of vendors from various farmlands in the Lowcountry come to town and see what business they can get. Makes sense, right? Well, of course it does.

What also makes sense is the fact that some vendors are smart enough to price their products low enough to satisfy smart shoppers such as ourselves! Everything in that picture cost an average of just $0.60 per item! AMAZING, RIGHT? In addition, many of the vendors had a plethora of local favorites like cabbage, collard greens, and even seafood as well as traditional favorites like corn, onions, and carrots. Other tents were run by restaurants serving elephant ears, spreads, dips, spices, desserts, and much more!

While walking around, I couldn't help but notice the News Radio 94.3 booth off to the side. I introduced myself to the news & public affairs director for that station, which just so happens to be with ClearChannel, which is where I had a very promising interview just a couple weeks ago! I told her about myself and, although she was busy working, she was extremely nice! She gave me her business card and, needless to say, I am that much closer to getting my foot in the door!

Tonight, with the vegetables we just purchased, Alyssa prepared a marvelous vegetarian dinner:



Fried eggplant with Italian seasoning with a cucumber, garlic, and tomato salad and a side of couscous. Absolutely DELICIOUS and healthy for us!!!

And that's pretty much it for now.. I'll go count some sheep and try to remember the last number I reach. In the meantime, feel free to comment and guess how many sheep I successfully counted. I'll try to remember even further to post how many I could..remember..

Until next time!