yay for the Madison Farmer's Market

         I just read today that the Madison Dane County Farmer's Market is the largest producer-only farmer's market in the country.  This means that all of the items are produced locally by the vendor, no resale is allowed. I lived in Madison for nearly eight years and I always looked forward to the farmer's market. Especially when I moved downtown.  My roommate and I would wake up groggy Saturday mornings after working late at our restaurant jobs.  At the first corner of the Market we would purchase our iced coffees and then continue counter clockwise around the square (I have a friend whose father likes to go in the opposite direction, this is looked down upon by most locals).  The Market is held around the downtown Capitol Square which is also, I believe, the highest point in the city.   The market is four long city blocks of awesome produce, fresh honey, flowers AND the inside of the Capitol building serves as grounds for political, non-profit and public information booths, plus there are always petitions to be signed outside of the Capitol.  Across the street from the Market there is always an array of art vendors and carts selling iced coffees and pastries and street musicians.  The Madison Farmer's Market should be a stop on any family road trip this summer.  The heart of America has a lot to offer.  And don't forget to try some fresh (and squeaky) cheese curds, a Wisconsin delicacy!

For more info check out the web page:  www.madfarmmkt.org

until next time,

cheers,

nyks