I can't believe that summer is almost over and we've hardly done any of our usual summer things. We made a point of heading to the North Gower Farmer's Market this morning. It's suppose to rain here tomorrow, so we wouldn't likely make it to the one closer to home.
One of the best reasons to go to the North Gower Farmer's Market is that you can get Frank's Buttermilk pies there. Now, don't turn your nose up and try to tell me how much you hate buttermilk. I wouldn't touch that stuff either, but in a pie, it's marvelously creamy and sweet. And to prove it, Frank offers samples. One little bite will convince you to take one of these amazing treats home.
He sells plain ones, and I've had them with raspberries in them, but today we chose a blueberry one. It only costs $8.50 per pie. You won't get a better deal for anything so delicious anywhere else. I guarantee it.
There are, of course other pies available, as well as tarts and other goodies. I understand he also has a shop in Ottawa.
Hubby also made off with a great big date square as a morning treat. While I usually grab a butter tart (there are several varieties), today I couldn't resist a different vendor at the other end of the room that offered huge, and extremely delicious apple fritters. I can't show you those treats as we got into them before we got home, and I actually I forgot to take the camera with me. We likely shouldn't eat the buttermilk pie tonight, after pigging out early in the day, but I'm sure we won't be able to resist.
We brought home corn, and tomatoes too. This assortment of tomatoes cost me a total of $2. I think that's pretty good as another booth was selling large single tomatoes for that much each. Apparently these are the last of the tomato crop, according to the lady I got them from. That was rather shocking to hear. It really makes me sad for two reasons. It means the cold weather can't be far off, and it also means my own tomato crop was a total failure this year. The plants stayed really small, and though they are now producing a few tomatoes, not even one has started to ripen yet. I love garden fresh tomatoes, so I was really happy I got these today.
The trip was totally worth the effort and made for an enjoyable morning.
He sells plain ones, and I've had them with raspberries in them, but today we chose a blueberry one. It only costs $8.50 per pie. You won't get a better deal for anything so delicious anywhere else. I guarantee it.
There are, of course other pies available, as well as tarts and other goodies. I understand he also has a shop in Ottawa.
Hubby also made off with a great big date square as a morning treat. While I usually grab a butter tart (there are several varieties), today I couldn't resist a different vendor at the other end of the room that offered huge, and extremely delicious apple fritters. I can't show you those treats as we got into them before we got home, and I actually I forgot to take the camera with me. We likely shouldn't eat the buttermilk pie tonight, after pigging out early in the day, but I'm sure we won't be able to resist.
The trip was totally worth the effort and made for an enjoyable morning.
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