missing you - day 5

Mr. C and I visit our local farmers' market just about every weekend. Buying flowers to cheer our house is one of my favorite parts.

While I've been loving all daffodils in bloom along the highways up here, oh how I missed our trip to market this past Sunday... the bulbs and berries... the hand holding.

Lilacs & Mums

Lilacs are in season and are decorating our local farmers' market. When these lovelies are in bloom I always buy a bunch for my mom. They're her favorite.

Not only are lilacs easy on the eyes, but they smell wonderful—like the freshest springtime perfume. We filled out our lilac bouquet with some pale pink mums.

Do you have a favorite spring blossom?

Mandarins

Mandarin oranges (otherwise known as tenagerines) are some of the most wonderful fruits invented. They come in perfect little easy to peel packages and they taste like the best ever candy.

Satsumas have been at our local farmer's markets lately and they are my favorite FAVORITE of all the mandarins. We buy at least 3 pounds a week and it's never enough.

short study of certain flowers (part 3)

Last time we were at the Farmers' Market Mr. C bought me the loveliest tulips. I can't wait to see what fresh treasures we find today.

Summer's Heirlooms

The sun is still shining but Autumn is officially here. The produce is changing at the Farmer's Market and I am already missing some of my favorites.



We found just a few heirloom tomatoes, but the basil has all but disappeared.

It looks as though warm nights spent eating tomato salads with basil and mozzarella are over until next year. Good thing I photographed some salad masterpieces before it was too late.