Farmers Market Morning
Budget
💸 Under $20
Group
Just two, Small group
Setting
outdoor
Wake up a bit earlier than usual, drive to a good farmers market, and spend the morning browsing stalls, sampling food, and picking up ingredients for the week. A slow, sensory start to a weekend that feels a world away from a supermarket.
Tips to make it great
- 1
Bring a tote bag and cash — many stalls don't take cards.
- 2
Go before 10am for the best selection and least crowds.
- 3
Pick one ingredient you've never cooked with and plan dinner around it.
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