August Farmers Market

Superking and I took a trip out to the Leesburg Farmers Market this morning.  The weather was a little muggy but not too hot. And the market was bustling and the produce was flowing.

Picture #1

I read this morning in the farmers market newsletter that they're having a photo contest...

              Farmers Market Photo Contest
  As part of the Farmers Market Week celebration, VDACS is sponsoring a Photo Contest in three age groups, as well as  for the most photographed market. The deadline is Wednesday, August 17, 2011, to send in an original photo taken at a local farmers market. Four winners, one child 12 or under, one teenager and one adult, will receive a prize package of Virginias Finest and Virginia Grown products worth at least $100. The farmers market with the most entries also will receive a special prize package. Complete details, contest rules and a release form are available online at www.virginiagrown.com

I was able to take a bunch of beautiful photos this morning. Do you think any of these have a chance at winning? Make your votes!!

#2. blueberries, raspberries, blackberries

#3. blackberries

#4. blackberry juice

#5. garlic

#6. grapes

#7. hot peppers-variety

#8. serranos, big bombs, anchos

#9. this is the warning label for the next picture..."when eaten is described as the equivalent to dying"

#10. ghost peppers (or bhut jolokia)

#11. yes, Superking had to buy some. let's hope we don't have to take a trip to the ER.

#12. green onion

#13. lamb fries...does anyone know what those are?? Take your guesses!

#14. little tomatoes

#15. melons

#16. peaches and plums

#17. purple peppers and green peppers

#18. more plum varieties

#19. variety of heirloom tomatoes and others

#20. tomato closeup

#21. more berries

Happy Spring!

I had a lovely brunch at a friend's house the other day. Just a few ladies, getting together to chat, and have a simple meal. While waiting for everyone to show up, I was putting the berries I brought into a bowl and noticed how pretty they looked.  My friend's kitchen has these huge windows that were letting in all this great natural light so I decided to steal the opportunity to take a few food pictures.

These pictures are taken with my cell phone camera! Its amazing what a lot of natural light can do for your photos.  Even if you have a crappy camera.

My friend also had this great vase of colorful flowers that I thought looked beautiful with the bowl of berries in the sunlight.  She had stepped into the bathroom while I was taking these pictures and when I saw the vase, I thought, hope she doesn't mind me rearranging things for a moment! She came out to see me in mid-shot and just laughed! Ever the food blogger!

Just simple and beautiful.  A lovely time with treasured friends and good food.