Saturday Tim and I went to a farmer’s market in downtown Cincinnati with Meghan and her boyfriend, Josh. It was a little cold and cloudy all day, but that didn’t stop the droves of people from wanting to be outside. I can’t imagine how crowded it is during the warm and sunny summer days if it was this packed on a chilly and gloomy day in March. We walked around for a couple of hours, checking out the fresh veggies and flowers the market had to offer. The produce looked fresh and the price was right to buy. One of the things I bought was a huge tub of Organic Spring Mix for $2. This baby would have easily cost $6 at Whole Foods so it was hard to pass up!
I had this in a huge salad after my 8 mile run (1:17!) on Sunday morning. It was filled with spring mix, diced carrots, and drizzled with Red Wine and Olive Oil Vinaigrette from Trader Joe’s. It was also sprinkled with a little sea salt, and topped with fresh diced tomato, which was another market find. For five large tomatoes it only cost $2. Plus they were fresh and delicious, definitely a win-win!
Another produce that caught my eye? Strawberries, which were 2 pounds for $3.50. I decided that it would be fun to make a Strawberry Milkshake for Tim and I to share after dinner.
Fresh from the Market Strawberry Milk Shake
Ingredients
(Serves 2)
1 cup 1% milk (or milk of choice)
2 cups light frozen yogurt
1 1/2 – 2 cups of fresh sliced strawberries
Directions
Place all ingredients into blender. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
What did you do this weekend?
Have you been out to a farmer’s market yet this year?
What produce are you loving right now?
I’m loving all fresh fruits and veggies right now! Can’t get enough!!
Yes pleaseee! Looks delish
I loveee the Farmer’s Market!
jealous you already have outdoor ones going! i *think* ours start next weekend. can’t wait!!
Ahh I am so jealous you are already experiencing wonderful farmer’s markets! I cannot wait.. but ours does not start until June, boo! Great stuff you got, that milk shake has me craving one now
yum! that strawberry shake looks so good! i have been LOVING all the berries!! strawberries, blackberries, blueberries… ahh i love them all. we just bought a huge container of blackberries from costco this week, and i can’t wait to eat them!
That is one awesome smoothie recipe!
I’m loving strawberries and carrots but into sticks right now…. YUM!
I love farmer’s markets. I wish I could walk around ours for a couple of hours! (our FM is tiny).
And the shake looks delicious. Nice score on the organic greens.
That milkshake looks T.A.S.T.Y!
Oooh~ those strawberries look delicious!
I haven’t been to the farmer’s market this year yet, but my mom brings goes and brings home fresh produce all the time (she works at a hospital and they actually hold the farmer’s market there every Thursday).
Looks like you had a great weekend!
Oh that smoothie looks really tasty
. I haven’t been to a farmer’s market yet this year….actually I don’t really know of any around me at school, so I’ll have to wait til I’m home!
I love farmer’s markets! There are a few around me, but I’ve only been to one since the weather’s been nicer.
I’m loving strawberries right now!
yumm that milk shake looks delish!
I’ve never tried Edy’s Fro yo, I wanted to but have always been hesitiant to try it. I may just take the plunge next time and get it! 