Millarville Market and a Summertime Challenge

That's the name of my favorite farmer's market. Yes, I have a favorite...and, to be honest, I would have to say that I also enjoy the one in St. Albert as well, but there it has to do mostly with bumping into old friends and feeling at home. You know what I mean? Anyways, I have been neglecting my blog lately and thought that I would let you all know that Millarville Market is my favorite. We will go there on Saturday to get all of our vegetables, fruit and meat for the week. It is a great way to eat locally--and sometimes, organically(especially meat)--and have a fun time while doing it. Eating locally is good for you and good for the environment as I have mentioned before, but just think about what it does for the local economy as well.

For me, summertime is all about going to the market and throwing your favorites on the BBQ. Strange considering I haven't been back on the meat bandwagon for all that long--and I still don't really eat a lot of meat. But lots of things taste great on the BBQ. And, so...since it has been a while since I threw out a challenge, I'm going to throw one out there. It's a big one if you live in Southern Alberta...drumroll please...EAT LESS MEAT. So, try to make one meatless meal a week. Eggplant Parmesana is good(although little bit messy to put on the BBQ). My neighbour put squash on their BBQ yesterday...or how about Tofu. Gasp. Tofu on the BBQ! I think that this might be against the law in some parts of Alberta...we do it all the time. Try marinating it first in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. It's great on sandwiches! If you take it to work, you get a fabulous mixture of responses when you announce what you have in your lunch. Just ask Bob.

So...head out to your local market and feel better about the way you are feeding your family and your community. Support your local farmers. What would we do without them?