Gotta love summertime!

Check out the blackberries. We bought some from our local farmer's market.

They were huge!

And delicious!

Farmer's Market Breakfast

So we've been back for a week now. Things are slowly returning to normal. (but I do miss Scotland). I've started my volunteer work at various institutions to get some work experience this summer. And I've also started a needlepoint class which has proven to be very informative. Since it was May when we left for the UK, there wasn't much out at the Farmer's Market. Oh how that has changed. I stocked up on all kinds of fruits and veg. Once of my favorite vendors this past year is a group of ladies who bake artisan breads. I always ask for Challah (ever since they made it for Easter) and this weekend they delivered! Thanks to America's Test Kitchen, I made Challah Bread French Toast. Amazing! Top it off with some locally grown raspberries. Oh my!

Farmers Market Lunch

So going to the farmers market yesterday reminded me of some of the good things about living in North Carolina. Although it's only the beginning of June, the fruits and veggies are pouring into the market. We had a great time choosing from all sorts of yummy fruits and veg. After the market and some gardening, I made a lunch fit for a king. Fresh sourdough bread from some Mennonite bakers, farmers market tomatoes, my homegrown lettuce along with some bacon = delicious BLT. Served with some ripe and mouthwatering plums! Nice way to end my hot afternoon.