A Visit to Waldo's Farmers Market

Last night after work I hurried down to the Waldo Farmer's Market to pick up my sweet potato slips, since it was the last time that they had scheduled.  I was a little worried that they might not have any left since I was showing up not too long before they were closing.  But no worries...I got my slips!

They were selling a bundle of 10 for $5.40, so I picked up 2 of the tricolor (on the left), followed by 4 Marquerite in the middle and 4 Blackies (Ace of Spaces) on the right.  That one little tricolor is looking a little worse for wear, so we'll see if it survives.  I hope to get these in the ground tonight after I get off work.

Waldo has a cute little farmer's market with about 10 vendors or so.  While I was there, I chatted with some Amish folks who had fresh cheddar and other cheeses but, unfortunately, they were out of the farmhouse cheddar that I was interested in trying. I'll have to check back next Wednesday. 

Another couple was selling homemade jams and jellies from local K. Kringle and Co in Independence, Missouri and I was intrigued by their Blackberry Chardonnay jelly.  According to those lovely folks, the chardonnay lends a certain creaminess to the jelly. 

My $6 blackberry jelly amid a gang of tomatoes freshly picked from our garden this morning.   About 1.3 pounds!

I couldn't wait to get it home to J. so that we could try it since he fancies himself a blackberry jam connosieur.  All I can say is....WOW!  Just extraordinarily good.  We will be coming back for more, KK & Co.  According to their website, they are at pretty much all of the local farmer's markets so I highly recommend you giving their wares a try.  Make sure you stop and ask them what's in their Black Widow jam.  (HINT:  It's not black widow spiders, but it does have a bite!)

There was one more pleasant surprise waiting for me when I got home from the market.  My Rose of Sharon is finally blooming! 

Hope your day was equally as beautiful,