What Do Farmer’s Markets And Monsoons Have In Common?
They both run from May to October!
Most Thursday afternoons, you’ll find me at my local Snohomish Farmer’s Market, not just shopping, but engaging in a vibrant community. Here, I connect with farmers, artisans, and fellow food enthusiasts, all united by our shared love for fresh, local produce. Local markets are not just a way to eat well and support our local economy, they are a hub of community and connection.
In Myanmar, the local fresh markets are a year-round treasure trove filled with a vibrant array of fresh produce, spices, and local delicacies. Stalls overflow with juicy tropical fruits like mangoes, lychees, papaya, and bananas. Vegetables such as leafy greens, gourds, okra, tomatoes, and cucumbers are abundant. Vendors sell aromatic herbs and spices, including lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and turmeric, essential for flavoring traditional dishes.
Shan State, Myanmar – Green onions
You’ll also find dried goods like beans, lentils, and rice, as well as a variety of fermented products, such as pickled tea leaves (used in lephet thoke, the famous national tea leaf salad) and fish sauce. Just like the food trucks at our local farmer’s market, Burmese street food is available, like the assorted skewers in the photograph.
Where is your local farmer’s market?
Skewer Snacks
