A favorite stop of mine on Saturday mornings after my Pilates and Aerobics classes is the Farmers’ Market at the Portland State University campus.  The Portland area has several farmers’ markets, on different days and in different locations, but this one fits my schedule and location best.  Another good one for me location-wise is the Thursday afternoon version at the Patagonia Building in The Pearl.  Either one of these or the others on the schedule are great open markets of seasonal fresh produce and farm products, dairy and meat offers, flowers and fun stuff.  It is fresh, local good food and a totally fun experience.  My niece Ashley and I meet up there on Saturdays about 9:20.  Ashley arrives from South Waterfront by streetcar, so she is totally sustainable, and we drink coffee and share our interest in food, cooking, gardening and family.  We have our favorite spots, the ‘Tart’ Lady from Hood River, the mushroom stand, the grilled pepper man, and any one of the fresh veggie and fresh egg providers.

The crowd is increasing now that the sun has come out!  Hope to see you there sometime!

Becky