So lucky to be able to walk to local shops here in London and yes, there is a Turkish greengrocer ( albeit a grumpy proprietor and much of his produce looks equally sad) and the Albanian butcher ( who is clearly depressed) .. and the Italian deli ( run by the son who inherited it but really wants to move to the countryside) ā¦ so Iām supporting them, with my attempts to cheer and my purchases šš¤£ ( once a social worker ā¦.. )
I'm so sorry about your health challenges. I have had some myself and know how hard it can be to find energy. I like markets but I try, as much as possible, to eat organic veg. (At least those that are high on the 'Dirty Dozen' list) and there is only one stall at our market that covers this. They do, in the right season, the most amazing colourful and flavourful tomatoes.
Well, our situation is a little different. Lots of markets to visit, plus, many shops receive fruit and vegetables direct from the growers. Canāt complain.
Thanks for the shout-out, Cheryl - and it was such fun to shop with you and see how warmly the traders greeted you! And yes, I do use cash as a brake on what I spend in Notting Hill Farmerās market (takes a bus and a tube to get me there every Saturday - I do love the bus-pass!). But since I stay seasonal with the veg, same for fish from the van up from Kent, I would spend more if I shopped in the supermarket and wouldnāt get half the pleasure.
Iād love to shop at a farmers market. But Iām in rural Wales where the main crop is sheep. I shop at local shops including a wholefood coop which isnāt really cheaper but feels more wholesome. If I drive half an hour on Wednesdays thereās a market on the next big town with a good fruit and veg stall and a fish stall and sometimes local produce on sale. But mostly itās the coop or the spar for my day to day. I am growing what I can and joined a social garden.
So lucky to be able to walk to local shops here in London and yes, there is a Turkish greengrocer ( albeit a grumpy proprietor and much of his produce looks equally sad) and the Albanian butcher ( who is clearly depressed) .. and the Italian deli ( run by the son who inherited it but really wants to move to the countryside) ā¦ so Iām supporting them, with my attempts to cheer and my purchases šš¤£ ( once a social worker ā¦.. )
I'm so sorry about your health challenges. I have had some myself and know how hard it can be to find energy. I like markets but I try, as much as possible, to eat organic veg. (At least those that are high on the 'Dirty Dozen' list) and there is only one stall at our market that covers this. They do, in the right season, the most amazing colourful and flavourful tomatoes.
Thank you Melissa I share in your search for lost energy.
Well, our situation is a little different. Lots of markets to visit, plus, many shops receive fruit and vegetables direct from the growers. Canāt complain.
that's just showing off
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Thanks for the shout-out, Cheryl - and it was such fun to shop with you and see how warmly the traders greeted you! And yes, I do use cash as a brake on what I spend in Notting Hill Farmerās market (takes a bus and a tube to get me there every Saturday - I do love the bus-pass!). But since I stay seasonal with the veg, same for fish from the van up from Kent, I would spend more if I shopped in the supermarket and wouldnāt get half the pleasure.
Lovely shopping with you too x
Iād love to shop at a farmers market. But Iām in rural Wales where the main crop is sheep. I shop at local shops including a wholefood coop which isnāt really cheaper but feels more wholesome. If I drive half an hour on Wednesdays thereās a market on the next big town with a good fruit and veg stall and a fish stall and sometimes local produce on sale. But mostly itās the coop or the spar for my day to day. I am growing what I can and joined a social garden.
Thank you for sharing.