What prompted this then, I hear you ask?! Simple, a trip to Cupar Farmer's Market on Saturday alongside a weekend spent in my garden and at my allotment, preparing my veggie patches whilst dreaming of the delights I'm going to grow this year.
Cupar Farmer's market is a joy to visit. http://www.fifefarmersmarket.co.uk/ Stalls over flowing with amazing bounty - from the fruity vinegars of the Little Herb Farm in Pittenweem http://thelittleherbfarm.co.uk/blog/to the jar-ed delights of Trotters Independent Condiments http://www.trottersindependent.co.uk/Condiments/Trotters_Independent_Condiments.html and a million and one things beside. I was inspired. (And the distinctive smell of Smokies filing the air with their billowing smoke reminds me of home as a bonus!)
A visit to Ardross farm shop http://www.ardrossfarm.co.uk/ simply sealed the deal. Again, I came home with a basket laden with goodies - Anster cheese, St Andrews Brewing Co beer and Ardross honey to name but a few. Tea involved purple sprouting broccoli doused in garlicy rapeseed oil, yep bought at the Farmer's Market, and Jersey Royal spuds - not technically grown in Fife but bought from the local Farm shop and a treat non the less!
Things to be enjoyed after a hard day in the garden, digging, weeding and despising raspberry canes which get everywhere if left unchecked. My seeds are in trays whilst I patiently wait for the magic to begin and I can plant my beetroot, broad beans, salad leaves, cabbages and on and on in the garden. In the meantime, blog posts will appear as I sample and experiment so watch this space!
