December market

Raven Bread at Farmers' Market

I am smitten with this bread maker, and I also love her Adventure Toast. I recently learned that Sophie, the baker, carts all her stuff back and forth to the market on her bike. She has a bike trailer she uses to haul this entire display to the market every Saturday, rain or shine. Here's her website; she's simply amazing, and her bread is incredible. She only uses local ingredients. This morning I resisted buying one of her chocolate cookies because they are simply too good to have just one. I know from experience.

Unique one-of-a-kind ornaments

Looking closely at these hand-blown ornaments, I noticed that several of them have a feather inside. Each one is different, and I meant to have a chat with the artist but got sidetracked and didn't have a chance to find the significance of the feathers. I'm sure there's a story.

Paperwhite narcissus plants

I thought these were interesting and would make a lovely gift: paperwhite flowers planted in various containers and at various stages of growth. I learned from that link that paperwhites are quick to flower and will bloom around three weeks after planting. The vendor told me that the largest ones will probably bloom within another week or two. I just might have to come back next week and pick up a planter; fresh fragrant flowers in the home at this time of year are a real treat.

Margot

And of course my favorite batik artist is at the market, too. She's got a new design, which I love. You can see it in the window on the right, a horse galloping across a tablecloth. She also has it on other fabrics. I bought one in purple, which should surprise nobody.

Weasel Glass

I've seen this vendor at the market every year. They are two sisters, Lynn and Judy, who have created Weasel Glass. The freshwater pearls are new this season, and I thought they are something I would like (me who doesn't wear any jewelry other than earrings, what am I thinking?). Anyway, they reminded me of the freshwater pearls I bought as gifts when I visited China.

Lots of different kinds of squash

And of course there are still all kinds of root vegetables and squash to buy. These will be there right up until the last day the market is open. It will close up for the winter on the last Saturday before Christmas, which I was reminded is only three weeks from today. Two more possibilities to visit the market, and then the vendors get a much-needed break from showing up every Saturday.

Christmas carolers

I was delighted to hear these young people singing many well-known Christmas songs as people shopped. Although the wind blew and the rain fell, the people around me were all in a festive holiday mood. I bought a few gifts and some produce and went home to my warm and cozy home.
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