donatelife
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now i am living in a very small town, but i must say that our farmer's market is quite wonderful for variety and the pride that vendors take in there produce. if it can be grown in wisconsin, it is there. picked up yellow wax beans, pickling cukes, shallots, heirloom tomatoes, patty pan squash, yellow fingerling potatoes and more. we supped quite well thing evening. one thing that strikes me though is that there is one ethnic group that takes more care and absolute joy in the presentation of their offerings, will answer any question without offence, and will happily explain their organic growing practices,etc. i live in a town of only 10,000, but we are somewhat diverse. all of our vendors of course care about their product,but it is the Hmong vendors who come with their entire family...extended family, who don't always speak the same language i do, but know everything about what they are selling. i am not racist, i just wonder if there are some cultures that take food more seriously? this is indeed a labor of love to overcome so much adversity in a not always tolerant area. thanks to all that provide such an opportunity to experience foods that we may not otherwise find. have also purchased bitter melons, long beans, thai eggplant and things that i can't spell, all in our little block long farmers market! maybe a farmer appreciation day is in order, hallmark could have a field day, pardon the pun. lisa