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The first farmers markets started over a century before the Declaration of Independence. Since then, it has become an American tradition to buy fresh produce, flowers, eggs and cheese from markets and roadside stands. In the beginning, farmers would brave muddy roads in their horse-drawn wagons. As time went on, farmers made the weekly trek to town in pick-ups, where theyd pile bushels of fruit and vegetables high on the tailgate of their trucks. Today, many lucky city dwellers visit markets that are open every day. My favorite though, is our county farmers market held on the courthouse grounds. Its open only on Saturday mornings, and only June - October. It may sound inconvenient but, for my family, its a summer ritual. We wake early and arrive disheveled, rarely taking the time to comb through our hair. For breakfast, we buy scones from our favorite bread stand and snatch up the best looking fruit we see. My son is an expert at choosing chin dripping peaches, always looking for the most fragrant and the heaviest peach that can sit in the palm of his small hand. My husband lounges on the grass and watches the people go by as I scribble a list of what is available, anticipating the culinary treats that only summer brings. There is nothing like fresh corn on the cob, cold gazpacho with homegrown tomatoes, or homemade fruit sorbet. We always have a batch of sorbet on hand, each week a different flavor. Sometimes we experiment by combining fruit with fresh herbs, but most of the time we simple puree 2 cups of fruit with a little citrus juice and a bit of honey, and then freeze it in an ice cream maker. My boys and their friends think its a decadent treat. Summer vacation is about to end, and our weekly ritual will soon give way to soccer games and birthday parties. Lucky for me, the farmers will be back next year with their trucks piled high, just as theyve done for generations.MARKET FRESH FRUIT DIPThis makes a terrific afternoon snack on a warm summers day. When entertaining, serve in a honeydew melon half and decorate the rim with fresh blueberries and mint sprigs.Ingredients
1 Pint Strawberries2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice3 Tablespoons Honey4 oz Cream Cheese, Room Temperature1 Cup Plain YogurtAssorted Fruit SlicesDirectionsWash the strawberries and remove the green tops.Place strawberries in a blender or food processor with lemon juice, honey, cream cheese, and yogurt. Puree until smooth.To make a honeydew melon bowl, cut the melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Slice a 3 inch diameter circle off the rounded bottom of the rind so your bowl will sit flat.Serve with slices of your favorite summer fruit. Peaches, plums, apples, and melons all work well and make a colorful presentation. You have permission to reprint this article electronically or in print, free of charge, provided that each article is: 1. Printed in its full form with no changes2. Includes an active link 3. A courtesy copy of your publication is sent to the above contact 4. And the following byline appears at the bottom of each article: