We trolled off to Didcot on Saturday, because that was where the nearest Farmer's Market was. I simply loved it, although was a wee bit disappointed that the vegetable guy wasn't there, but I suppose we are all entitled to holidays, now and then. It was really, really good, though and we picked up a programme of their intended future appearances and three weekends out of four, for the next few months, they will be at either Newbury, Wantage, or Hungerford. It seems to be a consortium of local farmers, which pleased all of us no end, because it means that we should get to know them over time.
We bought some cider in a box, which is delicious, some home produced unsalted butter, which worked out at only £1 for a half pound block, some raspberries, plums, home made soap and some really lovely bread, so all in all, it was an excellent experience. The butter guy had some amazing cheeses, so they will be bought on our next visit! Most of it was a little pricey, but well worth the extra pennies, if what we have sampled thus far is anything to go by.
The veg box scheme has been cancelled, which is a shame, but is, we feel for us, the best decision, bearing in mind the falling standard of the produce and also the fact that we seem to have fruit and veg coming out of our ears, right now! The aim this week is to spend as little as is possible and use what we still have, before it needs to be thrown. So, some interesting meals planned for the week, culminating in a big shop next Monday, if I have my way, which will be good for us, the environment (because we won't use any petrol) and most of all, for the bank balance!
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