Farmer's Markets

Last week, I was traveling in the great State of North Carolina. They really know how to support their Agriculture producers. I visited the State Farmers Market in Raleigh and in Greensboro.



The Raleigh State Farmers Market just off Interstate 40 is a large complex filled with Fresh Produce (Locally grown), plants, prepared foods and Crafts. It is large enough that you can leisurely walk around the stalls and look at the items and make your selections. The area also includes 2 restaurants, One is a Seafood restaurant that is self serve (A great value) and a full Service family restaurant with Southern Specialties. Try the Meatloaf. It is open every day. It is a must stop if you are in the area.



The Greensboro State Farmers Market is a little smaller. The highlight is a new Restaurant the Moose Cafe.

The original Moose Cafe is in Asheville, NC. This restaurant was a great place to stop. A friendly and helpful staff. The Restaurant is large and open.

The Food is great. The biscuits and Apple Butter are a specialty. The Apple Butter is quite Chunky and tastes great. The Biscuits were very large and fluffy. They did not leave that oily aftertaste that some biscuits leave. The Chicken Dumplings were excellent. It came with two sides. I got the Green Beans and the mashed Potatoes. The Green beans were old fashioned pole beans, the Mashed Potatoes were the real deal. The Berry Cobbler was hot and fresh. Cost with drink was under $10.00.

The Moose Cafe at The State Farmer's Market in Greensboro get 4.5 out of 5 Wagging Tails.



It would be great if we had these types of areas in Illinois. The Farmer's Market at Metro Center is good as well as the one on the Riverfront on Saturday Morning. I have not made it to the other Seasonal market in Pekin. Being at the Courthouse it always sounded interesting. Guess we will have to wait for next year to get the Markets here in full swing.