Yesterday we went out to the Millwood Farmers Market to check it out. I have heard so many good things about it and I also follow the blog of Craig Goodwin who organizes the market (and is also the pastor of the church where the market is held) so was excited at the chance to browse. I admit, I tend to avoid church markets because they tend to be underwhelming but I found this one to be really quite lovely. I also find Craig to be a very friendly guy and his church is listed as gay friendly which are definite perks to me and add to the general feeling of acceptance.

We purchased our weekly produce there and it tastes so much better then what we normally buy at the store (I would have been surprised if it didn’t though, local almost always tastes better.) We bought red and green bibb lettuce and peppers from C&S Hydro Huts (the owners of which Michael knows through work,) zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers and bing cherries. Much to my surprise we found tofu that I actually liked as well, made by Small Planet Tofu. I bought a block of their curry flavored tofu. I have never met a tofu I liked until now but their stuff is really firm and has a lovely texture. Not surprisingly Michael also knows the owner through work as well (whom he refers to as Tofu Phil) and has been trying to get me to try their stuff for several months. Thank goodness for sample trays right? Tofu Phil’s son, I didn’t catch his name, was manning the booth and he was so friendly.

In fact all the vendors were pleasant (granted they probably wouldn’t sell much if they were cranky) which gave the market a really nice vibe. Lots of questions about my due date which I normally feel a little weird about but they were all honest curiosity which I puts me at greater ease. Damian seems to love the market even though it was very hot, he munched on popcorn covered in seasoning salt most of the time. Somehow I seem to have managed to not snap a photo of him…

I will definitely keep going back to Millwood for as long as they are open. I saw some things that I would love to pick up in the future (pepper jelly, honey and seasoning salt.) They even had a vendor with grass-fed pork. I was hoping they might have someone with local cheese, but maybe another time… I am looking forward to seeing the goods change as the season progresses.

Now to go feast on some cherries…