Buy Local! - Seattle's Farmers' Markets in Full Swing!

I can't believe it's been a month since I managed to get a post in.  Needless to say this Giraffe is busy, getting a new house, and prepping the herd for the arrival of another baby giraffe.  Oh did I mention the World Cup started?

Well as far as food goes, it's a great time in Seattle and for many cities in the country- Farmers Markets have come out of winter hibernation.  For so many reasons I look forward to this time of year.  Not least of which is the warmer, dryer weather, and the appearance of local food producers just a few minutes from home.

I am naturally drawn to my local scene and here on Queen Anne the market is full of great stuff.  The giant pig truck Maximus and Minimus is back, Cafe Veracci with it's really hot and mobile pizza oven is here, and several others including a great little Argentinian outfit with empinadas my two-and-a-half year old goes nuts for.  Notably lacking from the market, due to seasonality and uncharacteristically cold weather is fresh produce, but I'm sure it will begin appearing as soon as the weather and seasons permits.  On a side note I'm eager to pick up some fresh, brined at sea, ikura from a local fisherman now at the market and get some proper-brittish bacon from Proper Brittish Bacon (last time they were sold out and I had to settle for some awesome nitrate-free American bacon.)  The Food Giraffe says get to your local farmer's market!