Miss Jane has been been talking about going to a small farmer’s market in Richardson on Saturdays.  Now, I had visited this market many years ago, and it was pathetic – there were maybe three or four vendors.

Well, things have changed.  The market has grown.  Although it is still small, there are some quality vendors.

How do I say this?  Miss Jane eats healthy.  You understand?  She watches what she eats, and uses the right ingredients.  She knows all about healthy eating.  I am in awe.  So when Miss Jane raved about the bread she bought at the market, I paid attention.  All of the bread looked divine, and I had trouble choosing.  In the end I bought “Hippy Heaven”.  (Loved the name.)  It is a dense bread full of good stuff – seeds, grains, etc.  Sweet Mother of Pearl.  It is delicious.  I think it is the same bread that Crossroads Diner serves.  We have been enjoying it as toast each morning.

One of the most interesting vendors was “That Cactus Guy”.  (That is what it said on his cap.)  Just listening to him talk made me interested in cactus ( or is it cacti?).

In about a week this cactus will bloom.  It has taken about a month for it to form this bloom.

Handmade bracelets were so colorful and very reasonable.  They also had sterling rings for sale.

Visiting with the vendors was great fun.  This is the same booth that carried the jewelry.  The bright colorful flowers are made out of cornhusk.

Cassandra from Stardust Soaps makes handmade luxury soaps and more.  I felt her arm and her skin was unbelievably silky smooth.

This is also the place to buy “Grass Fed Beef”.  Many people come to the market just for this beef.

Do you need local honey?  You can find it here.

One vendor offers monograming, aprons, pillows, blankets, and potato bakers.  This was my favorite pillow.  Her husband does most of the sewing, and he figured out how to make this pillow.  It is wonderful.

Terra Cotta Potts Stone Art was amazing.  My favorite piece was the Alamo, (Are you surprised?) but it is a little pricy.  The longhorn is inlaid stone.  They will design and make anything you desire.

The hand carved and hand painted stones are their best sellers.  These would make wonderful personalized gifts.

The whimseys in this booth are great.  Two sisters have taken vintage china and made table and yard art.  The prices are very reasonable, and if you like dishes the way I do, you will want to buy here.

This crystal “flower” now sparkles in my garden.  I like it.  I love it.

Had to buy some of this Texas EVOO.  It is made right here in the Lone Star State.  Even the olives are grown in Carrizo Springs, Texas.  To be honest, I loved the cowgirl on the label.  There are flavored oils as well as the unflavored oil.

But the main reason to go to a farmer’s market is to buy fresh locally grown produce.  Be still my heart.  All of the vegetables were beautiful.  This is the farm to take to your table.

Collin County cantaloupes – now that is about as local as you can get.

Just look at this wheelbarrow full of watermelons.  Yummy!

There were two produce vendors at the market, and their fruits and vegetables would rival the fruits and vegetables at the Dallas Farmer’s Market.  They had a great selection.  Here is the comparison.  Drive to downtown Dallas and fight the crowds at the Dallas Farmer’s Market, or shop in Richardson where the crowds are small.  It seems like a no-brainer.

What an enjoyable morning.  I bought bread, honey, EVOO, a whimsey, and vegetables.   Plus, I met some interesting people.  Life is good.  I am looking forward to shopping the Richardson Market again soon – very soon.

Blessings to you and yours,

The Richardson Market is open on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.  It is not necessary to go early because many of the vendors will not be set up until nine.

The market is at 677 W Campbell Road in Richardson. (In front of the NTX building)

Thank you Miss Jane for the recommendation.