My Weekly Drive: In Search of Fresh Produce
| April 15, 2010 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
It is my goal this year to get into the local farmland every Sunday to check out hidden jewels as well as visit farm stands and get my fruits and vegetables for the upcoming week. So this past Sunday the journey took us to Tilghman Island on the Chesapeake. We unfortunately got a late start to the day but we were on a mission to have some seafood on the water.
It was a beautiful day and the drive was entertaining through windy roads as well as the high speed portion of highway driving. As we drove past Easton and through st. Michaels we decided to walk around the Inn at Perry Cabin. This inn has great views and beautiful surroundings; it was however a little dressy for shorts and a tee. Back into the car and onward. While waiting for the drawbridge to the island to come down (the only way over the water) we took some time to look around the local marina and simply enjoy the water. Drawbridge down, back in the car and off to explore. We drove to the end of the island, which was not very far, but after a short drive over unpaved roadway we happened upon a another great little inn at the tip of the island. As we drove back through town we stop at what promised to be the place I’m looking for, a gritty restaurant on the water. Pick a table outside order a beer and check out the menu. Decide to have a light snack and relax for a while in the sun.
The next stopover was in Easton. I spotted a creamery. So of course, I’m all about getting a sundae. Mine a peanut butter ripple hot fudge sundae with whipped cream and a cherry. So after I devour my cold treat we check out a little more of town and then it’s time to start making our way back home.
Now on the road home, eyes are peeled looking for farm stands, farm markets or anyone selling some freshly plucked produce. I knew it was going to be a tall order due to the early season and the time of day on a Sunday but this is part of my mission. We drove by a couple of stands that are either closed for the day or simply have no opened yet. Then as all hope begins to fade we spot a farm market. Inside the market is a small amount of produce, not much from the immediate vicinity, and a lot of items from nearby Pennsylvania. So a load up the basket with some Maryland tomatoes and a few other items that seemed to be very fresh and ripe. Pack up the car and head home.
In the end the booty was not as grand as I would have liked but the tomatoes, strawberries and pears were perfectly ripe and delicious. I can’t wait until more stands open and more products start popping up.
