It's Farmer's Market Season!

Although primarily a grape-growing region, Napa and Sonoma counties are known for growing delicious produce of all types. Olives and olive oil are becoming a major draw of late (here's one in Marin County to visit). But organic produce of all types is available for general consumption. If you're just visiting, you'll probably only experience the freshness in the many excellent local restaurants. But for local's like myself, the many farmer's markets each week provide all the fresh veggies we need!

Probably the biggest of the summer season is in downtown Santa Rosa (4th Street between B and D), on Wednesdays. See more information. This year (2008) is actually the 20th anniversary of the market, so there will likely be some additional festivities.

The other major farmer's market in the area is in the town of Napa. It runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays, so it would be ideal browsing for a weekend trip. Even if you don't have cooking facilities while you're visiting, I promise you'll find the best nectarine or peach you've ever had...and you can finish it while you walk!

Community Supported Agriculture is another interesting produce-related topic...but I'll leave that for another post. Many farms also give tours and tastings as well, in the wine country spirit. Thanks for reading!