On one of our rare family outings (yes, all of us together!) we came across a brilliant market. Lots of things to taste and try - wonderful sights, sounds and variety - chat and banter from local producers. I thought we had stepped back in time. It all seemed just a bit too good to be true. When I asked one of the traders how this rich and vibrant market had managed to survive when so many have not, he told me this was a 'special' farmers food market that only happened once every month - yet another example of Farmers market syndrome, where the population is treated to its 4 weekly taste of real food. Not that I am against Farmers or markets (unsurprisingly) - but why can't every market day be a special or farmers market? If these kind of quality products were available every week, being sold by people who are passionate about what they are selling - there would be no shortage of customers and a bit more money going into the local rural economy. We came home with a couple of fresh crusty loaves, a bag of sausages and some smoked mackerel for tea, (which was excellent, and I shall be back for more - shame I have to wait until next month.)
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