You’d think that maybe all they sell are tomatoes……oh no, they have quite an amazing variety of fresh produce in the outside market. There is a shop ( with lovely air conditioning which is most welcomed in 100 degree temperatures) and they have homemade jams, dressings, soup mixes, specialty cheeses, breads and a deli counter.
They will prepare a sandwich or you can opt for twice baked potato salad, cooked meats…so much to offer. I would love to have some photos of the shop but the lady inside asked me not to take pictures. She wasn’t comfortable with it without the owners permission. No biggie – I attached a link for you if you’d like a virtual look around. HERE
Take a look at some of the produce…………..
Here is part of my haul from my last trip.........
Look at all the potatoes!
Purple potatoes – I’ve never had them before and was delighted that they are actually purple under the skin. Not what I expected. Quite festive.
I didn't whip them...just boiled them in salted water and we smashed them up with butter and salt and pepper.
We have loads more produce to design desserts....something strawberry is what I'm thinking. Nice and cool for this rotten hot weather!
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I love being able to view a blog and think "Hey, I know where that is!" Woo-hoo, right on Thomasville Road. I have been using Market Street Farmers Market on Saturdays. I am think on my way home from work or during lunch I need to pay Tomato Land a visit.
I would love to experience a trip to this store! Everything there sounds so fresh and delicious...local markets are the best.
I was kind of hoping it was a plethora of tomato delights, LOL!! But, it still looks like a fabulous market...even with all the variety ;) What a wonderful post...I'd love to visit Tomato Land! And I love purple potatos...although I rarely peel them (or any tater for that matter). Thanks so much for sharing this fun post with Two for Tuesdays this week, Tina =)
Markets like this are truly a gem to have in your area. The family of one of my daughter's classmates own a similar market.
I love seeing what is growing in other parts of the world. Every farmers market has a different character, which is part of what makes the experience of shopping there so delightful. Thank you for sharing at Two for Tuesday.
Tomato Land looks like my kind of place! Aren't those purple potatoes fun? I was lucky enough to find some awhile back and the kids love 'em.
always nice to find a good produce stand... this one seems to carry a wide variety... hope to see more of your creations...
Velva - I know exactly what you mean! I especially love it when it's a foreign locale...something in Ireland for instance and we can say "we've been there!"
Definitely stop by Tomato Land. They have some fabulous produce.
Joanne - I agree, love to haunt the local places. Keep the mom and pop stores in business!
Girlichef - oh my, I just realized I didn't take any photos of the tomotes...now how could I miss that at Tomato Land. I don't usually pel potatoes either but had planned to use my potato ricer. Then forgot....
Janel - Don't ya just love stopping by them and browsing. And nibbling...
ButterPoweredBike - Thank you, I feell that way too...love to see what else is available in other parts of the world.
Kim - the purple potatoes were fun. My first time eating the, I live a sheltered life. haha
Drick - Thank you so much :-) I am going to start on strawberries next.
I love farmer's markets in any form. What great produce you scored.
Tina! You lucky girl! Don't you just adore shopping in a store that adores produce as much as you do! The purple potatoes are a hoot! Thanks so much for sharing this on the two for tuesday recipe blog hop! :) alex@amoderatelife
So fun to find fresh and lovely produce...And hey, that is exactly what I do with my purple potatoes, maybe a bit of garlic. They are lovely :)
Love your Farmer's Market and the purple potatoes!
Bonnie - Thank you, I DID feel like I scored on some good produce. Fun to loook around,
Clark Clan - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Love all those colors at the farmers markets.
Magic of Spice - It was my first experience with purple taters - a good one too.
Penny - Thank you, it's a tyreat to go!
Wow, this looks like my kind of place!
WC - Would love to drag you around and shop there, and the other two farmers markets in Tallahassee.
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