Baton Rouge Produce Markets

One of the things that I'm really liking about Baton Rouge are the produce stands.   They are tucked here and there; think I've seen 4 within the 7 or 8 mile radius of our house that I've ventured.  These are marvelous open markets.

The stands are built up wood platforms filled with boxes awaiting our selection.

And, alot of everything.  Nothing that looks picked over or half frozen, like almost off of the fragile produce in the local grocery stores.

Enough fresh bananas for an entire holiday season of banana bread.

And the garlic!  Not just some, but a lot.   

And, not just lemons, but limes as well. And it is more than fruit, there are freezer cases filled with frozen selections (for those that don't want to chop the onions or okra themselves), along with frozen out of seasons fruits, more bins with legumes, dried fruits, homemade jellies and jams.    And, amazingly enough, the prices are slightly lower than that at the grocery.   

Going to the produce market is officially part of my bi-weekly routine.  

Oh, but one of the things you don't want to do at the market is back into another car as you are leaving.  

All those savings will be quickly offset by the increase in the auto insurance premium.   Beau is still upset, first accident in 22 years.

Thanks for dropping by,
Lorrie