Wisconsin

There are places in this world that I really enjoy. Wisconsin, the state's only fault being the Packers, is one of those places. The people up there are unfailingly polite and cheerful. Given the winters I have no idea why. It is paradise for me. A state filled with beer, cheese and sausages. We spent a few days in Oconomowoc while Carol attended a quilt show. I wanted to share a few photographs of Oconomowoc and tell you what a beautiful city it is and some of the highlights of what we saw. First, it is home to Pabst Farms. Yes, the "Blue Ribbon" beer and a personal favorite of this beer drinker. When I'm not delving into the world of craft beer this is my go to beer. In addition Oconomowoc has a great old downtown, a wonderful Saturday farmer's market and an old train depot converted into a restaurant.

The subject for today is the Farmer's Market. Carol and I went to the Depot for breakfast on Saturday morning and while we ate watched the vendors set up. We walked around after we ate and then Carol had to go to her class. I went back later and took these pictures.

 



 This is the view from the parking lot. There are four rows of tents with all sorts of goods for sale. Fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, flowers, baked goods, crafts to name a few.



This stand was preparing and selling pizza cooked in a wood fired oven. I was still full from breakfast so I didn't try one. They did smell great and the toppings were interesting. The one being prepared in the photo had a pesto based sauce.

 



Max and Linda were proud of their pesticide and herbacide free produce and their free range eggs. It is always a bonus to know the producer and the nature of the production of your food.

 



 There was a great selection of cut flowers for anyone who wanted a few to brighten their home.

 The produce was fresh,clean and abundant. We watched a pickup truck and trailer completely full of sweet corn pull in before 7 am and by 11 am there was no sweet corn available.

So there you have it the Oconomowoc Farmer's Market. If you are in the area during the season stop by on Saturday morning and walk among some of Wisconsin's finest citizens and farmers.