Summer is fast becoming my favorite time of year.  It used to be spring and fall.... but summer is quickly making me its ally.  I am not sure what changed my mind.  It might have to do with gardening, the full bloom of Michigan greenery, and cooking... ah yes, always back to food.

I made a spontaneous stop at Downtown Plymouth's Farmer's Market this morning, seduced by individuals carrying bunches of sunflowers walking down the street and by the crowd at its usual place under The Gathering at Kellogg Park. 

Every Saturday morning local farmers bring their fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to sell, cash only transactions.  This time I lingered near the vendor's station with a wide variety of fresh herbs and vegetables.  (Hopefully undetected) I would break off a bit of basil or parsley leaf to catch the aromas. 

I bought more herbs in order to plant than I intended, but could imagine using in various recipes from chicken, and eggs, to teas.  Any suggestions for recipes using the following herbs and veggies are welcome!

French Tarragon, Basil, Italian Parsley (can't wait for Tabbouleh with garden tomatoes), Chives, Lemon Thyme, Zucchini, Swiss Chard

PLYMOUTH FARMER'S MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY FROM MAY TO OCTOBER
FROM 7:30 AM TO 12:30 PM

Event not open on July 12th or September 6th.