Until I moved to California, for some reason I am unsure of, I had never been to a real farmer's market. This one in Redwood City is like walking straight into a culinary heaven! It's only on Saturdays from 8am-12pm, but it is all wonderfully fresh produce, locally grown and is all really really reasonably priced. My favorite ingredients that I get every week (or when I run out) are: (and these are all $1 per bundle/ pound!) jalepenos, garlic, fresh herbs- basil, mixed chili peppers, cilantro etc., cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, green beans, etc. Other great items are the citrus fruits- lemons, limes, that are like 20c a piece! I also get exotic vegetables like various mushrooms- shiitake is exceptionally good! The fruit is unbelievably fresh - especially the peaches and nectarines are unlike any i've ever had before. The prices of the fruit are closer to grocery store prices but they are very much worth getting here as well!
You can also find homemade honeys, specialty pastries, homemade dips, and beautiful flowers- like these sunflowers we got for $5 a bundle! I look forward to the farmer's market every saturday now and I suggest to anyone who has never been, they are everywhere so find one close to you and check it out!
You can also find homemade honeys, specialty pastries, homemade dips, and beautiful flowers- like these sunflowers we got for $5 a bundle! I look forward to the farmer's market every saturday now and I suggest to anyone who has never been, they are everywhere so find one close to you and check it out! 
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