If there were to be a reason to not take to Laramie, it would be the roads leading out of Laramie to Cheyenne, Fort Collins and Denver during the nine long months that I hear is called “winter.”
We encountered dense fog on I-80 (both ways) on Sunday morning driving to Cheyenne.
Weekend Shopping…
Just one of the adjustments we need to get used to…bags of ice to “hold” perishables when we drive back from Whole Foods in Fort Collins (CO) or from Sam’s Club in Cheyenne, both about 45 to 55 minutes away depending on the route and the weather.
The Laramie Farmer’s Market…
held Friday afternoons has become a fast favorite. I plan to shop the market every Friday until it closes down at the end of September.
held Friday afternoons has become a fast favorite. I plan to shop the market every Friday until it closes down at the end of September.
Lousy photo of our market day purchases, including another batch of the UWYO’s student grown field greens with flowers (best lettuce, ever), just picked corn on the cob, fresh basil (the recent frost did a number on the basil), new potatoes and artisan breads.
Laramie lamb chops…with apologies to my vegetarian friends…fresh from a local rancher, which tasted delightful grilled with S’s seasoning (and somehow different from what we usually got back home). We’ll definitely get these again!
I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised with the fresh, local (we’ll, including nearby Colorado) produce and other offerings.
Takes for checking in…
Takes for checking in…
Hello!!!
ReplyDeleteOK I have some secret 'living in rural America' tips for you! For the shopping (during summer): Get one of those 5 day ice chests and stick in the back of your rig. They are awesome, and no ice is needed! Thus, no water in your car... This won't be an issue come October!
Come October: Just keep a shopping list hanging up in your kitchen. Everyone has to write down the item needed when they use the last of it (or close to last)... Trust me.. Your shopping trips will be few and far between come winter! You will want to stock up on basic supplies... Potatoes, onions, bread, eggs, milk... things that can be used for most meals - if needed:)
AND, as a lamb/beef/chicken producer: So glad you are getting fresh local meat and produce! (But that cut looks like ribs - or a funky way to cut chops! ...)
I know, I'm a pill!