Scenes from the Hillcrest Farmers Market

I've been snowed under by a pretty nasty virus since this past Tuesday...the usual nasal headache, nasal drip, hacking cough, blah, blah, blah!

But this morning, I got up bright and early, finally feeling almost like my (ab)normal self. And lo' and behold, it was such a lovely morning! So nice that we decided to head up to the Hillcrest Certified Farmers Market. We really didn't eat or buy much, I enjoyed stretching my legs a bit, and just enjoyed getting out on such a nice morning.

I know I've posted on the Hillcrest Farmers Market before, so I'll spare you most of the commentary and let the photos speak for themselves.

There were more food vendors than I recall.....it might just be my "cold" talking.

And of course, the food vendors I distinctly remember.

The Guy cracked me up!

But who wouldn't be proud of this:

And of course all of the products of local Artisans.

The Hillcrest Farmers Market isn't particularly large...at least compared to the Torrance, Santa Monica, and Hollywood, Farmers Markets we used to frequent when we lived in LA. But what it lacks in size is surely made up for in "personality". There's also a nice variety of goods, everything from artichokes to........Rubber Duckies!

San Diego Hillcrest CFM
In the DMV Parking Lot at Lincoln and Normal
Most Sundays, 9A-1P Rain or Shine

Thanks for visiting, I'll be back tomorrow with a new restaurant post....if I don't have a relapse!

Comments

[nhbilly]

Nothing like sushi can't cure ;-)
OMG look at the artichoke and the beef ribs!!!!!! To die for.

Nothing like a pig bowl of rice porridge wouldn't kick the virus in the butt, or maybe pho, bun rieu, or bun bo hue. Got to sweat the nasty bug out of your system ;-)

[Kathy]

I just went to the Claremont farmers market this morning! Only got a half gallon of fresh apple juice - it feels like everyone isn't feeling so well this week. I hope you get better! :) maybe just one hot massive bowl of pho, extra tendon to cure the cold, cough and everything inbetween? ;)

[Wandering Chopsticks]

Glad you're feeling better Kirk! I know what it's like to be sick. Ugh! Drink lots of 7-Up, that's always my dad's advice when I can't keep anything down. It works!

[Passionate Eater]

Yes, I hope that you are feeling better soon! Get some rest and let the Missus take care of you!

Also, the pictures do speak for themselves, that is a nice rack! Of ribs that is!

I wanted to comment on your last post a while ago, but I'm glad your car was safe from those fireworks!

[Gil]

Hey Kirk,

We love our farmer's market. Glad you had a chance to visit. We tend to grab some crepes from the crepe guy for breakfast -- Porky's with egg is yummy...

And there are definitely more food vendors these days -- which I think is great. Even Saffron has a stand now.

Gil

[maia]

Those artichokes are amazing!

[Lynnea]

I love walking up to the hillcrest market. They have a fairly nice variety of produce and great herbs and such to plant.

[Kirk]

Hi Billy - You are so right...need to get some soon!

Hi Kathy - Pho seems to be the cure of choice, or so it seems.....

Hi WC - 7-up? Sounds like you've been to talking to my Mother...it was 7-up and soda/saltine crackers!

Hi PE - LOL! Leave it to you to find the double entendre..... ;o)

Hi Gil - I did think that there were many more food vendors. The Missus is sad that CJ's isn't selling their cookies at the farmers market any longer though.

Hi Maia - I was tempted to buy a few.....

Hi Lynnea - I think you're speaking of the Asian Woman we call the "tomato lady"...we've bought tomato and other plants from Her in the past.

[Chubbypanda]

Gotta get me some ducky lovin'!

[Kirk]

Hi CP - You quack me up.....

[David Larson]

New Hillcrest Farmers Market hours as of March 8th 2009: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.