Submitted by Sandra Hanis

Summer time and the living is easy! And in the Northwest that means sunny skies brings fresh, organic and local produce, free-range meat, and bakery goods. And who can resist a few fresh flowers for the table as well as new plants to bring home to our gardens. Almost every neighborhood sponsors their own Farmer's Markets so in addition to not having to travel far from home...you can also visit different markets to find the ones that best meet your needs. My favorites are the Beaverton market on Saturday, PSU on Saturday and Hillsdale on Sundays. Give it a try...besides providing great inspiration for summer cooking, it can be a terrific outing for the whole family!