Farmer's Market Savings

Here are some pictures displaying the beautiful vegetables that I purchased at the Farmer's Market. I try to stress how incredible the savings can be and I wanted to prove it with these photos. I purchased all of this produce for 13 dollars. This particular Saturday was in the middle of the summer and produce was at its peak. I have found that up until the end of the season produce is faily inexpensive compared to the grocery store prices. Towards the end of the season the amount and quality of produce starts to decrease. Unfortunately for consumers the prices tend to increase slightly. Despite this price increase, I still support local farmers because the prices at the grocery store are still higher and the quality is compromised due to transportation time.

Pictured below are cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches, eggs, green bell peppers and eggplant!

All for the price of 13 dollars!

Enjoy these photos!

I hope that you were inspired to shop locally in efforts to support local farmers and save money.

Happy Shopping!

~Little Chef-titian

Birthday Cake!

This year I decided it would be fun to make my own birthday cake. I am not really a fan of cake but I love pound cake. With the weather still being warm I decided a lemon pound cake served with fresh strawberries was the perfect birthday dessert for me. The weekend prior I found a swirl bunt cake pan in Williams & Sonoma. This was the inspiration that led me to take the time to enjoy my birthday doing the things I love...like baking!

I used a recipe from cooking light and decided to brighten up the flavors by adding lemon zest. The cooking light recipe had already modified a traditional sour cream pound cake by cutting the calories in half using less fat, sugar, and light sour cream. I was worried the pound cake would be dry but it was delicious! I topped it with powered sugar and served it with strawberries. This turned out to be one of my favorites birthday cakes ever! Enjoy the photos below.

Take the time to enjoy your favorite things on your birthday...these are the best gifts of all. Especially if you get to enjoy and savor them with sweet friends like I did!

Happy Baking!
Little Chef-titian