Friendly chatter, cheery farm stands, bushels of produce, baskets of fruit and Mason jars overflowing with just-picked blooms. The farmers' market is in full swing With everything in sight locally grown, there's just no better place to find the absolute freshest foods. In Farmers' Market Favorites you'll find the best, tried & true recipes to get the tastiest meals on the table. Wake up your family to Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake or pancakes topped with Fresh Raspberry Butter. For lunch, whip up Dilly Chicken Sandwiches or Ranch BLT Wraps with a yummy side of Crispy Zucchini Fritters or Tangy Summer Slaw. If you're having girlfriends over for a plant swap, serve Sunflower Strawberry Salad and Garden-Fresh Gazpacho with slices of Aunt B's Sweet Butter Bread. And everyone will ask for seconds of Apple Blush Pie and Mom's Blackberry Cake. We've tucked in lots of market shopping tips, along with a handy conversion chart for when it's off-season and fresh ingredients just aren't available. And in the spirit of the saying, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without," we've included crafty tips for reusing favorite vintage finds. So, come along with us to the farmers' market for wholesome, delicious food and where old-fashioned neighboring is still a part of every day. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")