Buying Local

My most recent grocery shopping trip, at the Las Vegas farmer's market at Azul, that somehow became color coordinated.
From left to right: Cucumber (some variety which now escapes me), edamame, green tomato, green tea with jasmine. Bottom: corn sprouts**

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During my recent trip to Colorado, and due to my politically driven diet, I have been OBSESSED with fresh local foods. I had doubts that sustaining a diet consisting of local foods in Nevada would be possible, but I have been pleasantly surprised.

Disappointed by Henderson's "farmer's market" many years ago, I lost faith that other farmer's markets in the area could have potential. But when my boyfriend started working at the farm of a local master gardener, I had the opportunity to visit and see the plethora of food that she was able to grow and sell. When I brought home my first bunch of cute carrots, I was hooked.


(I miss that pseudo-sidecut... >_>)

Since then, I have been seeking as many locally grown and produced items as possible. It started with a jar of the most delicious honey I've ever tasted, and coffee from local shops. From there it spread to herbs, teas, fruits, dairy, and vegetables at farmer's markets.

I'm still searching for a local meat vendor (I haven't bought meat in almost half a year!). I did, however, purchase some Colorado venison and elk jerky while I was there for a week, and it was amazing, so I have hope that I can find something out here as well.

Here is an excellent source of information about Nevada's growers and markets:




Other favorite locally made products: artisan breads and pastas. AKA CARBS. LOTS AND LOTS OF CARBS. mmmmmm


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**If you've never had corn sprouts, I suggest you find a way to get ahold of them. They are the most fantastic green I've ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth.