Freshfield's Village Farmer's Market Is Ripe for Visiting

Another summer is upon us and it’s about time. I was getting downright restless waiting on my favorite season of the year to roll around. After a beautiful, but mild spring, the sun is out in full force and is making its presence known here on Seabrook Island.
I’m not the only one who’s noticed either. Families are riding bikes and hanging out at the pool together, friends are kayaking on area creeks and I’ve even spotted a few lifelong buddies enjoying a friendly game of golf (or two.)
But if you want to be where all the action is, find everyone (and their dogs) enjoying the season’s best produce at the Freshfields Village Farmer’s Market.
Each Monday from 4-8 p.m. through August 29, local farmers, artists and food vendors set up shop under big white tents on the square and sell the freshest and the best seasonal fruits and veggies.
Trust me, you haven’t lived until you’ve had a Johns Island tomato fresh off the vine. In fact, you’ll wonder why anything else has the audacity to call itself a tomato after you bite into one of these fresh, juicy summertime treats.
Cut them up, add them up to a well-oiled, searing hot pot, toss in some diced onions (maybe a touch of jalapeno peppers or a bit of Tabasco sauce for a kick) sauté for about five minutes, add a touch of kosher salt then simmer with a couple of cups of water for about 10 minutes and you’ve got yourself a delicious, Southern staple. I mean you don’t know good food until you’ve eaten this dish served over rice.
Not in the mood to cook. That’s fine. You can also get prepared foods like tacos or kettle corn to snack on. And don’t be surprised if you see someone with a Seabrook Exclusives shirt lingering a bit longer than normal at the Charleston Spice Company’s tent. I found some lavender flowers and some lavender sugar I just can’t wait to add to my ice cold tea!!!
There’s plenty to eat, see and do at the Freshfields Village Farmer’s Market. Bring some friends and bring your pets, it’s the social event everyone craves during the summer.