Pears provide a sweet counterpoint to the cheese and prosciutto.
E-MAIL Heather McPherson Farmers' markets are an important part of American culture. Nationwide these markets reflect our agricultural roots and local charms. In Central Florida, newcomers can get a true taste of the area from the crates and baskets filled with fruits, vegetables, nursery stock and other commodities that are available on a seasonal basis. With the proliferation of gated and guarded subdivisions in the greater Orlando area, a trip to a farmers' market is a gentle reminder of an era when such markets were the heart of a community. Colman Andrews, co-founder of the magazine, is now the editor.