Monday and Thursday nights at the Temple on Brownsboro Road in eastern Jefferson County, shoppers want convenience. The Saturday-morning market in the Highlands is a time for strolling and talking to your neighbors. During Saturday markets in New Albany, there are story times and activities for children. Farmers markets are not always less expensive than supermarkets. But you have higher-quality produce and, within the range of what's in season, often you have lots of choice.
Tomato season brings on heirloom and hybrids, tiny and huge, yellow-striped and orange tomatoes.
Buying from these markets helps put dinner on the table quickly because fresh produce often needs very little preparation. Tomatoes, for instance, need just to be washed, cored and sliced. Corn needs boiling water. Peaches and strawberries and goat cheese can be eaten without further ado. You need to shop with seasonal expectations.