Planning ahead of time will surely minimize our stress, effort, and resources. It will help us to be purposeful and be directed in everything we want to do. One of my weekly activities on weekends includes buying and preparing food for the next week.
Food is our basic necessity, and when buying these things, one must look at the freshness, price, and quality. It determines how much we can save after paying for the things we need. Where do you prefer to buy your necessities at home? In the mall or the market?
As a mother with limited means, I should opt for acquiring sustenance at the farmers market. What particularly appeals to me is the absence of fixed prices for each item, enabling the possibility of negotiating for a discount or a reduction of price with the vendor.
This is my first time visiting in Farmers Market (Bagsakan) usually I buy in our local market here in our place.
Today, I would like to invite you to join me on a visit to the farmers market in Bogo City, Cebu, Philippines. Here, we will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of commodities that would benefit our family.
As I strolled through the market alone, I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the impressive array of fruits and vegetables on display.
The ideal time to visit is early in the morning when one can find fresh and newly harvested produce. Although the arrangement of items may not be perfect due to limited space, with some placed on the ground or tables covered with sacks, what truly matters is that everything is fresh and mostly organic.
Let us begin by exploring the fruit section, where tantalizing options such as sweetsop, santol or wild mangosteen, mangoes, soursop, pomelo, and many others await.
These fruits, rich in vitamin C and essential nutrients, are sure to be a delicious and healthy addition to our diet.
If only I could purchase a small quantity of each variety of fruit, but the problem is I don't have enough money to buy. To our delight, the prices are quite affordable for all customers, and the enthusiastic vendors eagerly call out to attract buyers. Let us now move on to the next section.
Moving on to the next site, I came across a vibrant vegetable area bursting with newly harvested produce. The people are filled with anticipation as they carefully select their preferred vegetables from one store to another.
The farmers tirelessly continue their planting, ensuring an abundance of fruits and vegetables for everyone to purchase. This support for the farmers not only fuels their passion for cultivation but also benefits us all by keeping the prices of taro and chayote at affordable prices.
These vegetables are incredibly versatile, especially when used in soups with chicken, beef, and pork. They provide us with a variety of essential minerals. I only add a pinch of salt to my sotanghon, allowing the flavours of these vegetables to shine.
Additionally, I stumbled upon a freshly harvested ginger patch. It is known for its therapeutic properties, particularly beneficial in alleviating sore throats and common colds.
I observed an old lady serving bitter gourd, eggplant, and spinach at her table. I purchased a bitter gourd from her along with a half kilo of spinach, as I plan to cook pinakbet or mixed vegetables for my family soon.
I would like to mention that there are numerous vendors at the farmers market selling an abundance of fresh, newly harvested vegetables and fruits.
Although I had a limited budget, I managed to purchase a few items that would last me for approximately 3 to 4 days when combined with a small amount of fish and meat. My total spending at the farmers market amounted to 650 pesos or 11.51$, excluding rice and corn.
I must admit, visiting the farmers market was quite exhausting, but the experience of observing the variety of fruits and vegetables was thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you for taking your time to read my blog.