It has been quite a while since I started sulking quietly for not being able to go for photo shoots and pottery classes. Hubby seems to have sensed it as he took me on a date; to the farmer's market, at Maharashtra Nature Park, Dharavi, a lovely surprise for me yesterday!
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| Baludada from Nashik, selling farm fresh vegetables |
Our Sunday sojourn turned out to be a relaxed, authentic and very distinct market experience. There can't be any better way to recover from a week long fatigue than to saunter at the farmer's market in the lush green environs, on a Sunday morning.
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| Organic seeds at one of the stalls |
With butterflies and baby squirrels dancing from one branch to another and chirpy birds singing lovely songs at the Nature Park, one feels very welcome as its exhilarating energy is rejuvenating! Winter is my favourite season. Winter for me, means, taking long walks amidst the Nature, sipping herbal tea, fresh fruits, tender greens, precious lettuce lazily leading to strawberry season.
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| The crowd enjoying the shopping experience |
The farmer's market had everything I love; fresh veggies, fruits, ice slush, snacks made from organic grains, hand crafted gifts, information about organic products, books on ecological issues, a live band playing music, a gentleman with the spinning wheel (a rare sight!) and best of all, happy, smiling people with families enjoying the experience to the hilt!
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| Gift articles made by women prisoners, sponsored by an NGO |
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| A group of friends performing at the market |
I have always nurtured a dream of starting organic farming and my visit to the farmer's market, further enhanced it. Every time I read articles or hear people regaling with the travails of home gardens and their farm houses, I miss my childhood home that had a lovely garden surrounding it.
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| Farm fresh veggies creating riot of colours in morning rays |
Our modern life has advanced our civilization to such a degree that most of what we consume is industrialized and so far removed from anything natural. Being a huge believer in Nature, I am in favour of sustainable organic living.
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| Mr. Jayant, at the spinning wheel |
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| Bok choi, lettuce, spinach and broccoli in varied hues of tempting greens |
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| Yummy candy floss and ice slush, great attraction for kids |
The pleasant surprise my hubby gave me not only earned him extra brownie points but helped me great deal in understanding lot of things about organic options in food and few other things. Nature has immense power in healing. All we need to do is make smart choices.
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| Colourful butterflies, a common sight at Maharashtra Nature Park during winter |
When we returned home happy and content, we knew there would be many more dates on Sundays at the farmer's market till the season lasts.
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