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Spring FINALLY Arrived In Benicia Today
April 29th, 2010 categories: Benicia, Fun Stuff, Local Stuff
In my book, Spring doesn’t really officially begin in Benicia until the Farmer’s Market opens. So that means today was the first day of Spring, at least here in Benicia that is.
And it wouldn’t be opening day of the Benicia’s Farmer’s Market without a few April showers.
So right on cue, about 10 minutes before the market was scheduled to open for the season, the skies suddenly darkened and rain started to fall.
Fortunately, though, it was just a brief shower and by the time I got down there around 4:30, there were just scattered clouds.
For me, opening day at the Farmer’s Market is always a special day.
It’s great to see all those familiar faces again — farmers and food purveyors who have become household fixtures on First Street after all these years.
And what a delight to feast your eyes and tastebuds on all those, colorful, mouthwatering fruits and vegetables.
There’s really nothing like that great Thursday afternoon downtown Benicia vibe when the market is here. It’s a vibe that’s been sorely missed since the market closed down last October.
It was great to see the rotisserie chicken truck back this year, too. It was here three years ago, but skipped the Benicia market in ‘08 and ‘09.
The purveyors said they’re going to see how it goes for the next few weeks. Hopefully, they’ll get plenty of business and remain a Thursday afternoon mainstay all season long.
I already had plans for this evening, but next Thursday I already know what’s for dinner: a freshly roasted juicy Roli Roti chicken.
I also heard that another former long-time market regular — the folks at All-Star Tamales — may be returning again this year, too.
Hopefully that’s more than just a rumor, as they always made the best tamales around in my book.
They weren’t at the market this week, but I’m hoping they make a return appearance real soon. I’m having chicken next week, but I sure wouldn’t mind tamales the following week!
Today, I picked up some beautiful red onions, freshly hulled organic English peas, a 3-pack of luscious strawberries, a big bag of juicy oranges, ripe red tomatoes from my favorite farmers. And a bag of freshly-popped kettle corn for my grandson.
I try to make it to the Farmer’s Market every week. It’s become a Thursday afternoon tradition.
Not to mention the official beginning of springtime in Benicia.
The Benicia Farmer’s Market is organized by the Benicia Main Street Program and takes place every Thursday from 4-8 pm through the end of October.
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