The Hollywood, California Farmer's Market

I love a good farmer's market any time. There's something about being in the open air, perusing stalls of fresh produce and other goods produced by local artisans - breads cheeses, jams an jellies, honey, freshly made tamales (a common item in our Southern California farmer's markets) and so much more.. The produce is always so much fresher than what you get in the stores, and often at a better price, but not always. Who cares?!

The Hollywood Farmer's Market is a real treat, perhaps more so because of the wide array of organic foods and places to grab a snack, AND the location. Markets in the city have such a different feel, perhaps more so because of the contrast between city life and farm stands clustered along normally crowded streets.

Hollywood is such a famous community, being known at some level by most folks due to the entertainment industry, that a market here takes on a completely unique feeling. People watching in Hollywood is always fascinating, and despite the seediness that has infiltrated some areas, the town is like no other.

We were in Los Angeles recently and had the chance to experience the Hollywood Farmer's Market ourselves. It's impossible to not buy when walking through a farmer's market, and the visual contrast of city life and farm was dramatic at this one. Of all the markets I have attended (Carlsbad, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, to name JUST a few), people watching here was the best, with a striking cast of characters and a broad mix of languages, reflecting the international flavor of one of the country's largest cities.

The young woman ranting on and on about communism in the middle of one of the intersections was stark contrast to the calm demeanor of the fellow from the White Horse Organic farm project. Yes, they are promoting planting an organic garden on the grounds of the White House. Volunteers were scurrying about soliciting support, and donations for keeping gay marriages legal in California.

All in all it was an entertaining, and fruitful (pun intended) way to spend a Sunday morning. Check it out if you are in the Hollywood area.

Interested in Hollywood real estate? Let me know - I have several terrific connections with REALTORS I know in the area.

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