Donut peaches

Just a little teaser of what you might find at the Go Local Lawrence tomorrow, yes, it really is here. Months of planning and tomorrow is the big day.

You may notice some an interesting fruit and vegetable to the right of the blog. Perhaps you can try them for yourself, ask a farmer.

The absolute peachy aroma and the sweet, juicy, peach taste of these wonderful little "donut" shaped beauties are just one delicious example of why to Go Local. If you have never tasted a peach picked ripe from a tree, or any other fruit for that matter, it is something I highly recommend. There is simply no favorable comparison when a fruit has been picked green for shipping purposes, refrigerated, and trucked hundreds or thousands of miles. I've said it before but it is really something that must be experienced.

There are so many seasonal fruits, right here in Massachusetts and the Merrimack Valley area. This month the peaches, nectarines, plums and blueberries are peak and waiting for you to try them.

Tired of the same old salad? Maybe a giant Sicilian eggplant that looks as if it could do double duty as a basketball could perk up your palate. This baby is looking at a future of giant slices dressed up as eggplant parmesan.

What do we wish for you? The opportunity to experience some of these and more wonderful local flavors. The chance to speak with local farmers and ask them about how they are working hard to provide us with healthier, tastier foods. The time to ask local chefs what local ingredients they are using in their restaurants to keep us coming back.

As we have said from the start, the Go Local Lawrence Busque Local is getting the conversation started here in Lawrence and the Merrimack Valley area. We all shop, we all eat, it is important for us and our children to be aware of where our food is coming from and who had a hand in producing it. We make choices every day about what to put in our mouths. We encourage you to take a moment to see where your food is coming from. If it is a local, you might just be pleasantly surprised.

We look forward to a wonderful Go Local Lawrence (Busque Local) and hope to see you there.