Union Square Farmers Market

Yesterday was a nice day, not too hot, not too cool. Okay well for the average person it was not too hot but for some reason I am a very hot blooded creature because I am hot in 50 degree weather! lol But it wasn't too bad yesterday, even for me. I don't know how I am going to manage in the heat of Panama though. I am leaving soon for Central America and the heat and humidity is going to kill me, but everyone says I will get used to it. Let's hope they are right. And let's also hope that I can shed some pounds! =)

I decided to go to the Farmers Market in Union Square (14th Street). I actually decided to invite my mom to come along. Usually we are at each others throats but it wasn't too bad lol. So we got there and I looked at some amazing artwork and handmade tie-dye dresses and great produce and already prepared foods.

First, I purchased an amazing piece of artwork for $30 to bring to Panama with me. This vendor/artist creates pieces of art on Cigarettes, Cigars, and Matchbooks. I bought an amazing piece that the artist explained was a sad Russian boy who lives in a small village (that is depicted above the sketch of the boy). The artist, who is from Georgia(the country), was friendly and warm and explained all of the themes of his pieces in great depth. The piece I bought, is pictured below.

You can check out more of his work at SketchesonMatches.

The market had other great things to offer such as these amazing juices in various blends. My mom got Fuji Apple and I got Apple Rhubarb! Both DELICIOUS! Mom's was a bit sweeter and mine had a bit more tartness due to the Rhubarb. Yummm...I love Strawberry Rhubarb pie so I thought this juice would just be delicious! And it was!

 Then Mom and I took some Pics. I tried to teach her how to use my Camera but the touchscreen proved difficult for her lol. Here are some funny shots she caught of me reaching for the camera and me laughing.

That is me, being the usual goofy self! Anyways sorry for the personal pic overload! I also took some pictures of these comical sculptures in the park.

 Mama dukes and I ended up following Broadway to SoHo. We went to Baked by Melissa for some overpriced cupcakes that are the size of a quarter which makes up the novelty of these baked goods. A dollar a piece, not very recession friendly =/ but I bought 6 for $5.50.

From the Top Left Clockwise the Flavors are Chocolate Chip Banana Pancake, Tie-dye Vanilla, Cookies and Cream, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Red Velvet, and Cinnamon. The Pancake one was a bit dry, the Vanilla was moist and yummy, the cookies and cream was a bit too sweet, the peanut butter and jelly wasn't bad but not a favorite. Red velvet was a bit dry, and not one of my favorite flavors anyways. And the cinnamon was yummy but the cream cheese frosting was a bit too cream cheesy if that makes sense? LoL Last summer I went all throughout New York City tasting every cupcake shop's cupcakes in multiple flavors. From Baked by Melissa, Magnolia, Crumbs to Sugar Sweet Sunshine.

Overall it was a good day in the city! I need to carry my camera around more often on my little outings!