The Omaha Farmers Market

What is one of my favorite things about Omaha during the summer? The Omaha Farmers Market – of course!  I was so excited to sleep in today, but I found myself wind awake at 6am!  What better way to spend my morning than supporting our local farmers! 

Today was the first chance I have had to go the market! After a few minutes of searching for parking a spot (downtown Omaha is a mess right now), I was ready to battle the crowd and find some fresh produce. But first I had to make a quick detour.

Ah, much better! Scooters skinny sugar-free caramel lattes are like comfort in a cup! With my coffee in hand, I was off!

Gorgeous Flowers greeted me as I walked in.

The heavenly smell of fresh bread was enough to lure me over to this vendor!

And tons and tons of fresh vegetables lined the tables.

Treats for puppies

Treats for people

Two of my favorite specialty stores happened to be there - Dog Bone and Cupcake Island!

Check out my loot!

After my adventure at the Farmers Market, I was famished, so I decided to use some of the fresh pepper jack bread and produce I bought to make my own version of a BLT.  I am not a huge fan of bacon, partially because of the lack of health in it and I hate the way it makes my house smell.  I have learned to buy pre-cooked turkey bacon, which avoids the smell and is a smidge healthier.  Words can not describe how good these were!  Let's just say I had to take Jake’s to him at work for fear that I would eat it before he got home! 

California BLT

Ingredients

Bacon 

Lettuce

Tomato. Sliced

Avocado, sliced

Mini Sweet Peppers, sliced

Sweet Chili Mayo (mix 1/4 c. mayo/ ¼ c. Franks sweet chili sauce)

Sliced Bread

Preparation

1. Spread Mayo mixture on to bread.

2. Prepare Bacon according to package directions.

3. Place all remaining ingredients on the bread and enjoy!

To finish off the meal:  A chocolate raspberry cupcake from Cupcake Island! Yummy!   Someday I will learn how to make these – until then I am glad there is a Cupcake Island near by!

Well I am off to do some homework before Jake and I take off to help my best friend and the love of her life celebrate their 1st Wedding Anniversary and a Birthday!  Have a great evening!