I don’t live on a farm.  The Ag line is 1 block away from me.  That is fine though.  I still have access to lots of stuff.  My neighbor has a couple fruit trees.  Cactus paddle and rosemary grows wild everywhere (makes me wonder why they sell nopales in the store).

A few times a year, I can hear the noise to goats bleeting in the back yards of the neighbors.  A few days later the gentle aroma of cabrito will fill the air.  It isn’t exactly legal to have the goats in the back yard; however, it is Texas and a working family neighborhood.

We even have a truck that comes around selling fresh tortillas.  Guess we have a shortage of Tias in the neighborhood.  They do sell fresh at the local H.E.B. and I am sure that the lady who makes them in front of me has to be someones Aunt.  I am not an Aunt so I shall leave the tortillas in their capable hands.  That and one of the few kitchen items I don’t own is a tortilla press.  It is on my list though.

We also have a fantastic farmers market.  They offer some really great stuff.  Visit the Cedar Park Farmer’s Market if you have the chance.  Actually any of your local Farmer’s Market is a good idea.  I am big on buying as local as possible.  I am lucky enough to live in an area that has so many food options.  Yeah, some say NY or CHI, even LA is the best.  I have traveled all over the Earth and tasted some really amazing stuff.  For me, Texas still rocks.  I think Texas really is the uber trend setter.  Hell, our State Fair gave the world corn dogs and fried beer.  Top that one Miami!

Today is National Waffle Day.  Tomorrow is International Waffle Day.  Which one do I celebrate?