Summer is Right Around the Corner
It may not look (or feel) like summer in Boston today, but I know it’s just around the corner! 
This afternoon, I attended my first farmer’s market of the season, and it made me so incredibly excited for summer! Yay! 
(If you Bostonians are curious, it was the farmer’s market in Copley Square, which is open Tuesday and Fridays, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.)
Unfortunately, I didn’t buy anything at the market because I didn’t have any cash on me, but it was still fun to peruse and imagine what items I would purchase.
To find a farmer’s market near you, check out the following links:
Lunch
In between appointments and errands, I enjoyed lunch at the Squealing Pig with two of my old HSPH coworkers. I still talk to these friends a couple times a week, but I haven’t got together with them since the winter. It was nice catching up and hearing about the office “drama!”
For lunch, I ordered the Toasted Grilled Salmon Sandwich. The bread was especially fabulous– thick, grainy, and grilled to perfection!
Inside the sandwich was grilled salmon, spinach, potato slices, and dill yogurt.
On the side was a wonderful tangy potato salad made with red potatoes, red onions, scallions, and a full-flavored whole-grain mustard dressing. Delish!
I ate about 3/4 of the meal, including both the sandwich and potato salad.
With the check, our server brought some chocolate truffles. It was the perfect way to end the meal and satisfy my sweet tooth!
You Are What You Eat
If you would like to participate, don’t forget to send me a “full frontal” shot of your fridge for my You Are What You Eat photo display!
Sexy Bikini Body Foods
The nice people at MyRecipes recently shared this link with me: Sexy Bikini Body Foods. I thought you guys might want to check it out as you are gearing-up for bikini season!
Are you ready for bikini season? Or not so ready?
Tags: farmer's market
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) — June 9, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I don’t think I’m ready for bikini season! I’ve lost all the weight from having a baby 3 months ago, but I still have some work to do on my “mommy belly.” Even last year when I was in the best shape of my life I dreaded bikini season though, so perhaps I’ll never really be ready!
Maria — June 9, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
I love going to the market. Ours starts on Sat. I can’t wait. Love your lunch choice. Might try to recreate that one:) I just got back from a week in FL, spent a lot of time in my bikini, so hopefully I didn’t scare anyone…ha!!
Meghan @traveleatlove.wordpress.com — June 9, 2009 @ 2:47 pm
So not ready! I have been far too sedentary lately and put my Healthworks membership on hold for the summer!
Great photos of the farmer’s market. I try to visit the Copley one once a week, but couldn’t get out today!
Ellen (Peace In Motion) — June 9, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
yum at that sandwich!
brandi — June 9, 2009 @ 2:57 pm
beautiful market! I need to go to our this weekend. I can’t wait until the berries and peaches are out here
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats — June 9, 2009 @ 2:57 pm
Eeek, no, not ready for bikini season! I need to cut down on my salt intake and get some ab exercises worked into my routine!
Melissa — June 9, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
I’d have to say not so ready. I was really trying but feel way short. Not that it matters, couldn’t pay me to were a bikini in public!!
Runeatrepeat — June 9, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
I’m on my way to the farmer’s market right now!
So not ready.
jenna — June 9, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
fun I love farmers markets!! they are so fun and refreshing! YOur sandwich looks great!!
K — June 9, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
I LOVE Farmer’s Markets!! I’m a big fan of locally grown/produced goods. The bread on that sandwich looks really good
Katherine — June 9, 2009 @ 3:09 pm
I dont feel ready for bikini season AT ALL, but I’m trying to come to terms with that one day at a time. Then, maybe, I can refocus and get to a bikini body healthily!
I miss the farmers market in Copley Square. I used to love the one up on Cambridge St by Government Center too. So much fun!
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now — June 9, 2009 @ 3:11 pm
Those flowers are gorgeous and your food looked amazing.
Run Sarah — June 9, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
My abs aren’t ready for bikini season, not sure if they ever will be! Would like to get them in shape before my honeymoon though. Your potato salad looks awesome!
Nicole (dishin') — June 9, 2009 @ 3:24 pm
I can’t wait to go to a Farmer’s Market. Maybe this weekend!
That meal looks sooo good.
april — June 9, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
That meal looks really yummy! Salad sandwiches are really good. I can’t wait to go to the Farmer’s Market! They always have the best produce.
Amy — June 9, 2009 @ 3:29 pm
I’ve actually never worn a bikini (at least not since I was a toddler!) so I’d say not ready. I’m ready for tankini season though.
Marianne — June 9, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
That sounds like a great idea for a sandwich!
Low — June 9, 2009 @ 3:54 pm
Love farmer’s markets!
I’ve already been in my bikini a few times this summer, and while I’m definitely “not ready” I have been way more confident than ever before, because for once in my life I know that I am really respecting my body and I’m learning to appreciate even small improvements. So even though I’m no bikini model, I’m rocking my bikini anyways!
Julie — June 9, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
that salmon sandwich sounds SO good
and I loveeee Farmers Markets!
Lele — June 9, 2009 @ 4:00 pm
Omg Copley Square Farmer’s Market is the best! Last fall I’d just go there every Friday, buy what looked good (for ridiculously cheap) and live on produce all week. I ate seriously like three apples a day. It was bliss!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) — June 9, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
Awesome sandwich!
Trainer Shauna — June 9, 2009 @ 4:18 pm
Yep, I’m ready for bikini season. But I have to be ready year round to set an example for clients!
That sandwich looks sooo yummy!
Nicole — June 9, 2009 @ 4:19 pm
The farmers market looks beautiful! I am hoping to find a farmer’s market that is full of fresh produce in my new neighbourhood
Rose — June 9, 2009 @ 4:21 pm
Thanks for all the links – very helpful! I must get myself to a farmer’s market very very soon.
I really want to send you a pic of my fridge, but it’s a complete mess right now. I know that’s probably the point – but our fridge is in the worst condition it’s been in a while – completely empty! We’re going on a trip, so it makes it hard to keep stocked up.
It’s been years since I wore an actual bikini! I have scaring on my stomach from an accident, so I tend to cover up. I am ready to hit the pool in my tankini though
Emily (The Experimentarian) — June 9, 2009 @ 4:57 pm
OMG! That farmer’s market looks so beautiful! I can’t wait unitl ours opens here, but I think there’s something to be said for the size and quality of east coast produce over the parched Utah variety
Susan — June 9, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
More ready than I have ever been – and I am in my 40′s! Still not great after 3 kids – but better! I went to my local farmer’s market today too! Love it!!
Jocelyn — June 9, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
trying to get ready! But then again, I’m always trying to get ready for that lol
not a sprint
it’s a marathon
Joe Hrdlicka — June 9, 2009 @ 9:28 pm
Wow, the salmon sandwich looks to die for!
Erin F. — June 10, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
I’m always ready – I am what I am, after all. I believe in self-improvement and that we’re all works in progress, but at the same time, I’m not going to ever wait to start living and enjoying my life.