So fresh, so clean: Time to visit farmers' markets

Every summer, I listen to my mother rave about fresh tomatoes from my family’s garden. She always makes these bacon and tomato sandwiches that I seriously took for granted when I lived at home.

This summer, I plan to attempt to have a garden in my little backyard.

If my garden fails, I have a backup plan — farmers’ markets. Actually, I’m going to go to farmers’ markets anyway. It’s one of those things I keep saying I’m going to do, so now you can be here to hold me accountable.

There are a few farmer’s markets in Oklahoma City, and this list provides you with most of the markets in Oklahoma.

On Saturday, you can go to the OSU-OKC Farmer’s Market at the OSU-OKC Horticulture Pavilion at 400 N. Portland Ave.

The state health department has some guidelines for handling and storing fresh fruits and vegetables. Follow those, and you will be able to have safe, delicious bacon and tomato sandwiches all summer long.