First Friday Finds

  

 Good Morning world! So I wanted to share with you what I found on my ventures in YORK, yes YORK PA.  This place is near and dear to my heart because for 30 years it is what I experienced.  I owned a home in the downtown area and watched it go from a market with 2 vendors to a market that has CULTURE! Last night was their traditional FIRST FRIDAY which meant I needed to go! I am home for the weekend so I decided to go on an adventure.  I quickly became inspired by the smells, the passion, the smiling faces, the familiar faces, the art and most of all the growth of what once nothing to brag about.

 My first stop was Central Market! I have been wanting to check out a new vendor Sharmini and she was there!!!



  As I entered market the waft of fresh garlic, the sizzle of oil, and the warm laughter from the kitchen drew me into Sharmini's! Dressed in a colorful tunic with her apron draped perfectly she was cracking eggs and tossing rice noodles with her well known Malaysian infusions.  I watched Sharmini and she created her dish and she was more than excited to share with me her culture and her passion for cooking. I decided to try one of her green teas...being that I'm on this clean eating kick I haven't had any caffeine but I thought this would be a good chance to get some extra antioxidants! All I have to say is Starbuck, you got competition! The bright ingredients shined through in every sip! It was refreshing, healthy, and made with love.

https://www.facebook.com/SharminisKitchen

 This is on my list for next time! OMG it smelled so GOOD!! Next time you are in the area visit Sharmini...she will share her passion with you!



 I continued my adventure with my green tea. I bopped in and out of stores and made a few purchaces here and there like homemade foot scub, body butter, foot butter...not to eat people...for your skin.  My next big stop was Park Street Pantry! The sisters that own this place ROCK! They know how to mix flavors like no other...well, maybe Bobby Flay.  The first thing I notice and I enter is this bright green something! Naturally I needed to know what it was! YUM! I continued to stroll through and I found myself walking in circles because I LOVE it all!!!

eeni meeni minee moh...

parkstreetpantry.com



 Oil, balsamic, bacon jam, sugars, salts, seasonings, specialty chocolates, cute dishes and tea towels...I want it ALLLLLLL...I did good and made 3 purchaces! Meyer lemon EVOO for my salads, smoked sea salt for steaks(for Max) and salmon(for me) and rosemary sea salt for veggies!!!

 At this point of my First Friday findings I am in my glory! As my evening is coming to an end I decide to stop at my FAVE Thai restaurant Esaan! I haven't been able to find Thai cuisine more fresh than this!





esaanofpa.com

 I hope my Friday night motivates you to support your area! Get out there and find inspiration in the people, places, and experiences around you!