pike's

In the summertime here, 

there is a farm stand on practically every corner.

I love to stop and buy fresh, locally grown,

organic, fruits and vegetables.

It's strange,

because I can't think of a single farm stand

at home in Georgia.

(Have I missed one in my hometown?)

Did you know, at one time,

 the Hamptons were just a bunch of potato farms?

Even today, the Hamptons are filled with 

 wide open farm land.

It's what makes this area unique.

There are no high rises

and very few hotels.

Every house sold

must contribute part of the proceeds

to conservation

and many of the development rights 

have been sold.

In that way,

the Hamptons retains its charm

and the local farmers,

who are vital to this community,

can remain.

On Sunday afternoon,

we stopped by Jim Pike's farm stand.

He is a local gentleman farmer

who is well thought of in these parts.

Here are some pictures of Pike's on Sagg Road:

Delish!

Have a happy weekend everyone!