We no longer have to drive 60 miles to purchase a
lemon;[*see footnote] just head West on Route 24 and you`ll soon see a
tented area at the roadside.
From Wednesday to Saturday, Sandy and Todd Stone offer an
array of seasonal fruits and vegetables at their produce stand.
Creating a tableau worthy of a Dutch master`s paintbrush, herbs and
flowers are interspersed artfully with colorful fresh produce. Sandy was raised on a farm near Dade City and has an eye
for the best that nature has to offer.The Stones purchase their fruits
and vegetables from several sources, wholesalers, local farmers and
soon items such as squash from their own garden. With the increased
concern about carbon footprints, Florida`s produce is preferred and
sought out.
In addition to the fresh produce, the Stones offer a wide
assortment of pickled vegetables, relishes,syrups,honeys and special
jams and jellies.
In many parts of the country farm stands are a seasonal
sight, open only during the few short months of summer. In Florida, we
have a 12 month growing season, starting with springs early corn,
tomatoes,strawberries and sweet onions. Sweet cantaloupe is appearing
now alongside Costa Rican mangoes. As the warmer weather appears beans,
squash, peppers and eggplant will be on display.
With the Stone`s produce stand, we now can enjoy convenient
access to each season`s bounty. *Footnote; With reference to Janice Coupe`s 1997 Heron
Restaurant cookbook 60 Miles From a Lemon | 
