It's hard to imagine stress-free shopping this time of year, seeking the perfect gift that both validates the receiver and reflects our relationship. On Saturday, I strolled through the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo , amid relaxed shoppers designing custom organic Thanksgiving feasts from the bounty of local farms.

It was also the first week of the market's Home and Hearth Holiday Fair which runs through December 20.  In the market's lower level, handbags, woven scarves jewelry, and exquisitely-colored mosaic stepping stones joined Dave's Gourmet Albacore gift bags.

Heading up to the farmers' booths I found a treasure trove of giftables.  Living gifts of Cole Canyon Farm lettuce and herb gardens, orchids from Rocket and McLellan Botanicals, and plants from Cavanaugh Color. Del Real's Medjool dates from the year's harvest joined preserves and jellies from Swanton Berry Farm , Prevedelli and Bar-D Ranch. Watsonville's Belle Farms olive oil and Amen Bee raw honey would be much appreciated, as would almond candy from F & J Minazzoli Farms.

I returned from my expedition refreshed. What a delightful new holiday tradition!

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