Fort Myers Farmers Market Find Is Heavenly And Healthful

Southwest Florida markets are full of treasures that are decadent, healthful and somewhere in between. While visiting Lakes Park weekly market this week I couldn't help drooling over the hunks of beautiful cake at Miss Mae's Bakehouse tent. Then I looked to the right to see Rick Walker and his table full of unassuming protein bars. If I buy both they balance out right? This new Fort Myers Farmers Market find is heavenly and healthful. It's this week's Fabulous Find.

Rick sells homemade Heavenly Wellness Bars that are any combination of organic, gluten free, soy free, vegan, etc. He began making them after a health scare and turned his wellness around. Now, he is now passionate about helping others. Rick is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all natural ingredients that aide in healthful living. He has five different bars that you can try before you buy.

Revive has cinnamon, apple, ginger and reishi. In addition, it is loaded with anti oxidants that are said to help boost your immune system. Recall has blueberry, walnut, cacao, turmeric, MCT oil and more. Its ingredients are said to be good for brain, specifically memory.

Renew is my favorite. It has tart cherry, turmeric, ginger and golden berries. This one is targeted to help with inflammation. Refuel is my second favorite. It has peanut butter and dark chocolate. It has more protein and is good for refueling after a workout. However, when it comes to working out, Rick recommends the Restore Bar. It has more electrolytes and potassium. It also contains pickle juice. I have not tried it.

There was such a flood of candy for Halloween, I thought I'd be boycotting sugar for the rest of the week. That is until I stopped to say hi at ladies manning the Miss Mae's Bakehouse tent at the Lake's Park Farmers Market. Farmers market desserts are dangerous, in a good way. I've seen this tent dozens of times. However there is almost always a crowd. I would look at the table with lust and keep walking. However, this week was different. These to die for desserts are a Fort Myers Farmers Market Fabulous Find and a new obsession.

Miss Mae's was established by a mother/daughter team. The daughter wanted to share the family's sweet treats. Mom thought it would be fun project and just hoped to make enough money to pay for the tent. Boy did they. The cakes were a hit and she brought grandma in to help. Grandmas is from Kentucky and loves to bake. The sweet goods the gals make are from family recipes and everything is from scratch. You can taste the love.

The coconut cake is a signature and one that people clamor for. The browies come two to a container. They are massive and I'm told, very chocolatey. I told the ladies I was trying to boycott sugar for a few days and eat more healthfully. The response was, "Well the carrot cake has real carrots in there."

You got me. I'll have a piece. I did not regret it. In fact, I almost wish I had purchased two. Buy cakes by the slice when you find them at local markets. Or, you can order an entire cake or pie in advance. The holidays are coming up, wink, wink. Check out these photos. These to die for desserts are a Fort Myers Farmers Market Fabulous Find.