This week’s photos of Food & People were taken by Sheryl Estrada in Florida, USA. Below is what Sheryl has to say about the photos and her experience of Florida, USA.

Each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon there’s a farmer’s market in Fort Pierce, a South Florida city, which is a part of Florida’s Treasure Coast. Many Spanish galleons wrecked off of the coast, including those of the 1715 Spanish fleet, leaving behind treasures that have been recovered in the past 50 years — thus the name. I’ve never found any gold sparkling in the waters, but for me, this farmer’s market is gold. I find it unique, as it not only offers fresh fruit and vegetables, but atmosphere. There’s always a band performing, sometimes causing visitors to dance while sipping a smoothie or eating a kettle corn; the food vendors are varied. Set adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon, you get a nice view. It’s also in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce, where you can see an old-fashioned building or two. A mix of locals and vacationers, you’ll hear a Boston accent one minute, the next, a Southern accent. Everyone is upbeat, experiencing what markets used to be before they became “super.”

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The Second Annual Youth Health Forum was held at the Harlem YMCA in August to help kids make healthier choices with the help of award-winning chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Marcus Samuelsson. Watch as the newly crowned Top Chef Master cooks up a healthy meal for kids at the Harlem YMCA.

We’re approaching the end of summer and it’s hotter than hot outside. In times like these, when my body urges me to eat light, it can be tough thinking of something to make on more special occasions.

My peach salad is sometimes the perfect thing. The sweetness of ripe summer peaches are balanced by the peppery flavor, and you’ll find a ton of complimenting textures in this refreshing dish. Nothing impresses my friends and family more than when I combine savory and sweet flavors like in this salad, and with this deceivingly simple recipe, you’ll “wow” your guests too. Read on for the recipe.

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Our first contributor is Katie Cizewski. She’ll be posting every Monday as our Meatless Monday contributor.

Katie is a freelance food, travel, and fashion writer with a diverse background.  She is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute’s pastry program and of Columbia University’s engineering school.  In addition to Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s blog, she is a regular contributor for citybuzz, a restaurant and travel blog, and for a fashion blog hosted by YMI Jeans.  Katie is also writing a novel partly based on her own experiences with food. More »