I Love Farmers Markets

I Love Farmers Markets

Farmers' markets are an amazing resource. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, often raised without pesticides or even organic, and definitely more energy efficient than buying food that has been shipped across the country or across the ocean. A... [more]

Farmers' markets are an amazing resource. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, often raised without pesticides or even organic, and definitely more energy efficient than buying food that has been shipped across the country or across the ocean. A lot of the time, you can speak with the people who actually grow your food to learn about the many varieties only available through these markets. Since the items are seasonal, it is a constantly changing pallette of colors, tastes and scents, and an unending inspiration for fresh home-cooked cuisine.

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Fresh Food Inspiration

Written by stellarself on
I love my local farmers market. It's so cool to have access to incredibly fresh, locally produced, often organic or pesticide-free produce. My market also features dairy farms, meat producers, a mushroom farm, bakers and more. There is nothing like an abundance of fresh produce in getting my creative cooking juices flowing. This past weekend, I stopped by my local farmers market and was inspired by the huge variety of fruits and vegetables – it is the peak of the season here in the DC area. Every week, I let the landscape of the farmers market lead me to my weekend menu. This weekend ... Read Full Story

I'll Miss My Market

Written by davidmcduff on
The harvest holiday is upon us. While Thanksgiving makes for a great opportunity to enjoy good food and good wine(s) with friends and family, it also marks the end, at least in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern states, of growing season. Sadly, that means that today was the last day for my local farmers market. On this Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the Oakmont Farmers Market celebrated the finale of a successful first year. I made sure to take advantage of one last opportunity to pick up some fresh fruit and veggies, as well as to stock the freezer with a few cuts of naturally raised buffalo ... Read Full Story

Happy Deals: Farmers’ Market | Vermont & Wilshire | LA,CA

Written by lenanozizwe on
How can you: Save money on grocery shopping Go on an adventure Be good to the earth And be good to your constitution all at the same time? Go to a farmers’ market of course. I’ve been blessed to stroll the aisles of farmers’ markets, around the world, from Beverly Hills , CA, to Mandeville, Jamaica, from Lyon, France, to a village outside of Blantyre, Malawi, and it’s always been a tasty treat. Farmers’ Market @ Wilshire and Vermont : This is undisputedly my favorite farmers’ market in LA because of the prices, food selection and sheer exoticism. Every time I go I’m introduced ... Read Full Story

Hail to the Farmer

Written by davidmcduff on
Floods in the South of France in 2002. Drought and extreme heat throughout Western Europe in 2003. Mudslides in the Napa Valley in 2006. Hail in Chester County in 2008? Real wine should be little more than an expression of nature. However, as important as nature is in contributing to the creation of great wine, it can also present some of the greatest risks faced by any winegrower, any farmer. This year’s most widespread natural “act of god” seems to be hail. I won’t even try to explain the meteorology behind it (for that, we have subject matter experts ). In the last two ... Read Full Story

Second Season at the Headhouse Farmers Market

Written by davidmcduff on
There's been a tremendous explosion in the spread and popularity of the "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" credo in the Philadelphia area over the last few years. One need look no further than this year's schedule of markets organized by The Food Trust and Farm to City to get a sense of just how much great stuff is out there. As much as I love my local market , it's hard to deny that the area's most vibrant, thriving and diverse center for regional growers -- and local shoppers -- must be The Headhouse Farmers Market . Last Sunday, I finally made it down to ... Read Full Story
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