This week my goal is to try to hit one of the area farmer's markets. I want fresh locally grown produce. I want real food. Recently I've been working such long and crazy hours that real food has been more fast food than anything else. And by fast food I don't mean just burgers and fries.
Depending on what I find at the farmer's markets, I might have to scour up some recipes. Thing is, I'm not sure what I'll find so looking now for them is sort of counter-productive, in a way. But I'm craving that freshness you really can't find at the supermarkets. And "cooking" would take that away. Maybe more salad type recipes is what I want to help emphasize the freshness.
Sadness too as apparently I'm not good enough to be posted to tastespotting. :(
Oh well.
Showing posts with label farmers market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label farmers market. Show all posts
Sunday, July 22
Saturday, June 2
Boston Area Farmer's Markets
Thankfully there's Russos for the winter months, but I have to say I'm rather disappointed that the Farmer's markets in my city don't open until after the 4th of July. The other frustrating bit about it is that their hours are not at all accommodating for those who work the 9-5 grind. I guess we aren't worthy of fresh, locally grown produce or something. *smirk* Neighboring cities like Waltham have their farmer's market open mid-June (16th) - and note: it's on a Saturday so everyone can go.
Working downtown the options go up and many of the markets seem to start a bit earlier (in May). Copley Square has had its market open now for a couple weeks, which is handy if you work in the area.
The Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets lists some locations and other important info - days and times - for the markets they manage.
Brookline has a farmer's market at the Centre Street Parking Lot that runs every Thursday from 1:30pm until dark from June 14 – Oct 25, 2007.
This one is apparently by South Station in Dewey Square. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm between May 21 - Nov 8.
Another great resource for finding farmer's markets is LocalHarvest.org, which also has lots of other handy info on farms and pick-your-own and other good foodie stuff.
And then there's the Mass Dept of Agriculture with another list of farmer's markets by county.
Working downtown the options go up and many of the markets seem to start a bit earlier (in May). Copley Square has had its market open now for a couple weeks, which is handy if you work in the area.
The Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets lists some locations and other important info - days and times - for the markets they manage.
Brookline has a farmer's market at the Centre Street Parking Lot that runs every Thursday from 1:30pm until dark from June 14 – Oct 25, 2007.
This one is apparently by South Station in Dewey Square. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm between May 21 - Nov 8.
Another great resource for finding farmer's markets is LocalHarvest.org, which also has lots of other handy info on farms and pick-your-own and other good foodie stuff.
And then there's the Mass Dept of Agriculture with another list of farmer's markets by county.
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