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January of 2010

 

Rate Reading Terminal Market: Historic for a Reason Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Original at The Kitchn external link    Tue, Jan 19

By Kristen Lubbe(no@email.com) The Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market has been apart of the city of Philadelphia's history for quite some time now. It's a tourist attraction to people who visit from all over the world, as The Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market has been apart of the city of Philadelphia's history f...

Rate Support Rare Fruit: Chicago Rarities Orchard Project

Original at The Kitchn external link    Fri, Jan 15

By Joanna Miller(no@email.com) When you walk through a supermarket produce section or farmers' market, it may seem like there is a wide variety of fruit available, but there are actually thousands of varieties of tree fruit that ar When you walk through a supermarket produce section or farmers' market, it may seem like...

Rate Market Shelters Compared at Boulder Belt

Original at Cincinnati Locavore external link    Thu, Jan 14

By valereee(listval@cinci.rr.com) Lucy over at Boulder Belt has reviewed various market shelters (portable gazebos to you and me) for sturdiness, ease of set up, and value vs. cost.  Useful information for anyone considering putting in a market garden this year and selling at your local farmers' market.

Rate Wilted Kale with Shitake Mushrooms & Garlic Recipe

Original at American Feast's Sustainable Food external link    Sun, Jan 10

The beautiful leaves of the kale plant provide an earthy flavor and more nutritional value for fewer calories than almost any other food around. Although it can be found in markets throughout the year, it is in season from the middle of winter through the beginning of spring when it has a swe...

Rate Farm Fresh Goat Cheese & Leek Tart Recipe

Original at American Feast's Sustainable Food external link    Tue, Jan 5

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Below is a terrific recipe for combining the flavor of leeks with goat cheese, shallots, and garlic, taught by Chef Melanie Underwood in a class called, “The Food Shed: Cooking Local and Seasonal” at Manhattan’s Institute of Culinary Education. She had the class using fresh ingredients...

December of 2009

 

Rate On Christmas, duty calls

Original at Rutland Herald external link    Sat, Dec 26

I used to sell them at the Farmers' Market," Fariss said, her blonde, fluffy curls peeking out of a maroon cap she wore. It was hard to find a parking ... and more »

Rate 2009: The Best of the Northwest

Original at Florida Times-Union external link    Fri, Dec 25

2 story: "Farmers Market a growing success" "NW neighbors shining light on cancer fight" Dec. 12 A bittersweet Christmas story featuring friends and family ...

Rate In Season: Texas Rio Star grapefruit

Original at Dallas Morning News external link    Wed, Dec 23

Community farmers markets: The Four Seasons Market at Firewheel Town Center in Garland will take a break Saturday. Dallas Farmers Market: The Dallas Market ... and more »

Rate Edina could get its own farmers market

Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune external link    Sun, Dec 20

And it's locally grown, too." About $19000 in the state grant is earmarked for the farmers market effort, and could pay for a feasibility study, signs, ... and more »

Rate Home and Garden Calendar: Dec. 19-25

Original at Florida Times-Union external link    Fri, Dec 18

Includes farmers' market, art vendors, food and live entertainment. www.riversideartsmarket. com Oakleaf Green Market, 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays. ...

Rate Grand Prairie's Santa Cop, Santa Spot still need donations

Original at Dallas Morning News external link    Thu, Dec 17

The newly expanded Market Square, 120 W. Main St., will be open from 8 am to 1 pm Saturday, then will close for the winter season. The farmers market will ... and more »

Rate Southerly Exposure: A snowy celebration

Original at Rutland Herald external link    Thu, Dec 17

Bellows Falls' farmers' market is a newer one, dating to 2004. This weekend's winter version is only in its second year. Winter farmers' markets focus on ...

Rate Virtual farmers' market claims it's green in reality

Original at Greenwise Business external link    Wed, Dec 16

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The first ever interactive 3D Virtual Farmers' Market (VFM) is set to launch next month, promising to offer environmental benefits and help local producers ... The World's First 3D Virtual Farmers Market Launches 1st January 2010Fresh Business Thinking

Rate In Season: Four Seasons European-style market at Firewheel

Original at Dallas Morning News external link    Wed, Dec 16

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Look for similar local-food finds at the Dallas Farmers Market and McKinney market on Saturday too; details below. and more »

Rate VFMUK launches world's first 3D Farmers' market

Original at Food and Drink Digital external link    Tue, Dec 15

Roger Saunt said: “The DP team has created an authentic Farmers' market experience.” He added: “It is inevitable that all e-commerce will drift in this ... The World's First 3D Virtual Farmers Market Launches 1st January 2010Fresh Business Thinking

Rate Farmers donate $1000 to help needy families

Original at Rutland Herald external link    Tue, Dec 15

The Ludlow Farmers' Market gave the money to Black River Good Neighbor Services, which helps residents of Cavendish, Ludlow, Mount Holly and Plymouth with ...

Rate Progress on Dallas' neighborhood farmers markets - Dallas Morning News

Original at eatsblog.dallasnews.com external link    Mon, Dec 14

Progress on Dallas' neighborhood farmers markets Dallas Morning News (blog) One idea floated by the agency was to protect the Dallas Farmers Market by building "complementarity" into the neighborhood permitting structure. ... Dallas Cultivates New Rules for Community GardensKERA

Rate Short Orders: Riva's now open for Monday dinner, Sunday brunch

Original at Greensboro News Record external link    Wed, Dec 2

Greensboro News & Record Center city Greensboro has a new farmers' market. Downtown Farm Market has opened at 505 N. Greene St. and offers produce and other goods from 15 farms, ... and more »

Rate Cities stretch season for popular farmers markets into the holidays

Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune external link    Tue, Dec 1

Maple Grove has extended its farmers market, which accepts only locally grown produce, late into the year for about five years. ...

November of 2009

 

Rate Farmers market runs year-round in Flint, Mich.

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    Sun, Nov 29

It has been selling at the Flint Farmers' Market for 18 years. “One-hundred acres is pretty small in today's farming,” said family farmer Jeff Knickerbocker ... and more »

Rate Making Good Use of Those Intriguing Winter Squash

Original at American Feast's Sustainable Food external link    Sun, Nov 15

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A visit to a local farm stand or farmers market may have brought you face to face with some curious looking squash this season. The number of varieties now available has increased dramatically in recent years and it takes some expertise just to identify those intriguing winter vegetables.

Rate College Hill Farmers' Market Moves Indoors For Winter

Original at Cincinnati Locavore external link    Thu, Nov 12

By valereee(listval@cinci.rr.com) Madison’s Produce: Organic and local fresh fruit and veggies all winterShadeau Bread: Gary Skitt will be selling bread and free range eggsWooden Shoe Garden: David Rosenberg will have organic micro-greensFab Ferments: Jennifer and Jordan will have raw organic fermented veggiesYo...

Year 2009

 

Rate Jump in Farmers Markets Illustrates the Need for Local Farms

Original at American Feast's Sustainable Food external link    Sun, Oct 18

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American Farmland Trust launched a national online contest this summer so consumers could vote for their favorite farmers markets. The contest illustrated several key concepts including AFT’s “No Farms No Food” message and the importance of farmers markets to local economies, acces...

Rate Miles from Nowhere: Why Does James McWilliams Hate Local Food?

Original at blog.eatwellguide.org external link    Wed, Oct 7

By leslie Before I start boring you with stories about my favorite farmers, or statistics about how farmers’ market shoppers “have as many as 10 times more conversations, greetings, and other social interactions than people in supermarkets” (this from World Watch Institute’s 2007 “State of th...

Rate Help! How Can We Save This Pasta Dish?

Original at The Kitchn external link    Wed, Aug 12

By Emma Christensen(no@email.com) We needed a quick, simple dinner last night, so we whipped up this pasta dish with ingredients we had around the kitchen and a bag of fresh chard from the farmers market. We'll tell you right out: the We needed a quick, simple dinner last night, so we whipped up this pasta dish with ingredients...

Rate Opinion: Farmers' Market Inspiration: Aguas Frescas

Original at The Kitchn external link    Mon, Aug 10

By Emily Ho(no@email.com) It's a familiar and welcome sight at farmers' markets and street fairs around Southern California and other places with Latin American communities: the aguas frescas vendor with jars of cool, colorful It's a familiar and welcome sight at farmers' markets and street fairs around South...

Rate My Edible Escape: Chips, Beans, and Toast

Original at The Kitchn external link    Thu, Jul 23

By Emily Ho(no@email.com) I did not expect to love beans on toast. I was living in London, 22, and just out of college. My gastronomic sensibilities had yet to mature, but I had already developed an interest in farmers' market I did not expect to love beans on toast. I was living in London, 22, and just out of college. My gast...

Rate What's the Deal With Black Velvet Apricots?

Original at The Kitchn external link    Tue, Jul 7

By Faith Durand(no@email.com) Have you seen these Black Velvet Apricots at your local market or grocery store? It seems like they're popping up everywhere this summer. We had never seen them before, so when we first noticed them a Have you seen these Black Velvet Apricots at your local market or grocery store? It seems li...

Rate Handle with Care: Early Summer Delicacies Hollywood, California

Original at The Kitchn external link    Mon, Jun 15

By Emily Ho(no@email.com) If we looked a little guarded and paranoid while navigating the crowds at the farmers' market yesterday, the reason was our bag of highly coveted, delicate produce. In winter, we can toss hardy squash If we looked a little guarded and paranoid while navigating the crowds at the farmers' ma...

Rate How To Support Your Local Farmers' Market (Without It Consuming Your Whole Day)

Original at The Kitchn external link    Fri, Jun 5

By sarahrae(no@email.com) lt;p> It's obvious by now that we are as passionate about supporting our local farmers' markets as the majority of you are. They're an amazing resource, but depending on the city in which you live, it isn</p> &lt;a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/farmers-mark...

Rate Farmers market brings new life to the Metreon

Original at Examiner.com external link    Wed, May 27

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But sure enough, the old Discovery Channel Store is now home to a farmers market. The Discovery Channel Store moved out of that location ages ago. Gone are the dinosaur sets and earth science books. Now, Island Earth Farmers Market packs the area with ...

Rate Douglas Farmers Market begins this Sunday

Original at Douglas Daily Dispatch external link    Wed, May 27

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 AZ Gomez sees the farmers market as one of the steps needed to promote healthier eating. She is very enthusiastic about it having lived in New York City where lots of fresh produce is available from many farmers markets. According to Gomez, “The farmers ...

Rate Dog show at Winter Park Farmers Market Saturday

Original at Orlando Sentinel external link    Wed, May 27

 FL In recognition of the Winter Park Farmers' Market's popularity among dog owners, the city's 30th anniversary celebration of the market this Saturday will include a "Dress to Impress" dog fashion contest. Registration is available at BullFish, ...

Rate Centerville farmers market open through October

Original at Dayton Daily News external link    Wed, May 27

The Centerville Farmers Market was established by the City of Centerville, with the inspiration of Michael Malone, to provide the Centerville community access to fresh and wholesome goods provided by vendors selling locally grown or produced goods, ...

Rate Recipe: What to fix after visit to market

Original at Bothell Herald external link    Wed, May 27

 WA You've visted the farmers market and come home laden with gorgeous fruit and snapping-fresh vegetables. What do you do with them? Here are some ideas: Cut together 1/2 cup of flour with 1/4 cup each of sugar and butter just until crumbly. ...

Rate A Tour of the Swiss Cottage Farmers' Market London, England

Original at The Kitchn external link    Tue, May 26

By emily(no@email.com) When we visited the Swiss Cottage farmers' market in northwest London last week, the vendors and market manager were quick to point out that it was one of the smaller farmers' markets in the city. As a weekday event, a modest atmosphere was to be expected, yet we were still impressed by the ra...

Rate Opinion: Farmers markets open their season to fresh, local produce

Original at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review external link    Thu, May 14

 PA I thought this would be a good place to introduce my products," said Auth, who recently moved to Troy Hill from Portland, Ore., and was among a dozen vendors yesterday at the season's first South Side farmers market. "To be here showing off my hard ...

Rate Farmers' Market Report: Echo Park Los Angeles

Original at The Kitchn external link    Mon, May 4

By emily(no@email.com) As die-hard Hollywood farmers' market shoppers, we sometimes forget that there are nearly 100 other farmers' markets in LA County. While few of them match the spectacular size and selection of the Ho As die-hard Hollywood farmers' market shoppers, we sometimes forget that there are nea...

Rate How To: GreenTips | Go organic, the thrifty way

Original at Post-Bulletin external link    Tue, Mar 3

 MN Purchase seasonal foods from local growers through the Farmers Market or a CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) program. • Preserve food. Learn how to freeze, can, or store produce so you can enjoy local, organic foods year-round.

Year 2008

 

Rate The Commons Moment Is Now

Original at WorldChanging: Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future external link    Wed, Dec 10

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By WorldChanging Team Posted by WorldChanging Team in Politics at 11:08 AM) WorldChanging Team A farmers' market Photo credit: flickr/burke_wicker, Creative Commons license by Jay Walljasper Public recognition of the commons is rising, best seen in this dramatic...

Rate From The Kitchn: A Few Things That Make Us Feel Thankful (2008 Edition)

Original at The Kitchn external link    Sun, Nov 30

By Faith(no@email.com) We did an internal poll here at Kitchn HQ -- we asked our little community of writers about the things (food-related, of course!) that make them feel thankful this year. Farmers, toast, a new applianc We did an internal poll here at Kitchn HQ -- we asked our little community of writers about t...

Rate Law to allow chefs to buy direct from farms

Original at Sacramento Bee external link    Wed, Nov 26

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By menkoji@sacbee.com (M.S. Enkoji) It helps the smaller farmer in a big way," said Claudia Reid, policy director for California Certified Organic Farmers, which supported the bill. The stakes for sustaining small farmers and local-food fans are high, said Dan Best, general counsel of the California Federation of Certif...

Rate Grocerygate: A Farmer's Market Thanksgiving

Original at Bostonist external link    Sat, Nov 22

By Kerry Skemp What do you do with a kitchen full of apples, squash, and/or whatever greens and produce you found at the farmer's market? Here are some suggestions for fresh-but-easy Thanksgiving dishes: More tasty (and local) Thanksgiving fare after the jump!

Rate Grocerygate Continues at the Farmer's Market

Original at Bostonist external link    Fri, Nov 21

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By Kerry Skemp Why go local for Thanksgiving, you may ask? All the extra work of trekking to another shopping location is compounded by a labor-intensive harvest menu: peeling potatoes, coring apples, figuring out what to do with five pounds of squash. But while grocery stores sell generic, almost-in...

Rate Sense of Place: The Ingredients and Flavors of California

Original at The Kitchn external link    Wed, Nov 12

By Emma(no@email.com) Given the huge range of fruits, vegetables, seafood, and other edibles that this region can support, we've tried to include those ingredients that most typify the regional cooking. Next week we'll take a closer look at the many food movements that grew from California's kitchens and the...

Rate Farm Groups Urge End of Partisanship for New Administration

Original at Farm Futures external link    Wed, Nov 5

National Farmers Union President Tom Buis hosted a teleconference Wednesday with farm media to discuss Tuesday's election results. After congratulating Barack Obama on winning the election, Buis said now partisanship must be set aside and leaders come together to govern and meet the...

Rate Farm fresh makes big hit in Schenectady

Original at Albany Times Union external link    Mon, Nov 3

Sunday was the first day for the Schenectady Greenmarket, an effort by community volunteers to bring a year-round, destination farmers market to the city - a market that would mirror the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market in scope and popularity.

Year 2007

 

Rate East New York Farms! Begins New Season

Original at Global Features external link    Wed, Jun 27

By NYC The East New York Farms! project will open its seasonal market on Saturday, June 30th. East New York Farms! is an urban agriculture project in Brooklyn that features a youth internship program, two community gardens that use sustainable growing methods, and a Saturday market with local...

Rate Organic fruits and veggies, simplified

Original at BlogHer external link    Wed, Jun 6

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Even if you really believe you don't give a shit about anyone you don't already know, you should still hit the farmers' market for selfish reasons -- Yummy, organic, local food that tastes like -- real food. If you've been getting all your fruit at Vons, you'll be in for a surprise -- A bite int...

Rate Enjoy food fresh from the farm

Original at Poughkeepsie Journal external link    Fri, May 25

All the heavenly aromas of the Hudson Valley will soon collect over the heads of those who seek out the sweetest peaches, pungent farm fresh cheeses and organic lettuces that make mouths water and salads that satisfy. Local farmers, bakers and artisans will take to the streets in June to de...

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