Almost every Saturday my daughter, granddaughter, and I visit the Keene, NH Farmer's Market. As farmer's markets go, it's a fairly big one, with lots of NH and Vermont farmers, organic meat (lamb and pork) producers, lovely live music, and a great crowd.
The Bread Man makes wonderful roasted garlic with asiago cheese bread......................
The first appearance of luscious small plums and apricots! I see a plum tart in my future.....
My daughter and granddaughter shop for the week at the Market.....................
My daughter's basket - a stunning kale I'd never tasted or seen before, tomatillos and sweet cherry tomatoes for salsa, herbs and super fresh, very pungent onions.
There was a wonderful family singing and playing music - including two little boys about 12 years old with sweet, soft singing voices....they hid behind me when I took this photo.
I hope you'll find your local farmer's market and check it out! If you don't know where one is, go to LocalHarvest.org and put in your zip code. It will list all CSA's, farmer's markets, farms and stands in your area.
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My in-laws live in Dublin. I didn't know there was a farmer's market in Keene, I'll have to check it out next time I'm up there.
You know, I can still remember visiting the Amish Market in PA. when I was a 10th grader - oh, the smells were out of this world! Fresh cheeses, especially, beautiful veggies, fresh eggs. I guess that was my first farmer's market...........Thanks for popping in!
Late summer's Delight
It's always nice to see people supporting local small farmers--and appreciating the glorious bounty they are fortunate enough to have available to them. Here in rural southern Missouri, I would have to drive at least 100 miles one way (and probably more like 200) to find a farmers' market offering anything close to what you have there.
That kale looks to me like Nero di Toscana cabbage, which is also known by many other names including dinosaur kale and Tuscan kale. Click here to read about my longtime love affair with this wonderful plant--and how easy it is to grow. The baby leaves are especially wonderful in salads.
Hi Richard! Well, it makes sense, doesn't it? You get great food, AND you're telling the growers to keep on farming! If no one buys the veggies and meats, not much point in breaking your back farming, right? Good for you, Richard!
Farmgirl - I've heard your woes before on the no farmer's market. It's hard to understand, but then, I don't know the territory - maybe it's too big?
And I thought I'd seen that kale before - it must have been on Farmgirl Fare, yes?
Have to write that down and maybe grow it next year, tho I might just tell the farmer to carry it again next year........thanks for popping in, Fig!
Thank you, Lisa! Our season is about 24 May to 24 September - but many of the farmers at the Market live in a valley along the Connecticut River, so it's a little warmer there. "a feast for the senses" - you put it into perfect words! Whenever I turn the corner to go to the farmer's market, I feel like swooning from the colors and abundance...........
Looks like a great Farmer's Market. I love that sort of thing.
Thanks for reminding me to check out some of your farmer's market articles, Shannon! I don't know how it happens, but once I get on Gather I get distracted...
Hi Donna - well, Lee is actually the Seacoast area - a little under 2 hours away, but they have I believe a good farmer's market in Portsmouth. I know Portland, ME is about an hour from Portsmouth and has a very active foodie community. You can check it out by going to localharvest.org, and type in Lee's zip......but if you're in the Keene area ( maybe heading to Vermont) stop in to see the Keene market!
On vacation, we went to the one in Charleston in Marion Square. It was big and wonderful. I bought some great grits. I had a good time seeing what farmers sell there. I try and hit a local farmers market when on vacation, just to take in the local scene. Get a feel for the city or town.
That Roasted Garlic Asiago Breads look soooo good. I have some roasted garlic in the refrigerator - maybe I'll try my hand at making something similar!
Actually, we have a tiny one in town that I don't go to much because there just isn't much there. Lots of crafts, though. No eggs at all - many people sell eggs, but from their homes. Good for you for taking in the sights in new places through the Farmer's Markets! You must have great memories of places that way............
Hi CF - I remember that flood - my daughter and her partner had to evacuate - that was a crazy flood! Hope you get back sometime - Keene has turned into a foodie paradise!
We have a farmers' market here in the summer months (not like the one you describe here) but I don't go nearly as often as I would like to. Thanks for that link!
I live less than an hour from Keene.
Thanks for sharing.
George Vreeland Hill
Thanks Norah!!
Hi Jessica - Oh, take some photos! I'd love to visit the Portsmouth market!
Hi Diana - I can't remember where you are, but there's always hope for next year. I love that Local Harvest link - glad you do too! Thanks for dropping in.......
Hi Pepsie - do you know Diana? (see above)? The Portsmouth market sounds wonderful - gotta tell my son about it ( he's in Dover, works in Portsmouth)
George - you've got to visit the Keene Market! It's worth it!
Kim - I'll have to check and see if you put them on Gather. I just love to see different markets - actually, when I go on vacation ( make that, IF I ever go on vacation), I like to go to local supermarkets, in addition to farmer's markets. Thanks for stopping by....
Keene is right opposite brattleboro , Vermont - they're about 20 minutes away from each other, with the Connecticut River between. I think, but am not sure ( because I take a different route to Boston from Hancock) it's about maybe 2 hours? It takes me 1 3/4 hours to get from Hancock, NH to Cambridge, MA. Let me know if you do come!
Did you try checking out localharvest.org and putting in your zip code?
Thanks for stopping by to check out the Farmer's Market!
Thank you for posting and sharing your comments.
pj