The Davis Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, from 9 to 1, and if I don’t go, I always feel a bit of regret. In addition to all the fresh food, there are displays of crafts, including soaps, clothing, jewelry, woodworking, straw hats, pottery and more. Since various political or non-profit groups also set up tables, it can get pretty crowded.
This summer the market was voted #1 among large markets in the country, so the signs now proudly claim that honor. We go mostly for the fruits and vegetables, but often stop in to Mr. Bledsoe’s booth for his pork and lamb—delicious! He says he will sell me some goat, if I email him in advance, but I’m waiting for the right set of dinner guests for that. You can also buy local cheeses and yoghurt, organic wine, eggs, olive oil, fresh tortillas, bread and pastries, plants and herbs.
Today one of my favorite organic fruit sellers was “closing out” his peaches and grapes, so we stocked up. I may make some more peach jam with the peaches, or at least freeze a couple of desserts. We also bought potatoes, onions, peppers, snow peas, green beans and squash. We had to pass by Mr. Bledsoe, since we’re saving room in our freezer for our pig—possibly ready on Tuesday.
The Davis Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, from 9 to 1, and if I don’t go, I always feel a bit of regret. In addition to all the fresh food, there are displays of crafts, including soaps, clothing, jewelry, woodworking, straw hats, pottery and more. Since various political or non-profit groups also set up tables, it can get pretty crowded.
Today one of my favorite organic fruit sellers was “closing out” his peaches and grapes, so we stocked up. I may make some more peach jam with the peaches, or at least freeze a couple of desserts. We also bought potatoes, onions, peppers, snow peas, green beans and squash. We had to pass by Mr. Bledsoe, since we’re saving room in our freezer for our pig—possibly ready on Tuesday.
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