26 September, 2007

market day

riverdale farm had been hosting a farmers’ market for the past 7 seasons. the market operates from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm each tuesday from may 8th to october 30th and is overflowing with fresh local produce. farms like plan b organics, operated by a family team of one sister and two brothers offer a range a produce from greens, broccoli, tomatoes, peas, carrots, potatoes and kale to a wide variety of herbs. angolos, from country meadow organics provides olives, eggs and sheep feta (stunning) as well as dried herbs and heirloom tomatoes. breads, wild mushrooms, elk meat, fair trade coffee and chocolate, roti, ice cream, lamb burgers, sweet potatoes and fish are all available depending upon the season and the week. items move fast, coveted berries and specialty greens are snapped up – so go early!




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