Farmer's Market in Greece

Every Monday morning on Kefalinias street in Saronida, tents of produce-sellers pop-up. Go early and have the pick of the offerings.

Mountains of fragrant melons and zucchini with the blossoms still attached

the scent of these peaches is like no other

summer oranges

Octopus anyone?

Kalamari

The sweetest figs!

Okra

Farmer's Markets in Greece are a norm not a trendy luxury as in the United States. Food there(mostly produce) is fresher and cheaper than the supermarket and people plan their week's meals around the shopping at the market. Greeks traditionally cook what's seasonally available and there's much talk about what's for sale at the weekly market called "Laiki" meaning, for the people.

The Greek countryside produces abundant fruits and vegetables, cheeses, herbs, meats and condiments with scents and flavors that seduce the palate. Produce is harvested at it's peak and the Greek consumer is very discerning when it comes to their food. There are heirloom varieties, varieties grown in specific locales that shoppers always look for.

Here's a bit of candy for they eye, I wish I could bring you the musk of the melons, the perfume of the peaches, the sweetness of the figs, the juiciness of the oranges.

Enjoy!

Maria

Farmer's Market

Growing up in Cyprus, we always ate what was in season. I remember how sweet the first cherries used to taste when they came out, the first walnuts with their creamy center. I can still taste the peppery flavor of our own olive oil live brought home from the mill. These were special occasion still vivid in my mind.

That's why when a group of us got together to found the Ringwood Farmer's market I was all in. Today, six years later, the market is going strong. I can't wait for the summer market to open so I can shop every week, discovering all the products that are making it to market in season. There's a monthly winter market that keeps us going through those cold northern winters.

Our vendors are all exceptional and I have a special relationship with them. Here's a glimpse at the Farmer's market at just a few of the wonderful stalls.

The Red Barn Farm couple!

Red Barn Farm Local honey

Local Eggs, the best!

The Mayor of Ringwood, sampling the empanadas!

 

 

The Bialas Farm crew know how to have fun!

Young shopper

Visiting in Fontanarosa's newest food truck!

Anthony Fontanarosa  is generous with his samples! Yumm!

These are only a few of the wonderful people who welcome us at the market each week. It's a feast for the eyes, the heart and the stomach!

Visit your neighborhood Farmer's Market!

Enjoy,

 

Maria