I also love going to farmers' markets. While I have my favorites, I also love to discover new ones. So, when Eric Bickernicks contacted me a few weeks ago about Newton's first ever winter farmers' market, I decided to pay it a visit.
Bickernicks is the mastermind behind Wicked Delicious Kettle Corn, and a passionate vendor at the Newton indoor winter farmers' market. Bickernicks told me that he's trying to get the word out about the market to keep him and his fellow vendors in business during the winter months - because if few people show up during the next few weeks, many vendors will likely not come back...which creates a domino effect.
Newton's winter market features about 10-15 vendors, with a variety of options to choose from. Items like maple syrup, handmade soap, cheese, soda, and even hydroponic lettuce are just a few of the locally made gems for sale. (For a full list of vendors, click here).
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The Newton winter market takes place at the Hyde Community Center every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and it runs through mid-June. If you're looking for quality, local food and handcrafted items to get you through the winter, I highly recommend paying this market a visit.
Do you go to farmers' markets in the winter? If yes, which one(s) do you frequent?
Michelle - I love the farmer's markets of Massachusetts, not only because I can buy high quality, local food items that rarely find shelf space in supermarkets but also so I can meet the passionate individuals who grow or make the food I eat. I've walked away with recipes, ideas, and tips in addition to my bag of loot! My favorite two markets are the SOWA Winter Market and the Roslindale Village market.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about farmers' markets is meeting the people behind the food/products!
DeleteThis farmers' market sounds awesome, I'll have to check it out. I'll spread the word, I hope it's successful as markets like these are truly a treasure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping to spread the word, Craig!
DeleteThose brussels sprouts look beautiful. I wish I could check out this market, but work gets in the way of that. Boo. I hope a lot of people go. Love farmers' markets and supporting them!
ReplyDeleteWell, we don't really have "winter" like you do, but yeah, I still go to farmer's markets. ;) It has been hard with marathon training to get to my local market, since it's on Saturday mornings and that's when I run. I am kind of jonesing for a trip there!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you were near Newton -- that's where my BIL and his wife live!
Yes - I live in Somerville, about 30 minutes away from Newton! Small world.
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