This week, look for Carrie Richter’s new strawberry-rhubarb jam. Carrie grew the rhubarb at Peachtree Circle Farm in Sipewissett. Pariah Dog Farm grew the strawberries, just a few miles away in Teaticket. “Neighbor farmers helping one another,” said Carrie, as if to say, “just as it should be.” Buy the jam, and you’ll be supporting two hard-working Falmouth Farms – deliciously. It’s scape season […]
Read moreA local strawberry is a thing of joy. Last Thursday the first fresh-picked berries arrived at the market. They were red, juicy and sweet. They were delicious. Our local strawberry season lasts only a few weeks, so come to the market next week and make the most of them. Strawberries this good deserve a little space in your tummy. Actually […]
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Strawberries made their first appearance at last Thursday’s market. And disappeared fast. A line quickly formed at the table for Pariah Dog Farm, which grows strawberries in Teaticket. “These are for eating today,” explained Jenny Christian, “and these” – motioning towards the berries waiting in the back of her truck – “will keep for a couple of days.” All the strawberries looked perfect. “I’ve been making […]
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“Will fish be back? “ people were asking all winter. Captain Willy Hatch’s fish gained quite a following last summer. Many said they’d never tasted fish so fresh. So, good news, eager pescavores: locally-caught fish is available again this year from Captn. Hatch’s boat, the Machaca. The Machaca ties up at Charter Fishermen’s Row on Falmouth Harbor, a short walk from the market on […]
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Opening Day has snuck up on me this year! I’m thrilled that it is the time of year to shop and mingle with friends and neighbors at the market again. On Thursday, May 26 we are excited to open the season with many new and returning friends: Allen Farm Martha’s Vineyard Smokehouse Moonlight Rose Farm Nobska Farms Olio Di Melli […]
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We are so excited to welcome a visit from Ali Berlow, this Thursday, May 26 from noon to 4:30 PM. Ali is the acclaimed author of “The Food Activist Handbook: Big & Small Things You Can Do To Help Provide Fresh Healthy Food For Your Community.” From the book’s description (because I can’t say it any better!): “Small steps can […]
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It’s been a while since we’ve had a rainy market. Not since last year, in fact. When it finally rained last Thursday, it poured. Even so, brave souls arrived just before noon to await the opening bell. One advantage about our new location in wet weather: it’s easy to park right next to the market, do a rapid shop and […]
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Ready for the big Falmouth Road Race weekend? Fromage à Trois, which sells pasta, was ready even last week. Two chalkboards popped up at its table. “Road Race, Stock Up For Your Guests,” said one. “Get your carbs early!” advised the other, next to a hand-drawn running shoe. Pain D’Avignon will feature buns and hot dog rolls for your cook-outs […]
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This week is Farmer’s Market Week in America. Here in Massachusetts, the week got off to a grand start with the opening of the Boston Public Market, a year-round, covered, regionally-sourced market planted smack in Boston’s downtown. “I encourage everyone to support Massachusetts’ hard-working farmers by visiting their local farmers market this week,” said Governor Charlie Baker. (That would be […]
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New potatoes are here! Freshfield Farm is bringing the season’s first potatoes from East Falmouth : Irish cobblers (for mashing) Superiors, Yukon and new red potatoes, perfect for salad. Freshfield, which sells potatoes and onions from handsome wooden boxes, often brings an extra surprise: black radishes, last week, and decorative sheaves of winter rye. This Thursday, Nobska Farms make another […]
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