Comments on: Magic, poetry, and adventure in your local farmer’s market

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:38:06 +0000

Fantastic- I always feel a little sad when the farmers’ market in Union Square in NYC shifts entirely to squash and root vegetables, but I’m cheered by the idea of a season full of dense comfort food.

By: claiborne

claiborne — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:52:48 +0000

Thanks for the comments! Hope you’re all enjoying your local markets this weekend… today I gave thanks to all the farmers I know who make cooking & eating such a joy.

By: Lauren Quinn

Lauren Quinn — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:40:49 +0000

I’m only mildly embarrassed to admit how much I love farmer’s markets. There’s about 6 year around markets in Oakland alone, and I’ve been known to hit up multiple ones in the same week. I find them strangely grounding in urban environments, connects you to nature, all that hippie shit I hate to admit I believe in. (Independent and local is punk rock, right?)

By: joshua johnson

joshua johnson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:19:45 +0000

in Seattle we are blessed with several year round farmers markets. Not least of which is the famous Pike Place Market, a 5 minutes walk for me. Fresh, cheap produce that is by and large uber local…what could be better?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:54:16 +0000

Sounds delicious – I’d love to try Alice Waters’ quince recipe you mentioned! Yum!

By: Greenheart Travel

Greenheart Travel — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:43:07 +0000

I am guilty of feeling the same way when summer begins to retreat and I’m left chilled by the Chicago winds that start blowing despite my denial of the inevitable seasonal shift. But, this article reminded me of all the opportunities I have to connect with my self and food in very simple but important way.