After many failed plans of visiting my local farmer’s market, I finally remembered what day it was(Thursday) and headed over just after opening(4pm). Located at Town Hall, there was ample lot parking at the time we arrived. The booths are set up in a simple fashion, bordering a single paved walkway on both sides. Extending like an arm from the walkway were a few food trucks with adequate lawn space to spread out should a crowd form. Fruits and veggies are the main attraction, with five or so vendors. Meat and seafood also are represented, but only by a single option each. Craft booths were limited, though you are able to find custom pot holders and beeswax should that be what you’re looking for. There was also a table of used books for sale(odd? I dunno, this is the third market I’ve been to ever). Oh, and a couple booths selling prepared sweets and specialty jams. A basket of ten or so small plums was $ 2, while a similar amount of mixed small potatoes was $ 3 at the same vendor. Peaches came in around $ 3 for 6 or so at most tables, a family’s weeks worth of tomatoes were around $ 2 at any of the booths selling them(but I chose Dan the Tomato Man for his dedication to a single product). A regular sized honey bear was priced at $ 5, a larger jar $ 15, and adorable mini bears were $ 2.50(or $ 3…I can’t remember I was too taken by there adorableness). There were many more produce items available, such as leafy greens and a variety of peppers(including, but not limited, to bell peppers in all colors). We grabbed a seedless watermelon($ 2) on our way out and had it with dinner. It was average but I wasn’t thrilled with the way the lady went directly for the drabbest looking melon when I told her I didn’t know how to pick… I really think she gave me the saddest one, but in a positive light this melon wasn’t that bad so if it was her bottom pick I imagine the better ones are amazing. The aforementioned small plums were tart and sweet, with dark substantial meat that didn’t fall to mush after the first bite. My fruit-snob son devoured his. While I have heard from many different sources of the vegetable haven that is the Public Market, after visiting this small but mighty farmer’s market my need for locally grown produce has been sufficiently filled. If I can remember the days of the week, I’ll be back every Thursday thru October.
