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Eat From the Earth
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: October 2024
The fruits of this remarkable season are on display (and even better – on sale) at the Plateau’s pair of Farmers’ Markets.
October harvesting is happiness for all of us. This month’s produce will be the final feast from local farms until spring.
So join the many who will visit Village Green’s Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, though October 30, 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., and Highlands Marketplace, Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in Kelsey-Hutchinson Park on Pine Street in Highlands.
Shop both markets and grab your fall veggies.
Highlands Marketplace Manager Don Deal says, “We are there every Saturday through October. Summer veggies will continue until the first heavy frost. We will also have pumpkins, winter squash like butternut, candy roaster, spaghetti squash, and acorn squash, and greens like kale, swiss chard, arugula, spinach and more. Also, we will have root veggies like sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, beets and turnips.”
When farmers thrive, we do too, with healthy food for our families. With our two producer-only markets you’ll have plenty of nourishing, fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, honey, jams, and so much more.
Once home from shopping, pull out your favorite ceramic bowls, toss in a scoop of steamed grains, top with fresh chopped kale, roasted sweet potatoes (cubed), caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, a protein, a touch of sea salt and a splash of your own homemade creamy garlic cilantro sauce. Thank your farmers for all they contributed to every mouthful of that deliciousness.
Besides edibles, explore the markets’ handcrafted goods, bath and beauty products, candles, handwork, and gift items for the holidays.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in joining the Village Green Market as a vendor. Don Deal also invites vendors. Call him at (828) 342-8239.
Both Markets are free and so is parking. Stash yams, apples, and other products to get you through the winter, just like Highlanders did a century ago.
