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Gardens of Eatin’
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: August - 2022
The true taste of the Plateau is offered Wednesdays and Saturdays through the season
We’re at the peak of summer. Fresh produce is at its Blue Ribbon Best.It’s time to plant yourself in the midst of all this deliciousness in the GreenMarket–Locally Grown on the Green,Cashiers’ local market at the Village GreenCommons on Wednesday afternoons from2:00 to 5:00 P.M.And don’t miss The Highlands Marketplaceon Saturday mornings at Kelsey-HutchinsonFounders Park from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.At both markets your senses will shout,“You’ve found a Garden of Eatin’!”Now in its sixth year, the Green Markethas become a “show window” for localfarmers.Everything sold must be producedwithin a 12-mile radius of Cashiers. As thewebsite boasts, all items are “Home grown,hand-picked, and hand-made.”In Highlands, local farmers, craftspersons,and artists gather under colorful tents sellingthe bounty of the season.Each pristine market provides access tolocally produced meat, fresh dairy itemsand eggs, fresh-picked fruits and vegetables,homemade jams and jellies, straight-from-the-hive-honey, pickles, freshly baked breadsand baked goods, and homemade spreadsand dips.Listen – I think I hear a jar of pepper jellycalling your name right now.The farm-to-table concept is growing inpopularity and these markets offer you easyaccess to the freshest products available.You’ll enjoy an opportunity to talk to thepeople who actually grow and produce thefood and goods, and probably pick up somehelpful tips on how to store, prepare, use,and serve each product.Treat yourself to a unique shopping experi-ence at one of these markets. Taste and seehow much better fresh can be.
by Donna Rhodes
