Comments on: Today at the Farmers Market

By: Barbara Fisher

Barbara Fisher — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:52:00 +0000

I remember that the last time we were in the Bay Area (four years ago? or three?) in February, while there was a huge snowstorm back home in Ohio, we were cruising around the Berkley Farmer's Market eating blood oranges and jamming to music played by very talented small children. The produce was fantastic, and that, right there, almost made me toss caution to the winds and decide to move to the area that second.

If I ever went to the Ferry Plaza market, Ohio may never see me again!

Good on you for the fresh lemongrass--I have a friend in Florida who planted some in his yard, and it ended up taking over the lawn. He gives it away to Asian restaurants now.

By: Alyce

Alyce — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 14:50:00 +0000

Owen, when do we get to hear about what you did with all your treasures? Wish I had a farmers market that well stocked near me!

By: Owen

Owen — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 05:17:00 +0000

My one sadness about the Oakland City Center Farmers Market – its small and there’s no meat – oh well – still a great place. So I am extra envious of he pig cheeks Biggles!

By: drbiggles

drbiggles — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 03:14:00 +0000

I GOT PORK CHEEKS !!!

By: Shauna

Shauna — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 14:55:00 +0000

I ADORE the farmers’ markets here. The food tastes better, costs less, and makes me happier. I can talk to the farmer who has grown the produce. It’s all organic. And subtly, insidiously, I feel like I”m committing a daring political act.

Enjoy your stash! What are you going to do with the lemongrass stalks?

By: Baby Peanut

Baby Peanut — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 14:05:00 +0000

Large trucks turn out to be the single most energy inefficient thing we have...

Local farming saves oil