Saturday I made my first trip to the
Amherst Winter Market at the Amherst Middle School. A little late, I know, but it was definitely worth the trip, and I look forward to going back. Many local farms, bakeries, and artisans were represented at the market, and just about everything and anything was being sold -- from grass-fed beef (
King Creek Farm) to popcorn sprouts (
Astarte Farm) to rainbow carrots (
Winter Moon Farm) to sheepskin (
Balky Farm) to shares in CSAs (
Simple Gifts Farm) to whimsical animal art (
artbug) to fresh baked bread (
The Black Sheep) and more (like soap, cheese, eggs...).
The pictures below should give a good feel for the market, though not every table was photographed (note the student art on the walls).
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More from Winter Moon Farm (beets, radishes, parsnips). |
With a little music (musicians were setting up just as I was leaving), tables where one could sit and eat and visit, fresh local foods, and enthusiastic members of the community, there aren't many better places to spend a wintry Saturday morning.
Debit/credit is now accepted, making purchasing much easier, especially for those who don't tend to carry much cash.
For more information about the Amherst Winter Market, visit:
http://www.amherstwintermarket.com/
4 comments:
Great photos!
Good post, great pics!
Thank you, thank you!
mmm....I used the purple carrots in my homemade chicken soup and it turned it purple. :) One of my coworkers said, "I don't think my kids would eat that, just based on the colors." Of course, it was delicious!
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