Top five reasons Artisans loves the farmers' market:
1. Fresh fruit
Seems obvious doesn't it? But once you've bitten into just-picked strawberries, you'll know why it's so special to buy fruit from the farmers' market. (And don't you think we made the right choice when we put our strawberries in this bowl from Fire and Light? Lucky for you, this bowl and many other items from Fire and Light are for sale at Artisans!)
2. Locally grown vegetables
Sure, you can spend a small fortune in November buying asparagus grown in South America, but why notwait until this incredible vegetable is available for sale at the market? It's inexpensive, local, and absolutely delicious! And while you're at it, treat yourself right and bring a couple of artichokes home too.
3. Flowers
From sweet peas in the spring to marigolds in the autumn, the downtown farmers' market offers a tempting array of flowers all year long. You can also buy bulbs to plant at home so that you can enjoy growing daffodils and dahlias for years to come.
4. Lunch
The market offers more than raw fruits and vegetables begging to be taken home and cooked. Come hungry and you will be rewarded with an international array of lunch options, from samosas to crepes to tacos.
5. A bigger, better market
Starting this week, the downtown farmers' market is celebrating it's 20th anniversary by offering 20 more spots for vendors. This means more fruit, more vegetables, more flowers, and more lunch! We found ourselves tempted by a new stand offering free-range rotisserie chicken and roasted
potatoes--looks like we should add "dinner" to the list of our favorite things about the market!
The downtown farmers' market takes place on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6:30 pm. For more information, go here.
