Lots and lots and lots of peaches!
It is hard to believe that we are over 1/3 done with the Farmer’s Market and nearly halfway through with our 20/20 challenge! Oh well, the good news is that there is still plenty of time to pick up yummy produce and to buy more great stuff in Andersonville (and with the Sidewalk Sale coming up next weekend, there will be lots of great stuff all over the place). So sit back, relax, and enjoy the staff recap from week 9.
Customers line up for delicious fruit from Hillside Orchards.
Laura, who we first met as an Andersonville Farmer’s Market volunteer, has been interning in our office for the past few weeks helping our busy staff prepare for the Sidewalk Sale and the Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl as well as continuing to assist with the market. Unfortunately this is her last week with us, but considering she has been working with Hillside Orchards selling their delicious fruit we thought it would be fun for her to write an account of what it is like to work a typical night at the market. After the jump, read what it is like to be behind the table!
Jessica shows off her new market basket and her weekly CSA share at the Andersonville Farmers Market.
Week 8 of the 20/20 Challenge saw the 3rd Andersonville Farmer’s Market and some rather unfortunate cool and rainy weather. However we still had good crowds, delicious fruit and vegetables and fun entertainment for the young and less young.
Not counting the money that the staff has been spending at the market, below is how we met our 20/20 Challenge during week 8.
Scoping out the Hillside Orchards display at the Andersonville Farmers Market.
The staff is finding that the Andersonville Farmers Market is quickly becoming the highlight of our week. We love scoping out all of the fresh produce and other yummy treats, talking with the farmers, and watching our community gather to celebrate the bounty of summer. Since it is 6 days until we get to go to the market again, we wanted to share some videos that Jason took at last night’s market to re-live the good times and introduce you to some of the farmers and their goods that make this market possible.
An abundance of berries
Well, we’re eating like kings here in Andersonville. The diversity, volume, and eye-popping freshness of the goods at last week’s farmers market was truly astonishing. Our staff has been happily munching on blueberries, raspberries, and cherries, and trading recipes that make use of the market’s array of fresh veggies, meats, and cheeses. You’ll find a few recipes direct from the farmers below. Read the rest of this entry »
