At the Farmer's Market 8-22
Sun, 08/15/2010
This week will feature peppers, sweet potatoes, candied ginger, potatoes, pumpkins, walnuts, hazelnuts, apple cider, and autumn/winter squash varieties,
Fruits for sale include pears, apples, kiwi, pluots, quinces.
You'll find eggplants, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, greens, chives, fennel, garlic, ginger, horseradish, kohlrabi, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, radicchio, radishes, shallots, tomatoes, taro root, turnips, rutabaga, herbs,
Also on hand are cheese and dairy, eggs, plus pork, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, veal, goat, pate, soup stocks, mushrooms, wine, fish and seafood, in addition to dried fruits and veggies, dried mushrooms, fresh pasta, honey, artisan breads, fresh pastries, chocolates, cider, jams, jellies, sauces, spreads and preserves.
From www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org :
Operating since 1999, the West Seattle Farmers Market features over 35 Washington State farmers and small food processors. This popular market is “home” to countless enthusiastic shoppers who revel in the freshness, variety, and value available from local farms. Fresh fruit from both sides of the state include berries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples, and melons. Market tables are also loaded with local organic produce, all kinds of seasonal vegetables, fresh farm cheeses, herbs, mushrooms, free-range chicken and eggs, seafood, pastured organic beef, ciders, honey, preserves, fresh baked bread and pastries, cut flowers, and plant starts. In the winter, over 25 farmers and food vendors sell all kinds of seasonal farm products, including wonderful preserves and other great gift items, and organic and pastured meats and poultry for holidays and warming winter meals. For a list of vendors and products at the market, click here.
The market also hosts live music, activities kids and other events throughout the season (see the Events page for schedules). Gardening and composting information booths are at the market each week during the summer. You can also check out our facebook page.
Hours and Location:
Every Sunday, 10am to 2pm, year-round. The West Seattle Farmers Market is located in the heart of the "Junction" at California Ave SW and SW Alaska. There is free street parking in the area surrounding the market.