2011年6月19日 星期日

The Low Down on Local Farmers Markets

One of the best things about spring and summer are the farmers markets. The colors and scents alone are a feast for passersby. The vendors' tables beginning to buckle under the abundance of a lush harvest—succulent tomatoes, peppers, green beans, sweet corn, strawberries and more. The variety inspires cooks and artisans to bake breads, make cheeses and cook bountiful meals. All of these can be found in area farmers markets, although Chesterfield residents will have to escape their boundaries and explore other local cities.

Ellisville Community Farmers Market
Market Location and Hours: Ellisville Community Farmers Market is held 4-7 p.m. on Thursdays from June to October in Bluebird Park, rain or shine.

Offerings: Local offerings are the focus of this market: Fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, meat, eggs, honey and cheese. Market vendors also come packing baked goods, homemade dog treats, handmade soap, wool and handspun yarns, handmade jewelry and more. Don't miss the organic olive oil, organic tea or fair trade and organic and locally roasted coffee.

Extras: Listen to live music while eating barbecue and other goodies, which can be eaten at one of the bistro tables or taken to go. Local beer,In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah,The newest Ipod nano 5th is incontrovertibly a step up from last year's model, wine, juice, iced tea and water are available. The Children's Market area has hands-on arts and crafts projects. This is a producers-only market and supports the local growers and producers of seasonal and sustainable food, locally branded food products and artisan wares.

Wildwood Farmers Market

Market Location and Hours: The Wildwood Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays May 15-October 9 in the Wildwood Town Center on Fountain and Plaza.

Offerings: Vendors this year include Sunny Creek Farm, Odelehr Farms, PM BBQ, Silpada Designs, 212 Degrees of Wellness, A Couple O'Jerks, Eilerman Farms, Clancy's Marketplace, Miller's Organics,A glass bottle is a bottle created from glass. Stickling Farms, For the Birds, Tru Glitz, Little Dipper Chocolate, Wildwood Chiropractic, Black Birch, Sweet Anny's Soaps, Terrie's Jewelry & Accessories, God's Gifts, Pure Elegance, Route 66 Organics, Osage Farms and County Kona.

Extras: Live music is offered.

Kirkwood Farmers Market

Market Location and Hours: Kirkwood Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday with varying hours on Sunday at the intersection of E. Argonne Drive and Taylor Avenue.

Offerings: Market vendors provide produce,Shop a wide selection of billabong outlet products in the evo shop. poultry, meat, seafood and cheese. Vendors include Baalman Produce, CJ's Produce & Plants, Farrar Out Farm Organic Produce & Poultry, Healthy Harvest Gardens,From standard Cable Ties to advanced wire tires, On the Wind, Summit Produce, Baetje Farms and The Cheese People. Cut flowers and bedding plants are sold by Cat's Gardens and Missouri Wildflowers Nursery.

Extras: Prepared food and baked goods are offered by vendors, including Adventures in Spice, Brad's Kettle Korn, Cafe Manila, El Chico Bakery, Great Harvest Bread Co., Healthy Harvest Gardens, Mangia Pasta, Princess Delights, Russ' Ribs and BBQ and Tropical Moose Shaved Ice. Enjoy these foods with live music on Saturdays in June, July and August.

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