- checking login information
Loading...10 Mistakes to Avoid at the Farmers’ Market
- Mel, selected from DivineCaroline
- June 5, 2010
- 3:01 pm
- 148 comments
By EcoSalon via DivineCaroline
If you haven’t spent much time at farmers’ markets, you may not know that they can be a bit intimidating. Locals always know exactly where to go and what to buy, and seem to possess some kind of secret, cult-like knowledge of seasonal favorites and exclusive deals.
How’s a farmers’ market newbie supposed to sort through the piles of exotic vegetables without feeling like a trespasser?
The reality is this: farmers’ market fans can indeed be fanatical (I know I am), but the farmers themselves couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming. Avoiding these ten mistakes will help you fit in at the market and get the most out of being a locavore.
1. Arriving Too Late
Showing up in the late morning means big crowds and picked over produce. Beat the rush by going early and getting the best of the season. Morning light is also best for snapping pictures, if you’re into that sort of thing.
2. Forgetting to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bags!)
Most farmers’ markets provide small plastic bags for your purchases (in eco-friendly San Francisco, plastic has been banned and most vendors offer paper or compostable BioBags for a small price), but you definitely want to have a larger bag to carry your bounty or you’ll be heading home prematurely.
Read more: Basics, Diet & Nutrition, Eating for Health, Food, farmers market, produce
Mel, selected from DivineCaroline
At DivineCaroline.com, women come together to learn from experts in the fields, of health, sustainability, and culture; to reflect on shared experiences; and to express themselves by writing and publishing stories about anything that matters to them. Here, real women publish like real pros. Together, with our staff writers, they’re discussing all facets of women’s lives from relationships and careers, to travel and healthy living. So come discover, read, learn, laugh and connect at DivineCaroline.com.
Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may
not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.
people are talking
Thank you!!
Very patient kitty. They look sooooo cute together!
Thank you for sharing
great advice..they also have special car seats just for pets now, and protective eye wear so your pu…
I'm glad Shelley S wrote her comment. I thought I was the only one. Whenever I put something away i…
148 comments
+ add your ownI love farmers markets! I wish my town had more.
I agree always try new foods. i remember when i was younger and i was at a farmers market and the farmer had combined to trees (similar to how they create sour oranges) and it was called a doughnut peach. It was completely white and tasted like you were eating cotton candy. But they were relatively cheap and so yummy.
I agree always try new foods. i remember when i was younger and i was at a farmers market and the farmer had combined to trees (similar to how they create sour oranges) and it was called a doughnut peach. It was completely white and tasted like you were eating cotton candy. But they were relatively cheap and so yummy.
I agree always try new foods. i remember when i was younger and i was at a farmers market and the farmer had combined to trees (similar to how they create sour oranges) and it was called a doughnut peach. It was completely white and tasted like you were eating cotton candy. But they were relatively cheap and so yummy.
Good suggestions as I am just learning to scout around the local farmers markets.
Thanks.
Thank you
good tips
I accidentally discovered that getting to the farmers market at the end may lead to better deals and free veggies that the sellers don't want to take home. Sure, things are more picked over, but since I plan meals around what I can get there, it works out.
Totally true! Thank you!
login to add your comment
use your care2 login
add your comment