To lee ("green grocer or place to connect") and others:
I think it does a great job of being both. Even for people who are experimenting with locavorism (and thus might not naturally connect as well as some of the other shoppers do with vendors selling other things).
Just my opinion.
Well, and a tip for everyone--I have cut through confusion by asking people if they grew their produce or if it's from the area.
If your speech is humble and friendly, and they tell you "No" but pitch why you should buy it anyway ... although it might be a little awkward after all that conversation to decline and leave, it won't hurt their feelings.
I've walked away feeling embarrassed for having asked many a time, but I've never walked away feeling like I embarrassed the vendor by asking.
I've found that potential to feel embarrassed goes away, by the way, over the years. Over the years, you might just start to be able to "tell!"
I like the diversity of customers and produce at the Mpls Farmers Market. A person can really feed their family at this market. They have 2 dairies Blackstar and Castle Rock, several meat vendors, including Sleeping Cat, Toffelsons and Bar 5 and, berries from Bayfield and Appleberry Farm (Paul and Rita) from southern Mn, and scabs of wonderful veggie farmers.
The other nice thing about this market is its open long into November and beyond.
I didn't realize that the entire Lyndale market is not "The Minneapolis Farmer's Market"! I stopped by Blue Gentian Farm's spot this Saturday and mulled over the Berkshire pork but had trout from Star Prairie on my mind - I'll be back for it next weekend.
Interesting information. Now, for the many of us who don't live in Minneapolis, how about reporting on the St. Paul Farmer's Market? It's downtown on the weekends, on 7th Place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and there are also satellites.
John, from Bar 5, is great as are his kids. They can also be found at the St. Paul market and on Thursdays at the Burnsville market where his just-graduated-from-high-school daughter does a great job. I'm so pleased they come to at least one of the smaller markets.
To lee ("green grocer or
To lee ("green grocer or place to connect") and others:
I think it does a great job of being both. Even for people who are experimenting with locavorism (and thus might not naturally connect as well as some of the other shoppers do with vendors selling other things).
Just my opinion.
Well, and a tip for everyone--I have cut through confusion by asking people if they grew their produce or if it's from the area.
If your speech is humble and friendly, and they tell you "No" but pitch why you should buy it anyway ... although it might be a little awkward after all that conversation to decline and leave, it won't hurt their feelings.
I've walked away feeling embarrassed for having asked many a time, but I've never walked away feeling like I embarrassed the vendor by asking.
I've found that potential to feel embarrassed goes away, by the way, over the years. Over the years, you might just start to be able to "tell!"
Oh wow, those southern style
Oh wow, those southern style beans sound worth the trip. I need to get my hands on those.
Thanks B. Langton (is this
Thanks B. Langton (is this THE B. Langton?), you make excellent points, and I agree!
-Lee
I like the diversity of
I like the diversity of customers and produce at the Mpls Farmers Market. A person can really feed their family at this market. They have 2 dairies Blackstar and Castle Rock, several meat vendors, including Sleeping Cat, Toffelsons and Bar 5 and, berries from Bayfield and Appleberry Farm (Paul and Rita) from southern Mn, and scabs of wonderful veggie farmers.
The other nice thing about this market is its open long into November and beyond.
Hi Ann - Thanks for your
Hi Ann - Thanks for your comment. We LOVE the St Paul Farmers Market, and we try to report on it as often as possible. Check out this post from last week: http://simplegoodandtasty.com/2009/07/22/st-paul-farmers-market-top-5-th....
Thanks Kris and Tangled Noodle too - you can't go wrong with Star Prairie - fantastic!
See you,
Lee
I didn't realize that the
I didn't realize that the entire Lyndale market is not "The Minneapolis Farmer's Market"! I stopped by Blue Gentian Farm's spot this Saturday and mulled over the Berkshire pork but had trout from Star Prairie on my mind - I'll be back for it next weekend.
Oh yeah! Bacon burgers on
Oh yeah! Bacon burgers on the grill, some nice beers and a beautiful evening to enjoy them outside...sounds perfect!
Interesting information.
Interesting information. Now, for the many of us who don't live in Minneapolis, how about reporting on the St. Paul Farmer's Market? It's downtown on the weekends, on 7th Place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and there are also satellites.
Thanks for letting us know,
Thanks for letting us know, Kris. I'm betting you could pair those bacon burgers with a few tasty beers, no?
John, from Bar 5, is great as
John, from Bar 5, is great as are his kids. They can also be found at the St. Paul market and on Thursdays at the Burnsville market where his just-graduated-from-high-school daughter does a great job. I'm so pleased they come to at least one of the smaller markets.