By Andrea Grom As a farmer, I know how much work goes into growing the abundance of food at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Your farmers labor long hours cultivating and planting their fields, tending their animals, and harvesting and washing all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables that grace their
By Jessica Sforza Have you ever walked by a stall at the farmers’ market and spotted a funky-looking vegetable you didn’t recognize or know how to use? I know I have—which is why I’m here to shed light on some lesser-known vegetables you may not find at the grocery store.
By Rose & Dan Fera of Leaning Birch Farm In an era dominated by sprawling supermarkets and highly processed foods, it is easy to forget all about the hands that actually grow our meals. The standard grocery store intentionally separates the consumer from the origin of the product, obscuring agricultural
By Corinne Hansch Saratoga Farmers Market is bursting with high summer flowers from local growers. This Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at High Rock Park, join us for Market in Bloom, a day to honor our flower farmers and showcase the vibrant blooms of late July. Peak-of-season flowers and
By Andrea Grom Summer at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a feast for the senses. Tables are piled high with squashes and zucchinis, crisp cucumbers, and colorful tomatoes to name just a few delights. It is a time of agricultural abundance, but for home cooks, it can also beg the
By Jessica Sforza Heirloom tomatoes have become one of my favorite summertime snacks, and this is coming from someone who wanted absolutely nothing to do with them a year ago. I was one of those people who loved tomato sauce and ketchup, but did not care for the actual fruit
By Jessica Sforza I don’t know about you, but the Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays — and not for the reason you might think. In my experience, it has been a very food-focused event, and that is what the foodie in me loves about
By Barb Biagioli In a world of packaged and processed foods, the farmers’ market offers children something increasingly rare: a direct connection to real food. It is a living classroom filled with opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with the people and places that provide their food. Many children grow
By Andrea Grom I’m planning on making Father’s Day particularly special because my dad is going through some significant medical issues this year. It’s a highlight of dad’s week to get treats from the market: buttery croissants, chicken pot pie, smoked ham steaks, juicy strawberries, tender butterhead lettuce, and crispy
By Corinne Hansch Strawberry season in Upstate New York is fleeting – three to four weeks max. Blink, and you might miss it! There’s truly nothing better than a fresh, locally grown strawberry. They have a swoon-worthy perfume, and biting into a just-picked, ripe strawberry is a juicy experience. As