Holiday Breakfast Ready at the Market — Fresh, Festive & Farm-to-Table by Jodie Fitz
As the holidays and the chilly weather rolls in, there’s no better way to start a festive morning than with a holiday breakfast made from fresh, local ingredients; and, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is the perfect place to gather everything you need.
Vegetables, fruits, eggs, and dairy are fresh and flavorful at the market, making your holiday breakfast extra delicious! And, eating seasonal not only tastes better, it supports your local community and economy.
Here are a few market breakfast ideas that can keep it easy;
Make ahead Crispy potatoes – grab fresh potatoes, pre prep and have themready to bake up and add that extra crisp the morning you are serving with delicious fresh seasonings.
Sheet Pan Pancakes – grab fresh maple syrup, jams, honey & local peanut butter to add to the mix and/or to put on top (yum).
Market-Fresh Omelet with Cheese and Veggies – use fresh eggs, local cheese, and seasonal veggies (bell peppers, onions, greens, mushrooms, broccoli, etc) for a simple, nutritious omelet that highlights market produce.
Fruit & Yogurt Parfait/Dairy or Smoothie – pick up local apples, yogurt and granola. Layer for parfaits or use the dairy to blend into smoothies.
Artisan Toasts with Toppings – get your favorite artisan bread along with homemade jams, peanut butter and local honey. Toast the bread and serve with fruit jams for a cozy, simple breakfast.
Holiday-Style Breakfast Board – Combine cheeses, fresh fruit, local breads or bagels, scones and pastries, eggs or egg dishes, seasonal produce (a bit like a charcuterie board but breakfast-style).
Make ahead French Toast Bake – perfect with local artisan breads, homemade vanilla extract (at the market), local eggs, dairy and maple syrup!
Ready to Eat Options – the market is filled with the most delicious baked goods in addition to breads (muffins, croissants, scones, coffee cakes, etc) making any breakfast serve deliciously easy.
The ideas are endless! And, you can discover all kinds of fresh ingredients to serve a large group for your holiday breakfasts or a small, intimate family brunch spread. Inspired by full farm-to-table breakfast ideas and items.
Here are some of the vendors you may find items for your breakfast spread:
Breads, Baked Goods and Breakfast Ready to Eat Items: Argyle Cheese Farmer, Bakery Suzanne, Goodway Gourmet, Halfmoon Harvest, Holly & Vine Farm, Katie Bakes GF, Night Work Bread, Parchment Baking Company, Sweet Treats by Jennifer, Teeny Tiny Bite Bakery, Seven Pines Family Farm
Baking & Seasoning: Muddy Trail Jerky Co.(vanilla extract and other cinnamon products), Argyle Cheese Farmer (dairy, buttermilk + yogurts), Saratoga Apple, Saratoga Peanut Butter
Cheese/Dairy: Argyle Cheese Farmer, Nettle Meadow, Tyromance Fine Snacks
Coffee & Tea: Holly & Vine Farm, Nally Coffee
Eggs: Grazin’ Acres, Hepatica Farm, Holly & Vine Farm, Jireh Organic Farm and Livestock of NY, Kokinda Farm, Seven Pines Family Farm, Thymeless Homestead
Fresh Produce: Gomez, Veggie Ville, Leaning Birch, Lovin’ Mama Farm, Owl Wood Farm, Saratoga Apple, Scotch Ridge Farm, Shushan Valley Hydro Farm/Underwood’s Greenhouse
Granola: Sweet Treats by Jennifer and Tyromance Fine Snacks
Jarred Breakfast Goods: Kokinda Farm, Lovin’ Mama Farm, Muddy Trail Jerky Co., Saratoga Peanut Butter, Tyromance Fine Snacks
Honey (and products): Ballston lake Apiaries
Maple Syrup: Wild Hogs Sugar Shack
Meats: Grazin’ Acres, Hepatica Farm, Holly & Vine Farm, Jireh Organic Farm and Livestock of NY, Longlesson Farm, May-K-Mark, Thymeless Homestead
Mushrooms: The Mushroom Shop
This week’s recipe: Sheet-pan Frittata
Market News:
- LIVE Cooking Demo ‘Fresh Eats with CDPHP’ December 13th with Brenna Kavakos from Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Yoga Saturdays at the Market with Himanee & Yoga Mandali located in the movie theater foyer at 10 am
- Comfort Food Community is on site with CDPHP Market coupons
- Holiday Guest Vendors on site December 6, 13 and 20
- Sponsor a snowflake to benefit the market $5
- Merch (SALE) & gift certificates – support local for your holiday gifts
- Ugly Sweater Day/Party at the Market + Stories with Santa December 20th
Upcoming Music:
- December 13: Bruce Blinn-Knapp
- December 20: Kate Blain
- December 27: BurnsMoore Bridge
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open:
Saturdays | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wilton Mall, Food Court, at 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs
Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram
@SaratogaFarmersMarket. And, don’t forget to join the market’s FREE weekly newsletter.
