Thursday, January 2, 2014

Winter Farmers Market

We love our fresh, local veggies in Oregon. But at autumn’s end many of us go packing back to the grocery stores, as farmers markets hibernate until spring. However, there is another way! Portland hosts some great winter markets where you can find vegetables like kale, chard, sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions, along with local jams and sundries, and a good dose of Portlandia to boot.  it's a pretty nice place to introduce new foods to your kids and have a fun time looking at, and getting to know, all the different foods.

Winter markets do tend to be smaller, but crowds are smaller too. When you go, be sure to pick up something homemade from one of the vendors to warm you up, like a bowl of soup, hot drink or a fresh crepe!

Lloyd Farmers Market (Northeast)
If you can, take the MAX to this little Tuesday market located near Lloyd Center and just off the train line. There’s a bit of everything at the Lloyd Farmers Market: charcuterie, coffee, bread, jams, and of course fruit and veggies. Since the hours coincide with lunch, pick up something to nibble on at Savory et Sweet. They’re a crepe shop, but one of the vendors said the must-order item is the sampler plate.

Location: NE Holladay St, between NE 7th Ave & NE 9th Ave (under the gazebo in the Oregon Square Courtyard)
Hours: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 2:00pm


People’s Farmers Market (Southeast)
Located just east of the Sellwood Bridge, the People’s Farmers market feels like a cozy village in the middle of winter. Growers have a wide array of winter vegetables, and also sell mushrooms, hummus, soups, and more. You can stop in the store on your way out to pick up anything else you need for dinner (members and non-members pay the same prices, but members receive a co-op dividend each year).

At this market, use your debit, credit or EBT card at the market! No more waiting in line in the co-op for cash! Want to use your card, questions or just curious? Head to the info booth and they'll tell you all about it. Plus, SNAP Matching Program continues!!! EBT customers will be given up to $5 in matching tokens every week for use at the Farmers' Market. We're working on getting more funds (via donations, grants, etc.) to guarantee that the program will be available all year long!

Location: 3029 SE 21st Ave
Hours: Wednesdays year-round, 2:00pm – 7:00pm

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