A Visit to the Farmers Market

Posted in Programs and Events on July 2 2008, by Kate

Kate Murphy, a junior at Fordham University, and Genna Federico, a senior at St. John’s University, are interns working in the Communications Department this summer.

The Farmers Market is in full swing at NYBG. Every Wednesday through October 29, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., regional venders sell everything from fresh produce to fresh bread and other baked goods. So, naturally, we decided to check it out!

First we tried some delicious sugar snap peas, fresh from Migliorelli Farms of Tivoli, NY. They were crisp and sweet and would make for a tasty side dish for a summertime meal.

Joseph Bases, from the Little Bake Shop of Valley Cottage, NY, gave us suggestions as to which of their many all-natural and organic pies we should try first. While the apple pie is everyone’s favorite staple, Bases suggests the peach blueberry pie for a summertime treat. Bases explained that he loves selling here, calling it “a day at the park.”

The helpful people from Gajeski Farms of Riverhead, Long Island, helped us navigate through their overwhelming selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. They suggested we try the sweet corn—it’s the first of the season!

Bread Alone, from Boiceville, NY, had a wide selection of baked goods and breads. Suggestions include the “Whole Grain Health” bread, which includes five whole grains, honey, and sunflower seeds, and the mild “Whole Wheat Sourdough” bread. Both are organic.

We noticed a few people walking around munching on cherries, and we found the source at the Mead Orchards booth. These fresh fruits and veggies were brought to NYBG also from Tivoli, NY, and everyone seemed to be raving about the tart cherries. When one woman asked how they should be eaten, the vender simply replied “One after another!”

It can’t get much better than eating some healthy, natural treats and supporting local farms. So come out to NYBG’s Farmers Market.