Fall flavors are upon us and that means produce options are shifting and recipe research begins again. We all know October brings edible gourd season to Market and there are tons to taste test! Don't miss the multiple squash varieties at your fingertips for exploring new recipes: Red Kuri, Candy Roasters, Acorn, Buttnernut, Pie Pumpkins, Delicata, Spaghetti and even more!
Read More“At 1007, we look forward to building on our mission of significantly increasing equitable access to local, sustainably grown food and growing the regional food economy in partnership with our producers and community colleagues.” To add to our Opening Day @ 1007 celebration, we'll welcome not one, but TWO musical acts to Market! Read on to learn more about our growth plan and what to expect Saturday as we land at our NEW permanent HOME!
Read MoreMarket friends, Cobblestone Farmers Market is moving to its new permanent location on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Do you know the best part? It's just a hop, skip, jump away from our current location - that's right, we're moving NEXT DOOR from 1001 to 1007 S. Marshall Street! Read on for more information about our multi-year growth plan - and of course, to know what’s coming to Market this week!
The coming of fall marks the end of long summer days, backyard barbecues and relaxing near cool sparkling water. The air turns crisp, tree leaves begin to change and everything in nature transitions from energetic bright greens to deep, warming hues. The coming of fall can be just as carefree, fun and festive as summer days gone by! Usher in this seasonal transition with a autumn equinox celebration!
Read MoreWith cooler evenings and mornings encroaching, we can feel the seasonal shift that signals fall products slowly making their debut at market. Winter squash is already popping up, apples are the new fruit on the block, baked goods filled with tastes of fall, autumn plants for your landscapes - a fresh spread of food finds for inspiring your weekend gatherings or weekly routines!
Read MoreTime to enjoy the fruits of our labors and especially those of our farmers and vendors! Kick-off your Labor Day Weekend with a visit to Cobblestone to grab everything you need for a holiday celebration. Don’t miss NEW VENDOR Acadia Foods bringing a full spread of their baked wonders including biscuits, plus, Tracy Lounsbury of Philosophers Physics Garden returns with rare plant finds AND Dream Kreams is back onsite with ice cream delights!
No one wants to say it, nor can they imagine it on these hot August days, but summer produce is on its way out the door as farmers transition to fall crops. With summer’s end fast approaching - only 28 more days! - it's time to savor the season and take a much needed break from the heat of the kitchen. Right now, it's about celebrating simplicity and peak-season produce, basking in the last of the summer sun and enjoying the remaining long summer evenings with family and friends.
Read MoreThey’re not always trendy, but they’re dependable! Comforting, versatile and always crowd-pleasing - this root vegetable has a pretty long shelf life in general but even longer when stored properly. The key is to store potatoes in a cool dry place, like the cabinet of a pantry, a paper bag or cardboard box. It’s important to keep potatoes at the cool, ideal temperature (but not, surprisingly, the fridge) to prevent them from turning green, getting soft spots or pre-maturely sprouting. Once this happens, it’s a sign that they’re past their peak.
Read MoreThe time has come, to bid farewell to our weekday Market for the year as many of us switch gears to back-to-school brains and looming fall routines. Swing by to shop ONE MORE TIME this Wednesday from 4-6p. All the usual suspects are onsite for a late summer send off! Expect fruit, vegetables, meat, pickles, breads and specialty items like jam, spices and ICE CREAM just to name a few!
Read MoreJoin us for ICE CREAM DAY at market with Kyndra Bell of Dream Kreams Ice Cream bringing several delicious flavors created with her handmade ingredients like caramel! Pack your cooler bags and ice packs so you may tote some ice cream home…if it makes it that far! Open to read this week’s “Food Focus” on Onions & Garlic - true staples of the kitchen and in abundance at Cobblestone right now!
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