Fairmount Farmers' Market

 

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Suz Q.

Philadelphia, PA

7/2/2009

The Fairmount Farmers' Market is a member of the large family of Food Trust Philadelphia markets.

There are usually 5-6 stands: a small organic farm with lots of brilliantly-colored gorgeous veggies - my favorites are the lovely assortment of baby squash, from baby zucchini and the tiniest pattypans to bright gold summer squash (perfect for raw mac and cheeze).  They also have great-tasting lettuces, which are usually the only thing left at the end of the day - so get there early.

There is an amish farm stand which also sells an array of good-looking and great-tasting veggies.  Their mushrooms are to die for, they're so fresh.  And their cherry tomatoes were out-of this world!  They sell eggs, sweet baked goodies and jams as well.  

There is another farm stand that showed up last week - the best prices ever on gigantic heads of lovely fresh cauliflower and they even sell burpless cucumbers, great for vegetarian sushi.  They also have a great array of huge green and yellow summer squash - and they will advise you to pick the best ones.

There is a plant/herb stand and also a meat stand and bread on the corner.  The bread comes in two sizes, large and small, and some large loaves are sliced.  They have lovely large fresh fragrant baguettes and also slices of sweet and dense banana and other yummy nut and fruit breads.

Thursday is the day to come.  Don't forget to bring lots of small bills (I save them through the week and look forward to spending them on thursdays!).  Also, if you can, remember to bring your own bags - although they have plenty if you need them.

The hours are 3-7 pm.

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