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Fall Farmers’ Market Guide
October 3rd, 2012 by PRG Marketing Department
Even though summer has officially ended, it doesn’t mean that your trips to the local farmers’ market have to end too. We’re looking forward to the upcoming seasonal menu changes that incorporate fall’s delicious and colorful pfoduce, such as apples, carrots, pumpkins, beets, and pears.
According to The Daily Meal , these are the “Top 5 Tips for Shopping at Fall Farmers’ Markets”:
- Color is key when choosing fresh produce. While the fall brings on a lot of different colors, you are still looking for the same vibrant ones at the farmers’ stand.
- Fall markets tend to be smaller and have fewer vendors, so plan on arriving early in order to get the best of their offerings before the supplies run out.
- Upsize your shopping bags for fall. Leafy greens like collards and kale can take up a lot of space, so you’ll want to be prepared.
- Just as it is with the summer, fall market produce is still fresh from the earth, so remember to give anything you purchase a good rinse before using.
- Fall farmers’ markets are a veritable treasure chest of delicious and healthy fresh fruits and vegetables to fill your autumn table. We’ve picked 10 favorites to help you make the most of fall’s delicious bounty: apples, celery, broccoli, carrots, pears, kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, sweet potatoes, and beets.
Article source: The Daily Meal
Photo source: Paragary Restaurant Group