Winter Farmer’s Market Bounty

I was so excited to finally stop by the farmer’s market last weekend after a 2-month hiatus. Here are are some pics of my fun market trip.

IMG_4121
IMG_4104

Oh how I love going to the farmer’s market!

My usual farmer’s market that I like to go to took a break over the holidays and just reopened a couple weeks ago in January. But with the off and on rain we have had I didn’t get a chance to stop by until last weekend when it was a sunny 65 degrees!

IMG_4102

When I see all that color and fresh produce my senses just get super happy. If I had 4 hands I would buy 8 bags of veggies and fruits, that’s how much I love going to the farmer’s market.

IMG_4087
IMG_4079

On this pleasant January winter morning our farmer’s market wasn’t as bustling as it usually is yet still there were enough stalls with fresh fruits and veggies to make anyone happy.  

IMG_4086
IMG_4081

Here is a look at what colorful produce our local farm stands were selling on this January winter morning.

Swiss Chard, Kale, Carrots, Turnips, Daikon, Green Onions and More

IMG_4083

Can you believe glorious tomatoes in the winter?

IMG_4087
IMG_4089

Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Leeks, & Cucumbers

IMG_4085
IMG_4090
IMG_4094

Here is a cool idea for a snack or an appetizer. Just chop up some Persian cucumbers and sprinkle with Mexican spice blend like Tajin Classic Seasoning 

IMG_4091
IMG_4092

Golden Beets, Red Beets & Pink Beets

IMG_4097
IMG_4098

Fresh Picked Mushrooms

IMG_4077
IMG_4078

Romanesco. I wanted to buy these so badly to try them out but my hands were already full 😌

IMG_4099
IMG_4100

I promise this adorable little boy was not photoshoped into my photo! I just noticed him in the picture after I came home 🤗

IMG_4101

Lots of oranges and a few apples and grapes were the fruits in season this winter morning

IMG_4108
IMG_4109
IMG_4110
IMG_4106
IMG_4075

Honey Stall Too

IMG_4112
IMG_4115

Notice the different colored of honeys?

The honey-stand cashier said the darkest honey is from buckwheat flowers, the amber-colored honey is from sage flowers, and the one on the far end is local honey from wildflowers found right here in our Los Gatos hills. 

IMG_4119

Supposedly the buckwheat honey is good for coughs, sage honey is good for the lungs, and the local wildflower honey is good for allergies.

IMG_4118.jpg

Flower Stall and Musicians Too

IMG_4103
IMG_4113

My Winter Farmer’s Market Bounty

IMG_4120
IMG_4122
IMG_4124

Swiss chard enchiladas, kale and red potato soup, and beet salad with lemon vinaigrette are on the menu this week!

11 thoughts on “Winter Farmer’s Market Bounty”

  1. LOVE LOVE LOVE farmer’s markets. A couple years ago my daughter and I had 1/4 acre garden, and it produced so much that we could sell some at a local farmer’s market. I want to go back to doing that, and more.

Leave a Reply