Finally, the summer farmers markets are beginning to open! This first fruit that you will be able to find at the markets now are strawberries. On Saturday, I bought some strawberries at the Natick Farmers Market. And be sure to buy lots of them because strawberry season always seems to go by so fast. Strawberries are best eaten right out of hand! Nothing beats a fresh strawberry! You can also use strawberries in salads, jams, and desserts. The best way to preserve strawberries is to freeze them. Hull the strawberries and lay them on a baking sheet and put in the freezer overnight. Then pop them into a freezer bag and freeze up to six months. Its a great way to enjoy strawberries beyond the month of June.
The Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets has the strawberry dessert festival going on now through July 7. Local restaurants will be preparing a special strawberry dessert and part of the proceeds will go to support Massachusetts farmers markets. Check out the website for participating restaurants.
http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/?ShowPage=FMFMCUSTOM2.aspx
Other in season fruits and veggies that you will find at the farmers market now include beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, corn, lettuce, and kale. I have also seen radishes, lots of greens, and even some early tomatoes. Things are starting to look up!
Farmers Market Update:
Allston/Harvard Farmers Market - opens Friday
Arlington Farmers Market - opens Wednesday
Belmont Farmers Market - opens Thursday
Brookline Farmers Market - opens Thursday
Waltham Farmers Market - opens Saturday
Hi Melissa, love your blog! Went to Natick last week b/c I saw it on your blog. Got some strawberries too. :) Not so close to Boston, but Westborough Farmers Market opens this Thursday. I like that one a lot! All the best to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Monica!! I'm so glad you like the blog! I will have to check out Westborough sometime over the summer. I heard it opens tomorrow. I love to check out new markets. Hope all is well :).
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