A Favorite Fall Outing
Posted September 25, 2015 by Katie Caskey
The sun is shining, the breeze is crisp, I’ve broken out the heavier scarves…it’s official! Fall. Is. HERE!!! And very few cities do fall better than Boston, with the glorious leaves, the bustling crowds, and, my personal favorite, the Copley Square Farmers Market. Held every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00am – 6:00pm in Copley Square, the market features well over 20 vendors selling everything from watercolors to watercress.
Last week I ventured over to the market after my weekly trip to the library (which is conveniently right across the street), and as I wandered around I was struck by the rich variety of produce and farm goods the area has to offer. Some of my favorite tents included a lady selling artisanal cheeses made from her goats’ milk, a local greenhouse with some stunning bunches of sunflowers, and a bakery and bee farm selling homemade whoopee pies and locally-harvested honey.
But my favorite find of last week was the biggest, sweetest honeydew melon I have ever seen! It was the size of my head! I must admit that though I bought it with every good intention of bringing it home and sharing the bounty with my roommates, I had half of it eaten before I was even done cutting it all up. Oops! Well, there’s always next week…
If you’re interested in all the market has to offer, check out the link below.
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=66#foods
This website lists all the vendors at the market, as well as providing links to their own business websites. And, for you meal planners out there looking for the most in-season ingredients, there is even a list of every kind of product available for purchase during any given week.
So next time you’re in the mood for some fresh-pressed apple cider or succulent squash, stop by the Copley Square Farmers Market. Just make sure you bring some shopping bags with you because I promise that something unexpected (but completely necessary) will catch your eye!
Blessings,
Katie