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Peppers and Blondies at the Market
Fort Hill Farm and Black Creek Farm will both be packing lots of peppers this week, orange, red, purple, hot and sweet and everything in...
Sep 22, 20202 min read


Pink flowers, dumpling squash and challah
I love that our flower farmer, Mary Beth, of Stars of the Meadow, can make head-turning custom bouquets for shoppers at the market while...
Sep 15, 20202 min read


A new crab and lobster vendor drops anchor this week
Did the pandemic cancel your annual trip to Maine this summer? Or are you just returning and wishing you could have stayed? Either way,...
Sep 8, 20202 min read


The very versatile Kebab
How is it Labor Day already? Just when we were getting comfortable with small, socially- distanced gatherings in the back yard, the temps...
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Ten things to look for at the market this week
1. The raisin bread at 123 Dough (I have a friend who freezes it in small sections to savor it, yes, but also to avoid eating the whole...
Aug 25, 20201 min read


A new hummus vendor and seeing yellow
With all the beautiful seasonal crudities available at the market it's impossible not to crave delicious hummus to go with them. We are...
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Cooling down with cucumbers
Few things are as refreshing as a chilled cucumber spear. Because they are made up, essentially of water, cucumbers are probably the best...
Aug 11, 20202 min read


Folding in a new pie vendor
Pies. Classic American pies. They've been missing from the market. Nutmeg Bakery has been bringing lovely pies and crostatas as part of...
Jul 28, 20202 min read


The pizza truck is back and Fort Hill Farm's corn is in!
CORN. It's reason enough to wake up early on Saturday and find your way to the market! Eating corn on the cob within 24 hours of it being...
Jul 21, 20201 min read


These aren't your grandmother's beets
Fort Hill Farm is bringing crates of chioggia and golden beets this Saturday. Chioggias are whimsical beets that will surprise you when...
Jul 14, 20202 min read


Peaches and Pizza
We have good news and even better news. First, there should be plenty of apricots and peaches for everyone at the market this week. For...
Jul 7, 20202 min read


The market will be open on July 4th
you're hosting a safe and socially-distanced bbq, or just chilling/grilling with your family, we've got everything you need, from salad...
Jul 2, 20202 min read


Key Lime Pie, Sly Fox Gin, raspberries and even more mushrooms!
We are so happy that Hodgins Harvest Mushrooms will be joining us weekly from here on out so there will never be a shortage of mushrooms...
Jun 23, 20201 min read


Strawberries, peonies and the return of Joe Tomato
June 4, 2020 We want to thank all of you for your patience as we adapt to new ways of doing things. Our vendors are also having to change...
Jun 4, 20202 min read


How farmers winter/Part 2
February 18th, 2020 Before it's time to put seeds in the ground, some farmers try to sneak in a bit of travel over the winter months.
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Feb 18, 20202 min read


How farmers winter/Part 1
Do you find yourself thinking about your favorite CFM farmers and wondering what they are up to during the "off" season? Over the next...
Jan 28, 20202 min read


Local beer, brandy and a chill challenge at the market this week
Regular readers of this blog know I am a big fan of David Tannis.
When I learned through Instagram that Fort Hill Farm was harvesting...
Nov 8, 20193 min read


Roast your roots!
College applications are due, the woolens need to brought down from the attic, the days are getting shorter, and the holidays are...
Nov 1, 20193 min read


Cranberry liqueur, sizzling scallion pancakes and American Bow Knife at the market this week!
We've got such a nice fall line-up for you this week!
Heimat Liqueurs returns to the Market after a busy summer of harvesting and...
Oct 25, 20192 min read


Fall chowder, flower frost and belly-warming brandy
I just came back from a super quick trip to Boston for college visits with my daughter Mina. To my frustration, the day was too...
Oct 11, 20192 min read
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