Farm Fresh Rhode Island blog

Even though the weather can’t decide between spring and summer, it’s decidedly asparagus, scallions and rhubarb season! Fresh herbs like thyme and cilantro are making a reappearance at the Springtime Farmers’ Market and if we’re lucky the juice of Rhode Island strawberries will be dripping down the sides of our mouths by Memorial Day.

With the rebirth of a new season, it’s a perfect weekend to honor the mom in our lives. If you’re cooking up a brunch menu for your Mother, treat her tastebuds to the fresh flavors at the Springtime Farmers’ Market. This Saturday also features a live cooking demo and sampling by Chef Matt from Chez Pascal.

• Pâte à Choux tarts with Onion & Fennel
• Bacon-wrapped Pork meatballs topped with a grating of Divine Providence cheese

Bring Mom along! Also, Little City Growers and Wishing Stone Farm are back at the market this week as their spring harvest gets underway.

Many people are asking what the summer market schedule looks like as we transition to outdoor markets. Take note, Farm Fresh’s two nearby weekend markets have found greener locations for 2009:

• May
  • Springtime Farmers’ Market
    Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at Hope Artiste Village
    indoor + outdoors depending on the spring rain
    the market will start up again in November
• June to October
  • Hope Street Farmers’ Market
    Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm, Lippitt Park
    more room, more seating, more trees, more vendors
    (previously at Hope High School)
  • Slater Mill Farmers’ Market
    Sundays from 12 to 3pm, Downtown Pawtucket
    more room, more seating, more trees, more vendors
    (previously at Broadway & Exchange)
  • Other RI Farmers’ Markets
    there are 40 markets across the state