Seasonal Sunday
By: Alisa Escanlar
Published: February 27, 2011

We are so excited for Spring, even if it’s still a few weeks away. We're looking forward to all the fresh greens and fruits, and spending more time outdoors.  It’s a good thing we can still get a taste of the freshest seasonal fruits and veggies from these local Farmers’ Markets:
Northeast
In Connecticut, enjoy the freshest lettuce, spinach, and salad greens at the Westport Farmers Market. It is open every Thursday 10 am- 2 pm at Gilbertie’s Herb Garden.
In New Hampshire, Vegetable Ranch brings their freshest winter greens, shoots and sprouts at Concord Winter Farmers Market Feb. 26 10 am – 2 pm.
Southeast
In Florida, Worden Farm offers USDA-Certified Organic Produce like butterhead lettuce, crisp cabbages, turnips and delicious beets at Liberty Farmers’ Market open Thursdays, from noon to 6 pm.
In Louisiana, Crescent City Farmers Market offers delicious blood oranges, grapefruits, early season strawberries, Brussels sprouts, and lettuce. The Saturday Market this Feb 26 is happening in Downtown New Orleans from 8 am to 12 noon.
Northwest
On March 5th Montana’s Bozeman Winter Farmers Market opens from 9 am to 12 noon. This Winter Farmers’ Market is a bi-weekly event at Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture.
In Oregon, the Downtown Winter Market opens at the 8th and Main in downtown Oregon City. They open on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm this March 5th & 19th, and Apr 2nd & 16th.
Midwest
In Illinois, the Geneva Green Market offers food that is locally grown by farmers. It is currently open for Community Winter Market on Saturdays from 9am-1pm.
In Michigan, it’s that time of year when they start making Maple Syrup again. Head on over at the Edge of the Woods Farm for some delicious Maple Syrup Cooking this Feb 26-28.
Southwest
Roadrunner Park Farmers Market in Arizona offers delicious seasonal fruits and veggies like snap peas, bok choi, radishes, oranges and grapefruit. The Market opens Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market in Colorado promotes food products from local growers and producers. You can expect a lot of fresh beets, mushrooms turnips and apples.
Finally, here are some recipe suggestions for this seasonal bounty:
Quick Veggie Stir-Fry
Cabbage Salad
Greens Casserole
Blood Orange Margarita
Photo by Flickr user deb roby