We spent a chilly morning at the Dane County Farmers' Market in Madison, Wis., this past Saturday and despite a few early snow flurries, harvest season was still in full swing.
Midwest Harvest at the Farmers' Market
Dane County, Wisconsin
As we mentioned yesterday, the Dane County Farmers' Market is the largest producer-only market in the country. Its stalls are stocked with produce, meat, cheese and baked goods from local farmers and producers, including offerings from local Amish and Hmong communities.
TOP ROW
• 1 Apples, pretty enough to eat.
• 2 Piles and piles of pumpkins.
• 3 Bouquets of dried wildflowers.
• 4 Bundles of dried chilies and garlic.
• 5 Emu eggs!
MIDDLE ROW
• 6 The farmers' market surrounds the Wisconsin state capital on all sides.
• 7 Mixed roasting potatoes – 10 varieties.
• 8 Gourds of every shape.
• 9 Freshly harvested beets.
• 10 Buckets of sunflowers.
BOTTOM ROW
• 11 Sorghum seeds for the birds.
• 12 Cabbage flowers.
• 13 Popcorn on the cob. Microwave in a paper bag and eat, or feed to the birds.
• 14 Garlic in many varieties.
• 15 Tiny, tangy sea berries.
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(Images: Joanna Miller)
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How lovely! I was there too, as part of a road trip to research a book about farmers markets in the Midwest. In spite of the bone-chilling weather, it remains one of my favorite markets, filled with kindred spirits buying and selling food. Here's my picture post of some of the farmers.
http://www.rustickitchen.com/blog/?p=451
Cheers,
Janine
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I love that market. I can't believe it's been snowing there already!
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It's my favorite market too, good thing I live 2 blocks away!
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I wish I was able to get over there more often. I love the asian veggies and cheesemakers. (oh, and the sausages & jerky... and the bread... and...)
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Hands-down the best farmer's market I've ever been to. I even like it better than the Ferry Building farmer's market in SF. =) Wish I still lived in Madison; I'd go every weekend!
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Good God, how I miss Madison!!!!!
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Oh god, I went there for the first time this summer, and I could have died and went to heaven. As if I needed more cause to love Madison.
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That was so fun! It was great hang out with you! Pictures look awesome!
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awww... I miss Madison... used to live a block away from the farmers market so I went after classes on Wed & early Sat mornings.
BIG PROPS for WI love for the multiple WI postings.
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