Last week’s market had a drizzly start. So it was wonderful to see so many of you, umbrellas unfurled, spirits un-dampened, shopping at the market as usual. Those who braved the elements to arrive for the market’s opening were able to snap up peaches and raspberries – still available, though now in short supply. At one point the RTA bus pulled up and eight people hopped off, making a beeline for the market. A gold star to those of you who take the low-carbon route to town --arriving by ...
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Blueberries, are fruiting. And that means Foster Farms, which specializes in the berries, will be joining us for the high-summer season. Blueberries, along with cranberries, Concord grapes and beach plums, are native American fruits, and about as local as you can get. You’ll find boxes of the indigo berries and delicious things made with blueberries throughout the market. Our bakers will be offering blueberry pies and mini-pies. Weather-permitting, blueberry crullers will be made fresh at t...
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The market is now in full swing, with more summer produce arriving each week. We should be seeing corn this week. Blueberries are scheduled to make an appearance, too. Dare we hope for the first sun-ripened field tomatoes? Much depends on weather! Here’s some of what you can expect this Thursday.

Corn.
Rhubarb, raspberries, blueberries, currants (red and white), strawberry vinegar.
English shelling peas, sugar snaps, snow peas, organic pea tendrils, string beans.
Loose field greens, arugula, sp...
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There are many ways to get to market. You can drive, and while school’s still out, park at the school parking lot near the library – Peg Noonan is but a stroll away. You can share a car with a neighbor or co-worker (this summer WHOI is encouraging ride-sharing to the market). You can hop on your bike; the Shining Sea bike path, longer and more beautiful than ever, makes it easy for many more people to pedal into town. You could even Whoosh to the market on the summer trolley, which stops ...
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