Michelle B.
Yelp
Scotty, don't beam me up, bring me back and down!!
After going to my favorite farmer's market in the area for well over 20+ times, in the past 2 1/2 years, I just realized that I've never written a review. How did that happen and where on this planet are they doing that at? Clearly, with me and quite possibly after that preposition.
Where do I start? Is it with the multitude of farmers selling their wares from fruits (berries, melons, bananas mangos & much more) or veggies (a variety of greens, broccoli, zucchini, corn, asparagus, broccoli and many, many more), or baked goods, freshly squeezed oj, lemonade, guacomole, salsa, seafood, jewelry, chocolate, llama and alpaca meat, flowers, ceramics, coffee, smoothies, breakfast made to order (quesidilla, waffles, omelettes, quiche (pre-made), live music, or ice cream and soooooooooo much more.
A couple of my favorite vendors at the market are John & Kira's chocolate. They make decadent gourmet chocolate and confections made with various herbs, nuts, honey, fruit and spices. Creatively decorated and the packaging in small or large boxes with calligraphy style font on the boxes or in narrow rectangular plastic packaging. My favorite is the chocolate that is decorated on the outside like a bumble bee and filled with honey lavender. Mouthwatering scrumptious.
Another of my favorite vendors is Amaranth gluten free bakery, who makes the most delicious granola bars ever. Moist, delicious and packed with healthy goodness. The ingredients: the company's own Maple Almond Granola, Gluten Free oats, chocolate chips, orange marmalade, butter, sunflower oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, pumpkin seeds, almonds and salt. They are a great snack to eat anytime of the day and filling. I pack them with my lunch or eat them during class as a pick me up if my energy level is getting a little on the low & slow side... In addition, they offer breads, cookies, cakes, brownies and flatbreads.
Most recently, I have noticed a couple of new ice cream vendors offering traditional flavored ice creams and sorbets creatively infused with spices and herbs. Like strawberry basil sorbet or buttermilk rhubarb ice cream sandwich on graham crackers. Great factor is that they offer taste samples. The fusion of flavors is refreshing, savory and down right yummy... Calories worth the indulgence....
Lastly, can we talk music. There are two areas at the market where there is live entertainment. I must say they have some great talent at these markets. I'm thinking music scouts need to look at the grassroots in towns to find hidden talent in some of these musicians. Folk, jazz, alternative or even throwback to the 50s, 60s and 70s can be heard here. Vocals or instrumental.
Yes, I love farmers markets and in this area, Collingswood Farmers market is my favorite and non-guilty pleasure on Saturday morning.