Mmm, mmm, mmm. 9:30 in the morning and still those deep-fried perogies and Bison burgers are pretty hard to resist. Went to the St. Norbert Farmer's Market (one of several options these days around Winnipeg) on Saturday morning and even in the rain it's still a hoppin' place.
If you've never been, you have to go at least once. If getting your food fresh, local and direct from the grower isn't enough to convince you to check out a farmer's market, then think of the savings. In the store you can pay $3/lb for green peppers and $4-5/lb for coloured peppers; at the market they're all the same price and it's about a buck and a half. They may not be as big, or as pretty, but they're just as delicious!
And it's not just about the food either (got a GIANT handful of dill for $1.50; peas were picked just that morning; fresh smokies from the farm, vacuum-packed; fudge; baked goods; honey products; and on, and on.) There's also plants, with different vendors offering cut flowers, annuals, perennials and Manitoba native plants. And inside the tents are where you can find crafts and other handmade items. I've picked up tea towels with the button to attach to the appliance handle, and there's paintings, baby clothes, jewellery, bird houses, homemade organic dog treats - so much to check out.
If you've never been, it's just down Pembina Hwy, outside the perimeter in St. Norbert. Trust me, you won't miss it. The street is lined with cars and people are dashing across with their bags of goodies. And too, remember to take your reusable bags to throw all your veggies and great finds into.
Open until Halloween this year.
Saturdays 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, July, August, & September.
Friday, August 14, 2009
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