Community Corner
Winter Farmer's Markets in Boston and Nearby
Fresh, local produce is closer than you think - even in the winter.
There are many reasons to shop at a local famer's market. Supporting your local economy and business owners, getting food right from the source with all of its vitamins and minerals, and avoiding negative effects on the envionrment associated with shipping, packaging and storing food over long distances.
It's a misconception that here in New England, everything shuts down during the winter. There are actually several winter farmer's markets in the city and in neighboring cities and towns worth checking out for your fresh food fix.
Unfortunately for South End residents, this year's SOWA market and the Prudential market are both closed for the winter 2013 season. The SOWA Market in the South End will re-open in May of 2013.
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BOSTON
On Sundays, you can head to the Dorchester Community Food Co-Op, where 14 different vendors sell everything from meat to dairy to produce. There's Silverbrook Farm (produce) Lilac Hedge (meat) Hickory Nut Farm (handcrafted goat milk products) The Ancient Baker (plant based bakery products) Red’s Best Local Seafood (fish) and Foxboro Cheese (cheese) to name a few.
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Where: The Great Hall at the Codman Square Health Center, 6 Norfolk Street, Boston, MA 02124
When: Sundays, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 6 - March 24, 2013
New this year to the Winter Farmer's Market lineup is one at Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish (45 Brookside Ave) in Jamaica Plain. This market features baked goods from the Great Cape Baking Company, fresh vegatables from Stillman's Farm, the Buckle Farm and meat from the John Crow Farm, among others
Where: 45 Brookside Avenue-, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
When: Saturdays, 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Jan. and Feb., 2013
BROOKLINE
The Brookline market runs on Sundays and Mondays and features organic produce, meat, eggs and a few specialty items like roasted nuts.
Where: The Arcade, 318 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
When: Sundays, 12 - 5 p.m. and Mondays 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
NEWTON
Another market that's new to the area this year, the Newton market features the fresh fruit, vegetables you'd expect, plus fish, popsicples and maple syrup, among other items.
Where: Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton, MA 02461
When: Tuesdays, 1:30 - 6 p.m.
CAMBRIDGE
In its second season, the Cambridge market offers a wide variety of food and non-food items from local artists and crafters, and features an art gallery, live music and demos and activities, too. The market has a selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, fish, chocolate, and baked goods.
Where: Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender St., Cambridge, MA
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Jan. 5 - April 27, 2013
SOMERVILLE
Held in the magnificant castle of Highland Ave, the Somerville market is made possible by Shape Up Somerville and The Center for Arts at the Armory. There's fruit, vegables, fish, meat, chocolate and wine, and even a gluten-free vendor. In addition to the food, there's music and children's activities, too.
Where: Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
When: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dec. 1, 2012 - April 13, 2013
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