Being somewhat of a locawhore myself, I have a tendency to frequent many more farmer’s markets per week than I can possibly consume purchases from.
During the past 7 days I had already spent time (and funds) at the Trinity Bellwoods Market ($35), the Square One Market ($24) and now the newly opened St. Andrews Market ($41). There’s no doubt that having ideals can be somewhat costly, but luckily it’s also pretty delicious, too.
The St. Andrews Market was fairly small; given the article written in the Star I’d expected it would be voluminous (must’ve been a slow news day), yet there were only a handful (>10) of vendors on site at quarter to 10 (open from 9 to 1 every Saturday through November). I still managed to purchase something from almost every stall, though. Except for the veggie man, and that’s only because he teased with his pints of mini heirloom tomatoes; once you got to the table he informed that they were just for sampling. The real ones will be available next week. Boooooooo!!! I did sample one, and they were quite potent, so chances are good that if I’m not doing anything next Saturday morning, I’ll be making the hour-long round trip (on foot) back there.
Here’s a run down of what came home with me yesterday. You’ll notice that I more than made up for the lack of bread at the other 2 markets by going overboard at this one. Alas, I never could manage doing things by half measures.
- 2 boules of bread, andama corn and sundried tomato rosemary ($10)
- 1 apple pie ($8)
- 1 tray of mixed tartlets, cherry and apple crumble ($7)
- 1 mini chocolate zucchini loaf ($4)
- 1 500 ml jar melon blossom honey ($6)
- 1 pint strawberries ($6)
Upon my return I managed to concoct a lovely lunch of sauteed asparagus on andama bread with mozzarella. I’m calling it my GTA market trifecta’wich, (the asparagus from Square One, the mozza from Trinity and the bread from St. Andrews) oh my!
For dessert, a play on strawberry shortcake made with cubes of chocolate zucchini loaf, sliced strawberries and a drizzle of honey.
I love this time of year; it’s when I do all my best eating!
Until next time…
Tags: farmer's market, Purveyors, St Andrews, The Star
