Houston- Midtown Organic Farmer's Market

[LDLee]

On Saturday, my wife and I visited both markets. The Onion Creek market in the Heights seems to have a greater variety of products and sellers than the T'afia market in Midtown. Most vendors at both markets will let you sample their wares. The chocolates at both markets were outstanding; Brown Paper Bag at T'afia, Simply Chocolate at Onion Creek. The aroma from the pecan roaster at the Onion Creek market was attracting many customers. Better salsas and jellies at Onion Creek. At T'afia, The Center's ginger snaps were amazing. I plan to give tins of these to friends for the holidays.

[fifi]

Article from the Chronicle re: chefs and farmers markets.

Thanks for that link. This is indeed good news. Now, if we can get these growers to attend farmer's markets for the rest of us. While I certainly applaude the two fledgling efforts, I fear that they are going to be limited by venue. It would be a shame for farmers to miss the market potential in the 'burbs. My dream would be large venues all around the city with a rotating schedule so that the farmers could maximize their exposure. When you think about it, that could help the chefs out, too. They wouldn't have to chase all over creation to get their goodies. Also, the farmers wouldn't have to chase around to deliver. "If it's Tuesday it must be Clear Lake." But then... I am a hopeless dreamer.