If you’ve been hearing a lot about removing artificial ingredients from your diet, it’s for a good reason. After industrialization came about, the food industry began to use additives and preservatives to extend the shelf-life of mass-produced foods. What we’ve learned in recent years, however, is that these additives can have some pretty undesirable effects on our bodies. This shift in dietary preference has given way to a rise of natural food shops and farmers markets.
If you’re in the 30A area this weekend, check out the wares at the Seaside Farmers Market for wholesome ingredients and hand-crafted delights.
Seaside Farmers Market
Along with being natural, the food you’ll find at the Seaside Farmers Market is locally grown and produced. The beauty of this is that you’re putting money back into your local economy when you shop at the farmers market. This encourages local producers to keep making their unique, artisanal products. But be warned – once you try some of the products at the Seaside Farmers Market, you’ll be reluctant to return to the bland grocery store brands!
Some favorite items of the market include organic chicken and duck eggs, organic preserves, sea salt, hand-crafted soaps, heirloom and organic seeds, honey, milk, cheese, butter, vegetables, fruits, and so much more. Since the food here is produced in-season, you’ll find all kinds of treats throughout the different months of the year. One to look out for is the garden-grown pico de gallo. You can sample it first, and once you do, you’ll want to take some home in one of the decorative mason jars its sold in.
One of the things that makes this farmers market stand out from other nearby markets is its selection of fresh produce. Some markets only sell less-perishable items like preserves and sauces. At the Seaside market, however, you can fully stock your panty while enjoying the sunshine and good company.
When to Go?
If you’re looking for a good time to visit, experience shows that 10:30 a.m. is the sweet spot. The crowd thins out around that time, so you’ll be able to easily find parking and meander at your own pace. Most stalls offer samples of their wares, so take full advantage of what the market has to offer, especially when there’s more time to linger. Part of the fun of a vendor market like this is trying new ingredients and concoctions you may have never known existed. When you find something you like, don’t hesitate to buy some. It will be a lovely souvenir of your visit to this local market.
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