Echo Park Farmers’ Market finds
Last Friday, I posted a sneak peak of all the wonderful goods I picked up at the Echo Park Farmers’ Market, all delicious goodies which I cooked up over the long holiday weekend.
This little Farmers’ Market shopping trip was meant to explore some the vendors and find out how far away (or close) the food at the market was coming from. It also gave me an opportunity to meet with blogger Valentina of the newly published Eastside Food Bites as we explored the sights, smells and tastes of all this great, local food.
While unable to interview all the vendors at the market, I do have some recommendations based on this recent experience as well as from some raving reviews from other Echo Park residents:
John Sweredoski helps customers at the Farmers' Market
Sweredoski Farms: Located in Bell Gardens (more less, about 15 miles from Echo Park) has a lot of herbs, lettuce varieties, really fragrant tomatoes, and other produce. The man behind the counter shown above is John Sweredoski; he is very friendly and knowledgeable about the produce he has available, and is there every week. From there I purchased an enormous zucchini and saucer squash, squash blossoms, potatoes, dill, and lemon basil. Everything is fresh, organic, and delicious.
——————————-
Rivadeneira Farm potatoes
Rivadeneira Farms: Located in Fillmore, about 50 miles away, the farm has five acres for the free range chickens to roam – which must be why they call it the “The Happy Chicken Place” on the booth’s sign. Eggs are $1.75 for a half a dozen, $3.50 per dozen (which is what I purchased – my Saturday scrambled eggs were so light and fluffy). A whole chicken is $13.00, $7.00 for a half (they also sell breasts and quarters). They also have garlic, potatoes, and other pesticide-free veggies, and accept WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market checks.
——————————-
Photo by Dave Lieberman via OC Register
Soledad Goats: based in Lancaster (about 68 miles away), the goat farm creates a variety of goat cheese, such as raw unpasteurized, hand rolled, soft, and semi-firm goat cheeses. The cheeses range from $1/oz. for hard cheeses, $8-10 per jar for the hand-rolled, and $6 for soft cheese. Robert, behind the table, is very helpful, and will let you sample what you’re interested in.
——————————-
Valentina of Eastside Food Bites grabs some deliciously stinky cheese
More cheese: Lastly, Laurent Bonjoy’rs Cheese Corner is also there every weekend. The last time I went there, I got a delicious chunk of Humboltd Fog, and the rest of his offerings all equally mouth-watering.
The Echo Park Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday from 3-7:00 pm in parking lot #663 (half a block south of Sunset Blvd. off Logan Street). You might also find many of the same vendors at the Silver Lake Farmers’ Market every Saturday, and the Atwater Village Farmers’ Market every Sunday.
This is a topic that’s near to my heart… Take care! Exactly where are your contact details though?
This is a topic that’s near to my heart… Cheers! Exactly where are your contact details though?
Hi! I could have sworn I’ve visited this blog before but after browsing through a few of the articles I realized it’s new to me. Anyhow, I’m definitely delighted I came across it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back frequently!
Oh my benefits! an incredible article guy. Thank you Nevertheless I am experiencing problem with ur rss. Don?t understand why Incapable to subscribe to it. Exists any individual obtaining identical rss issue? Any individual that recognizes kindly respond. Thnkx
Very good post. I definitely appreciate this site. Continue the good work!
I really like reading through an article that can make men and women think. Also, thank you for permitting me to comment.
I’m amazed, I must say. Seldom do I come across a blog that’s equally educative and amusing, and without a doubt, you’ve hit the nail on the head. The issue is something which too few men and women are speaking intelligently about. Now i’m very happy that I came across this during my hunt for something regarding this.
Wonderful article! We will be linking to this particularly great content on our site. Keep up the great writing.
Having read this I believed it was really enlightening. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to put this information together. I once again find myself personally spending a significant amount of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worthwhile!
Hello! I just would like to give you a huge thumbs up for the great information you have got here on this post. I am coming back to your website for more soon.
Excellent post! We will be linking to this great post on our website. Keep up the good writing.
Greetings! Very helpful advice within this article! It is the little changes that produce the largest changes. Thanks for sharing!
This web site certainly has all the information and facts I needed about this subject and didn’t know who to ask.
Aw, this was an extremely nice post. Spending some time and actual effort to produce a top notch article… but what can I say… I hesitate a whole lot and don’t seem to get anything done.
Greetings! Very useful advice within this post! It is the little changes that produce the biggest changes. Many thanks for sharing!
An intriguing discussion is definitely worth comment. I do believe that you ought to write more on this topic, it may not be a taboo matter but typically folks don’t talk about these topics. To the next! Cheers!!
Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you penning this article and also the rest of the website is very good.
This is a topic that is near to my heart… Take care! Exactly where are your contact details though?
You should be a part of a contest for one of the finest websites on the web. I’m going to recommend this blog!
Having read this I thought it was very informative. I appreciate you spending some time and energy to put this information together. I once again find myself personally spending a lot of time both reading and commenting. But so what, it was still worthwhile!
After looking into a handful of the blog articles on your website, I seriously appreciate your technique of writing a blog. I book-marked it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back in the near future. Please visit my website as well and let me know what you think.
I blog quite often and I really appreciate your content. This article has truly peaked my interest. I’m going to book mark your website and keep checking for new information about once per week. I subscribed to your RSS feed as well.
http://www.lomebougeinfo.com/lome/?p=6851
A fascinating discussion is definitely worth comment. I do think that you need to publish more on this issue, it might not be a taboo matter but generally people don’t talk about these subjects. To the next! Cheers!!
Everything is very open with a precise clarification of the issues. It was definitely informative. Your website is extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness! Incredible article dude! Thank you so much, However I am having issues with your RSS. I don’t understand why I can’t subscribe to it. Is there anyone else getting identical RSS issues? Anyone that knows the solution can you kindly respond? Thanx!!
This is a topic that’s close to my heart… Cheers! Where are your contact details though?
Spot on with this write-up, I actually believe that this website needs a lot more attention. I’ll probably be back again to read through more, thanks for the information!
It’s difficult to find knowledgeable people for this topic, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
Everything is very open with a really clear clarification of the challenges. It was definitely informative. Your site is very useful. Many thanks for sharing!
Right here is the right web site for anybody who hopes to find out about this topic. You realize so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I personally would want to…HaHa). You certainly put a brand new spin on a topic that’s been discussed for many years. Wonderful stuff, just great!
I have to thank you for the efforts you have put in penning this site. I’m hoping to check out the same high-grade content by you later on as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own, personal website now 😉
Hi, I do believe this is an excellent web site. I stumbledupon it 😉 I may come back once again since I bookmarked it. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to help others.
Greetings! Very helpful advice in this particular article! It’s the little changes which will make the most significant changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!
I was pretty pleased to find this great site. I wanted to thank you for your time for this particularly fantastic read!! I definitely loved every bit of it and i also have you saved as a favorite to check out new things on your web site.
I truly love your blog.. Great colors & theme. Did you create this web site yourself? Please reply back as I’m wanting to create my own personal site and would like to learn where you got this from or just what the theme is called. Cheers!
Your style is very unique compared to other folks I have read stuff from. Thank you for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess I’ll just book mark this page.
Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve visited this site before but after browsing through some of the articles I realized it’s new to me. Anyways, I’m definitely happy I came across it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back regularly!
I quite like looking through an article that can make people think. Also, many thanks for allowing for me to comment!
Aw, this was an exceptionally nice post. Spending some time and actual effort to make a top notch article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and don’t seem to get anything done.
You’re so cool! I do not suppose I’ve truly read anything like this before. So wonderful to find somebody with some genuine thoughts on this issue. Seriously.. thank you for starting this up. This website is one thing that is required on the internet, someone with some originality!
Spot on with this write-up, I actually feel this website needs a lot more attention. I’ll probably be returning to see more, thanks for the advice!
http://www.lomebougeinfo.com/lome/?p=6563
I blog frequently and I genuinely thank you for your information. Your article has really peaked my interest. I am going to take a note of your website and keep checking for new details about once a week. I opted in for your Feed too.
Everyone loves it when individuals get together and share ideas. Great blog, continue the good work!
Greetings! Very helpful advice within this article! It is the little changes which will make the greatest changes. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent post. I definitely appreciate this website. Thanks!
May I just say what a relief to discover somebody who really understands what they’re talking about over the internet. You definitely realize how to bring a problem to light and make it important. A lot more people have to read this and understand this side of the story. I can’t believe you aren’t more popular because you certainly possess the gift.
Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this site before but after looking at some of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Anyhow, I’m certainly delighted I came across it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back frequently!
You ought to be a part of a contest for one of the most useful blogs on the web. I am going to highly recommend this site!