Market Musings

Market will be closed for 3 weeks starting on Christmas Day.

2011-12-10T10:20:00.000-08:00

Yes even farmers want to take a few weeks off for the holidays. Christmas and New Years both fall on Sunday this year and we'll add one additional week off. We'll see you back at the market on Sunday, January 15, Martin Luther King Day weekend.

What's so special about our farmers market?

2011-08-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

Well for one, it's smack dab in the middle of LA, and to me, it's the very best part of LA. Almost every Sunday someone new to the farmers market will come up to me and tell me how great it is to have this market here in our neighborhood. We're used to being under looked and under served compared to the westside, and to places like Larchmont. But most of the people who live here live here by choice, we love the houses, the neighbors and our proximity to downtown and to the westside, if we want to go there for a visit. We live here because we want to live a lifestyle that isn't dictacted by what neighborhood we live in. We're a little, "we are the world" but for real. And of course we're lucky to have one of the best selections of farmers at any farmers market. We're working on getting cut flowers back in the market soon, then I think we won't want to go anywhere else to shop, we can get rid of our cars and ride our bikes to the market. If you haven't been to our farmers market yet, come join in the fun and let me know what you think.

Kids Arts and Crafts Day July 31st sign up now

2011-07-13T12:31:00.000-07:00

Frame those precious works of art, buy some more glue and get your crafts ready to sell at the farmers market on Sunday July 31st. No fee for kids up to age 18 to sell at the market for Kids Arts and Crafts day. Just send us an email with your name and what you plan to sell before Wednesday July 27th. You'll need a table to show your stuff and invite your friends and family to see it too. It'll be another fun day at the farmers market.

Get an entire body massage from Teacher John at the farmers market!

2011-06-21T14:31:00.000-07:00

"It's like getting your entire body massaged, even the insides" said one market goer last week after he tried the "Ki Energy" massage. "It's like nothing else, it actually helps you to re-align your body" said another market shopper about the "Ki Energy" massage.
The farmers are bringing the season's best. And in a few weeks, Angelo's farm will be bringing organic greens, all sorts of lettuces, kales etc.

Chef Dana will be cooking at the market this Sunday!

2011-05-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

Because of her I throw sliced potatoes on the grill. Join us for Chef Dana's great grilling ideas for market produce under the new green MINC Pavilion, starting around 11 am.

Spring is springing up at the farmers market!

2011-05-11T18:46:00.000-07:00

Peas, carrots, spring onions all showing up at the market. Soon Tony will be bringing all sorts of his sweeter than sweet mellons.

Join us next week (5/22) when chef Dana will return and grill up vegies and fruits from the market, starting @11am.

Or come by each week for breakfast and Belgian waffles with fresh fruit from the Party Center Lounge. See you at the farmers market!

We're open Easter Sunday

2011-04-19T05:28:00.000-07:00

We'll be open Easter Sunday and will close at 12noon. There will be a limited number of vendors that will include: Angelo's Farm with eggs and vegies, Manna's Orchards with citrus and apples, the Vang farm with Asian vegies and new vegies for springs and Carol will be bringing her tomatoes. There will be special goodies hiding in the vegies for the kids.

Did I mention Pupusas?

2011-04-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

Eva is handcrafting vegetarian pupusas at the market starting today. BTW our anniversary celebration was a blast! Great music, great prizes and great friends having fun. Check out the winners of all the prizes in a photo in The Neighborhood News.

Postponed Market Anniversary Celebration and Bicycle Drawing

2011-03-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

Due to the rain today, the Market closed early. So sorry about the inconvenience. Please join us next week for the regular Farmers Market. However, the Anniversary Celebration will take place in two weeks on the 3rd of April.

Thank you all!

Enjoy the rain!

It's almost spring and time to celebrate our first birthday!

2011-03-09T13:43:00.000-08:00

The market is turning 1! It's been quite a joyful year. Every week we meet first timers to the market who are so happy and appreciative to have such a nice farmers market so close to home. We want to give a shout out to our vendors who have been here from day one, Agnes and John of Manna Farms, Pachuoa and My from Vang Farms, Cesar the berry and baby lettuces guy,Tony the egg guy, Jacob and Sammy from Mom's specialty foods, Frank the potter and Maison du Pain that brings us fine French pastries. Thanks for believing in the success of our market and here's to your continued success. And thank you to all the other vendors who have joined us and are making the market even better: As always, it wouldn't be a market if our shoppers didn't shop, thanks for joining in the dream of making our community better.

The Buttermilk Food Truck will be at the market on March 6th!

2011-02-15T18:25:00.000-08:00

I saw them on California's Gold with Huell Howser, and I want those red velvet pancakes! Check out their menu at buttermilktruck.com. They serve wonderful looking pancakes and other breakfast items. Come join us at the market on the 6th starting at 9am. Let's see what the food truck craze is all about.

Thanks for leaving your pooch outside our gate.

2011-01-27T17:54:00.000-08:00

We provide a shaded area and fresh water for your dog if he/she joins you for the market. Health department rules don't allow pets other than service animals in the farmers market, even if you hold them the whole time.

So sorry to disappoint with our selection last week!

2011-01-08T18:37:00.000-08:00

This is a tough time for most farmers, but we are excited to welcome farmer Hector to the market on Sunday. Come check out his amazing assortment of produce that will only increase as we get closer to spring. The tomato lady is also here, tomatoes all year round!
Baby greens, apples, citrus and berries will also make a showing on Sunday.
Have you tried our vendor Akbar Foods samosas? They are truly amazing and filling. They are hand made and perfect for cold or wam weather. They will also sell freshly made Indian sauces and side dishes that can be heated up at home for a warm and soothing meal. So much better than frozen or packaged vegetarian Indian foods.
Also, the new Market Cafe will be offering Mexican hot chocolate, warm spiced apple cider and fresh made lemonade. See you at the market!

Some vendors are taking a break after the holidays

2011-01-02T08:12:00.000-08:00

Some of our vendors are still taking a break after the holidays. Manna Farms and Maison du Pain Bakery will be back next week, Jan 9. Skyline Flowers and Vang Family Farms will return on January 15th. We'll also welcome a few new farmers over the next few weeks. Thanks for your continued support of our neighborhood farmers market.

We are closed Sunday December 26th

2010-12-25T06:49:00.000-08:00

We'll be back next week, on January 2.

It's the worst storm of the year, and we're open!

2010-12-19T10:26:00.000-08:00

We are a rain or shine market, all our farmers are here and so is Mom's Specialty Foods with hummus, salads, pita and pita chips, the ladies are here selling soaps and crafts. Flowers are festive for your holiday guest, come brave the storm and support your local farmers market.

We will be closed on Sunday December 26th

2010-12-08T10:45:00.000-08:00

The market will be closed the Sunday after Christmas, December 26th. Our farmers would have to be working on Christmas day in order to bring out produce that day. We'll be open next the day after New Year's Day! Join us for the opening of the Farmers Market Cafe, serving hot and cold drinks including fresh juice and smoothies.

The holiday season is in full swing at the crafts fair at the farmers market!

2010-12-04T17:07:00.000-08:00

Come check out all the beautiful hand-crafted items and artist at the market. We have gathered some very talented folks with interesting and beautiful crafts. Every Sunday the crafters vary so stop by when you come to the market for fresh picked organic pink lady apples, and farm fresh eggs and produce.

We're looking for crafters for our holiday faire Nov 14-Dec 19

2010-10-20T06:54:00.000-07:00

The market is a wonderful place to sell your hand crafted items. We are open on Sundays from 9-1. During this 6 week period we will have limited space under a large shared "craft fair" canopy ($25 per week total fee) or bring your own canopy for just ($20 per week fee no additional % taken). You are required to have the necessary Business Tax Registration Certificate from the city of Los Angeles which is free and is generally given out the same day you apply, visit LACity.org. All participants are by "Invitation Only" so please download the application to sell or contact the market managers through our website.

It's wet but we're open!

2010-10-17T08:16:00.000-07:00

The market will be open every Sunday this year. Including the day after Christmas. Because some of our vendors drive from far away, the weather could be different where they're coming from, so we just make a commitment to be open for them and you all year round. See you at the market!

Manna farms now has organic apples

2010-10-03T17:47:00.000-07:00

Manna farms, our stone fruit and citrus farmer, has received "certified organic" status for their apple orchard. They now have organic Fuji, Gala and honey crisp apples and will have "pink ladies" in about a month.

Successful Healthy Health Fair

2010-09-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

Chef Dana prepared awesome foods for her demonstration to show us how to use what's fresh at the market. She grilled potatoes with olive oil and salt, made a fresh kale salad using Bragg, sesame oil and lemon. She grilled plums and white peaches and topped them with thinly sliced Asian pears. All chosen from our farmers on that day. Our acupuncturist, Ching Liu, gave short consultations and did some work on Steve's foot which has been bothering him for over 10 months. He had immediate relief and will be seeing Ching Liu at his office, The Golden Needle Wellness, on Venice Blvd. The ladies from Smyrna were on hand to give blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and prepare fresh vegetable juices for sampling. The juices were delicious and nutritious. Thanks you all for coming out and supporting the market.

You can order from Angelo's farms for mid-week delivery

2010-09-08T20:28:00.000-07:00

Tony from Angelo's farm, the egg guy, is making his farm products available for a mid-week delivery. Have your order in by noon on Tuesday for a Wednesday or Thursday free delivery. Perfect for those Friday and Saturday parties so you can serve farm fresh produce, delivered right to your home or business. Angelo's farms grows more than what they bring to the market, if you're interested contact Tony at tonysorganicproduce@yahoo.com or call him at (626)807-4114.

Wow, what a busy day at the market!

2010-09-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

Eggs, sold out, watermelons, sold out, strawberries, sold out, corn sold out. You've found us, you like us, and you're coming back! Thank you! We're seeing some early fall goodies at the market. We had apples, pears, Japanese sweet potatoes, yams, and sweet potatoes.

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2010-09-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

Our crepe lady and Tene's gourmet are taking a break this Labor Day, but all the farmers, including the egg guy will be back at the market on Sunday. Have you tried Mom's specialty foods, he sells the pita, hummus and other middle eastern goodies. I tried for the first time something called Italian Caponata, it was awesome. He sells his stuff 3 items for $10.00. The chips are almost too good.

The Farmers Market will be open Labor Day Sunday September 5th

2010-09-02T18:10:00.001-07:00

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