Garrett and Lisa, the faces behind Songbird Coffee Roasters
Keenan Kamae and his Ukelele
Hirise Baking Company delivers
Hot Chocolate, Hawaiian music, Alpaca yarn, first crop strawberries and Double Brie…
These are just a few of the things to expect at Ridgeville’s Market this summer…spread the word
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Scrumptious Selections
Once again we gave the Farmers Market a try today and once again this year we walked away with nothing. I don’t think we’ll be back, and since there were only 2 other people shopping there while we were, I think most of the neighborhood has concluded the same. Why on earth would anyone want to pay premium prices/organic prices for non-organic produce that’s no better than the quality at Jewel? Or pay $20/lb. for cheese you can buy for $4.99/lb. at Whole Foods? The whole idea of buying local is to cut out the middle man, and share the benefit–the farmer gets more, the consumer pays less. Consumers can figure out when they’re being fleeced–charged top prices for some nice idea. The fact that this is being supported with taxpayer and grant money is particularly distressing. Some consideration out to be given to consumer fairness and whether this project is built on any viable premise.
Comment by Danielle — July 15, 2009 @ 11:32 pm |
The 2009 Ridgeville Farmers’ Market is self-supporting due to a small fee vendors pay. And Ridgeville Park District did not receive grant money for it. So rest assured, no taxpayer money pays for this program. The vendor’s prices are in line with Farmers’ markets all over the area and are, I would argue, as fresh or fresher than produce at Whole Foods Market or Jewel. In addition this market serves as a community gathering place for folks to shop, picnic, visit, hear music and play in the park.
Comment by Alison, Program Director — July 16, 2009 @ 3:40 pm |
Last I looked you could not get fresh cheese curds at any market in Evanston. For those of us who grew up on the wholesome and tasty snack, to get them once a week at Ridgeville is a delight.
And, last I looked, the bread selection in the bakeries and markets in Evanston is pitiful. Bread at Whole Foods is bland and tasteless and why they can’t bake a sourdough is beyond me. However, the bread table this year at Ridgeville is a delight and we run, not walk, to buy the huge loaf of fruited pumpernickel and relish it for days. At about $4.00 a loaf, it’s a steal.
I’ll say it again, Evanston is very poorly served by it’s bakeries, with little creativity, high prices, and bland products. Bennisons is improving, but the selection is sparse. I’m very grateful to have an alternate place to go on Wednesdays in my own neighborhood. Thanks Ridgeville.
Comment by Candace Hill — July 22, 2009 @ 12:40 am |