I had heard that the farmer’s markets in Ithaca were good, but I had never found the time to go myself — figuring out transportation and getting together a group of people to do always just seemed like such a hassle. So, I was excited to finally go to a farmer’s market  with Rose, and I was not disappointed. Among my favorite haul of the day were a dairy-free pesto, which had a pleasantly strong garlic tang to it, and two plants: a basil plant and a thai chili pepper plant.

While the basil died very quickly (I’m not much of a plant growing expert), I was happy to see the chili pepper plant survive for much longer, providing nice decoration for my suite’s common room and also a lot of nice spice to use in cooking.

I’ll definitely be going back to the farmer’s market when I get the chance!

I went to Ithaca Farmer’s Market for the first time this year. It was really cool to see all the different vendors and food that was available for us. I also learned a lot about the history of Ithaca and the Ithaca Farmer’s Market. We bought mushrooms and we later used for cooking. I’ll definitely come back when it opens again next year.

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to go to the Ithaca Farmer’s Market for the first time! It was a beautiful day, and a beautiful setting for such a plentiful array of fruits, vegetables, and homemade goods. While taking a nice walk down to the market, I learned that Ithaca’s farmer’s market is ranked the second best in New York State! When I arrived, I immediately knew why. A huge pavilion was set out before me, complete with lights hanging from the top to add atmosphere. Countless booths were filled to the brim with handmade goods, and behind each one was a smiling face. As I strolled along the inside of the market, I met the friendly, kind, and hardworking people of Ithaca. Everyone was gathering to share not only their goods, but their experiences too. At the center of the pavilion, a musician played his guitar and everyone around me was smiling. This is the epicenter of the Ithaca community!  We ended the afternoon with a lunch sitting on the dock of Lake Cayuga – a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning.