I’ve been to the Farmer’s Market at least a dozen times, but each time is a treat. Joining a group from Rose, I ventured down to Cayuga Lake on a chilly, yet sunny Saturday morning. The usual local vendors were present, selling everything from fresh vegetables to hand-made jewelry to flavored honey. The fact that everything at the Farmer’s Market was made within 30 miles really puts emphasis on the down-to-earth and sustainable living aspect of the market. It’s also a great way of presenting Ithaca’s unique flavor. The beautiful wooden pavilion strung with fairy lights and the dock by the water make this one of Ithaca’s most charming destinations, in my opinion.
After looking around for a while and buying a strawberry and Nutella crepe (highly recommended), I wandered over to the dock where I spent time getting to better know people in Rose who I lived close to the whole year but never had a long conversation with. It was definitely nice to get off campus for a while and put some distance between us and all the stress.
Below are some pictures of this lovely excursion.
Looks great– I want to check it out! Do you know how local the vendors are? Do they come from Tompkins County, or from farther away?
Nutella crepes are the best; I have never tried one with strawberries, but I think this post sells it very well. It sounds like the Farmers’ Market is an awesome experience. I hope I can make it down there at some point!
VERY jealous of the good food down there, though my body will probably thank me for not eating everything in sight like I would’ve.