Last Sunday I joined the Rose Scholars on a trip to the Ithaca Farmers Market. I’ve been several times before and could not pass up the opportunity to go again. Along with having an excellent selection of produce stands, there are also craft stands and several food and beverage stands. The breakfast burrito and Cambodian food stalls always have long lines. The maple syrup stand however is one you can’t miss. I’ve often picked up a bag of maple cotton candy there and finished it in the same day.
This particular Sunday, after browsing all the stalls I picked up some corn fritters with spicy mayo from Macro Mama’s and some hot apple cider from the apple donut stall. I sat out on the landing enjoying my finds and watching the lake. It was a little chillier than I would have liked, but it made the hot cider that much sweeter. If you haven’t been to the farmer’s market yet, it’s definitely an Ithaca must. It’s amazing the local treasures that Ithaca provides, and the way the Ithaca community comes together on things like the farmers market to add to its small town flair.
I haven’t been to the Ithaca Farmer’s Market yet, but it sounds great! I also think that it’s a good thing for the community because it brings together college students and Ithaca residents and allows them to commingle, while enjoying delicious food. I really like the idea of a farmer’s market and I think that it should continue
It is amazing how dynamic our farmers’ markets are because Ithaca is such a small and isolated area. It is nice to have fresh produce and food from all parts of the world. Not only is it healthy, but it brings other cultures to Ithaca. I definitely think that the farmer’s market is a highlight of Ithaca.
I haven’t gone to the Farmer’s Market yet, but it is definitely a place that I would like to check out at some point. I think that it’s great to have opportunities for Cornell students to engage in the Ithaca community, and the fact that food is involved is always a plus. With all the things that go on at Cornell, it can be easy to forget that there is more to this area than the school. I think that the Ithaca Farmer’s Market is one way that Cornellians can better engage in the city in which our school is located.