Cowtown Farmer’s Market

Start your weekend off right by checking out The Cowtown Farmer’s Market. You’ll find a beautiful bounty of produce and artisinal products. An early arrival will ensure that you get your hands on the freshest produce in town – none of it has traveled more than 150 miles and it is unloaded right from the farmer’s truck. In addition to seasonal fruits and vegetables, there’s more exotic fare to choose from such as Israel Melons, figs, and baby eggplant. I’ve enjoyed all the produce that I’ve gotten at the market and I don’t know where you could get a better tasting tomato or a sweeter melon.

Artisan Baking Company’s breads are one of the main reasons you should try to get to the market early. Artisan Baking Company’s assortment of breads, scones, biscotti, muffins, cookies, and granola sell out quickly. I haven’t had a chance to sample everything but the zucchini bread is simply the best. I couldn’t stop eating the moist and delicious bread and quickly devoured half a loaf. I don’t advocate overindulging, but I do recommend picking up some of their baked goodies.

Now if you have a love affair or addicition for coffee you must stop by the Aduro Bean Micro Roasters Booth for fresh roasted, artisinal coffee beans. If you like a light roast, the Nutty Blonde is flavorful without being overpowering. The Guatemalan Blend’s medium roast is my current favorite. If you want COFFEE, The Cowtown Blend delivers a dark, rich, and strong flavor.

While you are there, be sure to sample some of the locally produced, award winning goat cheese by Latte Da Dairy. I visited the day after they won first place at The American Cheese Society competition for the Latte da Feta with kalamata olives. One taste and it’s clear why it won, creamy with a little sharpness from the olives.

Laden with bread, coffee, and produce, I stumbled past some beautiful cut flowers and gathered up some zinnias for a simple arrangement. A bargain at 80 cents a stem! They made a beautiful centerpiece on my table.

You’ll also find handmade soaps, dog treats, plants, jams and jellies. On the way out don’t forget to buy some tamales and salsa, they make for a great lunch. The Cowtown Farmer’s Market website lists all the available products.

With all the freshly grown and artisinally produced items available at The Cowtown Farmer’s Market it’s easy to become a locavore. Locavore simply means that you pay attention to where your food comes from and purchase locally grown or produced foods whenever possible. Take a look at the menus at several Fort Worth restaurants and you can see the locavore movement taking hold with chefs increasingly showcasing local ingredients. Food trendiness aside, local foods simply taste better because they haven’t been trucked in thousands of miles to get to you. Additionally you are supporting your local farming community in a very direct way. So set those alarm clocks early! And don’t forget your eco-friendly totes and cash.

Cowtown Farmer’s Market
Saturday 8AM – Noon and also Wednesday 8AM – Noon
3821 Southwest Blvd. (parking lot of Edelweiss Restaurant)
Fort Worth 76116
Fresh Line: 817.462.1426
Twitter: cowtownfm