This week, we continue to create Easter menus and focus on brunch. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market has everything you need to plan a beautiful and delicious brunch for your guests. Here is a master shopping list to consider as you shop at the market.
Bacon & Sausage: These savory delicacies can be purchased at Grazin’ Acres Farm, Jireh Organics & Livestock of NY, and Long Lesson Farm.
Baked Goods: The farmers’ market is abundant with baked goods, including bread for toast and French toast recipes, bagels, scones, sweetbreads, croissants, muffins, babka, Danishes, and cinnamon buns, among other delicacies. You can explore items at Katie Bakes GF, Kokinda Farm, Night Work Bread, Parchment, Sweet Treats by Jennifer, Argyle Cheese Farmer, and The Bread Butler. Don’t forget jams from Kokinda Farm and assorted peanut butter at Saratoga Peanut Butter to slather on toast!
Beverages: Coffee is always a must; you can find it at Nally Coffee. Saratoga Apple has deliciously sweet apple cider. If you enjoy serving mimosas or breakfast cocktails, visit Slyboro Cider House and Yankee Distillery for local spirits.
Eggs: Eggs can be purchased at Jireh Organics & Livestock of NY, Kokinda Farm, Hepatica Farm, or Squash Villa Farm.
Fruit: Saratoga Apple has fabulous fresh choices direct from cold storage, including fresh apples, dried apples, and applesauce.
Hash browns: Hash browns always make a delicious side dish, and you can purchase locally grown items like onions and greens to bake or fry at Gomez Veggie Ville, Grazin’ Acres Farm, and Lovin’ Mama Farm. At Lovin’ Mama Farm and Muddy Trail Jerky Co, you can find herbs and spices to add to many dishes, like hash browns.
Honey: Honey is perfect for teas, topping baked goods, or as an alternative sweetener in recipes. You can find these sweet spoonfuls at Ballston Lake Apiaries and Slate Valley Farms.
Pancakes and Waffles: If you’re adding pancakes or waffles to your menu, you can purchase maple syrup at Slate Valley Farms, buttermilk at Argyle Cheese Farmer, and vanilla extract at Muddy Trail Jerky Co.
Parfaits: Parfaits are an excellent addition to a breakfast buffet. Argyle Cheese Farmer has assorted yogurts. Sweet Treats by Jennifer often has freshly made granola.
Festive Decor: Decorate your holiday table with flowers from Halfmoon Harvest and Lovin’ Mama Farm. Ballston Lake Apriaries has decorative egg candles made from pure beeswax.
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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through April at the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the mall entrance across from BJs or the mall interior. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
