It’s a busy month of holidays, and Easter is approaching. While creating your holiday menu, consider shopping and supporting local growers and producers at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to prepare fabulous dishes to share with your guests.
The Main Course
- Various meats can be purchased at Bowterra Farm, Grazin’ Acres Farm, Hebron Valley Meats, Hepatica Farm, Jireh Organics & Livestock, Long Lesson Farm, and Squash Villa Farm.
- If you don’t feel like cooking or need a break from cooking the day before the big event, visit Euro Delicacies, Daily Fresh, Perogi-Pierogi-Pyroogi, or Vashti’s Kitchen Delights for delicious prepared foods.
Sides, Meatless Options, and Appetizers
- Veggies can be found at Gomez Veggie Ville and Lovin’ Mama Farm and occasionally at Squash Villa Farm.
- Mushrooms can be used in various ways, so consider visiting The Mushroom Shop.
- Breads can be purchased at Katie Bakes GF, Night Work Bread, and The Bread Butler.
- Cheeses are available at the Argyle Cheese Farm and Nettle Meadow.
- Puckers Gourmet has many fermented products to choose from.
- The Muddy Trail Jerky Co. is stocked with various seasonings for cooking and other items to explore.
Desserts
Pre-made desserts make life a little easier and can be ordered at Goodway Gourmet, Katie Bakes GF, Parchment, Perogi-Pierogi-Pyroogi, Night Work Bread, Sweet Treats by Jennifer, and The Bread Butler.
If you are preparing a special recipe, shop for baking supplies at the farmers’ market:
- Apples can be purchased at Saratoga Apple.
- Argyle Cheese Farm has yogurt and buttermilk.
- Eggs are sold at Hepatica Farm, Jireh Organics & Livestock, Kokinda Farm, and Squash Villa Farm.
- Honey can be found at Ballston Lake Apiaries, and Slate Valley Farms has honey and maple syrup.
- Saratoga Peanut Butter has various peanut butter blends that are excellent for baking.
- Muddy Trail Jerky Co. has homemade vanilla extract.
Beverages
- Hard cider and spirits can be found at Saratoga Apple, Slyboro Cider House, and Yankee Distillery.
- Non-alcoholic beverages like apple cider can be purchased at Saratoga Apple, and coffee is always available at Nally Coffee.
- Don’t forget festive decor! Halfmoon Harvest and Lovin’ Mama Farm have flowers for your holiday table.
The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.
