Oakmont Farmer’s Market

Friday, June 27, 2008

I’m just as guilty as anyone else of sticking to my normal routine and putting blinders on when it comes to discovering new stuff, particularly when it’s farmer’s market related.  I go to Clark Park and pick up my CSA share, sometimes I stop in at the Lansdowne or Swarthmore markets.  I stop in at the Fair Food Farmstand on my way home from work sometimes.  And that’s sort of it.

I recently discovered a farmer’s market just six miles from my house, though, thanks to my friend Janet.  Oakmont Farmer’s Market is in Havertown, and the vendor list looks great - North Star Orchards, Fruitwood Orchards, Wimer’s Organics, Blueberry Hill Farm, Schaeffer’s Flowers, Hillacres Pride, Great Harvest Bread Co., Lindenhof Farm, and (I’m super excited about this one) Backyard Bison.  Janet was good enough to write up a little something for us on the Oakmont market:

The Oakmont (Haverford Township) farmers market is a small but ‘growing’ venture, in its second year of operation. Located in the Oakmont municipal parking lot on Darby road at Eagle, it is open Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. through Labor Day, and 2-6 p.m. from Labor Day to November 21.  Despite it’s size, you will find a huge variety of products, from Bison to cheese to flowers. On a recent visit, I picked up a beautiful head of lettuce, strawberries at their peak, and a bison London Broil.  If you live in Havertown, Ardmore, Wynnewood, or are just passing through, check out the market.  They also have a great website at http://www.oakmontfarmersmarket.org.

And check it out: they have a blog!  With recipes!