When I was growing up I remember the winters as being full of canned and frozen vegetables. Fruit and fresh vegetables were very expensive and nearly out of reach. Now thanks to the various free trade agreements we all enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables year round because, as they say, it is summer somewhere. While I am quite happy about this situation there really is nothing like really "fresh" vegetables and living in New York, we have the farmers market.
The farmers market spreads itself over union square on Saturdays and Thursdays, selling produce, meats, cheeses and breads from New York and New Jersey farmers. That means, of course, if it is not in season it is not in there. All produce must be grown locally. While the prices are not cheap like the farmers markets up-state, quality is there. I encourage everyone in New York to taste the difference.
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