8 Great Reasons to Shop at Your Local Farmer’s Market
It’s time to pick the best of the best at your local farmer’s market! When it comes to finding fresh, nutrition-packed fruits and vegetables, you can’t do better. Jerry’s Kitchen, your hometown caterer and food truck experts, offer these 8 reasons you should seek out a nearby farmer’s market this season.
- You’re getting your produce at the peak of flavor and nutrition.
These fruits and vegetables haven’t been chilling in a warehouse for days or weeks; they’re coming to you straight from the field. That means a huge difference in vitamins, minerals and, yes, good taste.
- It’s a great way to support Philadelphia-area farmers and our local economy.
You’ll be helping small farmers succeed and, in doing so, supporting the effort to save farmlands here in Pennsylvania.
- Fresh fruits and veggies are full of antioxidants that keep you healthy.
You may have heard that antioxidants are key in preventing cancer. But the value of these naturally occurring substances goes far beyond fighting any single disease. The phytonutrients in fresh vegetables and fruits are healthy for every cell in your body, from your heart to your hair to your skin to your immune system and beyond.
- Kids love farmer’s markets!
And why not? They’re colorful, open, exciting – and a great place to involve the whole family in learning about good food without it feeling like a “lesson.”
- Shopping at the farmer’s market strengthens your community.
It’s a great way to learn about foods grown close to your home and catch up with friends and neighbors while you do it.
- You can learn a lot about good cooking from farmers.
Chatting with growers can give you some great new ideas about family meals and snacks. You may even pickup a new recipe or two!
- It’s a great way to try fruits and vegetables you’ve never eaten before.
Ever tasted gooseberries or rhubarb? Many farmer’s markets have unusual choices that are tasty and fun to eat. You can learn how to choose and store new veggies and fruits from growers.
- Farmer’s markets are all around us.
In our area, try out the popular farmer’s markets in Doylestown, Plumsteadville, Lansdale, Wrightstown, Warrington and Telford. In Philadelphia, drop in and see the markets at Oxford Circle, West Oak Lane or the Frankford Transportation Center.
We’re all about fresh!
Jerry’s Kitchen is your go-to source for fresh, delicious favorites all year round. Our catering services are perfect for birthday parties, corporate events, family reunions and more. Give us a call today for more information on having a Jerry’s food truck or catering team at your next event.
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