On the Table
By Anastasia Carter
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Prep a full meal at the farmers market Photos courtesy of Happy Belly Baker
here’s nothing that suits Upper Arlington the summer vibes betFarmers Market ter than grabbing a basTremont Pool parking lot, ket and taking a trip to the local 2850 Tremont Rd. farmers market. More than just Wednesdays, May 18-Oct. 26 a great way to spend a beautiful 4-7 p.m. evening, the Upper Arlington Farmers Market can be a onestop shop for all the ingredients you need for dinner in place Happy Belly Baker’s take on a cosmic brownie and an oatmeal cream pie.
of a conventional grocery store. Not only are you shopping local, but many of the products come right from the vendors’ backyards. The farmers market converges nearly 30 vendors each Wednesday, May 18-Oct. 26, from 4-7 p.m. to the Tremont Pool parking lot, 2850 Tremont Rd., rain or shine. The UA Farmers Market plays host to such a wide range of vendors, it’s easy to source an entire meal from the market without stepping foot in a big box store. Fresh vegetables can be paired with meats or pasta, spices and sauces add flavor to any dish, and breads or desserts complete the meal. Charles Payne, co-owner of Covey Rise Farms, says that he enjoys adding chicken raised from his farm to a salad for a fresh, seasonal meal. “In the summertime, we’re usually running a mile a second and it’s usually hot,” Payne says. “We really like taking either our chicken breast or chicken tenders and marinating them and grilling them into making a homemade chicken Caesar salad.” If you want to make the chicken the star of the meal, try a sauce or spice blend from Double Comfort to add some seasoning and flavor. Pair that with sweet corn or green beans from Darby Valley Farms to create the perfect summer barbecue meal. To wash it all down, try either the strawberry mint or blueberry lavender kombucha from LITT Kombucha. Don’t forget to stop by Happy Belly Baker to add the cherry on top of a perfect meal. Robin Hayes, founder of Happy Belly Baker, recommends her take on a cosmic brownie or an oatmeal cream pie. 26
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