Farmers Markets

Visit your local farmers market to experience the range of fresh, local farm products, artisanal baked goods, specialty food items, hand-crafted items for home and body and so much more. Shop fresh, shop local, support your community!

Centereach

The farmstand at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 15. 631-774-1556, www.hobbsfarm.info Farmingville

◆ A farmers market will be held every Thursday through October from noon to 5 p.m. in the south parking lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville. 631451-8696 ◆ Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive, Farmingville hosts a farmers market on June 18, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 631-260-7411 Huntington

A farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 228 Main St., Huntington on Sundays, June 5 to Nov. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. 631-944-2661 Lake Grove

Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove hosts a farmers market in the southwestern quadrant of the parking lot (adjacent to Bahama Breeze), Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. year-round, 516-444-1280. Northport

Cow Harbor Park parking lot, at the corner of Main Street and Woodbine Ave. in Northport, hosts a farmers market on Saturdays, June 4 to Nov. 19 (closed Sept. 17), from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-754-3905 The Port Jefferson Farmers Market will be held at Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Sunday through Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 631-473-4724 Rocky Point

Old Depot Park, Broadway and Prince Road, in Rocky Point, hosts a farmers market on Sundays, June 5 to Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. www. rockypointfarmersmarket.org Setauket

The Three Village Artisan Farmers Market is held Fridays through Oct. 2 on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from June 3 to Oct. 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. 631-901-7151, www. tvmobilemarket.com St. James

St. James Lutheran Church, 230 2nd Ave., St. James hosts a farmers market in its parking lot on Saturdays, June 4 to Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. stjamescivic@yahoo.com Wading River

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River holds a farmers market every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. now through Nov. 19. 631-929-3500

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Blueberries are tiny powerhouses of nutrition and eating more of them can be an easy way to get the antioxidants necessary to fend off many different diseases. While blueberries are nutritional allies, they also happen to taste delicious, whether it’s all on their own or mixed into various cereals or baked goods. This take on muffins pairs blueberries with avocados and bananas for a go-to breakfast or any-time-of-day snack.

Blueberry, Avocado and Banana Muffins

Recipe courtesy of Culinary.net Yield: Makes 12 muffins Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 cup rolled oats • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 medium banana (about 1/3 cup), peeled • 1 large avocado (about 3/4 cup), peeled and pitted • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup milk • 1 cup blueberries Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare standard muffin tin with paper liners.

In large bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, mash banana and avocado together. Add applesauce, egg and milk. Stir to combine then stir into flour mixture. Fold in blueberries and divide batter into prepared muffin tins. Bake 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days.

Super berry-licious smoothie bowl for breakast

Blueberry apple crisp smoothie bowls are such a great way to start the day! Complete with hidden veggies, this recipe was inspired by it’s namesake — a smooth fruity smoothie with a crunchy topping that tastes just like a cold version of a favorite dessert. Healthy and berrydelicious!

Blueberry Apple Crisp Smoothie Bowl

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks Yield: Makes 1 serving Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen blueberries • 2 cups apples, roughly chopped, reserving 2 tablespoons for topping • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt • 1 cup spinach • pure maple syrup, to taste • ice cubes (optional)

Directions:

In a blender, blend blueberries, apples, cinnamon, yogurt and spinach until smooth. Taste and add maple syrup, to taste. If thicker mixture is desired, add ice cubes. Pour into bowl. Mix oats with maple syrup.

Top smoothie mixture with oats, pecans, apples and blueberries. Toppings:

• 2 tablespoons oats • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup • 1 tablespoon pecans, chopped • 2 tablespoons reserved chopped apple • fresh blueberries

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