HUGE wonderful Farmers Market at Brownwood every Saturday!

[graciegirl]

I was tired of the thread with the negative ...health issue or whatever when those of us who go just love the Farmers Market at Brownwood on Saturday.

I had to stay home so that the house watcher could pick up a friends keys but Sweetie went yesterday
and came home with enough radishes to last a family of 12 for two weeks, wonderful strawberries, leaf lettuce, and four different kinds of cookies. That is because I gave him NO instructions. He does better when I boss him a little. :)

My favorite vegetable stand is on the corner and it is two couples with their little kids.

He said it was just packed. It has become a huge success and one of my favorite places to shop for fresh vegetables and fruits.

[asianthree]

We love the peanutbutter cookies but sadly we are not there to enjoy them,,tell him have a few for us

[gomoho]

Good idea Gracie - I love the market as well and was tired of weeding through the negatives to hear other's thoughts.

[pooh]

That's our favorite stand, also, Gracie! We were there yesterday. This week it was handmade soap, Florida beefsteak tomatoes and a beautiful plant that is now proudly in soil in one of our planting areas. I've been to a number of markets over the years....and the one at Haymarket Square in Boston was always my favorite. Now that I'm a bit older, the one at Brownwood is perfect....one can buy meat, fish, breads, pastas, pastries, coffee, soaps, jewelry, hand made items, fossil rocks and much more.

It's nice Sweetie went without a note....see what he brought home....:D. Probably nothing you might have bought, so you had a nice surprise!

[JoeC1947]

Good idea Gracie - I love the market as well and was tired of weeding through the negatives to hear other's thoughts.

Isn't that what this sight is about, reading other people's opinions?

[skyguy79]

I'm with you Gracie. We've been going there nearly every Saturday for some time now. We probably shouldn't since there is too much there that just looks too good to resist.

Now I don't know if it's just me or what, but it seems since the negative thread was started, that business there has picked up and the parking lot has been fuller. (Maybe bad publicity is better than no publicity in this case) At the French baker's stand (next to the coffee table) the waiting line has nearly doubled from what it was prior. Anyone else noticed that?

[golf2140]

I was tired of the thread with the negative ...health issue or whatever when those of us who go just love the Farmers Market at Brownwood on Saturday.

I had to stay home so that the house watcher could pick up a friends keys but Sweetie went yesterday
and came home with enough radishes to last a family of 12 for two weeks, wonderful strawberries, leaf lettuce, and four different kinds of cookies. That is because I gave him NO instructions. He does better when I boss him a little. :)

My favorite vegetable stand is on the corner and it is two couples with their little kids.

He said it was just packed. It has become a huge success and one of my favorite places to shop for fresh vegetables and fruits.

Gracie,

Try the hotdog vender just across from City Fire. They are th best !!!! :bigbow:

[rubicon]

Political correctness has become such a norm in our sociey that if people disagree with us then they are negative.

As I use to remind my peers in the corporate world, disagreement is not disloyalty. This pronouncement was necessary because otherwise they would label you incorrectly to their political advantage..you get the point

So here we are on TOTV and if someone does not have a fondness or like for a particular restaurant, marketplace, Developer ,etc they are automatically labeled actually mis-labeled negative.

Come on guys let's be a little more fair and balanced with our opinions about others.

As to farmers markets remember that people move here from all over the world and perhaps where they moved from had super duper farmer markets and so the local ones kind of disappoint.

At a recent national prayer breakfast attended by Obama, etc Dr. Benjamin Carson gave a speech centered around the damage political correctness has done to our society,

If you have a mind look it up on You tube. Dr. Carson's speech was so thought provoking that the Wall Street Jourtnal went out of their way in an OP-Ed piece encouraging people to watch this video.

I encourage you to listen to it. This guy is brilliant

Personal Best Regards

[graciegirl]

Political correctness has become such a norm in our sociey that if people disagree with us then they are negative.

As I use to remind my peers in the corporate world, disagreement is not disloyalty. This pronouncement was necessary because otherwise they would label you incorrectly to their political advantage..you get the point

So here we are on TOTV and if someone does not have a fondness or like for a particular restaurant, marketplace, Developer ,etc they are automatically labeled actually mis-labeled negative.

Come on guys let's be a little more fair and balanced with our opinions about others.

As to farmers markets remember that people move here from all over the world and perhaps where they moved from had super duper farmer markets and so the local ones kind of disappoint.

At a recent national prayer breakfast attended by Obama, etc Dr. Benjamin Carson gave a speech centered around the damage political correctness has done to our society,

If you have a mind look it up on You tube. Dr. Carson's speech was so thought provoking that the Wall Street Jourtnal went out of their way in an OP-Ed piece encouraging people to watch this video.

I encourage you to listen to it. This guy is brilliant

Personal Best Regards

You are right...but what does HUGE HEALTH HAZARD At Farmers Market have to do with political correctness? It wasn't a HUGE health hazard. I got tired of being annoyed when I looked at that title. I don't care if people rave on about how the cucumbers were tasteless and someone bumped into them on purpose and someone was sitting in their chairs, like in the three bears. I just love Brownwoods Farmers Market and I wanted a thread about it that didn't sound like a fight was about to start.

[Cedwards38]

I love the Farmers Market too. I'm especially fond of the varieties of cheese and all the bakery goods.

[gomoho]

Y'all are completely missing the point. Some of us would like to praise and compliment the market and not be under the "huge health risk" umbrella. We've read all the negatives and all have value in someone's eyes, but sometimes it is just nice to be on the sunny side of the street. Don't think anyone is trying to stifle anything. Lighten up.

[Didiwinbob]

I can not wait until my next visit. My mouth is watering with what"Sweetie" brought home. One more reason to look forward to moving to TV!!!!


From Chris

[NotGolfer]

I'm with you Gracie.....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Brownwood Farmer's Market and obviously many, many other folks do as well!! The crowds have been increasing weekly. It's fun to go and maybe encounter someone you know. You can make it an "event"...pick up your produce etc., have some coffee. Then maybe take in a movie while there and/or stop and have a bite of lunch. I'm so happy they're doing this every week. What a great addition to the many other things to do here in our beloved new "home town"!!!!!!! :a040:

[sirknor]

You can get waffles made to order. It doesn't get better than that.

[eweissenbach]

Political correctness has become such a norm in our sociey that if people disagree with us then they are negative.

As I use to remind my peers in the corporate world, disagreement is not disloyalty. This pronouncement was necessary because otherwise they would label you incorrectly to their political advantage..you get the point

So here we are on TOTV and if someone does not have a fondness or like for a particular restaurant, marketplace, Developer ,etc they are automatically labeled actually mis-labeled negative.

Come on guys let's be a little more fair and balanced with our opinions about others.

As to farmers markets remember that people move here from all over the world and perhaps where they moved from had super duper farmer markets and so the local ones kind of disappoint.

At a recent national prayer breakfast attended by Obama, etc Dr. Benjamin Carson gave a speech centered around the damage political correctness has done to our society,

If you have a mind look it up on You tube. Dr. Carson's speech was so thought provoking that the Wall Street Jourtnal went out of their way in an OP-Ed piece encouraging people to watch this video.

I encourage you to listen to it. This guy is brilliant

Personal Best Regards

We got tomatoes, onions, and peppers, and I made yummy omlettes for breakfast this morning. The tomatoes are magnifique!!!

[Villageshooter]

It is a wonderful place

[mrfixit]

You can get waffles made to order. It doesn't get better than that.

.......Now you tell me.......

..................we had to settle for the AWESOME fresh made "Crepes"....
.......at the place called "Crepes".

We ordered ours with fresh berries..........truly a taste delight.

[CFrance]

It is nice that this new thread has been started, not because we can't/shouldn't post our opinions, or the negatives should be avoided, etc., but because it is informational rather than judgemental to those of us who haven't been to the market, to learn what people have gotten there that they like. I agree the original Health Hazard post had a connotation in its title such that it would put people off who were just trying to find out what all the market sells.

Now dang, I'm going to have to give up Picklle Ball one Saturday a month to go there. Maybe I'll wait till April when it might be less crowded.

[Mack184]

Went there this weekend with my wife's mother & dad. Very nice indeed.

[Barefoot]

We went to the Farmers Market this morning for the first time. I was expecting a few tables of produce, what a great surprise! They have so much stuff, more like a Flea Market. We even ordered a couple of climbing bougainvilleas. The place was crowded, lots of happy people, lot of fresh produce, crafts, jewellery, gifty items, good vibe!

[bluedog103]

Great place. We get great tasting tomatoes every week. I look forward to the coffee of the week from the coffee vendor. My wife made friends with another vendor and does crafts with her now. We chatted with another vendor and found that they have great fresh, free range eggs on their farm. When we visited the farm, sure enough, there were the chickens happily pecking around in a field. The Brownwood market is definitely a fantastic addition to our lifestyle here in TV. Its good to meet the people who actually grow our food. No negatives here.

[skyc6]

Great place. We get great tasting tomatoes every week. I look forward to the coffee of the week from the coffee vendor. My wife made friends with another vendor and does crafts with her now. We chatted with another vendor and found that they have great fresh, free range eggs on their farm. When we visited the farm, sure enough, there were the chickens happily pecking around in a field. The Brownwood market is definitely a fantastic addition to our lifestyle here in TV. Its good to meet the people who actually grow our food. No negatives here.

I really look forward to Saturday mornings at Brownwood! The tomatoes I got last week were exceptionally good, and it is hard to find really good tomatoes anywhere here. Everyone is so friendly and it is a nice feeling to give local business to those working hard to grow healthy food to sell.

You know, all that negative energy radiating through some folks is really not healthy. They could use a dose of local vitamins to counteract the damage!
:D:D

[CFrance]

Great place. We get great tasting tomatoes every week. I look forward to the coffee of the week from the coffee vendor. My wife made friends with another vendor and does crafts with her now. We chatted with another vendor and found that they have great fresh, free range eggs on their farm. When we visited the farm, sure enough, there were the chickens happily pecking around in a field. The Brownwood market is definitely a fantastic addition to our lifestyle here in TV. Its good to meet the people who actually grow our food. No negatives here.

Can you tell us where the farm is? I learned about this farm last year before the market moved from Wildwood to Brownwood, but I can't remember where it is.

[cquick]

We also love the farmers market, and I am glad it moved to Brownwood. We went a lot when it was in Wildwood,and the venue there was beautiful too. But I imagine the vendors get more traffic in Brownwood. I think there's a great selection. I noticed something new last week, one of the vendors had signs above each item saying where it came from...loved that.

[Bogie Shooter]

Can you tell us where the farm is? I learned about this farm last year before the market moved from Wildwood to Brownwood, but I can't remember where it is.

What farm are you asking about??

[skyc6]

He is asking about the farm that Bluedog mentioned.

[Billyg]

Looking forward to visiting the new market! Does anyone know if there are any organic foods?

[skyguy79]

Looking forward to visiting the new market! Does anyone know if there are any organic foods?There is at least one vendor (may be more) that have organic food.

Living Towers: Brownwood Saturday Farmers Market (http://blog.livingtowers.com/2012/12/brownwood-saturday-farmers-market.html)

If you take the street toward the left (parallel to Rt. 44) as you pass the theater from the parking lot, you'll see the vendor shown in the picture (at above link) on the left side of the street.

[Golfingnut]

You are right...but what does HUGE HEALTH HAZARD At Farmers Market have to do with political correctness? It wasn't a HUGE health hazard. I got tired of being annoyed when I looked at that title. I don't care if people rave on about how the cucumbers were tasteless and someone bumped into them on purpose and someone was sitting in their chairs, like in the three bears. I just love Brownwoods Farmers Market and I wanted a thread about it that didn't sound like a fight was about to start.

Absolutely Gracie. We find the market very nice and even enjoy the stroll around the square. Providing facts for others to consider is one thing; however, being slanderous without fact is not PC, it is just uncalled for. The variety of threads and posts on this very board give proof to how wide interpretations of what are or are not PC. The current administration has stepped in and made it clear that TOTV is not a political arena and will not be used for that purpose. Speaking for myself, I have been on this board for years and find it a much better place to find information and share ideas due to their action. Thanks Admin.

:BigApplause:

[bonrich]

We are finally coming down to TV this Tuesday from up North and are looking forward to our first visit to the farmers market at Brownwood. Have heard so many positive comments. We hesitate to buy from Market at Marion especially now that we have Brownwood for a weekly visit. Also, I am only allowed to shop and buy with a list....

[shcisamax]

Went for the first time yesterday. WHAT FUN! Next time though I know to go to the bread line FIRST. Took forever to get to the front at which time I bought far too many loaves of bread and some amazing sweets. Loaded with bread and tomatoes, I headed for the car but reluctantly passed up stopping at the home made pasta booth :) garlic herb parpadelle? I can't wait for next Saturday. I don't know who is worried about health risks. There are way more health risks associated with processed food from supers than home grown fruits and veges and organic cheezes and whole grain breads. Go for it!

[NotGolfer]

Stop by the Purple Carrot (Organically grown produce). They're fairly new, ask them about their pre-order system as it will be cool once they work the kinks out. You order/pay a week ahead of time online, then pick your items up the next week already bagged for you! They do have a website...so google it.

No, I didn't get paid to tell you all about this. Just love really good produce and if it's organic, all the better!

[Mack184]

Have gone to the market with my wife's mother & dad ever since we arrived. Love the fresh fruits & veggies.

[SoccerCoach]

You are right...but what does HUGE HEALTH HAZARD At Farmers Market have to do with political correctness? It wasn't a HUGE health hazard. I got tired of being annoyed when I looked at that title. I don't care if people rave on about how the cucumbers were tasteless and someone bumped into them on purpose and someone was sitting in their chairs, like in the three bears. I just love Brownwoods Farmers Market and I wanted a thread about it that didn't sound like a fight was about to start.

I must agree with you! These vendors are friendly, polite, helpful people earning a living wage. You go, you see, if you like you buy, if not.....Oh Well.

[Billyg]

Well, I have to say I'm really looking forward to going!
Is it just a morning market or does it run all day?
Thx!

[CFrance]

Stop by the Purple Carrot (Organically grown produce). They're fairly new, ask them about their pre-order system as it will be cool once they work the kinks out. You order/pay a week ahead of time online, then pick your items up the next week already bagged for you! They do have a website...so google it.

No, I didn't get paid to tell you all about this. Just love really good produce and if it's organic, all the better!

NotGolfer, can you post the url for their web site? I googled it but came up with nothing. Thanks for any help. Pre-ordering online sounds fantastic.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Well, I have to say I'm really looking forward to going!
Is it just a morning market or does it run all day?
Thx!

It runs from 9 a.m. til 2 p.m. every Saturday.

Bill :)

[gomoho]

I have seen the Purple Carrot on I75 on my way to Ocala.

[fraurauch]

Purple Carrot Farm | (http://purplecarrotfarm.com/)

[Posh 08]

Be thankful that you can go to a nice outdoor market in February. My health hazard here today is maybe falling on ice from the freezing rain.

[barb3856]

Miss the fish man

[graciegirl]

Just returned from the Farmers Market and bought Kohlrabi, leaf lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and eggplant from our favorite vegetable folks, the one on the corner, two young couples with their little kids and the grandmother too.

I have never been disappointed buying from them. They remind me so much of the folks in Ohio when I was young, that made their living growing and selling stuff, and their little ones entertain themselves in the back of the booth and are always so well behaved and polite when you speak to them.

Sweetie got three kinds of cookies at the cookie stand and we got a small bag of oranges and some strawberries. Total outlay for todays trip was $16.00.

Ran into Skyguy and Eileen and Jakel from TOTV. Saw a number of darling pups, big and small.

I love that place. It makes my heart smile. After lent I will try the homemade fudge.

[skyguy79]

Just returned from the Farmers Market and bought Kohlrabi, leaf lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and eggplant from our favorite vegetable folks, the one on the corner, two young couples with their little kids and the grandmother too.

Ran into Skyguy and Eileen and Jakel from TOTV. Gracie, just wanted to let you know that the Doc at the emergency room said that Jackel, Eileen and I are going to be alright!
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[simpkinp]

Gracie, is the Farmers Market very crowded on Saturday mornings? I was going to wait to try it after the high season. BTW, did you get the pm I tried to send you? I am just learning how to use this site, and I think I screwed up (AGAIN)

[Cantwaittoarrive]

I also LOVE the Brownwood Farmers market. My favorite is the avocado's but all of the fruits and vegetables are good