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Showing posts with label market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label market. Show all posts

17 May 2013

Sunset Market in Oceanside, CA

If you like farmer's markets and you are ever in the North San Diego County (Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, San Clemente, etc), then you need to spend some time and visit Oceanside's Sunset Market on Thursday evenings (http://www.sunsetmarketoceanside.com/).  Sunset Market on Google Maps

It started out as a small gathering of vendors several years ago, and as all successful things do, has grown into quite the event.  I honestly haven't there in two years, but yesterday the weather was wonderful and I wanted to get some fresh produce so we headed out.

The market has grown from just 1/2 a block to four full blocks of local artists, food vendors, and musicians.


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This particular night, there were three bands playing by 6pm.  Lightning Train was on the main stage throwing  out older classic country songs


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This particular night, my son had some delicious meat pies that reminded me of my grandma's chicken pot pies.  My wife had a delicious Thai rice / chicken / coconut milk dish from the Thai Chef.  Me?  I had a delicious Gyro from Arsalan's Greek.

I purchased a few GIGANTIC lemons from one of the produce vendors at 3 for a $1.  One of these lemons is twice the size of those found in my local grocery store and 60% of the cost.  Good Value!  They also had ripe avocados, fresh cucumbers, and lots of great looking asparagus.

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If you are interested in selling your own art, food, or product, check this place out. http://www.sunsetmarketoceanside.com/VENDORS/VENDORS.html

We left before the sun had gone down but the streets were getting busy.  What a nice way to end the day after a hard day's work.  My suggestion is just get out, support our local talent, enjoy a great mix of delicious food and spend some time with friends and family.

21 November 2010

Amsterdam - Prinsengracht Farmers Market

My wife and I took a trip to Amsterdam this fall.  We stayed at this great flat at Prinsengracht 79 that is on one of the outer canals just a 10 minute walk from the Danrak.  The flat was wonderful - spacious and comforatable and big enough for four people.  When we look out of the flat window, we overlooked the Noorderkerk Church & square.  On Saturday's they had a fantastic farmer's market with veggies and cheeses and baked goods.

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Creamy dutch cheese

Mushrooms at the Farmers Market at Noordekerk
Delicious mushrooms

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the warmest and moistest fresh baked breads and croissants

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beautiful flowers of Noorderkerk

the church clock at Noorderkerk
Noorderkerk - a protestant church and a center of artists during monday's Antique mart.

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The pipe organ and angel in Noorderkerk

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the view from Prinsengracht 79 of Noorderkerk

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This man played the most beautiful songs for hours during the antique mart on Mondays.

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Local musicians at Noorderkerk.