5 Texas Farm to Table Markets Fit for Your New Year Resolutions
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Waking up the morning after New Year’s Eve, I found myself looking at the clock as I tried to assess the scope of the nagging hangover of that oh-so decadent cask-strength Bourbon Whiskey I downed the previous night. I checked my notes for any drunken pieces of ideas that I wrote down for the occasion. Predictably, I had one down where my inebriated self jotted down a workable proposition for the New Year and that is to eat healthily. I was not probably talking about steak salads but I guess it is time for a more balanced approach when it came to my nutrition.
This brought me into a 2-week meal prep plan where I am going to primarily source all my ingredients at 5 Texas Farm to Table Farmers Markets around my work areas of assignments within Texas. In my line of work, I’m pretty much here and there so I’m going to have to expect shopping at different Texas farmers markets. This arrangement of mine offers a wide variety of dishes that I can cook and get to be part of the community experience when it comes to being a consumer through buying locally sourced produce, and other food items.
Here are the 5 Texas farm-to-table markets that I found to be perfect complements to my New Year diet resolutions
Coppell Farmers Market
First stop, Dallas, and where better to shop than at Coppell Farmers Market. This particular farmers market is a quaint market with friendly vendors that will give you that homey feel. Whenever you are in the market, you will find that there is always a good variety of locally sourced and organic produce. The last time I was there, I was astounded at the variety of raw food and homemade food items available at each stall that any vegan meal-prepper would feel right at home. However, as for me, I just had to grab some pasture-grown meats for my planned beef and broccoli in oyster sauce, some honey for my sweet tooth of a wife, and some plants to bring a bit of greenery to our home.
Variety and some new friends from Coppell await you if you are planning to shop at Coppell Farmers Market.
Address: 768W Main St, Coppell, TX 5019
Contact: coppellfarmersmarket.org
Rose City Farmers Market
Do not be fooled by the quaint size of the Rose City Farmers Market because there is always a good selection of food, music, and great people here every week. They are currently closed and will open this February but you had better check them out by then. They have a great selection of local produce, preserves, honey, plants, and even fashion accessories. And the cherry on top is that they have ample parking space so you won’t have to lug your heavy shopping bags across state lines.
For that quaint and homey shopping experience, Rose City Farmers Market is sure to impress.
Address: 302 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
Contact: (903) 539-2875
Denton Community Market
Denton Community Market offers shoppers farm-fresh produce options, and organic grass-fed meats that are sure to balance your weekly meal-prep properly. The market prides itself by prioritizing local vendors only since the market managers seek to help the local economy of Denton. Entering the farmers market, you will be greeted by the aromas of pastries, and fresh coffee. Walking further into the market, you will find that there is a good variety of farm-fresh produce, and meats. The prices for the food items are also reasonably cheap and, as a bonus, you get to strike up good conversation with Denton locals.
If you are up for a community experience while shopping for healthy food items then Denton Community Market is a definite go-to.
Address: 317 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201
Contact: (940) 268-4326
Harlingen Farmers Market
Located at Tyler Ave in Harlingen, TX, the Harlingen Farmers Market boasts up to 30 vendors during their market days who are guaranteed to be within a 50-mile radius of the market. This policy by the market managers ensures that the local economy within Harlingen will thrive and consumers can expect fresh produce and meat products on the shelves on market days. Apart from supporting local farmers, they also emphasize how important it is to avail of produce that is sustainably cultivated and food products that use locally sourced ingredients. The cherry on top for this particular farmers market is that its location is very convenient for on-the-go shoppers.
Harlingen Farmers Market champions locally sourced organic produce, and food items that are sure to inspire you on your next weekly meal-prep
Address: 118 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
Contact: (956) 572-0559
Braeswood Farmers Market
A Texas Agriculture Certified Farmers Market, the Braeswood Farmers Market gives shoppers a wide variety of locally sourced organic produce, food items, and grass-fed meats. If you won’t get distracted first by the delectable aromas coming from the food trucks parked at the market grounds, you’ll find that the prices for the farm-fresh produce, and meats are fair. Also, the locals selling food items and other things are so friendly. I remember spending more time than I intended at the market where I talked to one cattle raiser on the merits of sustainable grazing practices.
Braeswood Farmers Market is the go-to spot for great food discoveries, organic produce shopping, and, of course, communing with local producers of Braeswood.
Address: 5130 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, TX 77025
Contact: (713) 320-5588
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