Elizabeth Wood

Great gift ideas from the Houston area farmers markets

I'm always on the hunt for small, creative gifts. The farmers markets in Houston provide ample opportunities to find the perfect gift for any occasion. For the person who likes to cook, a basket of fresh...

Surprising finds at this weekend's farmers markets

Because of my own propensity to stockpile food, I try to bring a list to the farmers market. The list contains only the amounts and types of goods I need for my weekend menus. This little piece of...

Fruit Trees for sale at the Urban Harvest Farmers Market

The Urban Harvest Farmers Market on Eastside has a lot to offer every weekend, but this will be the last weekend of the fruit tree sale. Before the weather gets any hotter, make sure to get your trees in...

Gluten Free at the Farmers Market

About two years ago, my family gave up gluten, dairy and a host of other ingredients for the sake of my oldest child's well-being. Since then I am constantly searching for the most healthy way to...

Children Eat Better at the Farmers Market

All too often parents say their children just don't like vegetables. Maybe that is true. Or maybe it is one of those "parenting myths" that gets repeated by exhausted parents looking to...

Colorful yard eggs, live music, vodka tasting and fresh seasonal produce coming this Saturday

This weekend's farmers markets will keep you as busy in the kitchen as you want to be. Bayou City Farmers Market promises peaches, strawberries and blueberries at their peak and perfect for pies and cobblers. Make an...

Stuffed fried squash blossoms are a rare farmers market treat

Squash blossoms are one of those rare treats that make farmers markets so invaluable. Unless you grown your own squash, it is unlikely that you will be able to find the delicate blossoms anywhere but the farmers market. ...

Brush off the dirt and enjoy the first new red potatoes of the season

New red potatoes may seem ho-hum unless you have been fortunate enough to snag some of the first new potatoes of the season. Tom and Maxine Yunker of Fir Forest Harvest and Hanka Farms both brought these tender...

Celebrate Mother's Day with a seasonal brunch and flowers from Houston's farmers markets

With so many options at Houston's farmers markets, there's no excuse to be left scrambling Sunday for Mother's Day menus or gifts. Midtown Farmers Market at T'afia is expecting quite a few crafts vendors with...

Portobello mushroom pasta makes a great midweek meal featuring seasonal ingredients

Every week Houstonians have three days of opportunities for visiting a farmers market to get fresh ingredients. Bayou City Farmers Market and Midtown Farmers Market at T'afia are open every Saturday, Central City Co...

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