Local sweets for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day

These truffles contain vitamins and minerals and are loaded with anti-oxidants. Ethically-traded, kosher certified cocoa has powerful antioxidant properties that can help protect the body from oxidative stress. The calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium in the truffles help build strong bones and teeth and support overall health, while the Reishi mushroom powder  benefits the immune system and supports healthy aging.A real bargain at only $2.25 per truffle at Liberty Market in Kettering!More edible works of art from the 2nd Street Market, these fabulous cream puffs from Azra's will serve four people or two people generously. They are filled with real whipped cream filling (not that other dreadful fake stuff, 'creme') and are just as light and delicious as they can be! A bargain at only $4.99 per cream puff. Azra's also has a variety of cookies and other baked goods as well as savory brunch and lunch dishes.Beautiful cupcakes, cookies, scones and more await you at Thistle in the 2nd Street Market. Made locally with organic and local ingredients whenever possible, Thistle also offers vegan selections. They have been known to become sold out on Saturdays, so order in advance or stop in early for the best selection!View the list »
Liberty Market has Joyfully Almond bars, organic and non-GMO, made locally.

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Looking for unique Valentine’s sweets? Want to buy local and support the Dayton economy? Look no farther than the 2nd Street Market in Dayton and Liberty Market in Kettering! Both have locally made sweet treats for Valentine’s Day!

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Liberty Market has organic sweets starting as low as $2.25 for a dark chocolate truffle: the Youngevity truffles are non-GMO, gluten-free and loaded with anti-oxidants. For the coconut fans out there, Liberty Market has Joyfully Almond bars, made with shredded coconut, egg whites, almond flour, cane juice sugar, cacao chips, almonds and Himalayan salt. A bargain at only $4 for a generous bar. Shop Liberty Market Saturdays 9-4 and Monday through Thursday 4-8; Liberty is located at the northwest corner of Woodman Drive and Patterson Road in Kettering.

2nd Street Market vendors with Valentine sweets include Azra’s, Kolb's, Sweet Nothings, and Thistle. Just one of the huge cream puffs from Azra’s will serve two people generously, and Azra’s uses real whipped cream filling in their cream puffs!

Kolb’s has a variety of baked goods, including their light, flaky, fruit-topped pastries. Sweet Nothings has fabulous cakes and many flavors of toffees, and Thistle has all sorts of gourmet baked goods, including vegan offerings.

These are but a few of the many vendors at the market with delicious sweets to offer for dessert, or for brunch, or even for a quick snack with a hot cup of tea or cocoa. 2nd Street Market is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 to 3 and Saturdays from 8 to 3.

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  • Beautiful cupcakes, cookies, scones and more await you at Thistle in the 2nd Street Market. Made locally with organic and local ingredients whenever possible, Thistle also offers vegan selections. They have been known to become sold out on Saturdays, so order in advance or stop in early for the best selection!
  • More edible works of art from the 2nd Street Market, these fabulous cream puffs from Azra's will serve four people or two people generously. They are filled with real whipped cream filling (not that other dreadful fake stuff, 'creme') and are just as light and delicious as they can be! A bargain at only $4.99 per cream puff. Azra's also has a variety of cookies and other baked goods as well as savory brunch and lunch dishes.
  • These truffles contain vitamins and minerals and are loaded with anti-oxidants. Ethically-traded, kosher certified cocoa has powerful antioxidant properties that can help protect the body from oxidative stress. The calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium in the truffles help build strong bones and teeth and support overall health, while the Reishi mushroom powder  benefits the immune system and supports healthy aging.A real bargain at only $2.25 per truffle at Liberty Market in Kettering!
  • These flaky pastries are from Kolb's bakery, which always brings a delightful selection of delicious baked goods to the 2nd Street Market. You can pick up a few of their cabbage rolls while you are there, for an effort-free dinner! Kolb's supplies the cabbages rolls on the menu at Culp's Cafe in Carillon Park, too!
  • Check out these fabulous waffles from Azra's! What a wonderful treat to enjoy as you shop the 2nd Street Market. Azra's piles on the health fruits for your enjoyment, and serves it up with a smile!
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Phyllis O'Beollain has been hanging around farm markets - nationally and internationally - for longer than some of you have been alive. Phyllis lives in Dayton, Ohio and enjoys the cuisine, culture and events associated with farm markets in and around the Miami Valley.

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