Good weather months in Pittsburgh means Farmers Markets. Farm-fresh produce. Locally made products. What’s not to love?
There are a variety of markets around town each day of the week which means you can always find somewhere to grab fresh veggies and other goodies. Here’s a list of vendors we’re stoked to stalk around town as we stock our fridge and pantry –because the celery shouldn’t have all the fun stalking the farmers markets!
Fet Fisk Royal Market
Add a little Nordic flair to your table with Fet Fisk. You can order a legit smorgasbord and even some pickled mackerel.
Wise County Biscuits
Wise County Biscuits are “Appalachia Inspired – Pittsburgh Made” buttery, biscuity goodness you can buy to go or as a sandwich.
Olive & Marlowe
Every kitchen needs small-batch artisanal olive oils and balsamic vinegars and Olive & Marlowe specializes in both. Not only will you bring flair and flavor to your dining room table you’ll be supporting a woman-owned business.
Paul Family Farms
When your sweet tooth speaks up at breakfast time you’ll want to have a supply of Paul Family Farms on hand. They sell a mouthwatering variety of pure maple syrups –like bourbon barrel-aged and habanero– as well as raw honey.
Primrose Farm
Crack some local eggs for breakfast from pasture-raised, chemical-free, free-ranging hens from Primrose Farm located in McDonald, PA.
be.wild.er
Stock up on veggies from be.wild.er, an organic, sustainable two-acre farm in Natrona Heights.
Blackberry Meadows Farm
Located in Natrona Heights, Blackberry Meadows Farm is a certified organic farm that utilizes sustainable practices to grow their earthy-good veggies. They also sell handmade soaps — like lemongrass with activated charcoal.
Cherish Creamery
You’ll find cream of the crop artisan goat dairy products at Cherish Creamery. If you’re thinking “it’s just cheese” think again – here you’ll find products like cranberry chipotle chevre, garlic jalapeno curds, and orange creamsicle drinkable yogurt.
Real Fungi
Looking for harvested mushrooms? Real Fungi isn’t so much a farm as it is a community of foragers who rely on nature to have product to sell. Their “curated wild foods” can be purchased fresh or dried.
Maestro’s Sauce Co.
Looking to spice up your Farmers Market finds? There’s no better way than with a Maestro’s Sauce Co. sauce. Stock up on delicious BBQ sauces as well as hot sauces — like Mo’ Honey, Mo’ Poblanos.
Pisarcik Flower Farm
Farmers Markets aren’t just for veggies and delectable pantry items, you’ll also want to grab a bunch of fresh flowers from Pisarcik Flower Farm!
Tiny Seed Farm
Grab more veggies at Tiny Seed Farm – home to hand-tended, organic, locally-grown veggies from Allison Park, PA.
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