Friday, November 26, 2010

Houston Farmers Markets



I visited the Bayou City Farmer’s Market last Saturday after a brief hiatus. I just haven’t been in much of a home cooking mood lately.

But, with the change in weather, I couldn’t resist going to the market to see what’s season. Fall is my favorite time to cook. Cabbages, greens, root veggies- I love it! The cold weather brings the best produce for some of my favorite comfort food.

I’ve been frequenting the local farmers markets for a while now. A lot has changed. We have some new venues and some old branches have closed locations.


The following is a list of where to find markets providing local produce and prepared foods. If any information is outdated or incomplete, please let me know in the comments!

If you aren’t in the Houston area, check out localharvest.org for farmers markets in your area.


Urban Harvest Farmers Market

Saturday 8 to 12

at Richmond and Eastside


Sundays 12 to 4 pm

at Discovery Green


Wednesday 10 am to 2 pm

at City Hall


Midtown Farmers Market

Saturday 8 to 12

at T'afia


Rice University Farmers Market

Tuesdays 3:30 to 7 pm

at Rice U's South Stadium Lot


Highland Village Farmers Market

Saturday 9 am to 1 pm

in the Highland Village


Urban Pickins Farmers Market

Sunday 11 am to 3 pm

at Wabash Feed on Washington Ave.


Canino’s Produce

Everyday 6am to 8:30

at 2520 Airline Dr.

Canino’s Produce is a mix of produce grow locally and stuff delivered by truck from all over the US and Mexico. Some local growers are set up behind the main building.