One thing I found in participating in the food swap at the Conventry Farmers' Market, was meeting talented people, seeing creative and delicious items made from their kitchens and networking for recipes. It also gives me the opportunity in trying foods/items that I would normally not make for myself like different types of jams, roasted red peppers, homemade yogurt, herbal butters, felted soap or swapping for a small felted handbag. There are different themes whether its on Berries or a Whatever Goes, as long as it is handmade. One item I had made to swap was a Salsa Verde, which was something new that I have never made before. At a Farmers' Markets I had attended, I saw some husk tomatoes and other ingredients that made it a perfect time to try it out.. It came out AWESOME and it has become a staple at our house, especially when I make my poached salmon for breakfast (yes, breakfast). Other items I offered to swap were smoked/gourmet sea salts, herbal blends for cooking and a mulling spice blend that is great with apple cider, red wine or tea. Some ideas I have been thinking about for my next food swap are chocolate covered Oreo cookies, chocolate covered pretzels with nuts, dried fruit or with crushed mint candy, and possibly chocolate bark (have this thing about making stuff with chocolate, lately).
Their up-coming food swap will take place on October 2nd and the theme is "Cosmetics Swap". You don't have to bring items that are theme related, but anything that has been handcrafted, home grown or handcrafted. Some ideas for this swap can be making lotions, sugar scrubs, lip balm, perfumes or moisturizes. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this swap, but hope to attend at least one more before the season is over.
So if you are looking for something to do on a Sunday, bring the whole family. Come early before the market opens and meet some wonderful people. You just might get hooked.
Have a wonderful week!
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