Spring is Sprung – Where’s the Food?

I want to pretty much congratulate myself on calling it. The New Haven farmers’ market run by CitySeed was packed on Saturday. As crowded as it ever gets. I could have told you that – the weather and all.

Surprise – not much food. It’s always a bit of a disconnect when the weather and the growing season don’t match. Although I have to say, given the number of folks using greenhouses, hoop houses and such, there were a surprising number of folks with fresh greens. And the evergreens – eggs, meats, bakery stuff, milk and cheese.

But in the end, the market was about people – catching up, being seen, not being seen. Yup, Colin McEnroe was quietly winding his way through, large black dog in tow. And Patrick Horan of Waldingfield Farm had a lot more to talk about than food to sell. David Zemelsky of Starlight Gardens was out of arugula in a half an hour. And ficelles? Forget it – all eaten.

But it’s just the beginning.