Dallas Farmers’ Market
Almost five days without a little dish update? For shame! But it isn’t for lack of care, I promise. This week has just been busy with lots of things and unfortunately, most of them didn’t have very much to do with good food :/
However, one really exciting thing did happen! We decided to pay a visit to the Dallas Farmers’ Market. I had never been before, and I feel kinda bad about that. In my defense, I think it’s a little like the Sixth Floor Museum or the zoo: you think about going there, but often don’t until some out-of-towner has you drumming up random things to do. I digress.
I can’t stress how nice it was to go to the Farmers’ Market. All of the produce looked really tasty and was arranged so artistically. I liked the leisurely pace of walking around the fresh vegetables and fruits, tasting samples, taking in the sights and sounds. I was pleasantly surprised by the prices. I bought a gigantic bag of oranges for only $4 and two baskets of berries for $5 (much, much less than what I would have paid for the same amount at a grocery store). And were they delicious? Oh yes, very.
From the center food stand in front of Stage 2, I bought a cup of a Mexican drink called Horchata. Brian is originally from Cali and had told me that they sell it in a lot of places there. I have never seen it on a menu, so when I saw it on the sign, I jumped on it. It’s essentially an aqua fresca made with rice, vanilla, and cinnamon. It’s sweet, refreshing, and my new favorite thing. I’m already researching other places I’ll be able to get my fix…
While there, we also tried roasted corn. They were roasting and selling it in a little cart on the street. Available “on the corn or in the cup” (as the man on the corner repeated in a “step-right-up” fashion), it’s served with a variety of possible toppings (butter, mayonnaise, parmesan, spices, etc.) We tasted it plain with just a little parmesan cheese and it was wonderful. It was so sweet, fresh, and a very simple pleasure.
It might have taken me a long time living in this city to visit, but it will definitely be a very short time before I return. In fact, maybe next weekend? I’m out of oranges…
Oh and if you want see more pictures of the market that didn’t make the cut for the post, check them over at the Little Dish Flickr.
Price: For FREE!
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Very good, personalized report, Michelle. I wish I could go to the Farmers Market more often. However, for those of us who live north of George Bush, most of the savings we would get on our fruits and vegetables would soon be put into the gas tank just to get down there. Thanks again!!
foodczar has a point there about the gas! i, however, have no excuse. I’ve been meaning to get to the market for some time now. i don’t think i hit it even once last season. for shame. maybe if it’s nice this weekend… that corn looks pretty yummy. i’ve been wanting to try it with the mayo and chili powder.
You can get horchata all over Dallas.
cleon,
where??? other than the mixes, I’ve only seen it at Gloria’s. I’ve also heard some place in Irving has it (Los Lupes?). I’d love to know where you see it…
I can’t think of a taqueria in Dallas that doesn’t have horchata and tamarindo (and often other aguas frescas). The problem may be that you’re going to Tex-Mex places–restaurants where gringos eat, rather than ones where Mexican-Americans eat.
well, have one you’d recommend then?
For horchata? Sure. Try Cuquita’s on Henderson. Get some pozole, costilllas en salsa verde, and queso flameado, while you’re at it. Unlike most places, Cuquita’s makes their horchata from scratch. It may be thicker and less sweet than you’re used to, but that’s how it should be. Have fun…and post some pictures!
thank you so much for the tip
i’m excited about having some authentic mexican food.
this looks delicious AND fun…
i love markets! and fresh produce of course. i want to go soon
One of my favorite, cheap breakfasts in Dallas, a cup of coffee from the guy in the back of shed 2 and fruit samples from the vendors. Of course I still buy produce too!