tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post3116902587707726497..comments2008-11-12T19:48:35.228-08:00Richard Spraguehttps://profiles.google.com/115406681666947616195noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-73844147239737575742008-11-12T14:40:00.000-08:002008-11-12T14:40:00.000-08:00This is definitely the place to buy things usually reserved for fine restaurants and die hard gourmets. Is it going to cost a little more than your local supermarket, probably, but a lot of the things available at Farmer's Markets are NEVER found in conventional stores. Take the wild alaska salmon from Two If By Seafoods, for example. Where else would you get the opportunity to buy unparalleled quality salmon directly from the person who caught, cleaned, and has personally overseen every step of the process that brought this outstanding product directly to your dinner table? Having the complete history of what you're going to eat is a great rarity, and learning all the interesting stories that go with the salmon only enhances your enjoyment of the food. I have never found better salmon anywhere, including menus of extremely expensive restaurants. Never have a few extra pennies been better spent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-79586095929929194172008-08-31T16:34:00.000-07:002008-08-31T16:34:00.000-07:00Went there today. Prices fine given quality and ability to speak with the folks who know everything about the offerings. The strudel was AMAZING. Wow. I will try to make every Sunday from now on...filled to bags (yes, the cloth kind) of fruits, vegetables and, yes sweets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-54533975400279375712008-08-31T15:22:00.000-07:002008-08-31T15:22:00.000-07:00I've heard many people say the prices are too high but I say "compared to what?" I think you have to consider the quality and uniqueness. You can't buy Amish tomatoes anywhere else at any price.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what would happen if they invited, say, QFC to set up a non-organic booth. Would current market-goers end up buying QFC instead? My guess is you'd just end up with overall more shoppers and everyone would win.Richard Spraguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470273961021829567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-63287631899978171222008-08-31T15:02:00.000-07:002008-08-31T15:02:00.000-07:00I think the market is wonderful. I hope it lasts.<BR/><BR/>The quality looks good, but I think the prices are high. For instance $5.99/lb for fruit.<BR/><BR/>The first weekend someone told me they were leaving because they couldn't afford to buy there. I know there are better prices elsewhere even for organic produce but then you have to drive off island.<BR/><BR/>I know I'll be shopping very selectively because we need to save money. I'm interested in hearing what other's think about the prices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-39285112519212670142008-08-31T14:48:00.000-07:002008-08-31T14:48:00.000-07:00I love the farmer's market! Great Sunday activity to go to on my bike or walk. Have to remember to always bring my own bags though.<BR/><BR/>I think the prices are a bit high though, and I wonder if we're being charged a 'Mercer Island Tax'. The first day the market opened, a woman told me she was leaving because the food was "too expensive". She was on a fixed income and couldn't afford to shop there.<BR/><BR/>The quality has been very good as far as I can tell. How do other's feel about the prices being charged? I'd be interested to hear what other people think.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01397982984683851865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-81906869225382497372008-08-19T08:52:00.000-07:002008-08-19T08:52:00.000-07:00Excellent video and thanks, Richard. <BR/>Two Sunday markets down and eight more to go. We are grateful for the community involvement and city support and the hard work of dozens of volunteers brought this forward. We have excellent vendors participating. In addition to the availability of great food and organic produce the market brings people on the Island together to meet, to talk, to renew acquaintances and to make new friends. All-in-all a very worthwhile endeavor for our community.Jason Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-47348057654412928762008-08-17T19:51:00.000-07:002008-08-17T19:51:00.000-07:00If you were there last week, look at the video and tell me what you think. People told me it was less crowded this week, and that the vendors generally brought more stuff so they wouldn't run out.Richard Spraguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03470273961021829567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203221.post-3409735080458702722008-08-17T19:23:00.000-07:002008-08-17T19:23:00.000-07:00Last week it was really crowded and places ran out. Did this happen again this week? I didn't make it there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com