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Harvest Time at the Farmers Market

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Marion

It’s harvest season; late summer, early fall, when squash, pumpkins, apples, pears and tomatoes are in. Leafy greens still abound, and the market is a festival of bright autumnal colors. Even the spindly trees in the plaza join in, turning … Continue reading →

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Pike Place Market

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Marion

I went to Pike Place Market twice today. Actually, I went to the waterfront and Pike Place Market twice today. I’m all about habit. The second time I decided to ship something from the fish market to a certain person … Continue reading →

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The Pomo Youth Dancers

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Marion

The local Pomo Youth Dancers group performed at the Farmers Market on October 11. The group was founded by Joe Salinas, a staffer at the Sonoma County Indian Health Project. I hadn’t heard of them until this Sunday,  but I’m … Continue reading →

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Coming this Summer

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Marion

Construction has started on the new Barlow project. The sign says  “Coming Summer of 2012” but that might be a bit on the optimistic side. The Barlow will house the local farmers’ market, some galleries, and some other businesses. In … Continue reading →

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Tiny Little Market

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Marion

For this weekend and next weekend, the farmers’ market has moved into the plaza instead of the parking lot, leaving parking for the local merchants who expect the local holiday shoppers. It makes for a very… cozy market. Last week … Continue reading →

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Just My Type

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Marion

      Kyle is on a summer adventure. She has a 1982 Chevy van van that she has stripped and outfitted with a variety of presses.  One is a flat press that she used to print “You’re Just my Type.”  … Continue reading →

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SAVOR Saturday at the Farmers Market

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Marion

“Treat these knives,” Dr Wendy said, pointing out her professional-chef-quality set to her prep cooks and helpers, “like they’re members of my family.” The annual Health and Harmony Fair was right across the street at the fairgrounds, bringing to the … Continue reading →

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Will Write for Chocolate

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Marion

What price a woman’s soul?  In my case, chocolate.  Well, really good chocolate.  Guy of Gandolf’s Fine Chocolate is offering a free piece of chocolate to anyone who writes a web-review.  So I’m doing a blog posting about him. I … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps at the Farmers’ Market: 1

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Marion

Paul the Draftee “See that guy in the red shirt, behind the chicken coops?”  Paula pointed.  “That’s Paul.  Go get him and tell him to help us put up the canopies.”  I walked across the Vets’ Building’s parking lot toward … Continue reading →

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The Farmers’ Market: And. . . We’re. . . Rolling!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Marion

I’m at the farmers’ market on Sunday, the Fourth of July, buying onions from Nancy, Middleton Farms Nancy, when Paula comes up to me, towing with her a tall, silvery-haired man in a white shirt.  Paula is the market manager, … Continue reading →

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