Old MacDonald Arrives in Boston

For those tomato fans out there that were appalled at the mealy, overpriced produce at the chain supermarkets this past winter, you can relax. The farmers' markets are now in full swing in the city and you can buy all the fresh produce, herbs, and baked goods your little cooking heart desires. Bostonist was able to hit up the Copley Square Farmers' Market last Friday, where eight stands had set up, selling everything from basil to broccoli to tomato plants. Of course, Bostonist passed on all things healthy and went for the chocolate chip cookie the size of our head for a whopping $1.50. There is a farmers' market each weekday around the city, so put down those frozen Trader Joe's peppers, grab some cash, and pick up some locally grown produce down the street.

Mondays- Central Square (Cambridge) and City Hall (Boston)
Tuesdays- Copley Square
Wednesdays- Davis Square (Somerville) and City Hall (Boston)
Thursdays- Coolidge Corner (Brookline)
Fridays- Copley Square
Saturdays- Union Square (Somerville)

In addition to the FMFM- (Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets) managed markets, there are markets in Brigham Circle (Mission Hill), JP, and Southie, among others. Check out this link for Eastern Mass. Markets. And of course if you're looking for "fresh," there's always Haymarket, although some recent experiences have been less than positive.

Image courtesy of flickr.com/Island's Life