News from the Wake Forest Farmers' Market
Canning jars and lids were in almost every rural kitchen north and south until the loss of family farms, affordable freezers, the proliferation of supermarkets and different lifestyles turned them into something found mostly on shelves in antique stores.
Recently, though, the interest in the historic food preservation method has grown, and Saturday, Aug. 7, Robin Roper with the N.C. State Family and Consumer Sciences Program will be at the Wake Forest Farmers’ Market to demonstrate how to safely can the produce from your garden or the market – and where to find answers when you have questions.
Even with the recent heat, the market vendors have plenty of sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, a wide variety of squash, eggs, garlic, potatoes, onions, shallots, okra, and field peas. There may be a few selling blueberries and peaches Saturday.
You will also find cheese, honey and honey products, breads and baked goods, aprons and sunbonnets, wool and knitted garments, meats, jams and jellies, soaps, flowers, crafts, jewelry, pottery and bedding plants.
Every week brings a surprise.
Saturday’s music will be provided by the group Dry Bread.
The market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 7, in the depot parking lot on South White Street.
For a complete list of vendors as well as information about future special events, go to http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org