BLOOMINGTON – Summer brings more than 20 varieties of delicious, succulent melons to the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market.
Local farmers choose rare and heirloom varieties and let them slowly mature on their vines until perfectly ripe so that they burst with juice and flavor.
A ripe watermelon has dull, not shiny, skin, and the lighter-colored part of the rind, where the melon rested on the ground, should be yellow or creamy, not green or white. A light tap to the rind should produce a hollow sound. Cantaloupes are high in vitamins A and C and are some of the most nutritious melons.
Featured Vendors at the Market
Raji the owner and creator of Aahaa Chai, is from India, where spice is life. She grew up in a small town cradled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, enjoying several herbal teas made by her mom.
Knowledge and use of spices are an integral part of her culture – not just for the flavor profile of the spices but also for a much greater appreciation for their health benefits. Aahaa Chai is located in booth #A3.
Located in Brown County, Brown County Coffee is a family business founded by Nick Schultz. For more than 17 years, they have carefully crafted each variety of 100% Arabica coffee to showcase maximum aroma, flavor, and body.
All their coffee is roasted and delivered weekly, with “roasted-on” dates to bring their customers the freshest product. Brown County Coffee is located in booth #D3.
Music at the Market
This Saturday’s entertainment line-up features the return of Singer/Songwriter Nicholas Graham-Hall.
His music allows him to tell a story “in a couple of hundred words and a few chords.” Most of his songs are autobiographical in nature. He’ll begin a two-set performance at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
