I know that in college it can be hard to eat your fruits and vegetables. I mean, they made easy mac so easy for a reason, right?
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What if I told you that every Sunday there is a farmer’s market, with tables full of locally grown, seasonal produce, in a parking lot on Main Street. Almost seems to good to be true, right?
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Wrong. Every Sunday from 10-2 pm Newark Natural Foods sponsors a pop-up farmers market in front of its store, the highlight being all the incredible fresh produce for sale from local farms.
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Can’t make the drive to Milburn Orchards? There are bushels of apples waiting to come home with you.
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Don’t worry if you’re not a huge fan of vegetables, there are stands with meat and farm fresh eggs.
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Other tables contain baked goods, breads, and homemade pastas to accompany all that delicious produce you just bought.
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Whats better, they have a rotation of delicious food trucks, including the beloved Wandering Chef Cart, aka dumpling cart, for when all the food shopping gets you hungry.
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They also have some specialty goods and handicrafts, in case you’re feeling like a big spender.
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Shopping local, seasonal produce is not only better for your health, its also better for your wallet. I’ve gone to the farmers market with $20 and left with two full bags of groceries, and $8 to spare on some much needed tacos.
Most stands are cash only, so hit the ATM before making the walk to 230 E Main St. The market is only open until mid-November, so check it out before it closes for the winter.
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Start counting down to Sunday and get those dollar bills ready blue hens. Farm-fresh food is waiting.