The Keady market is a fixture around these parts, crowded, huge, and filled with everything from genuine local veggies to sunglasses and used clothing. I find it a little claustrophobic to tell the truth, and in my heavy chair I have to be very careful to avoid running over toes! We did NOT go for sunglasses or clothing , but just for a few key veggies that Mrs. F.G. wanted because she was going to make relish. At this market she could get the quantities she needed, high quality, fresh and at a good price.
The market, only held on Tuesdays, grew up around a livestock market. a sales auction where farmers could buy and sell livestock, mainly cattle. As you can see they no longer use these old loading docks.
It was the veggies we were there for, and in the end Mrs. F.G. only went to about four farmers. We ignored the other 300 or so vendors.
It's pickling season here, so cucumbers were available in large quantities, and just the right size to make great pickles. These are perfect size for dills.
I guess some people make bean pickles too, or freeze beans for use in the winter.
There were of course the extras you needed, like giant onions and big garlic heads.
There's lots of fruit at the market, the best of it brought up from the Niagara region, our main fruit growing area.
Some good looking maple syrup too.
And a bit of live entertainment. As you can see I got to wander while Mrs. F.G. sought out the best veggies,
This was her haul once we got home, cukes, peppers, a giant cauliflower head, a big onion and the garlic (and a few cherries for me).
And this was the relish, 24 hours later! We enjoy this relish; it has no tomatoes, and tastes like real relish!
Mrs FG has so much energy! That looks like a lot of work to me.
ReplyDeleteThe fresh vegetables look so good, but it's the peaches I'd be headed for. Mom used to buy a case from the B.C. truck that would come through every fall, as well as a case of pears. We were able to eat a few of the fresh fruit but most were canned and used as dessert throughout the winter. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThe relish looks terrific. Enjoy!
Wow that is quite a haul. It all looks so good and colorful too. Mrs FG is one busy lady.
ReplyDeleteA love browsing in a market! The veggies look great and so does the relish. I will make salsa this year.
ReplyDeleteNice looking veggies. We frequent a local farm stand that used to be a roof and three walls but last winter they tore down the old building and rebuilt it so it's fully enclosed and with a freezer and several cooler chests -- I like the old place more. We also have a local livestock auction that still has sales once a week: cattle, sheep, goats, chicken and occasionally some others.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun market! We have ours on Saturdays, and I should go around and take pictures like these. I sure enjoyed looking! Enjoy that relish, I know I would.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking produce at this market.
ReplyDeleteThat is certainly a huge market. Those peaches look exactly like what I'm looking for. Hopefully we can find some on the weekend. The relish that Mrs FG made looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteWe miss being close to Keady. Maybe a day trip next week now you've whetted our appetite!
ReplyDeletei love markets like that. no clothes or sunglasses for me either, just all those fresh fruits and veggies. i really enjoyed this post and the pictures of all the fresh produce!! mrs. fg, she has so many talents, the relish looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWow, all that fruit and packed so prettily, and then Mrs F G's goodies, what a haul, and then the result, Enjoy home made, the best of all.
ReplyDeleteThat relish looks really yummy! Good work Mrs. FG. We haven't been to Keady since we moved so really enjoyed the pictures.C
ReplyDeleteA productive market!
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