It's Local!

I love when we can eat local foods...especially vegetables and fruits. Barbados is full of sunlight and has the perfect climate for many food crops, however we always seem to be importing a never ending supply of them. Today we thought we would talk about a type of lettuce which is locally grown but greatly underused in many hotels, restaurants and homes across the island.

Local Lettuce Barbados

Local lettuce, as it is called, is of the leafy type and has fantastic flavor. Not to mention it is loaded with Vitamin A, C, K, frolic acid, magnesium and potassium. Delicate and fresh, local lettuce can be enjoyed with a variety of vinaigrettes or as a healthy addition to any sandwich. Ask for it the next time you dine out...with increased demand comes increased supply!

Melanie & Kimberly*

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A Market to Visit!- Holders Farmers Market

Holders Farmers Market which commenced on Sunday came off brilliantly! It was fabulous, full of different vendors catering to everyone! There were organic produce, homemade jewelry, clothing, locally made preservatives and much more! Take a look at some snapshots from Holders Farmers Market in action!

What is great is that Holder Farmers Market will be held every Sunday 9.00 AM- 2.00 PM at Holders House, Holders Hill St. James.

Melanie & Kimberly*

 

Images: Loop Barbados

Not Only A Market but A Learning Experience- Holders Farmers Market

Holders Farmers Market will be a lively farmers market with great, quality produce and items being sold, plus, it will also be an informative learning experience for customers. Holders Farmers Market is striving to familiarize the public with the benefits of eating as organic as possible. Not only will they offer fresh produce and dairy, arts and crafts and holistic therapy at the market but they will have many local farmers and vendors there to give advice and demonstrations. At this Farmers Market you are given the opportunity to buy fresh, organic items as well as actually see the process in which they are made. For example- Cheese making will be going on!

Not only does Holders Farmers Market want to provide their customers with a learning experience but they are also very interested in supporting the well being of the local farmers. The market wants to encourage the local farmers and aid them in the production of growing clean and organic food which in turn supports the island's agricultural industry and strengthens the economy.

So why not come out to support the local farmers on the island and get your clean, fresh local produce and other items at the same time! Holders Farmers Market will commence on the 6th November and runs every Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM at Holders House, Holders Hill, St. James. We hope to see you there!

Melanie & Kimberly*

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