Eau Claire Farmers Market
Shopping for Eau Claire Food, Flowers, Bread, Cheese, Meat, and More!

The Eau Claire Farmers Market rocks! Yes, just went there (again). Yes, got flowers and veggies and more (again). You should go there, too.

I always forget just how much great food there is at the farmers market. There are tons of vegetables, of course. These neighbor-grown veggies taste great. You don't have to be a 'foodie' to appreciate that.

I grabbed some carrots and golden tomatoes, cucumbers and green peppers for a veggie tray I was bringing to a weekend event. Feeling creative, I also bought some dill for a beautiful garnish.

Almost immediately, I was drawn to the flowers. No surprise. The bouquets are huge and so colorful. Tip of the day: A vendor told me that the flowers tend to go pretty quickly. If you see what you want, grab it.

There's also locally grown meats available -- at a very reasonable rate, too. The meat people were just across from the booth with fresh honey. Wow. Gourmet food begins right here.

I do have a weakness, though, and it's bread. Two of my favorite bread makers were at the farmers market -- Great Harvest Bread Company out of Eau Claire, and Bohemian Ovens out of Bloomer. Love it.

Some local cheese also went into the bag -- to go with the bread. All I needed was a bottle of wine, but I had to pick that up later.

In the end, I left with both arms full -- one arm loaded with a blooming bouquet, the other packed with local produce. I always feel like I'm treating myself well after I go to the Eau Claire farmers market.

The Eau Claire farmers market is not the only place that supports local businesses.