The Greenwich Farmers Market in the Horseneck lot opens for the season at 9:30am on Saturday, May 17.
This year the Greenwich Farmers Market will feature three new vendors, one of which is a familiar face in town, Jackie Mendive, with her freshly made Empanadas on the Go. Buy them fresh and heat them up for a meal, or freeze them for a last minute meal or hors d’oeuvres for entertaining. Versatile and delicious, keep them handy – from freezer to oven, ready in 15 to 20 minutes.
We interviewed Mendive back a few years ago. Since then her artisanal empanadas have really taken off, and area available at numerous farmers markets.
At the time, Mendive explained, “We’re from Argentina where you can just make a call call and get delivery of empanadas, something you don’t find here. Empanadas are like our Sunday pizza!”
Jackie Mendive pictured at home in Greenwich. After growing requests from friends and family, she began using a commercial kitchen to keep up with orders for her empanadas. Photo: Leslie Yager
Second, the market will feature Kalenauskas Farm, LLC based in Watertown, CT, who will offer a a vast variety of meat from farm grown animals. The farm is operated by the third and fourth generations of the Kalenauskas family.
Third, there will be a new seafood vendor, Oceans 180 a reference to all seafood being sourced within 180 miles.
Oceans 180 will offer a vast variety of fresh seafood from Connecticut’s shores. Their website instructs customers to check their social channels for upcoming weekly offerings. Follow Oceans 180 on their Instagram.
Stop by and visit Judy the Jam Lady at the Greenwich Farmers Market.
Remember, on market Saturday mornings, please wait at the entrance until the “opening bell” is rung. Remember, no pets allowed in the market.
Horseneck lot is located at the intersection of Arch Street and Horseneck Lane.
The market’s hours are Saturdays, 9:30 – 1:00.