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| - I was debating between OTFM and DPPM for my first (real) AZ farmers market experience (I checked out the one at El Encanto Dos off Carefree Hwy a few weeks ago, but that one sucked big time so I think that hardly qualifies as a farmers mkt). After asking the helpful Yelpers on Talk, I decided that my aunt & I would go to OTFM and save DPPM for next time.
We arrived around 11:15am and easily found parking at the 1st Ave x Brown parking lot. After a quick two block walk, we were delighted to see the rows of tents. Our first stop was McClendon produce where I picked up a golden beet ($2/lb), a red beet ($2/lb), a bundle of Tuscan Kale (I think it was $2), a pomelo ($2.50??) , a cup of basil ($2) and four tomatoes ($3.50/lb).
While waiting for my aunt, I meandered over to the jelly stand. After sampling various flavors, I purchased a $6 jar of tangerine marmalade that I think would go fantastic w/ rack of lamb (I usually use orange marm).
After my aunt paid for her huge basket of produce, the cashier guy was kind enough to let us leave some stuff behind their area while we cont'd to shop.
Our next stop was a nondescript booth that apparently made fresh mozzarrella on site. Oh joy!! It was so delicious when the sample was topped with a little pesto! We picked up a tub each. Pricey at $8 each, but we couldn't resist.
As we continued our lap around the area, we picked up canned albacore & salmon ($8 each), 2 loaves of bread ($3 each) from the Phoenician (sooo bummed I didn't get to try the chocolate cherry bread bc they were out of it, but that's a great excuse to see the cute worker again ;-) ), 1/2 a dozen tamales ($11) and a scoop of cantaloupe sorbet from the Sweet Republic truck ($3). We would've gotten a small bottle of balsamic vinegar ($18), but they were out of the flavor that we liked most (raspberry).
All in all, OTFM is considerably smaller than what I'm used to in CA (SF & LA), but it was still enjoyable nonetheless. The weather was beautiful yesterday and I got to sample some local flavor. I'd definitely visit again even if it's 45mins away.
BTW: the strawberries from McClendon have a wonderful strawberry frangrance, but they aren't very sweet. Neither is the pomelo. The sourdough is good. The tamale was very flavorful but a bit salty (I think it was the Tex Mex one that I ate?? It's flavored ground meat w/ a hunk of cheese in it). I ate some cold mozzarrella w/ the tamale to subdue the saltiness. I can't wait to make a caprese salad later!!! That's all I've tried so far.....
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