While walking through the farmers market I was looking for tasty strawberries. I saw 4 vendors with nice looking strawberries. One vendor had strawberries with aroma that wafted into the walkway. I followed the scent and asked where the strawberries were grown.
He said Santa Maria. I love visiting Santa Maria for the delicious Santa Maria bbq so I was sold. It was 3 baskets for $10 which was a good deal compared to what I’ve paid at San Diego Farmers Market vendors. The strawberries filled the kitchen with strawberry aroma. Strawberries were firm and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor. Next time I’m in town I’ll follow the scent to get more of these tasty berries.
Maggie found a Marcie’s Pies and purchased 3 pies for $30. Pies are had a crunchy pastry crust and I liked the mild flavor. Blackberry pie had an intensely sweet blackberry flavor. I enjoyed my very small piece. Peach pie had a very sweet peach flavor. Apple pie was my favorite and had a very strong sweet apple flavor.
Mandarin oranges from Buckhorn Canyon Ranch were ripe, sweet, and juicy. I loved the flavor which is a bit like Sumo Citrus Oranges.
Burkdoll Farm had a variety of peaches, plums, and other stone fruit. I bought one of each of most of the options. Each was ripe, juicy, and full of flavor. Among the best stone fruit I’ve had.
Solvang Farmer’s Market is nice sized. There is plentiful free parking nearby. Not crowded but has enough customers to keep the market going. A good number of produce vendors selling fruits and veggies. I was very impressed by the quality of the strawberries, oranges, and stone fruit. I look forward to visiting the market when I visit Solvang.
Solvang Farmer’s Market
1st St
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 962-5354
Yes I too look forward to returning. Everything I tried was just amazing. Especially the fruit.
We should go again next year!
This is great! Looks like a nice selection of produce and baked goods at decent prices. San Diego’s farmer’s markets have pretty much become prepared food events.
Solvang has one of my favorite farmer’s markets. It’s interesting how San Diego farmer’s markets have evolved away from farmers. I see lots more people lining up for hot food than produce at the Poway farmer’s market.