SAVOR SUMMER: SHOP, DINE & EXPLORE PAGE 15 theconnectionsnj.com upporting local farms and businesses. Prioritizing wellness. Strengthening community ties. All three come together at the Somerset County Regional Farmers Market each Sunday in Somerville. The market brings more than 30 local vendors to the parking lot of the Somerville Middle School each Sunday from May through November. From 10am-1pm, shoppers can explore a variety of items that support wellness, from foods and beverages to health and body aids-and so much more. • Fresh vegetables and fruits are at the heart of any farmers market, and you’ll find a wide selection from Alstede Farms (along with baked goods and other treats), River Lea House (specializing in all things garlic), and Martenette Farms (certified organic produce). Keep an eye out for special events like Blueberry Week, Peach Week, and Tomato Tasting, along with other themes! • Energizing beverages like probiotic kombucha, loose-leaf teas with health and wellness benefits, delicious fruit smoothies, and gourmet hot and iced coffees are available from Eugenia’s, The Kombucha Bar, Tealicious Shop, Rooted Remedies NJ, and Queen City Coffee Roasters. • Protein-packed meats and cheeses can help you reach your health and fitness goals. Pick up preservative-free fresh cuts, Polish and Italian sausages, prepared meals, sushi-grade tuna snacks, and a wide selection of artisanal cheeses from Goana Tuna Jerky, Main Street Cheese Co., Perrotti’s Quality Meats, and Sugar Maple Jerseys. kinds of pickles from Pickle Culture. You can also bring your knives, scissors, and garden tools to Neil’s Sharpening Service for a tune-up! Not all vendors are there every Sunday, so follow @scrfarmmarket on Instagram and facebook.com/scrfarmersmarket for the weekly schedule. The market is managed and run by the nonprofit SAFE (Somerville Alliance for Food Education) and located in the Somerville Middle School parking lot at the corner of West High Street and Davenport Street, Somerville, NJ. Well-behaved, on-leash pets are welcome. For more information, email safesomervillenj@gmail.com. • Baked goods and desserts can provide instant happiness—and you’ll find delicious, freshly made options from Breakthrough Bakery, Chocolate Delights, Hoboken Farms, Pane Delicioso, and Pies & Quiches. • Handcrafted jams, jellies, honey, condiments, and granola make healthy meals and snacks even better! For a dollop of sweetness or a splash of spice, check out Hot Graham Sauce Co., Jams by Kim, K Squared Apiary, and Maha Granola. • Health and body aids and pleasing scents can be a valuable part of your self-care routine. Explore natural, handcrafted soaps, lotions, candles, and other health and beauty products from E&B Craft, Farmhouse Serenity Co., Gorgeous Goat Creamery, and Japanese Weekend. • Pets can help reduce stress and even lower your blood pressure. Thank them with goodies from Barking Good Bakery and Saint Rocco’s Treats. • Beer, wine, and spirits (in moderation!) can be a nice addition to mood-boosting social occasions. Treat yourself at Flounder Brewing Co., Luscious Spirits Craft Distillery, Recklesstown Farm Distillery, Sunken Silo Brew Works, and Unionville Vineyards. And for more ways to increase your health and happiness, try hot Chilean-style turnovers from Catalina Empanadas, Mexican street food from Emulsion MX, handcrafted items from Loops With Hooks, olive wood kitchenware from Mediterranean Goods, all S COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Everything You Need for a Healthier, Happier WeekAll in One Place By Chris Milan, SAFE Board Secretary & Communications/PR Chair CONNECTION
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