Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Clarksville’s Downtown Market

I thought I’d share some highlights from my trip to the Downtown Market last weekend.

Although, at 8 A.M. it was already miserably hot, all of the vendors had delightful dispositions!

Looks empty, but it was still early—believe me, you’ve got to get there early for the best selection.

DM opening

This is a gentleman who makes incredible wood carvings. Last year I bought an intricately carved rooster figurine.

DM wood carving

Oh my . . . fried pies!!! Get there early—they go quickly.

DM  Fried Pies

This is Ted Kitterman working with Joe Schiller of Broke Point Farm. I bought their snow peas—yum!

DM Broken Point Farms

Diann Nance is our local herb expert. Here, she is sharing scent of her dried lavender with a customer.

DM Dianne Nance herbs

Dianneis so knowledgeable—I usually spend too much of her time picking her brain for gardening solutions. I left with citronella plants; a potted garden which included: patio tomatoes, Anaheim peppers, chives and basil; a “piss off plant” which is supposed to keep away unwanted cats and dogs (I’m just interested in the “cats” part, as most of my garden beds smell worse than my indoor cat’s litter box); a Jacob’s Ladder plant and a curly parsley.

DM herbs

Don’t miss Evawood Bakery. Not only are they some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, their breads are fabulous! I took home that beautiful foccacia and a hearth baked sourdough.

DM Evawood Bakery

Where’s her card? I can’t find it. Thankfully her business name is on the tablecloth—Nifty Crocheted Works! I bought two wash clothes and made a special request for a particular item. I’ll keep you posted.

DM ifty Crochet works

This is Melissa of This and That. She sells items made of fabric, jams and thank you cards—just as her business name implies.

DM This and That

I didn’t get a picture of my favorite plant and vegies vendor—they’re from Pleasant View. I bought the tastiest tomatoes from them this month.

And from this vendor, I purchased peaches. They’re amazing!

DM vegies vendor

Well, I hope this encourages you to get downtown this coming weekend. Don’t forget to visit the downtown businesses when you done at the market.

Thanks for your indulgence!

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2 comments:

Teri said...

I am SO going this Saturday! Perfect to pick up some things for Father's Day!

Isn't Diann the best? She does fantastic classes.

Paige Thomas King said...

Teri,
I agree. There will be some great things for Father's Day--especially for a cook-out! Fresh corn on the grill, peach cobbler, mmmmm!
Paige

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