A shortlist of why we’re stoked about September: Cooler evenings, fewer rainstorms + the return of the Farmers Market. It was closed during August because of our hot hot Florida heat, but will resume regular hours (Saturdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.) next Saturday, Sept. 7.
DYK that several of the food vendors who participate in the market got their start at Catapult? Its innovative kitchen incubator program provides space for creation, state-of-the-art equipment + educational opportunities for food-based businesses.
To help you plan your next visit, here are 7 local food + drink startups you can catch at the Farmers Market:
- The food: Cakes, pastries + preserves.
- The face: Grit Rambusch, classically trained in Germany.
- The 411: None of their sweets contain preservatives, trans fats, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. So feel free to order seconds.
- The food: Smoked ribs, pulled pork + brisket, and homemade sides.
- The face: Max Miller (+ the occasional hungry canine).
- The 411: It’s a meat lover’s dream – just look at this brisket.
- The food: (Well, drink.) Kombucha is a sparkling fermented tea, with flavors like ginger + pineapple.
- The face: (Well, faces.) AJ Jackson, Wendy Johnson + her son Justin.
- The 411: Drinking this live probiotic tea is good for your gut. Bye, bloating.
- The food: Artisanal, naturally leavened sourdough breads + pastries.
- The face: Benjamin Vickers, a Lakeland native who trained in New York.
- The 411: Between opening their brick-and-mortar space + being featured in articles and podcasts, Honeycomb’s been busy as a bee.
baked. 🦄
- The food: Mini cheesecakes, cookies, cupcakes + other treats.
- The face: Deb Rossick, who developed her secret recipe 20 years ago.
- The 411: Check out these unicorn cheesecakes if you like your dessert with a side of magic.
- The food: Specialty cheeses from small farms + cheese dips made in-house.
- The faces: Business partners Dan “The Cheese Man” Shaw (seen here earning his nickname) + Kyle Polvere.
- The 411: Hey, coffee lovers. You’re going to want to try this.
- The food: Gluten-free, low-carb + keto-friendly baking mixes + goods.
- The face: Andy + Darla, a husband + wife team who have both benefited from changing their diets.
- The 411: The company is offering a special through September to help raise funds for a retail space.
Mark your calendars for the return of the market next Saturday, and tell these vendors we said hey. 👋 Ⓟ
