Down Mulberry Lane

Friday's Market, October 19, 2007

Farmer's Market:  Friday, October 19, 2007

It was a cool day.  Maybe near 60 to start, but starting to get cooler as we proceed through the market hours.  I started with a long sleeve shirt on, proceeded to a jacket, then a second shirt over my long sleeve shirt and my jacket.  My hands were very cold.  I did remember a hat... windy when we got there, but the wind died down at 5:30 pm, making for a very nice ending.  Even the sun peeked out. 

For Sale:  Lemon Poppyseed Bread, Orange Zucchini Bread, Pumpkin Bread, Banana Nut Bread, Cinnamon Rolls, Fudge, Good Morning Granola, Sweet Nuthin' Granola, and lots of jelly... zucchini jam, strawberry rhubarb jam, organic pear jam, organic grape jelly, raspberry jalapeno jelly, spicy pepper jelly, cantaloupe jam, and apple jelly.   No more produce.  12 dozen farm fresh eggs. 

Sold:  Lemon Poppy seed bread, Banana Nut bread, most of the orange zucchini bread, most of the pumpkin bread, all the cinnamon rolls, some of the fudge.  About 4-5 bags of granola (both kinds) and 7 jars of jam.   I also sold 8 dozen eggs. 

Sales total for me was $83.  I don't know what the girls sold (they had made the quick breads)

Just two more markets left of the season.  I hope I sell more jelly.  I have more than plenty for gifts right now.  My second daughter discovered the organic grape jelly was "just like" grape jelly.  Who knew???  And I even used some of grampa's concord grapes.   Doesn't it just boggle one's mind when they discover that making something homemade is actually good??  She even said she liked the texture better than store bought.  So if that doesn't sell... I'm ok... we can use up the grape jelly! 

Prices: 

Jam/Jelly - $4.00 for an 8 oz jar.  $5 if it is organic.

Eggs - $2.00 a dozen

Breads - most were $4 for a large loaf and $2 for a small loaf, some we sell cheaper at $3.50 a large loaf and $1.75 for small loaves... depends on the ingredients. 

Cinnamon Rolls - $3.50 for 4 large cinnamon pecan rolls with maple frosting

Granola sells for $4.00 for a 3 cup bag. 

Warmly, ~Melissa

eggs cost....

1:20 PM, August 12, 2008 .. Posted by Illoura

ONE DOZEN (mostly medium size) multi-colored eggs go for $5. at our Farmers' Market!!
I can't wait to have chickens!
Whatever you do, don't underprice your product - those foods that are organic/local/free-range/homemade, etc. are worth more to consumers than regular store-bought, and we will PAY for the difference!
Thanks for sharing this experience, it's encouraging, and inspiring!



Edited by Illoura on August 12, 2008 at 1:22 PM