Hi guys. Been doing some research of my own here in this godforsaked state. I found what appears to be a spinoff of Trader Joes. It is called Penn Dutch, and the cheeses and fresh meats and olives and produce and baked goods are divine. The NY Black & Whites are to die for, along with all the pastries in their cases. The meat prices are as good as Costco, and for the most part, the produce is good, altho I had to get my blueberries & WA cherries at Costco. But, I am happy with that. I also found a place called the Swap & Shop, which has an open air vegetable market w/ a good 25-30 vendors, but not a lot of farmers per say. They appear to get most of their stuff at a wholesale vegetable place, and then resell it. Too **** hot in the summer to go anyhow. You wouldn't believe what the people were trying to sell at the swap side of it!!!
Anyhow, thought I'd fill you in. Found another couple places for produce I need to explore when they open. Can you imagine, farmer's markets don't open until October here, when eveyone else in the country is geating up for Fall and Winter.
Will post a couple questions on other areas of the forum. Just wanted to give my fellow foodies an update.
B.