Produce and Baked Goods for Holidays Available at Farmers Markets

With the Thanksgiving and Hanukkah holidays looming, now is the time to head to your local farmers markets and stock up on vegetables and other things you might want for the feasts.

Amy Gardiner, the host of the New Rochelle Farmers Market run by Down to Earth Markets, said there are plenty of squash, string beans, potatoes and onions to be had, not to mention Brussels sprouts on the stalk.

While some things can be cooked ahead and frozen, "a lot can just be bought and can wait," she said.

Apples are still in good supply for making apple pies, Gardiner said.

"Or if you don't want to bake, you can buy pies from Meredith's Breads," she said, referring to one of the vendors.

The New Rochelle market ends Friday, Nov. 22. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on North Avenue in front of the high school.

The Larchmont Down to Earth market continues on Saturdays at the Metro-North train station until Dec. 21. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rye's Down to Earth market, held in the parking lot behind Purchase Street stores, continues from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 15.

Beginning Jan. 4, the Mamaroneck indoor farmers market begins for the season at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 168 W. Boston Post Rd. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.