Reflection 5: Tasting the Bounty—California Farmers' Markets

Our farmers' markets are amongst the best in the world

Summer in California means amazing farmers' markets abound. Silicon Valley, with its proximity to both the Central Valley and the Pacific Ocean, is especially blessed with several markets throughout the week. And it is not an exaggeration to say that these markets bring with them some of the finest foods in the world. Your task for this reflection is simple: Go to a local farmers' market and sample what it has to offer, then write about the experience. Be sure to take in the market's colors, smells, textures, and, most importantly, tastes. Describe the feel of the market, its clientele, and the foods.What is it like being at a California farmers' market in the summer?

Below is a partial list of farmers' markets around Silicon Valley; choose whichever is most convenient: 

Sunday
Alum Rock (San Jose)
James Lick High School, 57 N White Rd.
8 AM - 1 PM

Blossom Hill (San Jose)
Princeton Plaza Mall, 1375 Blossom Hill Rd.
Sundays 10 AM - 2 PM

Campbell
Downtown, Campbell Ave.
9 AM - 1 PM

Evergreen (San Jose)
Evergreen Village Square, 4075 Evergreen Village Square
9 AM - 1 PM

Milpitas
Indian Community Center, 525 Los Coches St.
8 AM - 1 PM

Mountain View
Mountain View Caltrains Station, 600 West Evelyn Ave.
9 AM - 1 PM

Palo Alto
California Ave., California Ave. at El Camino Real
9 AM - 1 P

Santana Row (San Jose)
Park Valencia, 3055 Olin Ave.
10 AM - 2 PM

Wednesday
Cambrian Park (San Jose)
Cambrian Park Plaza, 14418 Union Ave
4 PM - 8 PM

Evergreen (San Jose)
Evergreen Village Square, 4075 Evergreen Village Square
9 AM - 1 PM

Thursday
Los Altos
Downtown, State St. and Second St.
4:30 PM - 8 PM

Friday
Cupertino
Vallco Shopping Mall, 10123 N. Wolfe Rd.
9 AM - 1 PM

San Pedro Square (San Jose)
San Pedro Square, N. San Pedro St.
10 AM - 2 PM

Saturday
Berryessa (San Jose)
Berryessa Union School District, 1376 Piedmont Rd.
9 AM - 1 PM

Morgan Hill
Third Street Promenade, 3rd St.
9 AM - 1 PM

Santa Clara
Franklin Square Mall, Jackson St.
9 AM - 1 PM

Santa Teresa (San Jose)
Kaiser Permanente,  250 Hospital Pkwy.
10 AM - 2 PM

Saratoga
West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave.
9 AM - 1 PM

Sunnyvale
Downtown, Murphy Ave.
9 AM - 1 PM

Willow Glen (San Jose)
The Garden Theater, 1165 Lincoln Ave.
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

You are not limited to these markets.

Required:

• MLA format
• 2 pages minimum

Due: In order to maximize your opportunities to visit a market, email your reflection to dhdelao@gmail.com by Saturday, July 16th at midnight.