Monthly Archives: October 2010

October 27th Fresh Sheet for Final Fall Lake Union Park Test Market

As I post this, It is hard to imagine that it is supposed to be a nice sunny day tomorrow like it has been for all our previous Floating Markets. But the weather report still hasn’t changed, it says tomorrow … Continue reading

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Farmboat Announces Winter Market Aboard
Seattle’s Historic Steamship “Virginia V”
at Lake Union Park

THURSDAYS, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM – NOV. 11th – DEC. 23rd! The October Farmboat Floating Market debut was a big success. Many people wondered down to the docks at Lake Union Park to see what Farmboat was all about–-classic … Continue reading

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Maritime Folk Music Adding Character to Floating Markets

Maritime folk music singer Chris Roe performed last week at the Farmboat Lake Union Park Floating Market with accompaniments by David Perasso. Her charismatic voice carried the sounds of ancient mariners and their stories of the sea. The casual dockside … Continue reading

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Sea Fare: Butter Cake With Pears

There were all sorts of amazing goods for sale at this week’s market, but for me the stars of the show were the pears. Pears season is short and sweet, and now is exactly the right time to pick some up. Pears are the perfect fall fruit, resting somewhere between the heady, ephemeral sweetness of summer peach and the hardy crispness of a winter apple. They are delicious in all sorts of things, but my favorite way to eat them – besides straight out of the bin – is in a deceptively simple, surprisingly delicious butter cake. Continue reading

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October 20th Fresh Sheet for Lake Union Park Market

It’s time again for another dockside market day at sunny Lake Union Park. We seem to have hit the best possible days this month so far and this Wednesday looks like no exception. Leave the umbrella at home and come … Continue reading

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Contribute to the Farmboat Heritage Cookbook:
Do You Have a Great Recipie for Local Vegies or Seafood?

We are working on a cookbook to show people how to cook local Northwest foods. The book will be provided to our members as well as the general public through our floating farmers market events and website. The Farmboat Heritage … Continue reading

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What do You Think of our New Farmboat Boxes?

Our modest little October 13th dockside market at Lake Union Park was another success! Even more people showed up to enjoy the sights and take home nutricious foods on this bright sunny day. A subtle new development for this market … Continue reading

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Maritime Folk Music at Farmboat Market

We are excited to announce that renowned maritime folk music singer Chris Roe will be performing at the Farmboat Floating Market on Wednesday, October 20th at Lake Union Park after 5:00PM. Chris is a talented musician performing solo and in … Continue reading

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Farmboat Oatmeal – This Could Save Your Life

Do you ever wonder why some people hardly ever get sick, have endless energy and look much younger than their years? With all of today’s highly educated health, fitness and medical experts touting their complex regiments and formulas, you would … Continue reading

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Snap a photo, win a cruise: Farmboat Floating Market Photo Contest

Enter your best photo of our Farmboat Floating Market and you could win a 1 hour private cruise around Lake Union with up to six people! Simply come down to one of our test markets, each Wednesday in October from … Continue reading

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