FARMBOAT NEWS BLOG

None of us were prepared for the end of summer — or at least not many of us!  Now that the weather has changed, FarmBoat has pledged to help you ease into fall with all the bounty of the season!  Join us this week and take heart — there are many great recipes for fall time. Soups, chowders, and hearty stews, all designed to warm the body and provide us with dense nutrients and fantastic flavors.
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Fall is here! You can not only feel it in the air but at Farmboat this week you can start thinking about stocking up with fresh fall vegetables. Do you like to can your veggies, or make jam for holiday gifts? We have a wonderful array of fresh fruits and veggies for all your meal planning and you’ll not want to miss our favorite vendors including Chef Adriana of Spanish Specialities who will be serving up her fresh fish tacos, tamales and Chicken and Fish Burritos!
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This week at Farmboat Floating Market we are looking forward to introducing you to Seattle Salads, a company with lots of passion and inspiration to help you get your greens on!  They will be serving up salad shakers with fresh ingredients and dressings made from scratch.  Just in time for a lunch time break! Continue reading →

This week we are excited feature the freshest local artisan bagels made from scratch by Seattle Bagel Bakery. These fantastic bagels are made by hand from 100% local grains. They kettle boil these scrumptious hearty bagels the old-fashioned way -then each one is individually hand toped and baked to perfection. If you want to see how they do it, check out this video! Continue reading →

What could be better than fish tacos on a boat? We are going to give this a try this week to see if you like this grand idea. Delicious Alaskan cod prepared with fresh veggies and wrapped in a tortilla – made by Chief Adriana of Spanish Specialties of Washington Enchiladas and other treats too.
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Celebrate the sweet and colorful final days of summer. As we begin to feel the change in the weather, we note that in the blink of an eye, fall will be around the corner and with that we all should celebrate the abundance of fantastic crops we grow right here in the northwest! One gentlemen from the midwest remarked last time at the Farmboat market – he just doesn’t get to see the same wonderful array of choice vegetables every week back home. However, you can share in the bountiful harvest and salute the hardworking farmers of the Pacific Northwest by joining us this week at Farmboat — on the Virginia V. Continue reading →

This week we celebrate the bounty and lingering days of summer with a Spa theme – Exercise and Eat Well! Now that summer has arrived in Seattle, at least for a few more weeks, we encourage you to take a break from work and stroll on over to the Farmboat Market on the Virginia V – This is a day for you to experience a holistic approach to health. Consider taking a short exercise class with instructors from 5focus – we think you will find this 30 minute class be fun and invigorating! All exercise levels encouraged to attend. Just wear some comfortable clothing and shoes to join in the fun. Continue reading →

It’s gonna be warm, sunny and beautiful on the lake. Much better than hanging out in a parking lot market.

Exercise Class Aboard the Virginia V! – Come on down and meet the instructors from 5focus and take a short class with an amazing view of the lake. Only $10 to try it out!

Lots of veggies from local farms, food, crafts and more.

End of Terry Avenue at the wharf (860 Terry Avenue). Look for the big white steamship “Virginaia V”. Open to the public. The market will only be open from 11:00 to 2:00 this week due to a late afternoon private charter on the ship.

If you are pondering what to make for dinner and need some inspiration, head on over to Farmboat Floating market at South Lake Union aboard the historic Virginia V.  This week at the Farmboat Floating market we have some wonderful treats at the dock for you. Continue reading →

Join 5focus Fitness Instructor Debra Yuasa aboard the historic Virginia V Steamship for a fabulous lunchtime pick-me-up workout with the best view in town! Hit your sweet spots by utilizing functional movements with a special focus on abdominal, lower back and legs. This time efficient workout will improve your strength, posture and balance. Great for those new to exercise and fitness enthusiast a like! Continue reading →