FARMBOAT NEWS BLOG

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 boats, local foods, folk music and a chance to learn about local farms and maritime heritage. With the chilly winds of winter nearly upon us, organizers of Farmboat have decided to continue the market indoors for November and December aboard the historic steamship “Virginia V’ moored at Lake Union Park.
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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 setting with the old boats in the background and cargo on the dock made for an inviting presentation to entertain and teach both young and old about local maritime heritage.
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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 on down to the dock for some fresh local produce and gourmet foods and crafts.
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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 Cookbook will accompany us on our mission to re-establish traditional maritime trade routes on Puget Sound while teaching people about healthy local eating.
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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 was our traditional wood farm boxes which drew more attention then anticipated.

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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 maritime and other groups around the Puget Sound. Chris is known for her strong yet eloquent singing voice, her adept instrumentals, and her charming stage presence. Her popular CD “A Round for the Company” will be for sale at the event.

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 think you would have to have a doctorate degree to know how to stay healthy.

It’s really not that difficult. Our bodies developed over millions of years to adapt to what nature provides. It was all set up that way so that you don’t have to worry about anything. All you have to do is eat the things your ancestors ate.

Farmboat Oatmeal is standard fare on early morning voyages. It can easily provide all the nutrients and vitamins needed for a long days work without the side effects of modern sugar-laden breakfast foods. (You won’t find yourself starving for more junk food by 11:00 due to processed sugar overload and burn-off.) Continue reading →

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 noon-7pm, snap your best shots, and follow the rules for entry listed below!
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As we gear up for the 2nd test market, Wednesday, October 13th from noon-7pm at Lake Union Park–it looks like it will be another beautiful day–we wanted to update you on what we’ll have available! Scroll through all the fabulous products to find out what you can buy. You can also see photos of last week’s market on our Facebook Page. While you’re there, feel free to enter our apple contest (what would you do with a dozen apples?).
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