Pumpkins & Fall Flavors Arrive At Matarazzo Farm

by Melody Kettle


Fall Arrives At Matarazzo's in North Caldwell

Nestled along Mountain Avenue in North Caldwell, NJ is Matarazzo Farms.  This local gem is one of the few remaining working farms in Essex County, and the closest one to Montclair.

At this time of year, the most visible thing at Matarazzo Farms is the abundance of pumpkins. Set up on stands along the roadside, they make the farm hard to miss. There are round pumpkins, and oblong pumpkins, pumpkins for eating, and pumpkins for carving. They’re all there.

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Montclair Farmers' Market Opening Day 2011& Name That Produce!

by Melody Kettle in ,


The Montclair Farmers' Market, which is as much a mecca for fresh local produce as it is for local conversation and socialization, opened today.  Gorgeous peonies and live music played by local musicians, including John Ehlis with Cham Rand,  set the scene! 

I was there to pick up some produce and snap a few pics. Take a look!

Here's a quiz for the produce proficient: Name that produce pictured (at left) next to the scallions?