I enjoyed learning about Ithaca Farmers Market, as well as discovering some wonderful recipes. As a fan of local cookbooks, this was a wonderful read.

What a treasure of a book. First, this is chock full of seasonal recipes sectioned by the four seasons. This is a book that we strive for when we want to eat seasonally. This book does it in spades. What we buy at farmers markets seasonally and what to make with our treasures. This book has all the ideas and more.

And the more takes on the historical journey of this iconic farmers market that many strive to emulate. Ann Rivers founded the market in 1973 and in the highly eventful year of 1988 spearheaded the negotiations for a permanent place for the farmers market and not just a permanent place for the farmers market but a permanent location that would now have a pavilion where vendors and shoppers could still have their farmers market without the worries of the weather.
The pavilion is huge. Its iconic pear mural entrance is a photo spot. Of course, they now had a structure for the vendors and shoppers.
The Ithaca Farmers Market is also famous for two things the strict rule established from the beginning that all offerings were produced within 30 miles of the farmers market and the 60% agriculture, 20% art, and 20% food vendors. Those ground rules have served them well. It's been a sought out farmers market even a destination spot for travelers.
There is much more history and the rutabaga curling contest, events, activities, lots of picnic tables, and a fascinating array of goods. A treasure, a gem, and a keeper for generations. So solid.
I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher, Globe Pequot for the opportunity to read and review Ithaca Farmers Market by Michael Turback and Izzy Lecek.

There weren't many vegan recipes, not that this book proclaims to be vegan or vegan-friendly, but I did expect more vegetable- and bean-based offerings for a FM cookbook. There were quite a lot of interesting cocktails and I found myself interested in trying all of them. While these recipes, like everything else, call for specific brands of spirits, I'm 99% sure I won't find in them where I live but I feel reasonably confident a local apple cider or vodka will be fine.

One 'complaint' I had is the recipes are broken up by category (e.g. drinks, main, dessert) but then again by season. While I understand why a FM has to be seasonal, I would have preferred all the desserts or mains or drinks together and then within that dessert section have them arranged by season.

There are no pictures of the recipes (plenty of pictures of the FM and people) which I imagine might be a turnoff for some.

Overall I can't say I'd recommend this book to anyone, except for those who frequent the IFM and eat a diet with no limitations and who likes very simple recipes.

We are about two hours south of the Ithaca Market and I've been there a few times so I was excited to see this on NetGalley.
The books is full of history and beautiful pictures of the market and vendors, but not a single recipe has a picture to go with it. That is a HUGE turn off if what is supposed to be a cook book. I think it would be a great seller for Ithaca and the intimidate area, but even just two hours away, I don't think it would be nearly as popular. If it wasn't touted as a cookbook, then maybe? This ended up being a bummer.

If you love food you will love this book. What a wonderful, inspiring and tasty book. It takes right into the market and you really do wish you were there. Well I did anyway! I enjoyed learning the history of the market and love the recipes included within the pages. Wonderful photos and stories which kept me involved and interested. Loved it from start to finish.

Thank you NetGalley and Globe Pequot for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Awww I’m so nostalgic! Reminds me of visiting the Ithaca Farmers Market while I was in college there! A book full of wonderful recipes made with fresh ingredients with reference to specific stands and complete with a history of the market itself.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a beautiful picture with varied and interesting recipes!

It was great to learn about the history market through beautiful photographs and stories of the market through the years,

This was such a great cookbook. I have been to the Ithaca Farmers Maarket and this does them justice! I especially loved that the recipes were laid put by season. I do wish there were more photos of the food in the recipes themselves though.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.