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Feasting at Farmer's Market


It is funny how the world goes, isn’t it? There is this old saying: what goes around comes around, of course it was said in the context of karma, but I see another way this phrase can be used. Remember how in the old days, our families were all about eating the healthy stuff; probably growing your own things to eat? And then hit the processed food, junk food and medicine phase. Well, brace yourselves because the healthy stuff is back again and the world has realized it again, or maybe embraced it more. People are realizing that we had it right all along; organic food is good, veggies are better for you, fruits could do wonders for you. Hence, what goes around, comes around in a whole other context.

On such an instance, the farmer’s market here in Kathmandu is widely becoming popular. You’d think that the farmer’s market would be limited to organic fruits and veggies, but farmer’s market at Le Sherpa is so much more.
Eat your heart out at the farmer’s market every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. What foods can you try while there?
Burmese Cold Noodles
You have got to try the Burmese delicacies at Farmer’s Market. This kind elderly lady gives you a taste of delicious noodles that are both healthy and full of flavor. You can choose between rice noodles and wheat noodles and toppings include chicken, chickpea tofu and others.
Dapao momo
Will we ever get tired of momos? Hell, no! Sorry that was not a good question to ask at all. My bad! Indulge in Dapao momos at the Farmer’s market, they have chicken, buff and pork. You can choose between Dapao momos or the regular momos, both kinds of which are scrumptious. 
Cheese 
Himalayan French cheese gives you an exotic round through different cheeses. The owner of Himalayan French Cheese Francois Driard is one of the founders of the Farmer’s market in Nepal. They give you a a taste of Brie, camembert, cream cheese, blue cheese, Bluelikhel, and so many more all of which are made from scratch at their Dhulikhel factory. Taste the samples at the Farmer’s market and bring home the cheese that suits your taste the best.
Beverages
You’d think beverages at the farmer’s market would be limited, but this is where you could be wrong. Farmer’s market has all kinds of beverages: seasonal fruit juices, shakes, smoothies, yum!
And if you are in mood they serve all kinds of coffee and Sherpa tea and wine! So choose to your heart’s content.
Pastries of Garden Tea House
You’d be doing a crime if you leave the farmer’s market without trying the cheesecake or pastries here at Garden Tea House stall. They are sooo gooodd……. Just like everything else like the cookies and the crumbles.
Bagels Kathmandu
Bagels might be a little different for your palate of taste but they taste heavenly with the right amount of cream cheese or perhaps some ham and cheese and veggies. 
Sandwiches
A good sandwich not only settles your stomach but appeals to the mouth too. Grab a bite of different kinds of sandwiches at the farmer’s market.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
You might think you’ve tried spring rolls before but Vietnamese Spring rolls are different, they are light, made fresh and taste heavenly. Made with rice paper, Vietnamese Spring rolls are healthier than your average deep fried spring rolls.
Organic Tea
Organic tea are available in different flavors and not only are they healthier, they can do wonders for your body. 
Bread
What is better than freshly made bread? Take home all kinds of bread from baguettes to sour dough and more! Why always have white sliced bread when you could have a taste of these delicacies once in a while? 
Honey
It is no secret that honey is good for health, although it’s sweet, it’s a good kind of sweet for your body. The honey available in the market is not as natural as they deem to be. Come taste all natural and organic honey at the farmer’s market.
The farmer’s market is not only a place to buy fresh goodies and some delicious locally made food, but a place to relax too. You can bask in the sun sprawl on the garden that Le Sherpa offers and enjoy. Take some time out this Saturday and visit the Farmer’s market. It’s worth the visit.

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