The Tuesday market, held at Uptown Square, has a smaller draw. Cool weather means more tasty vegetables in every shade of the rainbow. Many of the varities of vegetables can not be found at the supermarket. Heirloom eggplant and zucchini, which are grown from seeds cultivated long ago for special properties, are a common sight. Soon, pumpkins and squash will begin to appear.
Seafood is plentiful at the market.
Live crabs, shrimp, oyster, white trout and catfish are all available now. Beautiful flowers, herbs and plants sweeten the air already perfumed with fresh foods. For those who are overwhelmed by the multitude of products and unsure of how to prepare the goods can look to the city's chefs. Each week a different chef is on hand for a cooking demonstration using the goods available at the market. Be assured, the sample line grows quickly once the chef completes the dish.