I know how to say exactly two things in Portuguese. Thank you, and Pão de Queijo (pronounced poun…read morede KAY-shoo), which is the incredible tapioca-based Brazilian cheese bread that the Brazilian Oven specializes in. These little cheesy bread balls are amaze-balls ... just the right combination of crunchy and gooey, nice sharp cheesey flavor, and such a great bready treat ... especially if you're gluten free and other cheese breads are non-options. They come in four flavors (original, garlic, jalepeno and rosemary -- both the garlic and the rosemary are favorites in my household). They're available at several shops locally -- I typically pick them up at Salut, where I first tasted them at an Art Hop event.

From the owner: Pão de queijo (Poun de CAY-zhoe) Cheese Bread A very popular…read moreappetizer in Brazil. Made with tapioca flour, it is deliciouly gluten free!

Farmer's market a tually surprised me! Nice size, variety of items offered, food trucks were also…read moreavailable. Had some very pretty fruits and vegetables, baked good looked very appetizing. We did get some fresh asparagus, it was so good! Also tried a few cherry pies, crust and filling were both very good. We have been back and bought some more of each. We went twice while in Kalamazoo!

When we travel, we always try to check out the local farmers market. This will never disappoints…read more We have been to it several times and the quality and prices are awesome.

Stop here on Wednesday's when they sell to the public and pick up a 5 gallon container of the best…read moredill pickles you ever had for $5! This is a great family run business which takes huge pride in their product. Kudo's to Rush and his team!!

This Farmers' Market is the perfect distance from my house for a Saturday Morning run. It's also a…read moregreat reason to get up and get your Saturday morning going. If you're looking for your standard market goodness, it can probably be found here. On top of that there's a few more unique vendors including a "Cheese Lady", chocolate covered bacon, Sinsational Cookies and more. If you're looking for fresh fruits and veggies, but someone else you're with just won't have any of those, rest assured they'll have a few sugary goods to select from as well. There's also a playground for small children on the backside of the market, which makes it easy to bring the family! This location is about 1/3 the size of the Bank St. market (from what I've been told) which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but may not be what some new folks might expect. The only downside to a smaller market is that there are fewer price points to select from for your produce. Other than that it's a great place!

One of the best around! Very clean and a wonderful atmosphere. No dogs allowed. One old Busker…read more Asiago makes omlettes. And there is BBQ available by Three Guys Smokin. (I am pretty sure thats there names)

Fun fall experience. Lots of things to do, food, petting zoo, corn maze, etc. Can get a bit crowded…read moreat times but lots of activities for kids.

I attended a corporate event at Gull Meadow Farms where it was advertised that every guest would…read morereceive a free small pumpkin. My children were really excited for this, since it was supposed to be the highlight of the day. When we went to get them, the bins were already empty. No effort was made to refill them, even though we were at the very farm where the pumpkins were grown. Instead, staff only pointed people toward pumpkins for purchase, and the boxes for the free pumpkins were taken down well before the event was over. The event promised a free pumpkin for everyone, yet the farm clearly did not supply enough or make any attempt to ensure all guests received what was advertised. Families should not have to explain to their children why something guaranteed to every attendee was simply unavailable. If Landscape Forms paid for the pumpkin add on for the event, then they should be refunded because it was not fully honored. This was very disappointing and left a negative impression of the farm.

The DeLano Farms CSA is one of the most amazing parts of the Kalamazoo Nature Center. We…read moreabsolutely love the massive variety of high quality vegetables available for picking. The fields are beautiful, well maintained, and clearly marked. My kids gain an appreciation for farming and we all learn so much about sustainable practices and how to grow and prepare different vegetables. We only get our summer veggies and fresh flowers from here and look forward to it every year. I can't recommend it enough!

Bilberry Jams and Jellies is one of the newest entries to Kalamazoo's vibrant Farmers' Market scene…read moreand brings a really interesting variety of jams, preserves and salsas to the table. Many of their jams contain spirits and spices that add an extra bit of punch (their peach salsa jam, for example, contains jalepenos and their peaches of the Caribbean contains rum). Bilberry participates in both the Kalamazoo Farmers' Market and the Night Market (which occurs the third Thursday of the month throughout the summer).

Bilberry James are simply the best. I love their spicy/sweet combination jams. My kids love…read moreeverything they come up with! The owners work hard to collaborate with other local producers and vendors and support a lot of other small business. Despite having a large family, they make time to bring their jams and jellies to the Farmer's market each week. I can't stop at the Market without buying a jar or two. Highly recommend!