IWFM Vendor Profile: Home Ec.

Home Ec., second season at the market

Home Ec. makes seasonal small batch preserves using local and organic ingredients, and is based in downtown Indianapolis.

Most popular item?
My most popular items are Pineapple Vanilla Bean Jam, Four Citrus Marmalade, and Black Cherry Habanero Jam.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
When you buy from local vendors the money goes directly into the pockets of people who are trying to make a living doing something they love, rather than giant corporations. Not only that, the food is better in quality, and often a better value because of that. It's also a warm and welcoming place to spend some time during the long winter months.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
I almost always buy a papusa from 3-in-1 for my lunch. They're so good! I love Wildflower Ridge Honey, and I use their honey and soap daily. I've traded with or purchased something from most of the other vendors at the market including tea, ice cream, coffee, wooden utensils, apples, greens, tote bags, pastries, herbs, feathers and cheese.

Connect: http://jessicaspreserves.tumblr.com/

See full list of Indy Winter Farmers Market vendors here!

IWFM Vendor Profile: Piccoli Dolci

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.


Piccoli Dolci, first season at IWFM      

Piccoli Dolci ("Little Sweets") makes authentic Italian cookies and pastries, handcrafted in small batches to create remarkable textures and flavors. Our heirloom recipes are thoughtfully selected to bring you the best of Italian traditions. We are based in Bloomington, Ind.

Most popular item?

First-time customers might want to try our crostata - a shortbread tart filled with either raspberry or apricot preserves. It's a classic Italian tart that is as good with coffee for breakfast as it is for dessert. Our most popular cookies are cantucci (a true almond biscotti) and krumiri (a light shortbread).

Why should people shop at the IWFM?

Farmers market vendors have an incredible passion for what they do. That really shines through when it comes to the quality and taste of their products.

What do you buy at the IWFM?

We love to use locally grown fruits, like apples and pears, in our tarts. 

Connect: http://www.piccolidolci.net/