Life is all about embracing the simple pleasures, fresh ingredients, seasonal flavors, and wholesome meals made with care. There’s no better place to reconnect with these joys than your local farmers market, where every stand tells a story. To bring even more flavor and nourishment to your table, Godshall’s turkey and beef bacons offer a naturally smoked, protein-packed addition that pairs beautifully with your farmers market finds.

In this guide, we’ll explore how to combine Godshall’s premium meats with local, in-season ingredients to create meals and snacks that are not only crave-worthy but rooted in freshness and simplicity.

Your Flavor-Packed Farmers Market Shopping List:

1. Heirloom Tomatoes & Arugula
There’s nothing quite like a ripe heirloom tomato, each one a little different, bursting with juicy sweetness, rich acidity, and sun-soaked flavor. Layer thick slices of these seasonal gems with peppery arugula and crispy Godshall’s turkey bacon on toasted sourdough for the ultimate summer BLT. Want to take it to the next level? Swap out the mayo for a bold aioli, or add a dash of pickle relish for a tangy twist.

2. Fresh Eggs & Goat Cheese
At the farmers market, the goat cheese isn’t just cheese, it’s a labor of love. Pair it with eggs and the smoky depth of Godshall’s beef bacon, and you’ve gathered a trio that celebrates simplicity and quality. These ingredients don’t need a recipe; they shine all on their own, but they also complement each other wonderfully for a solid breakfast.

3. Avocados & Microgreens
Avocado lovers, this is your time to shine. Everyone needs an avocado guy. When picking an avocado, you want to get the perfect one. Here are a couple of tricks to find the best one. When feeling texture, make sure it’s not too soft but not too hard either. When looking for color, find one in between the brightest and darkest. When looking for microgreens, always look for vibrant color, check for firmness, give them a smell, and always ask the farmer any questions you might have! Once you’ve found what you’re looking for, mash avocado on wholegrain toast, top with crispy beef bacon strips, layer a tomato, and sprinkle with fresh market microgreens drizzled with balsamic glaze–simple and satisfying.

4. Sweet Corn & Basil
Toss grilled corn kernels with chopped turkey bacon, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil for a bright side dish or salad topper. This dish can be paired with your choice of tortilla chips as well for that extra crunch.

5. Seasonal Fruits
When picking out some seasonal fruits, give figs a try. As you’re on the lookout for the perfect fig, check for a slight softness to touch and rich color for a nice ripe one. Don’t be afraid of a little sweet and savory. Pair beef bacon with grilled figs or crisp apple slices for a unique charcuterie board or breakfast plate.

6. Vendor Goodies
Feeling spicy? Find a chicken salad from a local vendor and carve out a jalapeño (or bell pepper), fill it with chicken salad, top it off with turkey bacon bits, and throw it in the air fryer for the ultimate bite. For some extra pizazz, drizzle your favorite hot sauce.

Keep an eye out for homemade hummus. It has a smooth delicious texture that can be paired with many things. Feel free to crunch up some bacon bits to add to your hummus, using fresh cucumber slices as nice chips.

The fun in discovering different farmers markets is that you don’t know what you might get with each one. Some offer goodies like flour or even have kombucha trucks, and it is all a part of the fun! We love our savory combinations, but we also love our sweets. Pick up some fresh maple syrup and make some maple bacon muffins with local milled flour. Trust me, your neighbors will be knocking at your door asking what that delicious scent is.

Next weekend, grab your tote bag, head to your local farmers market, and let the fresh pairings begin!

We would love to see what you come up with! Share your favorite farmers market finds with us on social @Godshalls.