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        Market Scene




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        A dedicated group of Caymanian farmers,                     Grand Cayman boasts two
                                                                    convenient locations to purchase              Cayman
        skilled artisans, creators and purveyors
                                                                    fresh produce, products and
        showcase their work around the island.                      locally crafted gifts.                                                                     POWDER MONKEY
                                                                    The Hamlin Stephenson Market                  A RICH ASSORTMENT OF                         GOURMET TREATS
                                                                    at The Cricket Grounds in                                                                  You haven’t had marshmallows until you’ve
                                                                    George Town takes place                       HAND-CRAFTED GOODS,                          tried Powder Monkey marshmallows! Cayman’s
                                                                    Monday through Saturday while                     CAN BE FOUND IN                          locally made marshmallows come in many
                                                                    The Farmers & Artisans Market                                                              different flavours including chocolate, passion
                                                                    at Camana Bay runs on Wednesday                THE CAYMAN ISLANDS.                         fruit or coconut with kosher and vegetarian
                                                                    afternoons. The markets host                                                               options available. You can pick up your own
                                                                    over 30 local farmers and vendors                                                          treat at the following locations: Cayman
                                                                    giving you a wide range of products                                                        Distillery Company, Kirk Market, National
                                                                    from locally harvested vegetables                                                          Trust Eco Store at Dart Park or Tortuga Rum
                                                                    and fruit to cooked meals and                                                              Store at the Airport.
                                                                    artisan crafts.                                                                            powdermonkeycayman@gmail.com

                                                                    Locally produced coconut oil,
                                                                    pickled pepper mango jam, body
                                                                    scrubs and artisan candles are
                                                                    just some of the items available.
                                                                    Be sure to take home unique
                                                                    souvenirs including jewellery made
                                                                    from the indigenous semiprecious
                                                                    stone, Caymanite, or a variety
                                                                    of traditionally weaved-thatch              CAYMAN SEA SALT
                                                                    products, including bags, hats,             The Cayman Sea Salt Farm located in
                                                                    fans, place mats, and “Wari”                Grand Cayman is the only artisanal sea salt
                                                                    board games.
                                                                                                                farm in the Caribbean. What’s more, Cayman     THE BACKYARD FARMER
                                                                                                                Sea Salt is 100% hand-produced, all-natural and   Located in Bodden Town, the Backyard Farmer
                                                                                                                eco-friendly. Using solar evaporation, the salt   is a small, family-owned and operated farm
           GROCERY STORES
                                                                                                                crystals are hand harvested producing the purest   specialising in handcrafted artisan products.
           If you’re renting a villa or a condo for your Cayman vacation, you’re
                                                                                                                sea salt with its full complement of minerals   All of their handcrafted soaps, scrubs, butters
           probably planning to do a little cooking. If you can’t make it to one
                                                                                                                and the delicate taste of the cleanest Caribbean   and other body products are made with
           of our local farmers market, you can stock up on groceries at one
                                                                                                                Sea bringing out the best in all of your recipes.   locally produced coconut oil, raw honey,
           of our many supermarkets that offer an incredible array of food.
                                                                                                                We recommend trying it on chocolate or your    fruits, vegetables, aloe, and herb infusions
           • fosters.ky
                                                                                                                favourite tropical fruit.                      that can be grown in the Cayman Islands.
           • kirkmarket.ky
                                                                                                                caymanseasalt.com                              thebackyardfarmer.ky
           • hurleys.ky
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