Melanie and The Boys will be performing in the Bandstand at the Oxford Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to noon. (Submitted Photo)

OXFORD – Is talk of the Olympics giving you a taste for all things Parisian?

You will find many of those tastes in the fresh foods available at the Oxford Farmers’ Market this Saturday: Scrumptious croissants in five flavors; eggs from happy hens along with goat chèvre and herbs to make classic French quiches and omelettes; fresh-picked crisp veggies for crudités; first-of-the-season onions, local hard cheeses and home-baked breads for a classic French onion soup; and sweet plump blueberries for crêpes. And while tomatoes and eggplant and peppers are not yet available in large quantities, they will be by the final weeks of the Olympics, just in time to make a classic ratatouille.

The Oxford Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays, 9 am to noon on Saturdays in Lafayette Park.

This Saturday, vendors will also be offering an abundance of locally-grown seasonal fruits, vegetables and mushrooms, locally raised and processed lamb and pork; plant starts for your gardens; chicken and duck eggs; a wide range of cheese, butter, and other dairy products; artisanal breads and baked goods; fudges, and jams; local hard ciders; maple syrup and honey; hand-made healthy treats for dogs, hand-made soaps, lotions and balms; items for the kitchen and home; and artisan fiber products. Every product straight from a local  source and the skilled hands of your neighbors.

In addition, the fabulous Melanie and The Boys will be performing in the Bandstand, 10 am to noon.

For more information about the Oxford Farmers’ Market, and to sign up for their weekly newsletter, visit their website:  www.oxfordfarmersmarket.org.

- Information from the Oxford Farmers’ Market