Farmers' Market Spotlight: Balcom Court

Balcom Court is the work of Lucinda Eden, a maker whose passion for preserving and pottery is deeply rooted in tradition, seasonality, and place.

Based in Oxford, NY, Lucinda spends her summers gathering fruit from secret foraging spots, heirloom orchards, and wild thickets — carefully selecting only the ripest berries and produce. Her preserves, jams, and sauces are made using techniques passed down from her mother, and crafted with very little added sugar so the natural flavor of the fruit takes center stage.

The result is something rare: jams that taste vibrant, bright, and unmistakably real — a jar of summer captured at its peak.

But Balcom Court doesn’t stop at what’s spooned from the jar. Lucinda also creates wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery, offering functional, thoughtfully crafted pieces that reflect the same simplicity and authenticity as her preserves. Her ceramics are designed to be used, loved, and integrated into daily rituals — from morning toast to shared meals.

At the Delhi Farmers’ Market, Balcom Court represents what makes our market special: small-batch goods made by hand, rooted in family tradition, and inspired by the land around us.

Stop by, taste the difference, and take home something made with intention — whether it’s a jar of wild berry jam or a handmade ceramic piece that will last for years.

Follow Balcom Court on Instagram to see what’s in season and what’s coming to market next.