Hi Folks, These next few weeks I am completing farm visits on our vendors. Every two years I pay a visit to see how things “happen” in their world. It’s such a great experience! I even bring our volunteers along when they are able. Not only do I get to know everyone a little better but I always walk away feeling so enthusiastic about what all these great people do for a living day in and day out. Take some time to talk to your farmers about their farming practices – they have such humbling dedication and a fantastic vision. Great recipe from Keswick: Strawberry Caprese Salad 1 lb strawberries, hulled and halved 1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced (we recommend Caporella) 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1.5 tbsp olive oil 3 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 3 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped salt/pepper Preparation To make balsamic syrup, in nonreactive pot, simmer vinegar over low heat until reduced to one-half its original volume (1/8 cup). In serving bowl, toss strawberries and mozzarella balls with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add basil and mint; toss again. Drizzle balsamic syrup over and around salad. Grind more pepper on top. [ Yield: 2 serving] Guest Vendors: John Kelly Seafood Connection: Lobster, crab, clams and ….. Wharf Fresh Maine Seafood. You will need to get into the habit of preordering your seafood so that you are guaranteed your desired items. Regular Vendors: Let’s Grow: Matt has launched his new business bring locally grown plants to the market. Look for 4 packs of -cide-free greens, plugs of spring onions, tomato plants, strawberries and a variety of herb and flower plants. Various varieties through the spring season to grow your healthy garden. You can use your EBT tokens here. Amaranth Bakery: Kristen will bake up a scrumptious selection of gluten free breads (caraway, cinnamon raisin, 4-seed); dinner rolls sandwich buns, hot dog buns, pizza crusts, foccacia, muffins, cookies and granola! All gluten free! Plus many dairy-free options. Sweet Pea Farm: Joe is a new vendor this year. His heritage breed lamb is grass fed and pasture raised, as well as free of anti-biotics, hormones, and GMO feed. He will offer a variety of lamb cuts; chops, loins, shoulders, legs, riblets, etc. He is sharing space with Talking Breads. Earth Spring Farm: Located between Carlisle and Boiling Springs, they offer vegetables grown naturally without chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. This week they have lettuce heads, spring onions, zukes, kales and bagged Spinach. Clair’s Orchard: Strawberries are in! We also have 8 varieties of apples, applesauce, juice, fruit butters, spicy peach bbq sauce (made w/ our own peaches) & canned peaches. Roots Flower Farm: Look what Michelle has grown this week… Lilypalooza. Asiatic lilies in gold, orange & lime green. Belladonna delphinium, fragrant peonies, sweet william, feverfew, wheat, snapdragons & more! Dickinson College Farm: The Dickinson College Farm strawberry fields are starting to pop with berries. You can also expect numerous varieties of fresh greens ranging from mesclun mix, baby spinach, and head lettuce to heartier varieties of tuscano kale, swiss chard, and collard greens. Bunches of green onions and green garlic will also be available, in addition to dried beans and our Deep Green Vinaigrette. Please remember to bring a reusable shopping bag! Three Springs Fruit Farm: We still has delicious Fuji apples to get you through the summer. We still have wonderful fresh picked asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, lettuce and will add different varieties of Kale. We may have strawberries in limited quantities, so come see us early! Our Fuji apple juice is buy one get one free and our pear butters are 1/2 off while supplies last! Check out our popular Tart Cherry Juice and our other great fruit butters. Pecan Meadow Farm: Daniel is with us each week providing a selection of pasture-raised meats. New this winter is a variety of pork cuts. Choices include lamb, beef, duck, rabbit, guinea and chicken. Keep you eyes open for duck eggs, granola and special baked treats on occasion. Some of the best steak in town! Check out the stone ground wheat from Daniels 1940’s seed. Talking Breads: Talking breads (Shana) offers a wide variety of old world European breads. All breads are made with organic whole grain flours and are baked in a brick oven. Weekly breads include Pugliese, Whole Spelt, Seeded, Batard, Ciabatta, Cinnamon Raisin, Fig Anise, Brioche, along with baked goods like scones and pretzel rolls. Lancaster Hummus Company: Don’s hummus flavors, ranging from Lemon Kale to Tuscan Garlic, are tahini free, preservative free, gluten free, dairy free, low in fat and low in sodium! Stop by and sample the Blazin Buffalo or Ginger Lime hummus! Mountainside Supper Club: Come to Karen and Steves stand and take a mid-week break from cooking! Whatever they offer will be GREAT! Sunset Valley Farm: Emanuel has straight-from-the-grass-fed-cow raw milk, cheeses, low-fat black raspberry yogurt, maple yogurt, and organic eggs (soy free). And the thing you have been waiting for… Ice Cream! Plus, ask them about milk delivery!. Beeman’s Baked Goods: Beeman’s will offer Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Zucchini Bread and Whoopie Pies this week. We will be offering specials on all Apple Pies, Apple Dumplings and Apple Crumb with Pecans. We will also have Red Velvet Whoopie Pies. We will see everyone on Wednesday. Blue Mountain Meadows: Paul will be busy at the grill! He will be serving up fabulous grilled pastured chicken halves and yummy hamburgers with fresh buns made by Lark Rise. They have coolers full of all types of cheese (try the Ewes Dream!), yogurt, smoothies, meats, fresh chicken, meadow mint tea and kombucha. Cool Beans: Katie will have some beautiful planters made from locally grown and dried gourds, fresh lettuce, cookies, energy bars, and refreshing icy cold drinks! Dawg Gone Bees: Jackie will have their regular array of honey and honey products. Many of our products make great gifts or we have beautifully pre packaged boxes containing an assortments of honeys, candles, and jams. Esh’s Produce: Steven and family will have greens, rhubarb, asparagus, peas, beets and strawberries. As always… homemade potato chips, ketchup, root beer, jams and jellies plus many types of canned goods. WIC and FMNP check accepted here. Everblossom Farm: Look for organic heirloom beans, garlic, four types of kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, lettuce, bok choy, spinach, organic strawberries, asparagus, and garlic scapes.WIC and FMNP check accepted here. Keswick Creamery: Award-winning gourmet cheeses made with milk from cows raised outdoors on lush pastures. Mel will have special reserve cheeses that have been aged for one year. Try their spicy dragons breath or pimento spread! Cheddar and blue are back and she will also have bove, fresh whole milk ricotta and yogurt. Mel has a fantastic new cheese to try! Lark Rise Farm: Sherri and Cookie have moved to the Hanover side of the market. Look for fabulous artisan breads, bagels and pizza rounds and cherry choc. sour dough. On the veg. side look for freshly cut greens, sunchokes, lots of herbs and those delicious little micro greens. Ask for information about joining their CSA! Torchbearer Sauces: Brandon brings you irresistible flavors that allow you to spice up your food, salivate over your entrees, and emblazon your taste buds like never before! The honey mustard is like no other. Come and sample the newest sauce for the first time this week! Whistleberry Farm (home of Morgan’s Mushrooms): Lynn or Rod will be at market this week with fresh and dehydrated shiitake mushrooms, some very pretty oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushroom logs. Piney Mountain Orchard: Happy June! Megan will have napa cabbage, arugula, salad turnips, garlic scapes, kale, salad mix, and perhaps the very first sugar snap peas and summer squash. Hillsleigh Harvest: Tara says “all of my produce is grown without the use of any sort of chemical. I grow semi-intensively on permanent raised beds. I use hand tools almost exclusively to help reduced carbon footprint.” Shell bring lettuce, spinach, tomato plants, peas, pepper plants. North Mountain Pasture: NOT THIS WEEK… Back with us this week with their pastured pork sausage and bacon – nitrate free. CSA pick up point. “We aim to heal the land, nourish people, to treat animals well…”
Posted on: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:54:08 +0000
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