HERE'S A BIT OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT MARKET THIS WEEK...
"FRESH LOCAL HONEY" by NICK and BEV
NICKELS
Fayette County
Since
this coming weekend is the Memorial Day weekend, we WILL be at the
Lexington Farmer's Market downtown on Saturday, June 19th and at Southland Drive on
Sunday, June 20th.
We offer the highest quality raw clover honey, pure beeswax candles and
pollen.
Our delicious raw honey comes only from the fields and orchards surrounding
Lexington, Kentucky. Our raw honey is unheated, and
unprocessed so that all its attributes are fully preserved. Honeycomb in a jar
with strained honey is also available.
Our candles are 100% unbleached, all natural beeswax. Beeswax candles
are long lasting and clean burning. They contain no toxins or soot common to
commercially produced paraffin candles. They are the candles of choice for
those who have asthma, allergies, or headaches due to paraffin or scented
candles. They are naturally fragrant with a subtle honey scent. They are made
with filtered beeswax; so they produce a bright, clear, steady flame and
beautiful illumination.
Bee pollen is nature's most complete food, rich in vitamins, minerals,
amino acids and a complete source of protein. It can give us that extra edge to
stay healthy. An all-around nutritional supplement, bee pollen is ideal for
daily use. The bee pollen granules can be sprinkled over salad or cereal, added
to liquids or eaten as is.
Web Site www.KentuckyHoney.com
Caffemarco
Clark
County
Selection
of coffee beans for June 19th.
Dark
Roast -
Kenya + Sumatra blend
Medium
Roast -
Marco's Finest
Light
Roast -
Mexico Chiapas
Decaf
-
Water Processed Mexico + Sumatra blend
Coffee
beans roasted on Thursday, June 17th.
CaffeMarco
Coffee will have a selection of certified organic, Fair Trade coffees for sale
as well as (while it lasts) coffee by the cup.
The
beans are roasted in Paris,
Kentucky on Thursday every week
for the Saturday Lexington Farmers Market. Thank you.
www.caffemarco.com
Abigail's Honey Fayette County Miss
Abigail has won 13 KY State Fair ribbons for honey! I am
at the Market both Saturday and Sunday. CLOVER
HONEY IS STARTING TO COME IN. STILL HAVE BLACK LOCUST BUT IT IS RUNNING
OUT FAST. LAST OF THE SEASON'S!!!!!!! Also
Lavender, Orange,
Cinnamon and Lemon Honeys. Also
have a beautiful Lemongrass Soap made just for you! Helps keeps pesky
bugs away as well - so folks tell me. HOMEGROWN AUTHORS Thanks to all the readers who
stopped by and purchased Death By A HoneyBee on the first day of
Homegrown Authors Day at LFM. Your support is much appreciated. Don't forget that bookclubs get a
discount on multiple books and I will be happy to visit or call during your
book groups meeting.
DEATH
BY A HONEYBEE www.abigailkeam.com for reviews
NEWS FROM THE RIVER
www.abigailshoneyblog.blogspot.com
You can read what's happening at the farm and in my
life by going to my new blog. Just click on the address at the top of
this page and read as often as you like. A new way to keep in
touch. You can also leave comments.
BlueMoon Farm
***Sustainably
Grown***
Madison County
GARLIC
HARVEST!!! And what a hot one it has been so far! Our helpers are
intrepid, though, and we're hauling thousands of beautiful bulbs to our barn
for curing. We tie them together in "hands", hang them on
tobacco sticks, and up they go into the bays of the barn, just like tobacco
(only much, MUCH healthier!). Fans keep the air circulating and help the
drying process, and before we know it, we'll be taking the sticks back down
again to clean for market, almost as fast as they went up!
The
bulbs which get damaged in the harvest are the first to be cleaned up and
processed for the wonderful Garlic-Topped Foccacia and Garlic Bagels made for
us by Sunrise Bakery each week, or dried to make our own
"knock-your-socks-off" Garlic Powders. Are we totally consumed
by garlic?? Well, just ask yourself....... where else can you buy a
Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookie?
This
week we'll be bringing more freshly harvested MUSIC GARLIC with the tops left
on. If you've never tried garlic right out of the ground, you really
must! It reminds us of a fresh crisp apple, crunchy and juicy. The
cloves are really easy to peel at this stage too!
Don't
forget that this Sunday is Fathers' Day! If you're planning a special
feast for your Dad, stop by to check out the great LOCAL PORK and BEEF products
we have from Stone Cross Farm in Spencer
County and Colcord Farm in Bourbon County. We have all kinds of
terrific SAUSAGES, perfect for a mixed grill! Brats, Polish, Italian
(sweet or hot), English Bangers, Chorizo, Hot Dogs and Polish
Sausage! Or if your Dad prefers, we also have great PORK CHOPS and Grass
Finished BEEF STEAKS, or GROUND BEEF for BURGERS! While you've got the
grill going, why not roast some FRESH GARLIC BULBS to use as a topping for your
meat or vegetables?
If
you have a coleslaw or potato salad on your menu, try adding some of our
CHAMPAGNE DRESSING to the sauce for a creamy, garlicky side dish. If you want
to create a sauce for your barbeque, we have all kinds of cool Kentucky
ingredients! Bourbon Barrel Foods in Louisville microbrews
the only SMALL BATCH SOY SAUCE in the US! It's made from non-GMO
soybeans, and they age it in bourbon barrels! They also produce a
Worcestershire Sauce which is vegetarian-friendly and a Teriyaki they call
"Kentuckyaki" which is flavored with bourbon. We also carry
their Bourbon Smoked Sea Salt, Smoked Cracked Black Pepper and Smoked
Paprika. Add to those our own Garlic Powder, Smoked Garlic Powder and
Sweet or Spicy Paprika Powders and you'll be sure to create a masterpiece!
Our
trusty old truck has been in the shop going on 3 weeks for a major re-fit,
and we are lost without her! We haven't brought our HERB SETS to market
the past few weeks because of this, but we're determined to bring some this
week. We have beautiful LAVENDERS and ROSEMARYS, as well as MINT, BASIL,
TARRAGON, OREGANO, SAGE and many, many more. If there is something you
are particularly looking for, please drop us an email to make sure we
bring it for you, as we're not sure how many we'll be able to fit in!
We'll
have all your favorite KENNY'S CHEESES, of course. Try a sandwich made on
one of Sunrise Bakery's ARTISAN BREADS, including the new SOURDOUGH, topped
with Kenny's Monterey Jack or Swiss, with a dollop of Blue Moon
Farm GARLIC SCAPE PESTO for a gourmet treat! You can also
create a gourmet pizza with our Garlic-topped Foccacia, Garlic Scape Pesto and
Kenny's cheese....add meats or vegetables to customize for your family!
We hope to have some of those beautiful and delicious OYSTER MUSHROOMS from Bath County
too.
As
always, contact us for special orders garlic@bluemoongarlic.com
Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic
See
you Saturday behind the old Courthouse on Short Street, 7am-2pm, and Sunday in
front of Goodyear on Southland
Drive, 10am-2pm.
ABBONDANZA
Fayette County
CIAO
from Oliva Bella Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Italy!
Stop
by our two booths and try our new line of prepared foods: cassoulet,
wheatberry salad, golden garlic dressing, garlic croutons, and all of our other
house made sauces and products
Of
COURSE we have our flagship Oliva Bella Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Italy, our
Aged (8 years in wood) Balsamico for you to try, line up early for your
"shot" of oil and "chaser" of balsamico.
And
if you're looking for the PARTY, Marta Miranda and Chef Stacey Moore will be
cooking and carrying on each Saturday starting around 10 am.
THIS
WEEK IT'S OUR ITALIAN RAGU: CHUNKS OF FRESH TOMATOES, TONS OF FRESH
BASIL SIMMERED WITH HEARTY CHUCK ROAST...BEEFY, RICH, TOMATOEY AND ABSOLUTELY
DELICIOUS! COME BY AND TRY IT.
Remember
that the shop is also open on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and there is even
more to sample at the shop than at the market. But...do NOT eat lunch
first.
Be
good to your belly and bring it by to see us on Saturday! Our shop is
located at 406 South Broadway (across from Wildcat Liquors....EVERYONE knows
where Wildcat Liquors is!) and you and reach us at 859 983 3567.
BlEUGRASS CHEVRE
Fayette/Clark County
We
will see you at the market on Saturday, and on Thursday and Sunday unless it's
raining hard and our market umbrella won't keep us covered.
Don't forget to come by for a taste of our new chocolate chevre. It's great
with fresh fruits - or just eat it with a spoon!
Let us know if you need anything special at gourmetgoats@msn.com
Cheers,
Susan
and the Gourmet Goats
REED VALLEY ORCHARD
Bourbon County
We will be making our first
market appearance of the 2010 season with BLUEBERRIES! Come see us near
Cheapside Bar and Grill on Short
St this Saturday.
elmwood stock farm
Scott County
Elmwood
Stock Farm continues to attend each market day including Tuesdays and Thursdays
at the Broadway/Maxwell location, Saturday downtown in the Park, and Sundays on
Southland Drive
- we can be found in front of the Goodyear store. Look for us on with our selection of
Certified Organic vegetables, eggs and meats.
Our
produce harvest is moving from late spring into early summer vegetables. We still have your favorites:
Green
Garlic, Kale Mustard Turnip & Collard Greens, Swiss Chard, last of the
spring Lettuces, and Salad Mix.
Summer
vegetables include:
Beets,
Turnips, Fresh Culinary Herbs including Sweet Basil, Yellow Squash, Zucchini,
Patty Pan Squashes, Baby Squash Medley, Cucumbers, Onions and a handful of
early Tomatoes. Possibly a little Sweet
Corn by the weekend.
Our
spring flower bouguets and our Edible Flowers to garnish your salads and
desserts are also being harvested. And,
if you are working in your own garden or raised beds, we have bags of organic
compost with us at each market.
Come
visit us this week to learn more about securing your own share of locally
grown, organic, wholesome, healthy farm food each week of the growing season.
These days, more than ever, it's important to know the source of your family's
food and you can look to a local organic farm to meet your body's nutritional
needs resulting in good health.
We
offer our certified organic eggs from free-ranging hens on grass pasture,
organic poultry, and grass-fed beef from our organic Angus cattle. Elmwood's
meats, eggs, and vegetables are produced by us on our organic family farm in Scott County.
Visit our website to learn more, review our price lists, and pre-order your
special items.
http://www.elmwoodstockfarm.com/
VITOS ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Woodford County
VITO'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE is in the HOUSE. Come
visit us at the Lexington Farmers Market across from Oliva Bella on
Saturday and we will now be attending the Sunday and Tuesday/Thursday markets!
We will have mild & robust in links and bulk!
VVF CONFECTIONS
Fayette County
I will be returning to
market Saturday, June 19th. See you there!
EVANS ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL
Scott County
Evans Orchard will be at the Saturday
and Sunday market this coming weekend as well as the weekday markets. We'll
have green beans, new potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and more. How about fried
apple pies or fresh baked goodies for dessert at your party? Or we have a
great selection of our homemade fudge wrapped in half pound blocks just for
your choosing! We will also have our delicious apple cider
donuts! Our store at the farm is now open so be sure to come visit us
soon! Visit www.evansorchard.com or call
502-863-2255 for any special orders.
HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM
Garrard County
It seems like summer has
arrived. For a pasture pig operation
like ours, it is a fun time. Pigs do not
sweat enough to keep them cool, so they wallow in the mud! So our job is to make sure they have a
suitable place to wallow - usually a place of their choosing that we continue
to add water to. Hannah's job of pig
water supervisor becomes much more time consuming and important in the hot
weather. But, I am not sure who has the
most fun - her or the pigs.
We have a new offering this
week. We will now have Brats with
cheese. So if you are a cheese lover you
can get your tasty pasture raised pork brats with the cheese already
added.
Come see us this weekend. We are on Upper St.
on Saturday and on the very end of the Market in front of Sloan's on
Sunday. Since Clay is out of school for
the summer, we are now at the Tuesday and Thursday Markets. Come look through our recipe collection and
find just what you need for a meal in the coming weeks. Of course our recipe collection is all about
PORK!
We invite you to visit
our website (which still needs updating) www.hillsideheritagefarm.com
and also ask you to join us on Facebook.
Our entire family looks
forward to getting to know each of you.
John Contini
PROPER PLANTS
Fayette County
Buy local-We grow everything we sell!
We will be on vacation for the next few weeks and
will be returning to market towards the end of August.
Until then, Check out our
website-www.properplantsonline.com
Proper Plants
3050 Military Pike
Lexington,
KY 859-223-7037
Lyn and Russ Madison
SCOTT EVANS
Madison County
I will be at the Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday markets with yellow summer squash, yellow and green
zucchini, and patty pan squash. Tomatoes and peppers will be in in the next few
weeks!
PITTMAN FAMILY FARM
Casey County
Roma green beans are in,
some of the first local green beans of the summer! I'll also have summer
squash, sugar snap and shell out peas, green onions, and some peppers at the
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday markets. Everything is from Casey County.
JOHNSON BROTHERS FARM
Scott County
We're at all the markets
through the week with delicious canteloupes, watermelons, tomatoes, half
runners, and corn from the southern states, plus our own homegrown flower
baskets and pots, strawberries and whatever comes into season this week.
SMITH FAMILY FARM
Franklin County
Come see us Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday for tomatoes, squash, corn, green onions,
beautiful flowers and tomato plants, hand decorated gourds and more!
CLEARY HILL FARM
Anderson County
We're at all the markets
throughout the week with our 100% homegrown produce. We have cauliflower,
broccoli, and other cole crops, beets, summer squash, tomatoes, and more. Come
see us Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday.
TYLERS
Clark County
Peaches are in from the
Southern States! We also have delicious cantaloupes, watermelons, tomatoes, green beans and
potatoes. Find us at all of the markets.
SALYERS FARM Franklin County This weekend we'll have the pulled pork BBQ
sandwiches, BBQ chicken, ice cream and Amish butters and cheeses you've come to
know and love. And NEW THIS WEEK- Nut Butters! Come get some peanut butter,
honey roasted peanut butter, chocolate peanut butter, almond butter or cashew
butter milled right at the market!
RAGGARD
CREEKSIDE FARM
Shelby County
So
far this year, we've had no "animal" encounters! The rain did cause
the creek to come spilling out onto our field. The "rapids" (as they
appeared to us after all the work!) took out some cabbage plants and covered
some pea plants with debris. (It also included the neighbors son's kid
basketball goal!)
We
will have delicious Shell Out Peas and Sweet Sugar Snap Peas this
week. Also, Leaf, Romain and Butterhead Lettuce. Kale and collar Green are
ready!! Green onions, and tomato plants. ( Still have popular heirloom
like Black Russian, Cherokee Purple and Brandywine.
Also lots of Super Tasty, Big Beef, and Beefsteak plants. Some bell
pepper plants also... Some good tomatoes, beans, and corn from our Southern
States (only until ours come in!)
Come
see us downtown at back of pavilion on road (red and white camper on white
truck). You can't miss and the tomato plants!! We'll also be on Southland
on Sundays at end of first row (near Sloan's)
Ed
and Jackie Raggard
(Mikka
and Kali too!!) LA PETITE
CREPERIE Fayette County La
Petite Crêperie brings a little taste of France
to the Bluegrass The
idea for opening a walk-up crêperie was hatched many years ago when I was a
student in France. After discovering crêpes they became a staple of my diet because as a hot, quick meal
they fit right in with the poor student budget. The best part was that they were never far
away. Walk-up crêpe windows are like
hot dog stands in New York;
they are everywhere. My
husband Mark and I took many more trips to France and ate countless more
crêpes. We decided that the good people
of Lexington
should be able enjoy them here. After
years of tweaking batters and looking for just the right griddle, and after
serving hundreds of crêpes to our friends, family and my French students, we
think we've hit on a good combination. La
Petite Crêperie hopes to recreate the experience of ordering a French crêpe à emporter. Half of the fun is watching, smelling, and
anticipating how delicious it's going to be.
Our batter contains only eggs from the market, Weisenberger white and
wheat flours, Kentucky
produced whole milk, water, canola oil, sugar and salt. Our sweet crêpe
fillings include honey and jam from Farmers' Market vendors, and the butter and
sugar crêpes are made with homemade butter from the market. We also make a hearty breakfast crêpe with
market eggs, cheese and vegetables. Our
menu will vary as other fruits, berries and vegetables come into season. La
Petite Crêperie will be open most Saturdays at Cheapside
from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm and most Sundays at Southland from 10:00 until
2:00.You can visit our website, www.petitecreperie.com to find out
exactly where we will be and when. Bon
appétit! Triple J Farm Scott County Triple J Farm will be returning to the Lexington
Farmers' Market on Saturday. We will have several products to offer. We will
have our All Natural Beef for sale, Farm Fresh Eggs, as well as our KY Black
& Gold Compost, plus some beautiful plants & flowers! We will also have
information about our Family farm & information about our Community
Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program . Please stop by to see what we have going
on at Triple J Farm! COOKIN' UP KENTUCKY Fayette County Hello
friends,
The
time for the market has come again, and here at Cookin' Up Kentucky we will be
back in full swing this year.
Of
course the first few market days will be a little slow, but you will find me
there with hot coffee and my usual array of local biscuits, omelets, and of
course the famous fried green tomato sandwich. I will be attending all market
days this year so you can find me Saturday downtown, Sunday on southland, and
Tuesday and Thursday downtown on Broadway and Maxwell.
I am
very excited about being at the market fulltime this year and of course I
will have more time to offer new selections for the season, which will include
a full lunch menu, among some other secrets, so please come and join me...
Chef Jacob THREE TOADS farm Clark County Visit
us at the Lexington Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 19th. We'll have
cut lilies, jams and jellies. Feel free to give us a call (859-771-2085) if you
have questions or want to reserve flowers. We can deliver them locally,
too. We're excited for the move back outside! Many
thanks and we look forward to seeing you soon! Bob
and Charlie HOME PICKINS Jackson County I'll
have plenty of delicious fresh eggs and ASH free pasture raised beef this
weekend! Come see me this Saturday, June 19th at Cheapside Park
and hopefully Sunday on Southland Dr. Thank
You for your support! The Paw Paw plantation Powell County I will be at market
this week, May 19th and 20th and the Tuesday/Thursday market next week, with: - Local Hydroponic TOMATOES
-
Home
baked sourdough and sweet breads
- Rhubarb
- Sassafrass for tea
- Kentucky agate slices and gemstones
(Agate is the official State Rock of Kentucky, and I slice agate geodes with
diamond saws and handcraft all of the gemstones I have for sale.)
Roland
McIntosh from the Paw Paw Plantation Our continued thanks for your support...it keeps us
down on our farms! |
