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What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:
  • Beets
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Corn
  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Greens- kale, mustard, Swiss chard, turnip, collard
  • June Apples
  • Kohlrabi
  • Leeks
  • Green Beans
  • Okra
  • Onions
  • Kentucky Peaches
  • Peppers
  • Plums
  • Potatoes
  • Rhubarb
  • Squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Turnips
  • Zucchini

The Lexington Farmers' Market July 14, 2010

Thank goodness for the rain yesterday and last week! It sure was nice to have a respite from the heat and our farmers definitely appreciated the free irrigation. The growing season is in full force and all the summer crops you've been waiting for are here! There will be A LOT going on at the market this week, so be sure to check out the "News Flash and Special Events" section for more information. Farm Tour and A Taste of the Farm in the City tickets are on sale at every market and at www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com, and there is more information below. Thanks for your continued support!


 

Sarah Buzogany

Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager



Market Times and Locations
Tuesday/Thursday
S. Broadway and Maxwell
7am-4pm

Saturday
Cheapside Park on Main St.
7am-3pm

Sunday
Southland Dr.
10am-2pm

Our Sponsors
Fayette Alliance
WUKY

Good Foods

Sullivan University National Center for Hospitality Studies

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WEEKLY RECIPE

Summer Squash and Goat's Cheese Tart with Pesto

 

Serves 8-12

15-20 minutes prep                   40 minutes cook time

 

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion; thinly sliced

1 medium yellow squash; sliced

1 medium zucchini; sliced

3 small or 1 large patty pan squash; sliced thinly

3 roasted red peppers; chopped

1 can quartered artichoke hearts

5 oz soft goats cheese

4 tbsp basil pesto

7 eggs

1 � cup Milk

Salt and Pepper

2 unbaked pie shells

 

Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a frying pan heat the olive oil and add the onion and squash. Saute the vegetables over medium high heat until they begin to soften; remove from the heat. Add the artichokes and red peppers to the cooked vegetable mixture and set aside. In a mixing bowl beat the eggs and whisk in the milk and pesto. Season the egg mixture well with salt and pepper. Place the pie shells on a large baking sheet. Fill the shells halfway with the vegetable mixture and crumble � the goat's cheese over top; repeat this layering process once. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the shells over the vegetables. Bake the tarts in a pre-heated oven 30-40 minutes or until the filling is firm and the tops are lightly browned. Enjoy with a green salad or sliced tomatoes!

 

Look for these ingredients @ The Lexington Farmers Market:

Onion

Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Patty Pan Squash

Red Peppers (to roast at home!)

Goat's Cheese

Eggs

 

 

Recipe by: Calle Roubic, Professional Chef and Amateur Gardener

INFORMATION FROM OUR SPONSORS


SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY


We are pleased to announce that Sullivan University is a returning sponsor of the Lexington Farmers' Market and will be providing many more seasonal cooking demonstrations at our Saturday markets.  More information will follow as it becomes available and please take time to thank the representatives of Sullivan University when you see them at the market.


GOOD FOODS MARKET AND CAF�

Enjoy local --- Shop local. Buy local. Eat local! Stop by for brunch before or after you visit the Lexington Farmers Market on Saturday and Sunday.

Good Foods Co-op is a locally owned and operated cooperative business where everyone is welcome to shop at either of our locations - Good Foods Market & Caf� on Southland Drive or Good Foods Chapter 2 inside the downtown Lexington Public Library. Good Foods has served the Lexington community since 1972.



Good Foods Market & Caf�, 455 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, (859) 278-1813, www.goodfoods.coop



THE FAYETTE ALLIANCE

The Fayette Alliance is Lexington's ONLY land-use advocacy organization that regularly educates and lobbies local government for a sustainable growth model that benefits all of us.

We believe that preserving our signature Bluegrass landscape, creating a dynamic and equitable cityscape through infill redevelopment, and improving our natural waterways by fixing our sanitary sewer and stormwater systems are key components to achieving our economic and environmental promise here in Lexington-Fayette County.

We are an alliance of citizens from the entire community, including stakeholders from the agricultural, neighborhood, and infill sectors. We are a united voice for responsible growth, and only weigh-in on those land-use issues that have countywide implications. Together we can chart our future, and positively impact local zoning decisions-the very building blocks of our community.

If you want a better quality of life for all of us, please join The Fayette Alliance today for free.  Visit www.fayettealliance.com for more information.

 

INFORMATION FROM OUR SPONSOR WUKY

 

WUKY was founded in 1941 as the radio voice of the University of Kentucky. Our mission then-as now-was to bring information and enlightenment to the people of central Kentucky. Back then we even hauled radios to remote areas so people could hear our programs. Today we're pioneering the use of digital technology to bring multiple streams of great non-commercial programming to this region. Whether you're a Lexington resident or a visitor, please take a moment this weekend to tune your radio to WUKY at 91.3FM, and, when you get home, stream our signal on line at www.wuky.org. There you'll enjoy NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Car Talk and Fresh Air all supplemented by award-winning WUKY news. On weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m., you'll hear a unique blend of music that we call "Adult Rock", featuring a wide variety of artists from Talking Heads to Norah Jones to Lucinda Williams. In addition, our weekend schedule includes everything from A Prairie Home Companion to the big bands, the Grateful Dead Hour, and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. WUKY 91.3FM truly has something for everyone. We are able to accomplish all this only because of community support. Income from this and other special events, underwriting by area businesses, and contributions from individual donors account for over two-thirds of our budget so please pledge now and thank you so much for supporting WUKY.

NEWS FLASH AND SPECIAL EVENTS

NEWS FLASH...

GLEANING with Faith Feeds

You read about Faith Feeds here last week and maybe in the Lexington Herald Leader on Sunday. If you missed the article, read it here: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/07/10/1343848/faith-groups-glean-food-for-the.html

 

If you are interested in participating in this unique ministry or you have a truck that you can make available from time to time, please contact Sarah at [email protected].

 

Honey Queen to Visit LFM

 

Lisa Schluttenhofer, the 2010 American Honey Queen, will visit Kentucky July 16-19.  During her stay, she will visit the Lexington Farmers' Market and the Bluegrass/Lyons Fair, speaking about how honeybee pollination creates the building blocks to our food supply.   She will also share information on the many uses for helpful and wholesome honey.   

 

Look for the Honey Queen at Abigail's booth this Saturday.


 

SPECIAL EVENTS...

 

The third annual Lexington Farmers' Market Farm Tour will take place Saturday, July 31st from 9am-2pm in conjunction with our 35th anniversary!  This self-guided tour allows you to choose between 7 of our vendors' farms and visit the ones that interest you the most (maybe all of them)! We've received rave reviews from previous attendees, so don't miss out!

 

In addition to the Farm Tour, we're also celebrating all the great food the Lexington Farmers' Market has to offer with the A Taste of the Farm in the Citydinner that evening. This special event will showcase recipes from Central Baptist's new cookbook, Beyond the Fence: A Culinary View of Historic Lexington prepared with ingredients from Lexington Farmers' Market members. We hope you'll join us for an evening celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Lexington Farmers' Market and the taste of Kentucky.

 

Tickets for the tour are only $10 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Dinner tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and are limited. You can buy your tickets at any of the markets starting this Saturday, or online at www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

 

 

 

On Saturday and Sunday, the Friends of the Lexington Farmers' Market will be in attendance to sell market merchandise, Farm Tour tickets and answer questions.

 

Saturday: The Lexington Learning Cooperativekid's booth will return with Bluegrass Trust hosting an activity. Central Baptist Hospitalwill be selling their cookbook, Beyond the Fence, recipes from the book will be featured at the A Taste of the Farm in the City dinner. Central KY Radio Eyewill be on site to promote their program for reading to the blind. Bleu Plate Tours will have information about their restaurant walking tour which includes a stop at the Lexington Farmers' Market. Greyhound Pets of America will have information about greyhound adoption. Check in with Master Gardeners for tips or advice on your garden.

 

Sunday: Kentucky Ecuador Partnerswill have some of their beautiful wares from Ecuador available and information on how to help their cause.

 

PARKING is always FREE at all of our markets if you know where to look!  On Saturday it's as easy as parking in the Financial Center Garage across the street from Cheapside Park and next to the blue 5/3 building. This lot is generously provided to us by Central Parking and for this we are extremely grateful.  Beyond that garage, all street parking is free on Saturdays and there are also several pay lots in the area.

 

Finally, if you have ever lost items at any of our markets and they have not been returned, please check with Jeff, the market manager, during market hours or by phone at (859) 608-2655.




PARKING is always FREE at all of our markets if you know where to look!  On Saturday it's as easy as parking in the Financial Center Garage (#8 on the map) across the street from Cheapside Park and next to the blue 5/3 building. This lot is generously provided to us by Central Parking and for this we are extremely grateful.  Beyond that garage, all street parking is free on Saturdays and there are also several pay lots in the area.

 Saturday Parking Map

Finally, if you have ever lost items at any of our markets and they have not been returned, please check with Jeff, the market manager, during market hours or by phone at (859) 608-2655.

HERE'S A BIT OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT MARKET THIS WEEK...


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.

Honey harvest is just about over.  We have wonderful clover honey for the rest of the year.  

We have 3 lb honeys jugs for those who make meade.  Also we have comb honey for the first time in five years. 

LEMON, ORANGE AND CINNAMON HONEY IN WINE BOTTLES.  A great gift to give someone is made just in time for summer!

Lots and lots of wonderful handmade soap. Lemongrass, Honey Facial, Romantic Rose, Lavender, Forest Green, Spring Rain, SuperMoist, Sandalwood, Mint Julep, Tea Tree, Bee Pollen, Oatmeal Scrub,  and more!

  • Saturday, July 31st (Farm Tour at my house 9am to noon only, dinner at downtown pavilion starts at 6pm).   This is the only time the bee farm is open to the public.
  • Tickets on sale at any LFM  farmers' markets or www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
  • Sponsored by the Friends of the Lexington Farmers Market.

Come see a real honeybee farm and listen to how regular folks keep bees.

Without bees we won't starve, but there is just so much you can do with tomatoes, corn and potatoes.  I mean, even corn chips and salsa get old after a while.  Support honeybees and you support fresh fruit, vegetables and beautiful flowers and trees!

 

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.

 

Caffemarco

Bourbon County

 

CaffeMarco will roast on Thursday, the 15th for Saturday's market. All coffee beans are certified organic and Fair Trade. Roasted in Paris KY using strictly the finest arabica coffee beans.

 

BLACK BAG - soulful

GOLD BAG - elegant

TAN BAG - palate cleansing

GREEN BAG - water processed decaf

 

The Lexington Herald-Leader has called CaffeMarco the best coffee in Kentucky. And, we are Kentucky Proud.

Thank you.

 

http://www.caffemarco.com

 

BlueMoon Farm ***Sustainably Grown***

Madison County

 

Did you notice how smiley the farmers were last Saturday?  It seemed like the weariness of mid-season was washed away by the wonderful rains, if only for a little while!  And now more rain!  The ground is slurping it up!  What a relief!

 

We've had two sightings this week of a little spotted fawn near our barn.  We haven't seen the mother yet, but guess she's right around there someplace!  The weeds are high, so it's a good place to bed down for the night in safety.  We are also starting to see quail again on Poosey Ridge.  We used to have a covey or two here on our farm, but they seem to have vanished in the past year or two, so we're glad to know they are making a comeback.  All I can think of when I see them on the road are the cartoons I used to watch as a child....they look just like them!!  :-)

 

Our FRESH CUT BASIL should be just beautiful this week after the good rain.  Hopefully the start of a long basil season!  Start thinking pesto!

 

We should have a few HANDMADE GARLIC BRAIDS this week as well as GARLIC by the BULB or BAG, our own "knock-your-socks-off" GARLIC POWDER including SMOKED, GARLIC SCAPE PESTO, GARLIC-TOPPED FOCCACIA, GARLIC BAGELS, CHAMPAGNE DRESSING (tangy and garlicky).

 

Barbeque season is in full swing now, and we've got just about any meat you could want from our friends at Stone Cross Farm in Spencer County and Colcord Farm in Bourbon County.  Pasture raised, Antibiotic, Steroid and Hormone-Free PORK and BEEF.  Did you get a chance to taste the BRATS that Chef Jacob made last week at Cookin Up KY?  They were the ones we sell, and they were delicious!  We've got all kinds of other SAUSAGES too.  Can you just taste ITALIAN "SAUSAGE and peppers"?  It's pepper and tomato time, and what a great and easy meal to make in quantity and freeze for a cold winter's night!!  Use it for a delicious pasta topping or sandwich!

 

We've been delighted with the response to the Bourbon Barrel Foods sauces and spices we're carrying!  The SOY SAUCE is made with non-GMO beans in small batches, aged in bourbon barrels, the WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE is vegetarian, the teriyaki is called KENTUCKYAKI and contains bourbon, and the SALT, PEPPER and PAPRIKA are SMOKED over bourbon barrel staves!

 

This week we'll be sampling Kenny's KENTUCKY ROSE cheese.  This mild BLEU is named after Kenny's Mom, our friend Mary Rose, and it's terrific, just like she is!  We'll have lots of other varieties too, for everybody's preference.

 

ARTISAN BREADS from Sunrise Bakery are the perfect accompaniment to your dinner, and make great sandwiches for your lunch.  The 8-GRAIN WITH BLUE MOON FARM HERBS is one of our favorites, and the HERB & CHEESE is a special treat!  GARLIC BAGELS arrive around 9:30 AM warm from the oven and topped with Blue Moon GARLIC and sea salt.  (We'll have Italian CREAM CHEESE to top them too!!)  FOCACCIAs are a great Italian flatbread, topped with our sliced GARLIC.  Slice for eating with dinner, or top with your favorite veggies and cheese for an out of this world pizza!! 

 

Make no mistake about it.....the folks at Blue Moon Farm like to EAT!!  And we sell only the things we love! 

 

We'll look forward to seeing you this weekend, Saturday on Short Street behind the museum, and Sunday on Southland Drive in front of Goodyear.  Look for the Blue Moon banners on our tents!

 

Email us at [email protected]    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic   Or visit our website at www.bluemoongarlic.com

 

"FRESH LOCAL HONEY" by NICK and BEV NICKELS

Fayette County


We WILL BE at the Lexington Farmer's Market downtown on Saturday, July 17th and at Southland Drive on Sunday, July 18th if it doesn't rain.

 

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

 

VVF CONFECTIONS

Fayette County

 

John and I will not be at the market this Saturday 17th.We will be back next week with our newest favorite, Tiramisu and Truffles. 

 

Thanks

Marianne Swintosky

VVF Confections

 

JAVA JONES

Fayette County

 

Java Jones is Kentucky's first full mobile coffee and espresso unit. Whether it is a hot, humid, summer day or a cold, crisp, autumn night, we have everything to cover your needs. We serve both hot and cold beverages including the Java Jones original and most popular Italian cream sodas, iced lattes, frappes, slushies, coffee, espressos, hot lattes, hot chocolate, and tea.  We also offer 20 different flavors to serve all of your needs.

 

HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM

Garrard County


So much for last week's cool spell, this is some HOT weather.  Hannah's job as pig water supervisor is of utmost importance right now.

Come see us this week for your grilling needs.  Also, consider buying something that you can cook in the crock pot so that it doesn't heat up your kitchen too much.  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


CLEARY HILL FARM

Anderson County

 

We're at all the markets throughout the week with our 100% homegrown Anderson County produce. We'll have vine-ripe tomatoes- heirloom, cherry, slicing red and Roma; beans- half-runner, Roma, Tenderette, yellow wax; cucumbers- slicing, pickling; sweet corn- Silver Queen; squash- zucchini, yellow, crookneck, zephyr, patty pan; sweet onions- candy and candy apple; red and green cabbage; potatoes- Norland Red, Kennebec, Yukon Gold new potatoes; assorted bell and hot peppers; tomatillos; ground cherries; fresh herbs; fennel; leeks; okra; eggplant; kale; collards; Swiss Chard; garlic; cut sunflowers and zinnias (single and bunches)

 

The Paw Paw plantation

Powell County

I will be at every market this week with:

        Home baked sourdough and sweet breads

        Primo Wild blackberries

        Excellent Blueberries

        Homegrown Heirloom

        Hydroponic Tomatoes

        Homegrown Rhubarb

        Sassafrass root

        English Cucumbers

        Yellow squash and zucchini

        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

BOYD ORCHARDS

Woodford County

 

KY peaches are in! We'll have PR-2 semi-clings along with June apples, Blackberries, and apple cider doughnuts at the Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday markets. Free stone peaches will arrive in about 1 week!

 

McMAINE FARMS

Madison County

 

I'll be at the markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with 100% homegrown red, yellow, and black tomatoes,  red, yellow, and chocolate cherry tomatoes, plicker and slicer cucumbers, yellow and zucchini squash, purple and white eggplant Greasy Beans, Half-Runners, and hot and sweet peppers.

 

JOHNSON BROTHERS FARM

Scott County

 

We're at all the markets through the week with heirloom German Pink, Mr. Stripey and Cherokee Red tomatoes, Casey County cantaloupes, Silver Queen corn, red tomatoes, cabbage, and half runners, Tenderette and Roma beans.

 

BILL BEST

Madison County

 

I have my homegrown heirloom tomatoes in! You'll have to get to the market pretty early to catch me before I sell out but I'll be there on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. This week I have Vinson Watts, Yellow German, Black Pear, Ox Heart and Zeke Dishman heirloom tomatoes plus blueberries and blackberries.

 

TYLERS

Clark County

 

Peaches are in from the Southern States! We also have delicious cantaloupes, tomatoes, green beans and potatoes. Find us at all of the markets.

 

LONE OAK FARM

Scott County

 

I'll be at every market with local Logans kale, Collins collards, Roma tomatoes, Blue Lake and Roma beans, Bravo and Red Velvet cabbage, crookneck and Elite squash

 

BARTON SWEETCORN

Fayette County

 

Barton Sweetcorn is selling early this year so we'll be at the markets this week and this weekend! Look for our green truck!

 

BlEUGRASS CHEVRE

Fayette/Clark County

 

We'll see you at the Pavilion on Saturday with an exceptional batch of FETA, plus garlic-chive, chipotle (finally!), smoked bourbon cracked pepper and CHOCOLATE chevre.

 

HARDWOOD PIZZA COMPANY

Fayette County

 

This week's menu includes:

Garlic Scape Pesto with fresh mozzarella and green onions

Margherita with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, olive oil and basil

Vito's Sausage

 

Veggie

 

See you this Saturday on Broadway and Maxwell!

 

HENKLE'S HERBS AND HEIRLOOMS

Jessamine County

 

We will be attending the Thursday and Saturday markets this week at the Broadway and Maxwell location.   All of our offerings are sustainably grown, Kentucky Proud, 100% homegrown, and pesticide free. 

 We will have the following:

-Homegrown tomatoes, numerous varieties including heirlooms

-Pint baskets of cherry tomatoes, multiple colors

-Yummy blackberries

-Zephyr, yellow, and zucchini squash

-Antigua, Listada di Gandia, Ichiban, and white eggplant

-Fresh cut basil

-Garden salsa and Tequila purple peppers

-Durable remesh tomato cages, not like the flimsy excuses for tomato cages that most stores sell.  These cages are built to last.

-Basil pots, multiple varieties

See you at the market!


elmwood stock farm

Scott County

 

New Update:  Tomatoes & Sweet Corn are Ready!

Our early-planted Heirloom Tomatoes are starting to ripen along with several crops of the Bi-Color Super Sweet Corn.  We are extra excited to have both of these prior to the first of July this year.

 

Summer veggies include:

Cucumbers including Slicers - salad Cukes, and English burpless; Yellow Squash and Green Zucchini, your favorite Baby Squash Mix, fresh Okra, stringless Snap Beans and the popular Roma Green Beans, Green Tomatoes, just-pulled Onions and an assortment of fresh Herbs including Sweet Basil.

 

We are still harvesting your favorite greens:

Fresh Cabbage, Green Garlic, Kale Greens, Swiss Chard, last of the Lettuces, and the Beet Greens found on our colorful red, gold, pink striped and even white beets.

 

Roots and tubers this week include:

Green Onions, baby Leeks, Purple Top Turnips, Fresh Beets as described above, and an assortment of Early New Potatoes - gold, red, and the all-blues - ready for a colorful potato salad.

 

Our fresh Flower Bouquets and our Edible Flowers to garnish your salads and desserts are also ready to harvest.  If you are working in your own garden or raised beds, we also have bags of organic compost with us at each market.

 

Elmwood Stock Farm continues to attend each LFM 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 to secure 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.

 

New Update on Meats and Eggs:

 

Our young pullet hens are starting to lay eggs along with our favorite older hens - stop by and visit with us at the market to learn more about how the age of the hen affects the size of the egg.

 

This Saturday, July 3rd, we'll have very fresh (never frozen) whole hens and various cuts of organic chicken.  We also have frozen poultry each market day.

 

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/

 

RAGGARD CREEKSIDE FARM 

Shelby County

  

The animal encounters have been slow so far this year, but that doesn't mean everything has been short of excitement. Ed barely chugged the red and white truck home Saturday night after some technical problems.... It wasn't too much of a hassle, depending on how you look at it. We only had to take everything off the truck and put it in a trailer attached to our other vehicle, a Pathfinder, after emptying the trailer of items we had stored in it. The Season begins!!!

 

We have some of our own tomatoes starting to turn so we should have some before long!!! We'll have big red tomatoes along with our juicy smaller varieties, and heirlooms again this year (German Pinks, Black Russians, etc.) We now have zucchini, squash, cucumbers, green onions, beets, cabbage, kale, collar greens, and some banana peppers! Other great veggie's coming along!! We have Bray Orchard Kentucky Peaches!! They were great this week. Sweet and juicy!!!

 

We'll also have some tomatoes, beans, and corn from our southern states until ours are ready!! We will also be starting on Tuesday and Thursday at Maxwell and Broadway on June 29th!! We'll still be at Saturday and Sunday market.

 

Ed and Jackie Raggard

 

EVANS ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL

Scott County

 

Evans Orchard is picking HOMEGROWN green beans (Half Runners, Tenderettes, Romas, Greasy Beans), Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Cucumbers and more from our garden.  We also have homegrown blueberries and expect homegrown

peaches and sweet corn this week!   We always try to bring something sweet

from the kitchen like our apple cider donuts or fresh apple bread, but if you have any special orders be sure to call ahead (502-863-2255 or email [email protected]).  Thank you to all of our great customers and we look forward to seeing you this week at the market!

http://www.evansorchard.com

 

Triple J Farm

Scott County


WE ARE AT THE SATURDAY MARKET, AND WILL BE BRINGING SWEET CORN, BEANS, POTATOES, SQUASH, ZUCHINNI, ONIONS, BROCCOLI, CABBAGE, TOMATOES, OKRA, CUCUMBERS, ETC.
CHICKEN AND BEEF.   CALL FOR ANY PRE ORDERS 859-494-7268 OR EMAIL TRIPLEJFARM.ORG

 

SCOTT EVANS

Madison County

 

I will be at the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday markets with the very first tomatoes, hot and sweet banana peppers, yellow bell peppers, yellow summer squash, yellow and green zucchini, and patty pan squash.

 

PITTMAN FAMILY FARM

Casey County

 

Roma and half runner beans are in! I'll also have summer squash, beets, peppers, potatoes, and more at the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday markets. Everything is from Casey County.

 

COOKIN' UP KENTUCKY

Fayette County

 

Hello friends,

Another summer is upon us with puts the farmers in full swing. The rain and heat have brought the produce on early so please come down.

 

This Saturday I will be binging back the sausage burrito along with the pork sandwich, which has been very successful. Also, the first ripe tomatoes have shown their faces this week, so nothing says summer more than a red ripe tomato and bacon sandwich.

 

I'll see you this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, and if you didn't know, I've started cooking at the weekday markets as well. Come get a great meal made with ingredients from the Lexington Farmers' Market!
                                                                                                                    
Chef Jacob

 

STEVE'S PLANTS

Boyle County

 

You can find me Tuesdays and Thursdays up on Broadway and Maxwell, Saturdays in the Pavilion and Sundays in front of Slone's. I'll have HOMEGROWN candy onions, Red Bull red onions, "no-spray" broccoli and cabbage, and wild blackberries, plus local blueberries and black raspberries.

 

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!

 

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. 

 

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.

 

REED VALLEY ORCHARD

Bourbon County

 

We have BLUEBERRIES! Come see us near Cheapside Bar and Grill on Short St this Saturday.

 

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!

 

PROPER PLANTS

Fayette County

 

Buy local-We grow everything we sell!

 

We will return to market this week. Come see us on Short St on Saturday.

 

Until then, Check out our website-www.properplantsonline.com

Proper Plants

3050 Military Pike

Lexington, KY 859-223-7037

 

Lyn and Russ Madison

 

 

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. Come get some peanut butter, honey roasted peanut butter, chocolate peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter milled right at the market!

 

LA PETITE CREPERIE

Fayette County

 

La Petite Cr�perie brings a little taste of France to the Bluegrass

 

The idea for opening a walk-up cr�perie was hatched many years ago when I was a student in France.   After discovering cr�pes 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 cr�pe 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 cr�pes.  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 cr�pes to our friends, family and my French students, we think we've hit on a good combination.  

 

La Petite Cr�perie hopes to recreate the experience of ordering a French cr�pe � 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 cr�pe fillings include honey and jam from Farmers' Market vendors, and the butter and sugar cr�pes are made with homemade butter from the market.   We also make a hearty breakfast cr�pe with market eggs, cheese and vegetables.   Our menu will vary as other fruits, berries and vegetables come into season. 

 

La Petite Cr�perie 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 app�tit!

 

THREE TOADS farm

Clark County

 

Visit us at the Lexington Farmers' Market on Saturday, July 17th. We'll have cut lilies, sunflowers, lisianthus, 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, July17th in the Pavilion. Thank You for your support!

 



Our continued thanks for your support...it keeps us down on our farms!

 

Remember to visit our website at www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com for more information about the market