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What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:
  • Beets
  • Blackberries
  • Cabbage
  • Corn
  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Greens- kale,  Swiss chard, turnip, collard
  • June Apples
  • Green Beans
  • Okra
  • Onions
  • Kentucky Peaches
  • Peppers
  • Plums
  • Potatoes
  • Rhubarb
  • Squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Turnips
  • Zucchini
The Lexington Farmers' Market July 28, 2010

I'm sure there are many of you who can remember what Lexington was like 35 years ago (I unfortunately am not one of them, but I'm guessing there was less street construction.).  While Lexington has gone through many changes in the past three and half decades, the Lexington Farmers' Market has been there all along. From our start over on Cox St. we've seen many changes in our location, vendors, product offerings and customers, but we still strive to bring you the freshest, most delicious, quality farmers' market items we can. Come help us celebrate our 35th anniversary this Saturday at Cheapside Park or on the Farm Tour! Market will be held as usual from 7am-3pm with a mayoral address in the park at 10am, or check out 8 of our farms and wineries on the Farm Tour from 8am-2pm.

 

The third annual Lexington Farmers' Market Farm Tour will take place Saturday, July 31st from 8am-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!

 

Tickets for the tour are only $10 for adults and $2 for children under 12. You can buy your tickets at the Thursday market or even early at market on Saturday.



Sarah Buzogany

Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager


PS- The A Taste of the Farm in the City dinner is sold out! We had an overwhelming response to this event so make sure to buy your tickets early for next year! If you are attending, see the "News Flash" section for more information and details.

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

 Indian Style Eggplant Curry

Serves 4-6

 

2 tbsp olive oil

3 Medium Eggplants

1 large onion; diced

1 small green chili; seeds removed and diced

3 garlic cloves; finely chopped

1 � tsp kosher salt

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 heaping tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp mustard powder

2tsp mustard seed

2tsp fennel seed

2tsp fenugreek

� tsp allspice

1 tbsp honey

1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes

� cup frozen peas

freshly ground pepper

 

 

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prick the eggplants all-over with a fork and coat lightly with some oil; place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven 25-30 mins or until the flesh is very soft when poked. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil, over medium-high heat, in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Add the onion, chili and garlic; cook until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the salt and all of the spices; stir briskly in the pan to toast them. Reduce heat to medium-low. When the eggplant has roasted allow it to cool slightly then cut it in half, scoop out the flesh and add it to the pan. Add the honey and the tomatoes. Stir everything together well and allow the mixture to cook together over medium-low heat for 25 minutes. Add the frozen peas and some pepper. Cook 5-10 more minutes. 

 

Note: Serve this curry with some basmati rice and a little plain yogurt. Also feel free to modify the heat of this by using more or less chili. This recipe makes a medium spicy version.

 

Look for these ingredients @ The Lexington Farmers Market:

Eggplant

Onion

Garlic

Chili Pepper

Honey


Recipes 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�

Good Foods, along with food co-ops nationwide, invites individuals to celebrate local foods by participating in the third annual Eat Local, America! challenge from August 1 - 31. Those wishing to participate can simply sign up at Good Foods or register online at www.eatlocalamerica.coop to show their commitment to eat local food. Participants may pick up their Eat Local Challenge packets at the Food for Thought booth near the produce department. Visit our website for more info: www.goodfoods.coop        



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...

 

If you purchased tickets for the A Taste of the Farm in the City dinner here is a little extra more information:

 

Park in the Financial Center Garage, across the street from the Park.

Check-In and will call tickets will be at the Main St. end of the Pavilion.

The cash wine bar will open at 5:30 and dinner will be served at 6pm.

This event is rain or shine!


SPECIAL EVENTS...

 

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 feature Gymboree! 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. Skullers Clock Restoration group will have more information restoring a Lexington landmark and icon. The McTeggart Irish Dancers will perform.

 

Sunday: Kentucky Ecuador Partnerswill have information on their work and have some of their beautiful goods for sale.


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...


Caffemarco

Bourbon County

 

"handcrafted, organic, Fair Trade, and utterly delicious "

The Lexington Herald-Leader 10/8/09

 

Black Bag - soulful

Gold Bag - elegant

Tan Bag - breakfast blend

Green Bag - water processed decaf

 

I'll roast on Friday, July 30, for Saturday's Market.

CaffeMarco is now also available in a cappuccino or caf� latte at Java Jones (corner of Main + Upper Sts.) and at my gracious, Saturday next door neighbor, Twinpearl. Thank you. http://www.caffemarco.com

 

"FRESH LOCAL HONEY" by NICK and BEV NICKELS

Fayette County


We WILL BE at the Lexington Farmer's Market downtown on Saturday, July 31st and at Southland Drive on Sunday, August 1st 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

 

BlueMoon Farm ***Sustainably Grown***

Madison County

 

I am writing this quickly today before Leo and I go in to Richmond to visit with my parents.  They are moving on Thursday to Georgia after about 15 years here.  We are both excited for them and terribly sad to see them go.  This afternoon will be our last time together before they go, so we are anxious to get there!

 

We've been busy putting together more of our beautiful HANDCRAFTED GARLIC BRAIDS for this weekend.....the perfect kitchen decoration, and the best way to store garlic!  We'll have a nice selection of both hardneck and softneck braids from which to choose.

 

If a braid is too much garlic for you, we'll also have our 100% cotton French string bags with single varieties, or our CHEF'S DELIGHT, a string bag containing 6 different varieties (all marked), and of course our individual bulbs of MUSIC.  The extra large ones are perfect for roasting.....we'll give you the recipe!

We are glad to say that we will have OYSTER MUSHROOMS back this week.  We've partnered with a grower in Northern KY to, hopefully, have a steadier supply for you.

 

We'll have all the "regulars" again this weekend, from A.S.H.-Free Pasture raised KY PORK and BEEF in lots of different cuts, Kenny's KY-made CHEESES, Sunrise Bakery's fresh ARTISAN BREADS and PASTRIES, including their famous CINNAMON BUNS, and GARLIC BAGELS topped with our Music Garlic (warm from the oven around 9:30AM).  We'll even have some fresh soft Italian GOAT CREAM CHEESE for you to put on top!

 

Bourbon Barrel Sauces and Seasonings, Handmade Soaps, GARLIC SCAPE PESTO and CHAMPAGNE DRESSING and lots more.

It seems like Leo's birthday keeps falling on a market day year after year, and Saturday's the day!  He's not numbering them anymore, but salutations would surely make him smile!

 

If you have any special orders, please drop us an email [email protected] Visit our website and see photos of the farm and family at www.bluemoongarlic.com or be our friend on Facebook  www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic

See you this weekend!


Abigail's

Miss Abigail has won 13 KY State Fair.

I am at the Market both Saturday and Sunday.

DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE FARM TOUR AND DINNER FOR JULY 31ST.  MY FARM WILL BE ON TOUR FROM ONLY 8 AM TO NOON.

 

Here's the honey list for this weekend.

RAW Clover

COMB HONEY

FLAVORED HONEYS - CINNAMON, ALMOND, ORANGE AND LEMON 

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

Don't forget my Peppermint Foot Balm.  Makes the heels look great for those summer sandals.

Lots and lots of wonderful handmade soap. JUST MADE SOME MORE HYACINTH SOAP PLUS FRENCH  VANILLA SOAP.

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.



HARDWOOD PIZZA COMPANY

Fayette County

 

Here is the Hardwood Pizza Company menu for 7/31:

 

Margherita

 

Garlic Scape Pesto

 

Vito's Sausage

 

Summer Squash, Tomato + KY Feta

 

(Veggie Pizza, Cheese Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza are always available)

 

Thanks to all our loyal fans so far this Summer!  If you haven't yet tried our pizza, come by and see us. 

 

HENKLE'S HERBS AND HEIRLOOMS

Jessamine County

 

Greetings!  Come visit us on Sundays at Southland Drive, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Broadway and Maxwell, and on Saturdays at the corner of Short and Upper Street.   All of our offerings are sustainably grown, Kentucky Proud, 100% homegrown, and pesticide free. 

 We will have the following:

-Homegrown tomatoes, numerous varieties, many heirlooms

-Tomatillos

-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, Bulgarian Carrot and other hot peppers, as well as purple bell peppers

-Fresh cut cilantro

-Our popular Uglies But Goodies

See you at the market!



BlEUGRASS CHEVRE

Fayette/Clark County


I won't be at the market this weekend because I'm one of the sites on the Farm Tour. See you next week or on the tour!

Cheers,

Susan and the [email protected]


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


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