| HERE'S A BIT OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT MARKET THIS WEEK...
Caffemarco
Bourbon
County
I'll
roast on Friday, the 3rd, for Saturday's market.
BLACK
BAG - naturally very low acidity
GOLD
BAG - Marco's Finest
TAN
BAG - Nicaragua
breakfast blend
GREEN
BAG - water processed decaf
CaffeMarco.
When the Queen's in town to watch her horses jump, she always pauses to enjoy a
cup. You might, as well.
http://www.caffemarco.com
HARDWOOD PIZZA COMPANY
Fayette County
Eggplant Parmesan Pizza was a big hit last week.
So much so, we'll have it again this weekend. Here's our menu for
Saturday September 4:
Margherita
Local Tomatoes, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella with a
drizzle of Olive Oil
Garlic Scape Pesto
A minimalist's delight featuring delicious Pesto
Sauce from Blue Moon Farm
Eggplant Parm
Local Eggplant with a pinch of Garlic, Salt and
drizzle of Olive Oil - blanketed with our signature sauce, Parmesan and
Mozzarella cheese. YUM!
Vito's Sausage
A local favorite - sweet, spicy and delicious
Veggie
Did you know that you can follow Hardwood Pizza
Company on Twitter (@hardwoodpizza) and friend us on Facebook? Or, feel
free to log onto www.hardwoodpizzacompany.com. That way,
you can follow along as we take our oven to all the great spots around Central
KY - as it's shaping up to be a busy Fall. It also will allow you to see
what we're cooking up each week at the downtown Farmers Market.
Thanks again for your continuing support!
"FRESH LOCAL HONEY" by NICK and BEV
NICKELS
Fayette County
We WILL BE at the Lexington Farmer's Market downtown on
Saturday, September 4th and at Southland Drive on Sunday, September 5th
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
Abigail's
Fayette County
Miss Abigail has won 16
KY State Fair ribbons for honey.
I will be at Southland
this Sunday if I don't sell out - God willing and the creek don't rise.
This
Saturday:
HANDCRAFTED SOAP
If you
like Tea Tree Soap, now is the time to come get it. I am phasing out of
making it and this is the last of the Tea Tree Soap that I will have.
Lavender,
Lavender, Lavender!If you
like lavender, then stop by. I am having a lavender feast of the senses:
lavender honey, lavender butter balm, lavender hand cr�me and don't forget my
lavender soap.
NEWS FROM
THE RIVER:
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
Can you believe that September is already
here! Where did the time go? It's been so great a year, I
would like to savor it some more.
I received more honey ribbons at the State Fair.
What an honor to be praised by my fellow beekeepers.
And to have the Lexington Farmers Market in its new Saturday
home. I love the pavilion! It has helped keep the elements away
from me like the heat and the rain, so I can serve my customers.
Also wonderful things happening
at home, but I want you to go to my blog to find out what they are. Just
hit on the below address. It will take you right there. Plus
there are more pictures than I can put on my customer email - so hit on it now!
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.
HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM
Garrard County
Thanks
to all of you who asked about me this past weekend. I am writing today, exactly one week after my
surgery, from the Danville Campus of BCTC, getting ready to teach my algebra
classes. So at least to this point it
seems as if everything went well. The
surgery took 3 � hours due to old plates and screws being in the way. I was on crutches Wednesday and ready to go
home but my blood pressure dropped so they kept me another day. If I could get the swelling under control, I
would be doing great. I hope to be at
the market on Saturday - but somebody will be if I'm not.
Come
see us for your grilling needs. We have
been selling lots of Brats and Italian Sausage for cooking on the grill. Of course you all know that grilled pork
chops have got to be one of the foods of the gods. Also, consider buying something that you can
cook in the crock pot so that it doesn't heat up your kitchen too much. A Fresh Ham roast or Boston Butt roast cooked
all day in the slow cooker makes great pulled Pork or the world's Best barbeque
when you add your own special sauce!
Don't
forget to 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! If
you find a recipe you like, we have copies we can give you.
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
BlueMoon Farm
***Sustainably
Grown***
Madison County
The
question is, would you rather have a great selection of our beautiful GARLIC
BRAIDS this weekend, OR have a new entry here telling you that we will have all
the same great things we had last week?? I'm going to guess garlic
braids, go make a bunch, and run the same piece here as last week. If you
have any special orders, please drop us an email at garlic@bluemoongarlic.com
Thanks!
We
are so happy to say that our BABY SQUASH MEDLEY is up to full production.
We've waited all summer to offer these beautiful yummy little squash to
you. We pick them 3 days a week, with the blooms left on when we
can. They pack all the punch of a full-size squash, and are simple to
prepare. Steam or saut�, add a dash of soy sauce, and you've got a
delicious side dish! They are also beautiful thinly sliced, raw, in a
salad. You just might see some BABY SQUASH in the omelets at Chef
Jacob's Cookin' Up KY booth this Saturday too!
We've
been saut�ing some of our Bracken County SHIITAKE or OYSTER MUSHROOMS in olive
oil with garlic to top our salads. The following dressing would be
excellent on top!
It's an
easy Basil Garlic Vinaigrette,
using a few ingredients you can get from us at the market! :
1/8
ounce fresh minced BASIL
3/4
teaspoon minced fresh GARLIC
1/2
tablespoon regular or Bourbon Smoked SALT
1/2
teaspoon regular or Bourbon Smoked PEPPER
3/4
teaspoon sugar
1/2
teaspoon Dijon
mustard
3/8
cup Balsamic vinegar
1 cup
extra virgin olive oil
Thoroughly
blend all ingredients except the oil in a blender or food processor.
Using
a whisk, slowly whisk in the olive oil.
Back
to making sandwiches for your kids' school lunches? We've got some great
ARTISAN BREADS from Sunrise Bakery. Make a sandwich so good your child
won't trade it away! And for a special weekend breakfast treat, come
check out the PASTRIES and MUFFINS, including those famous Sunrise CINNAMON
BUNS!! No sweet tooth? The best GARLIC BAGELS in Lexington,
in Kentucky,
and maybe in the world!! Topped with fresh Blue Moon Farm MUSIC GARLIC.
PORK!!
Pasture raised, A.S.H. Free, and out of this world delicious! From Stone
Cross Farm in Spencer Co. CHOPS, ROASTS, Many kinds of SAUSAGES, hot
or sweet Italian, Polish, Brats, Chorizo, English Bangers, Knockwurst, BACON
and BREAKFAST SAUSAGE too!
It's
getting to be meatloaf time again! We've got great BEEF from Colcord Farm
in Bourbon Co., also pasture raised, A.S.H. Free, and never ever fed any
grain! Mix it half and half with some GROUND PORK for a different spin on
the classic meatloaf. Lots of other BEEF too- STEAKS, FILETS, &
ROASTS.
Our
GARLIC SCAPE PESTO can change a ho-hum dish into a gourmet delicacy, and
garlicky CHAMPAGNE DRESSING is not only terrific on your salad, but makes a
great sandwich spread or coleslaw or potato salad dressing!
We'll
have 17 kinds of Kenny's KY made CHEESES for snacking, sandwiches, or
melting over your burger! Need something to fix for a quick dinner on a
busy school night? Start with one of our GARLIC TOPPED FOCCACIAs (flat
bread), cover with your favorite sliced veggies from the market, grated Kenny's
CHEESE, FRESH BASIL LEAVES, and you've got a delicious homemade pizza!
And
did I forget to mention GARLIC, GARLIC, GARLIC??? BULBS, BAGS, BRAIDS,
POWDERS, and those Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Special
orders, garlic@bluemoongarlic.com
Check
out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic
or website www.bluemoongarlic.com
And
remember......Blue Moon Farm "Garlic makes good scents!"
BlEUGRASS CHEVRE
Fayette/Clark County
We'll see you at the Saturday market. Don't forget extra cheeses
for holiday picnics. Those colorful little market tomatoes are especially
delicious stuffed with fresh chevre and herbs. And we'll have chocolate
this week to go with all the luscious peaches.
Let us know if you would like for us to hold anything for you at
gourmetgoats@msn.com
GOOD THYMES GARDEN
Mercer County
Find us
at the Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday markets with salt risen bread,
yeast rolls, heirloom tomatoes, acorn and butternut squash, candy onions,
cucumbers, bell, banana, Habanero, jalapeno, pimento and Anaheim peppers, half runner and Roma beans and
sweet potatoes.
REED VALLEY ORCHARD
Bourbon County
We
have many varieties of apples including Earli-Gold, Ginger Gold, Mollies Del.,
Sweet Sixteen, Gala and McIntosh. Also Asian and European Pears! Come see us
near Cheapside Bar and Grill on Short
St this Saturday.
You
can call the orchard at 859-987-6480 or visit our website http://www.reedvalleyorchard.com
HENKLE'S HERBS
AND HEIRLOOMS
Jessamine County
Greetings! Come visit us on Sundays at Southland Drive,
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 do not sell anything that we do not grow.
We will have the following:
-Homegrown
tomatoes, numerous varieties, many heirlooms
-Tomatillos
-Roma
tomatoes for sauces and salsa
-Pint
baskets of cherry tomatoes, multiple colors
-Antigua, Listada di Gandia, Ichiban, and White eggplant
-Fresh
cut basil
-Sweet
Banana, Numex Big Jim, Garden salsa, and assorted hot peppers
-Colored
sweet bell peppers
-Last
week for cilantro
-Our
popular Uglies But Goodies
See
you at the market!
JAVA JONES
Fayette County
Java Jones is now recognized as Kentucky Proud!
Thank you for making Java Jones feel welcome to the Lexington Farmers' Market.
We've been having a great summer beating the heat with our iced lattes and
Italian Sodas. Looking forward to the fall! Hot coffee, latte, mochas, hot
chocolate, and cider are sure to be a hit! We'll be at the market Tuesdays,
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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 okra, watermelon, grapes, yummy super sweet snack
peppers, sweet Diablo Italian Roasting peppers, and oriental eggplant.
COOKIN' UP KENTUCKY
Fayette County
Hello
friends,
This
Saturday I will be offering my usual bacon, egg and cheese biscuits, omelets
with as many local vegetables and I can shove in them, friend green tomato and
bacon sandwiches, local bratwurst with Jake's slaw, local beef burgers, as well
as local pork sandwiches with grilled pears. I am also at the Tuesday and
Thursday markets.
Chef Jacob
SMITH FAMILY FARM
Franklin County
We're at the Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday markets. We'll have cukes, seedless watermelon,
tomatoes, half runner beans, beautiful hand painted gourds and cock's comb
flower.
BRIARY CREEK FARMS
Pulaski County
Ambrosia Corn $6/Bakers
dozen
Ambrosia melons $3 each
Crenshaw melons $4 each
Grape tomatoes $1.50 pint
German Johnson tomatoes
$1.75/lb
Roma beans $1.50/lb
OFF THE DOCK
SEAFOOD
A Fresh
From the Boat Affiliate
Try
some of our wild-caught natural seafood. We have Yellowtail, Sea Bass,
Butterfish, Crab Cakes, Flounder Fillets (stuffed flounder 6oz and 10oz,)
Grouper Fillets, Beer Battered Grouper, Mahi-Mahi, Parrot Fish, AK Salmon,
Scallops- Sea& Bay, Shrimp, Snapper, Shrimp Burgers, Swordfish, Ahi Tuna,
Seaweed Salad, Haddock Fillets, Grouper Cheeks, Lobster Tail, Crab Stuffed
Mushrooms.
CLEARY HILL FARM
Anderson County
In spite of the hot and dry
conditions we will continue attending as often and as long as the gardens hold
out.
Currently, we have zucchini,
yellow squash, zephyr squash, eggplant, okra, several types of tomatoes
including canning and paste, Cherry Kennebeck potatoes, Silver Queen white
corn, cucumbers (slicing, pickling & seedless), seedless watermelon, various
hot peppers (jalapeno, Habanero, Pablano, banana, bhut jolokia, cayenne, Thai),
fresh basil and zinnias.
JOHNSON BROTHERS FARM
Scott County
We're at all the markets
through the week with heirloom Casey
County cantaloupes,
watermelons and tomatoes and Scott County Silver Queen corn, cucumbers, half
runner beans, Tenderette green beans, corn field beans, and peaches.
HOME PICKINS
Jackson County
Our
fall raspberries are producing now. They were a bit early but they are of good
flower and sweet. We are picking every Mon, Wed, Fri to supply our customers
with the freshest fruit possible. No chemicals were used on the production of
these berries.
We
just had our last batch of chickens harvested for the season. We have a nice
selection of Roasters and Fryers. They are pasture-raised without antibiotics,
added hormones or any other synthetic substances, They are USDA inspected and
vacuum sealed for ultimate freshness.
Our
late crop of zinnias and sunflowers are in along with the various annuals we
grow for the creation of our beautiful bouquets. We cut the day before market
so we can ensure a long vase life for our customers. Please stop by and see
what we have to offer on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
THE PEACH LADY
Clark County
We
are at the Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday markets with Peaches,
tomatoes and green beans!
The Paw Paw plantation
Powell County
I am at every market
through the week.
I have at my booth:
Paw Paws, heirloom tomatoes, cherry and plum tomatoes, rhubarb, sourdough
bread, a variety of sweet fruit and vegetable breads, Kentucky agate slices-geodes-gemstones, wild
ginseng, yellow root and slippery elm bark.
Roland
McIntosh from the Paw Paw Plantation
SCOTT EVANS
Madison County
I
will be at the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday markets with tomatoes, hot and
sweet peppers, eggplant, spaghetti squash, butternut squash and okra.
EVANS ORCHARD AND CIDER MILL
Scott County
Evans Orchard is picking HOMEGROWN green
beans (Half Runners, Tenderettes, Romas), Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomatoes,
Cucumbers and all types of Peppers from our garden. We also
have homegrown Sweet Corn, Blackberries and PEACHES!
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
info@evansorchard.com). Thank you to all of our great customers and we
look forward to seeing you this week at the market!
http://www.evansorchard.com
VVF CONFECTIONS
Fayette County
We will be back at market this week with chilled
desserts and fruit tarts.
Thanks
Marianne Swintosky
VVF Confections
BOYD ORCHARDS
Woodford County
We will only be at the weekend markets for the
remainder of the season so come see us Saturdays between the Pavilion and the
old courthouse and Sundays in front of Slones.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
www.petitecreperie.com
THREE TOADS farm
Clark County
Visit
us at the Lexington Farmers' Market on Saturdays. 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
Our continued thanks for your support...it keeps us
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