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The Lexington Farmers' Market September 8, 2010

Well it is good to be back in the author's seat and I am glad Sarah was able to get away on a much deserved vacation.  As you know, we have had an extraordinary spring and summer during this, our 35th annual market season.  From the opening of the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in mid-April to our first ever market dinner held there in late July, this has been an unprecedented year for the Lexington Farmers' Market.  In addition, we look forward to selling at our usual locations during the World Equestrian Games and hope we can continue on the same path and create new precedents for the last part of this outdoor market season.   

 

Regarding the food at the market, the summer crops are truly hanging in there and the heat is causing some delays in production for the last of those crops and the first planting of fall vegetables.  That being said, the next few weeks offer a great time to experience the fresh taste of these two fine growing seasons and to see the changes reflected, quite simply, by what our farmers are offering on their tables.  This time of year also offers a great time to remind our loyal customers that our markets are open for several more months, rain or shine, and that we will move indoors during the winter.  So, please join us at any or all of our market and know that we appreciate your support and look forward to serving you during the remainder of the year.

 

Jeff Dabbelt

Lexington Farmers' Market Manager

 

PS: After many requests, we brought the long sleeve t-shirts back for fall. We also just received a new shipment of LFM short sleeve t-shirts. We now carry S-3XL in adult sizes and have kids' t-shirts as well!

 

PS: We continue to have a very positive response to our EBT and Debit machine and hope you'll help spread the word and let others know about this great service. Stop by the Friends of the Farmers' Market booth for more information or to swipe your card.

 

 
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
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WEEKLY RECIPE

Chicken with Red Bell Peppers

yield:  serves 4

Ingredients

·         2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

·         2 tablespoons olive oil

·         2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced

·         2 large garlic cloves, chopped

 

·         4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

·         All purpose flour

·         1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth

·         1/4 cup dry white wine

·         2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley



Preparation

Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and garlic and sauté until pepper are tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer peppers to bowl.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over chicken to coat evenly. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Return peppers to skillet; add broth and wine. Increase heat to high. Boil until liquid thickens to sauce consistency, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Return chicken and any juices to skillet. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken and peppers to platter. Sprinkle with parsley.



Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chicken-with-Red-Bell-Peppers-1556#ixzz0yy3KOeKC



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 CAFÉ

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 & Café 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 & Café, 455 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, (859) 278-1813, www.goodfoods.coop

 

Good Foods Sampling Saturday & Produce Sampling Hour:

During our monthly Sampling Saturday (11 am - 2 pm), where you can meet local producers and try their unique products, we'll also host our Produce Sampling Hour. We'll be discussing and working with featured produce items and you'll get to try tasty samples. Sign up for the Produce Sampling Hour at the Customer Service desk.

When: Saturday, September 11, Sampling Saturday 11 am - 2 pm, Produce Sampling Hour, 1 - 2 pm
Where: Good Foods Market & Café, 455 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, (859) 278-1813
Produce Sampling Hour will begin in the Rochdale Room.
Admission: FREE

 

Good Foods Board Film Series - The Hemp Revolution:

The Hemp Revolution tells the amazing and little known story of the hemp plant. This documentary explores the plant's fascinating history, its thousands of uses, and its controversial prohibition. Good Foods is a proponent of the responsible use of the hemp plant in food products, consumer products, and as a sustainable material.

Guest Speakers: Kentucky Senator Joey Pendleton and Hemp Advocate Craig Lee
When: Monday, September 27, 6:45 - 9 pm
Where: Downtown Lexington Public Library
Admission: FREE

Good Foods Chapter 2 (in the downtown library) will stay open until 7 pm on the 27th. Come down before the movie for dinner or a snack!



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...

 

Faith Feeds has gleaned 16,000 pounds of food since June 17. Food has come from the Lexington Farmers' Market, Reed Valley Orchard, and many church gardens. Thanks to all of you for your support and assistance!  What a milestone!!!!

 

At Farmer's Market we gleaned approximately 750 pounds of food this past week.  Donations went to the Lexington Rescue Mission, Lighthouse Ministries, LaRoca, and Maxwell Street Pres. 



SPECIAL EVENTS...

 

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

 

Saturday:

A Sullivan University chef and students will be preparing fresh, local food samples at our market from approximately 9am to 11am.  Please visit them in the center area of the 5/3rd Bank Pavilion and see what is cooking.

Also on Saturday,Greyhound Pets of America will be at the market to talk about their organization and to answer any questions you may have about that breed.

Sunday: Chiro One will be on site offering free spine screenings and information about their services.

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

 

Caffemarco

Bourbon County

 

I'll be roasting on Friday, the 10th, for Saturday's market.

 

Seeking a Real Good Cup of Coffee at the Farmers Market on Saturday ?

CaffeMarco is available at Java Jones, Cooking Up Kentucky, and TwinPearl, as well as at CaffeMarco.

 

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 11:

 

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 11th and at Southland Drive on Sunday, September 12th 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 if I don't sell out on Saturday.


Why is it recommended that you purchase honey from local beekeepers? 

Here is one reason - honey laundering from China.

Click on -  http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/09/01/the-buzz-on-honey-laundering/?hpt=Sbin

Buy honey from beekeepers you trust!

 

MEAD MAKERS

We have some 12 lb honeys jugs for those who make mead. 

We did our last honey harvest last Wednesday. 

While it is the best honey harvest we have ever had due to the profusion of clover this summer, it is still limited.   So it may be time to look at your needs for the winter and decided how much honey you will need.  We will stay at the Market this fall into November unless it gets cold.  After that we shut down until April of 2011. 

 

What to do when honey crystallizes - put jar on dashboard of car on sunny day and let the sun reliquify it. 

 


HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM

Garrard County

It was great to see so many of you on Saturday.  I have grown to look forward to the time when we are at the Lexington Farmers' Market.  Yes, I made it to the market just 11 days after my knee replacement surgery.  I only climbed into the back of the truck about 5 times and if you were there when it happened, I want you to know it wasn't as bad as it looked!  Although we were out of bacon when we started, we had a great day and I want to thank all of you for your continued purchases.

Unless we have trouble getting to Boone's, we will have bacon this week.  We are still selling lots of Brats and Italian Sausage for cooking on the grill as well as a whole lot of pork chops.  Consider getting 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 word WOW hardly seems enough to describe last Saturday's market!  Cheapside and Short St. were ROCKIN'!!  The weather couldn't have been more perfect for spending time browsing for special foods and other unique products, and you all seemed to be having a ball!  The Blue Moon Farm crew enjoyed the day too, and returned to the farm Saturday evening exhausted and exhilarated at the same time!  Every farmer we spoke to said the same thing......we need more days like that!!  It is quite a boost to morale at a very tired time of the season!  So.....thanks!!

On the downside, no rain!  We need it so badly on Poosey Ridge.  Our BABY SQUASH MEDLEY production will be down severely this week due to lack of moisture.  The patch has been surviving on heavy morning dews.  Squash is very efficient at catching any available water on its big, wide leaves, and funneling it down the base of the plants, where it can do the most good.  There are some storms in the state today, so maybe we'll luck out this time!

For the upcoming weekend we'll have all the regular favorites for you and your family.  We have yummy foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including ARTISAN BREADS and PASTRIES from Sunrise Bakery in Lexington, A.S.H.-Free, pasture raised PORK from Stone Cross Farm in Spencer County, or BEEF from Colcord Farm in Bourbon County, wonderful SHIITAKE and OYSTER MUSHROOMS from Bracken County, and A.S.H.-Free Raw Milk CHEESES from Kenny's in Barren County.  To that we add our own FRESH GARLIC, BABY SQUASH MEDLEY, GARLIC SCAPE PESTO, GARLIC POWDERS, CHAMPAGNE DRESSING, and FRESH CUT BASIL. 

Bourbon Barrel Foods in Louisville keeps us stocked up with their great products, like the only small batch SOY SAUCE (which is aged in bourbon barrels) in the US,  and salt, pepper and paprika which have been smoked over bourbon barrel staves.

The folks at Stone Cross Farm who supply our PORK, also make sure we have their wonderful HANDMADE SOAPS, like HEMP SEED OIL,  AVOCADO, or LAVENDER OATMEAL.

The Saturday Lexington Farmers' Market at Cheapside is a real event!  Make sure you experience it before winter comes....and better yet, bring a friend who has never been there!  We'll look forward to seeing you!

For special orders, email us at garlic@bluemoongarlic.com   Stay in touch on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic  or visit our website at www.bluemoongarlic.com

 

elmwood stock farm

Scott County

 

A few new items are harvested each week, so be sure to stop by each of the markets (Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun) to see our current produce selection.

 

This week we are featuring Red Raspberries, a new crop of Stringless Green Beans, Fresh Onions, and a bounty of hard shelled Fall Squashes - Green Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti and more.

 

Other crops including Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Patty Pan Squashes, Okra, Eggplant, Bell Peppers and Hot Peppers, and fresh Herbs continue to produce even in the driest of conditions.

 

Update on Organic Meats:

 

Our next weekend for fresh, not-yet-frozen, certified organic hens and packs of cut-up chicken is September 10th-11th.

 

We have a small selection of Lamb that will be ready for sale the same weekend.

 

Special News:

We do take pre-orders for Elmwood certified organic heritage and traditional broad-breasted turkeys either in person or though email.  They are processed at KY's small USDA inspected facility outside Bowling Green and will be ready for pickup the weekend prior to Thanksgiving.  Just contact the farm (best by email) and we'll share more details with you on expected available sizes, the differences in taste and appearance dependent on heritage or broad-breasted breeds, and pricing.

 

Elmwood Stock Farm will be set up on Saturday mornings at the market through Thanksgiving.  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.

 

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/

 

HENKLE'S HERBS AND HEIRLOOMS

Jessamine County

 

Greetings!  The sustained heat has slowed down our tomato yields but we will still be attending Sundays at Southland Drive, Thursdays at Broadway and Maxwell, and Saturdays at the corner of Short and Upper Street.   Our late planting of tomatoes and peppers are looking great and we are hoping for them to peak during the World Equestrian Games.  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, Thai basil should be ready next week

-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!

 

VVF CONFECTIONS

Fayette County

 

John and I will not be at the market this Saturday, we will be back next week.

 

Thanks

Marianne Swintosky

VVF Confections

 

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

 

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.

 

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 now only at the 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.

 

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

 

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

 

MARION PITTMAN

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 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!

 

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 down on our farms!

 

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

 

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