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What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:
  • Apples
  • Beets
  • Cabbage
  • Corn
  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Greens- kale,  Swiss chard, collard
  • Green Beans
  • Okra
  • Onions
  • Peaches
  • Pears
  • Peppers
  • Potatoes
  • Raspberries
  • Rhubarb
  • Squash- Butternut, Cushaw, Patty Pan, Hubbard
  • Tomatoes
The Lexington Farmers' Market September 16, 2010

 

Given another day, yesterday's talk of rain will now become one of thanks not of questioning, as the reprieve from the dry weather is palpable.  The steady presence of the raindrops and the splashing of the car tires on the streets is a reminder of the necessity of liquid water and the sweet smell that accompanies a long delayed shower.  Hopefully this will rejuvenate the crops in the fields as well as those of us that are feeling tired from the lasting heat of summer, because as you know, our market season has a long way to go.

 

However, as the seasons change, our market makeup and setup can change too.  Please note that some of our members will be certainly be at the market in the coming weeks, but that they may not be in their usual spot.  They may have moved into the pavilion or to another area in Cheapside Park or on Short Street, but they are likely still there with all of your favorite products.  Please ask them, or any of the Lexington Farmers' Market staff, as to the whereabouts of a given market member, as we want to make sure that you still connect for the remainder of the season. 

 

Thanks for your continued support, we appreciate it very much.

 

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

Stuffed Banana Peppers

Yield:  8 servings

Ingredients

·         8 banana peppers

·         2 tablespoons butter

·         1/2 cup chopped onion

·         1/2 cup chopped celery

·         1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

·         1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

·         2 cloves garlic, minced

·         1 teaspoon dried basil

·         1 teaspoon dried oregano

·         2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided

·         1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

·         1 egg

·         1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

·         1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

·         1 pound hot Italian sausage

·         1 pound mild Italian sausage

·         1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

 

 


Preparation

1.    Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2.    Heat butter in a medium skillet. Sauté reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3.    Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.

4.    Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Place in a 3 quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.

5.    Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

 

 

Source:  http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/bobs-stuffed-banana-peppers/Detail.aspx

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 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 300 pounds of food this past week.  Donations went to the Lexington Rescue Mission, Lighthouse Ministries, LaRoca, and Maxwell Street Pres. 



SPECIAL EVENTS...

 

 

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.

The Kid's Activity Table will be hosted by the UK Art Museum and we encourage you to come by and see what activities they have planned.

 

In addition, theAlzheimer's Association will be at the market to talk about their organization and to answer any questions you may have about their services.

Also on Saturday,the Lexington Legends will be at the market to talk about their organization, the rest of the season and to answer any questions you may have about the team.

 

On Saturday and Sunday, the Friends of the Lexington Farmers' Market will be in attendance to sell market merchandise and assist in any way possible.

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 THE MARKET THIS WEEK...

 

CAFFEMARCO

Bourbon County

 

" CaffeMarco  -  Fair Trade, organic, hand-crafted, and utterly delicious "

   The Lexington Herald-Leader

 

I'll be roasting coffee on Friday, the 17th, for Saturday's market:

 

BLACK BAG - naturally low in acidity

GOLD BAG - the Queen loves it, so does the Jack + the King TAN BAG - aromatic Nicaragua Segovia light roast GREEN BAG - water processed decaf

 

Thank you. 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 18:

 

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 18th and at Southland Drive on Sunday, September 19th 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. 

 

 

ELMWOOD STOCK FARM

Scott County

 

Look for Elmwood moving "under cover" in the Pavillion near Short Street as spaces open up - hopefully we can provide you a more sheltered shopping experience as we move into the season for cooler weather.

 

We will continue attending each of the 4 farmers market (Tues, Thurs, Sat,

Sun) so please stop in to see the new fall crops that are coming ready for harvest each week.  We continue to offer a full selection of our organic meats and eggs along with our produce at each of the 4 markets also.

 

Elmwood and your other farms will continue to be set up on Saturdays downtown at Cheapside Park just like normal during the WEG games (and after - remember our outdoor location goes through Thanksgiving!)

 

This week we are featuring a new bounty of hard shelled Fall Squashes - Green Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, Delicata, Sweet Dumpling, and a small, but nice, selection of Pumpkins.  Decorative pumpkins and specialty gourds are also ready and with dry weather this year, they should last through the holiday season.

 

Other crops we are harvesting including Stringless Green Beans, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Patty Pan Squashes, Okra, Eggplant, Bell Peppers, Hot Peppers, Cucumbers (new patch), Raspberries, and fresh cut Herbs.  We'll have some Kale and Swiss Chard, possibly some Radishes, and who knows now what other items will be ready the end of the week?

 

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.  And, we'll have frozen hens at every market.

 

We have a small selection of Lamb that has been picked up at the butcher and now ready as well.  Email if you have a specific cut in mind.

 

Our 100% grass fed, organic beef is fully stocked so now is the time to begin to think of stocking your own freezer!

 

Special News:

We do take pre-orders for Elmwood certified organic heritage and traditional broad-breasted turkeys either in person or through 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/

 

BLUE MOON FARM ***Sustainably Grown***

Madison County

 

Our garden continues to amaze us......producing BABY SQUASH MEDLEY, PEPPERS, beautiful BASIL, and BEANS, as well as FLOWERS to decorate our GARLIC BRAIDS, with a half inch of rain in three weeks!!  We continue to keep our fingers crossed for some moisture this week.  The water issue has really plagued us this year.....at first way too much rain in May, which cost us our early crops and a good portion of our garlic crop, and now we're getting none!!

It has been a year to make us really appreciate the other small farms we work with to bring you so much good food every week.  It helps to support them, and us!  Stone Cross Farm from Spencer County has been working hard getting their new cheesery up and running, and we will have a limited supply of their new cheese this weekend!  We've been waiting a long time, and we're excited!  Of course we'll have all your favorite cheese from Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese in Barren County too!

Sunrise Bakery will make us all kinds of delicious crusty ARTISAN BREADS, the best GARLIC BAGELS in Lexington (or maybe the world!), wonderful PASTRIES and MUFFINS, and MUSIC GARLIC TOPPED FOCCACIA!

Stone Cross will stock our freezer with all kinds of A.S.H.-Free, Pasture Raised PORK, including BACON, NITRITE-FREE Sausages, PORK CHOPS, SHOULDERS for BBQ, and more.  Colcord Farm in Bourbon County supplies us with their can't-be-beat GRASS FINISHED BEEF.  We'll have STEAKS, BURGER, FILETS and ROASTS.

Have you tried any of the SEASONINGS from Bourbon Barrel Foods yet?  We have a nice selection for you.....the only Small Batch SOY SAUCE made in the US...aged in bourbon barrels, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, KENTUCKYAKI, as well as SEA SALT, CRACKED PEPPERCORNS, and PAPRIKA all smoked over fires of bourbon barrel staves.

Of course there will be lots of GARLIC!!  BULBS, POWDERS, BAGS, and our beautiful handcrafted GARLIC BRAIDS.  We'll have our GARLIC SCAPE PESTO and garlicky CHAMPAGNE DRESSING too!  Try them as sandwich spreads, for a gourmet lunch!  And for dessert, Lexington's one and only GARLIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE!!  You just have to try them!

You'll find us Saturday on Short Street from 7:30-2:30, and Sunday on Southland Drive in front of Goodyear from 10-2.

Come visit the market while the weather is great!

Special orders   garlic@bluemoongarlic.com

Find us in Facebook www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic  or visit our website www.bluemoongarlic.com

 

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

 

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 be at the market this Saturday.

 

Thanks

Marianne Swintosky

VVF Confections

 

BLEUGRASS CHEVRE

Fayette/Clark County


We'll see you at the Saturday market. 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 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.
                                                                                                                    
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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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 markets!  We will have mild & robust in links and bulk!

  

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

 

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

 

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