Abigail's
Fayette County
Sustainable beekeeper, winner of 16 honey awards and Reader's Favorite Gold Medal winner for debut novel - DEATH BY A HONEYBEE.
FALL SOAP
It's time to stock up wood and do those last minute tasks before cold weather shows up. The trees are showing color and fall is in full bloom. Time for my Chocolate Amber Soap and Pumpkin Spice Soap which are great fall soaps. Just made a new batch of Mint Julep and Forest Green. Also will have Sandalwood, Hyacinth, Supermoist, Oatmeal Body Scrub, the last of Spring Rain and Flowing River.
HONEY
I am so busy that I am will not be doing infused honeys next year. I still have quite a few 2 oz gift jars left for stocking stuffers this year - so come and get them while they last.
We have some 12 lb honeys jugs for those who store over winter.
When does honey go bad? I used to tell people - never, but have since learned that if a yeast spore gets into the honey - that will cause the honey to ferment. Otherwise honey stays fresh for centuries - theoretically.
What to do when honey crystallizes - put jar on dashboard of car on sunny day and let the sun reliquidify it.
NEWS FROM THE RIVER BLOG - for pictures click on
The weather is getting colder. It is finally fall. I am frantically trying to do those last minute chores needed to be done before winter sets in like making sure all the hives have enough honey to make it through and put away all equipment nice and clean. I know you are doing the same thing because the Holidays are right around the corner. Where did the year go?
My philosophy is that all women need the three P's - pony, puppy and pool. I have a dog friend that needs a good home. If you are looking for a good dog (which is a precious thing) click on my blog and check this baby out. You can email me for details.
Click on my blog to see pictures.
See you at the Market this weekend.
"FRESH LOCAL HONEY" by NICK and BEV NICKELS
Fayette County
We WILL BE at the Lexington Farmer's Market downtown on Saturday, October30th and at Southland Dr. on Sunday, October 31st 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
Caffemarco
Bourbon County
His Majesty stood on the cobblestoned rectangle and gazed upward toward the soaring arches. "Just get us some of that Italian cheese and we'll have enough for a little luncheon right there on that bench by the courthouse."
They all squeezed around the dogs on their leads and the babies in carriages, past the tables piled high with gourds and pumpkins and autumn foliage, finally spreading out their chosen picnic items on a green, metal table.
"So, this is the center of Lexington ."
Black Bag - soulful
Gold Bag - elegant
Tan Bag - Good Foods Cafe Africa blend
Green Bag - water processed decaf
"Fair Trade, organic, hand-crafted, and utterly delicious "
The Lexington Herald-Leader
http://www.caffemarco.com
HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM
Garrard County
Hello everyone, we are still at the market - but we have moved up in the world. We are now on Short St - not far from the Pavilion. Just look for the pictures of the pigs and our Orange aprons.
We should have most everything this week, but we are low on bacon - so come early. We are still selling lots of Brats and Italian Sausage for cooking on the grill, as well as a whole lot of pork chops. As the weather cools, it seems that more of you are interested in Breakfast sausage - we have plenty. Get something that you can cook in the crock pot so that you don't have to cook all day. 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.
This has been a great season and we have really enjoyed getting to know so many of you.
John Contini
BlueMoon Farm ***Sustainably Grown***
Madison County
Ahhhhhh.......rain! Too late for this year's crops, but much needed for working ground to plant garlic in a couple of weeks! We live in a tin roofed house, and the sound of the rain is very soothing.......it made it hard to stay awake this afternoon!
This is Blue Moon's last weekend at the market!!
I spent some time grinding AJI AMARILLO powder today. There's not a lot, but for those of you who have been waiting, at least there's a little! It's a hot and fruity flavor, one of our favorites. I also found a little more SMOKED GARLIC POWDER which I had ground a couple of weeks ago, and tucked away for later. Last Sunday we sold out, and I had myself convinced that there was no more. I was delighted to find some for our last 2 market days this weekend!
The GARLIC BRAID rush has started! So many of you wait until the last minute to buy one! We've been busy braiding this week to ensure that we have a great selection for the weekend. It's a beautiful decoration for your kitchen, with the added bonus that it's edible! Another great way to have "fresh" garlic all winter is to buy bulbs, peel the cloves, chop into a freezer container, cover with olive oil and store in your freezer. The oil doesn't freeze hard, so when you're ready to cook the work is already done! Just take a spoon and scoop out oil and garlic into your pan and you're ready to go!
We were so sorry to disappoint our Stone Cross Farm BACON customers last weekend! A snafu at the processor left us with one pound for the entire weekend! Our freezer should be well stocked this week, and we'll be happy to set some aside for you if you'll email us in advance. [email protected] Of course we'll have all your other favorites as well.....PORK CHOPS, ROASTS (Loin, Boston Butt, Tenderloin), SAUSAGES (Italian, Polish, English Bangers, Brats, Knockwurst and Chorizo), BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, and more.
Each week we've been bringing you some special breads from Sunrise Bakery.....some varieties which they make only for us. If you're worried about not being able to get them after this weekend, consider buying a few and freezing them for winter use. Think about a slice of GARLIC FOCACCIA with a steaming bowl of stew in January, or some HERB & CHEESE with your spinach lasagna on a cold winter night!
One of our traditions at Blue Moon Farm is GARLIC BAGELS with goat cream cheese, lox and onion for a lazy Christmas morning. The great MUFFINS and CINNAMON BUNS do well in the freezer too!
Speaking of the freezer, be sure yours is stocked up with GARLIC SCAPE PESTO for the winter! It keeps just about forever, and you can use it in almost anything! From mashed potatoes to spaghetti sauce, bruschetta to sandwiches, everything tastes better! If you've never tried it, this weekend is your last chance for a sample at the market!
We'll have more of Kenny's (only seasonally available) Aged Cheddar with Apple this week to finish out our season. Shop early to be sure you get the cheese you want!
Everyone has been raving about the Bracken County SHIITAKE and OYSTER MUSHROOMS, and we'll have them again this weekend. They are easy to dry and re-constitute for use all winter, so consider buying a bunch!
Bourbon Barrel Foods SOY SAUCE, WORCESTERSHIRE, KENTUCKYAKI, BOURBON SMOKED SALT, PEPPER and PAPRIKA and SORGHUM make great stocking stuffers!!
We'll have lots of GARLIC and GARLIC POWDER (speaking of stocking stuffers!), of course, so get it while you can!
As always, we look forward to seeing you this weekend! We've had some great market weather, and this weekend looks like more of the same! Come see us, and say "so long" for the year!
Blue Moon Farm "Garlic makes good scents!"
www.bluemoongarlic.com
Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic
Superlative coffee roasters
Fayette County
We'll miss the Farmer's Market this week 10/30, See you on Saturday 11/5 for some Fresh Roasted Coffee. Save the date . . .after you shop the market on Saturday 11/13, stop by the Roastery at 116 Mechanic Street for our Sip and Savor Event featuring Free coffee tastings from around the world. 8am - 2pm.. We're just a few blocks from the market, between N. Upper and N. Limestone and 2nd and 3rd. Visit www.superlativecoffee.com for more information.
JAVA JONES
Fayette County
This Saturday will be our last day at the market this season.
HENKLE'S HERBS AND HEIRLOOMS Jessamine County
Greetings! Believe it or not, we still have a nice selection of HOMEGROWN TOMATOES, but the end is near. Take advantage of the fleeting opportunity to enjoy our homegrown goodness. Come see us at the last Sunday market of this season at Southland Drive 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, mostly heirlooms -Stuffer tomatoes -Heirloom roma tomatoes for sauces and salsa -Pint baskets of cherry tomatoes, multiple colors -Antigua, Listada di Gandia, Ichiban, and White eggplant -Fresh cut basil, including Thai basil -Fresh cut Italian Parsley -Sweet Banana, Numex Big Jim, Garden salsa, and assorted hot peppers -Colored sweet bell peppers -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
THREE TOADS farm Clark County Visit us at the Lexington Farmers' Market on Saturdays. This week we will have bulbs so you can plant your own beautiful lilies! We'll have cut flowers, jams and jellies as well. 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 ELMWOOD STOCK FARM Scott County Look for Elmwood moving "under cover" in the Pavilion 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. 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 Bell Peppers, Hot Peppers, Cucumbers (new patch), Raspberries, and fresh cut Herbs. We'll have some Kale and Swiss Chard, watermelon radishes, Daikon radishes and other great fall items! Update on Organic Meats: We'll have certified organic 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/ GOOD THYMES GARDEN Mercer County Find us at the 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.
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.
HOME PICKINS Jackson County 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.
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 the weekend markets 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. 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 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! Remember to visit our website at http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com for more information about the market. If you would like your name removed from the Lexington Farmers' Market Weekly Newsletter mailing list, please send a reply message with "REMOVE" as the subject. You can do the same thing if you've changed your email address, just reply with your new information and your name. If you received this email from another source and would like to be added to our list, send a message to [email protected] with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
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