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What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:
  • Apples
     
  • Beets
  • Cabbage
     
  • Garlic
     
  • Greens- kale,  Swiss chard, collard
  • Lettuces
  • Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Pumpkins
  • Radishes
  • Squash- Acorn, Butternut, Cushaw, Hubbard
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Turnips
     
DThe Lexington Farmers' Market
December 1,  2010

Our outdoor season has concluded for 2010. This Saturday we move indoors to Victorian Square Plaza to begin our winter market from 8am-1pm. We should really have a great showing of vendor participation this December so look forward to fresh winter produce, decorative greenery, eggs, cheeses, frozen meats, flowers, truffles and desserts, honey, dog biscuits, breads, and more! We will also have LFM merchandise and gift certificates available for great holiday gifts. Parking is FREE on the street and we can validate tickets for the Victorian Square Garage. We appreciate your patronage so support the LFM year round!

 

 

This week we move indoors to Victorian Square Plaza on December 4th and remain there every Saturday, December 4th-April 2nd (excluding Christmas and New Years Day).


Sarah Buzogany

Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager

 
Market Times and Locations
Saturday
Victorian Square Plaza
Indoors
8am-1pm

Tuesday/Thursday
S. Broadway and Maxwell
Closed for the Season

Sunday
Southland Dr.
Closed for the Season
Our Sponsors
Fayette Alliance
WUKY

Good Foods

Sullivan University National Center for Hospitality Studies

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WEEKLY RECIPE


I made this last winter for some friends and they still talk about how delicious it was. I'm making it for dinner tonight and I'm (probably a little too) excited!

Butternut Squash, Rosemary, and Blue Cheese Risotto

yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 7 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 2-pound butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided
  • 2 cups arborio rice (about 13 1/2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Preparation

Bring 7 cups broth to boil in large saucepan. Cover and reduce heat to low.

Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add squash and 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary; sauté 4 minutes to coat with butter. Add rice and stir 2 minutes. Add wine and simmer until evaporated, about 1 minute. Add 7 cups hot broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until rice is just tender and risotto is creamy and slightly soupy, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls as needed to maintain consistency and stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Stir in spinach, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer risotto to large bowl. Sprinkle with blue cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and serve.

Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Butternut-Squash-Rosemary-and-Blue-Cheese-Risotto-231601#ixzz16s9bzUT6

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 Market & Café

Sampling Saturday, December 11, 11 am - 2 pm

Get ready for the holidays with our festive samples. Meet our local producers and sample their unique products.

During our Sampling Saturday, enjoy our Produce Sampling Hour from 1 - 2 pm. You'll learn about featured produce items and try tasty samples. Meet in the Rochdale Room. This month we'll sample and discuss citrus varieties.

Enjoy holiday themed music in our Café performed live during our Sampling Saturday event. MEA jazz trio will perform first, followed by the folk group The Rounders. For more information about the bands, please visit http://chrismattingly.net/


 

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


 

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...


 

Public Seminar by Students of SOC 517: Rural Sociology:

"Who Shops at the Lexington Farmers Market?"

Date: December 7, 2010

Time: 7-8pm

Location: Conference Room A, Central Lexington Public Library

Students from the University of Kentucky surveyed over 500 LFM customers early this fall to find out more information about who shops the market and why. Come listen to the findings and learn more about your community during this presentation at the Lexington Public Library.



SPECIAL EVENTS...

On Saturday the Friends of the Lexington Farmers' Market will be in attendance to sell market merchandise and answer questions. Central Baptist Hospital's cookbook Beyond The Fence will also be available for purchase at these tables. Consider LFM gear or gift certificates or a cookbook for a wonderful holiday present!




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 Victorian Square Garage across Broadway from Victorian Square Plaza and asking one of the vendors to validate your ticket. Beyond that garage, all street parking is free on Saturdays and there are also several pay lots in the area.



Finally, if you have ever lost items at any of our markets and they have not been returned, please check with Jeff, the market manager, during market hours or by phone at (859) 608-2655.

 

HERE'S A BIT OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK...


VVF CONFECTIONS

Fayette County

 

John and I will be at the market this Saturday in Victorian Square Plaza.

 

Thanks,

Marianne Swintosky

VVF Confections

 

ELMWOOD STOCK FARM

Scott County

 

SCHEDULE This winter, Elmwood will be at the Victorian Square indoor market EACH SATURDAY during December, January, February and March (not Christmas Day or New Years Day, however).  Any questions on where to find us, where to park, what are the market hours-just email or phone ahead!

 

PRODUCE we are featuring several types of Lettuce Heads including butterhead, red leaf, green romaine, and buttercrunch.  Other items include Purple Top White Turnips, Golden Turnips, Beets, Spanish Black Radishes, Watermelon or Beauty Heart Radishes, Daikon, Bok Choy, Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Tatsoi, Curly Kale Greens, Salad Mix and more.  All certified organic and tasty sweet after several frosts.  Also, we offer tasty Sweet Potatoes, Red Onions, Yellow Onions, Garlic and fresh cut Herbs, all certified organic.

 

MEATS and POULTRY our inventory of grassfed Angus organic beef has been restocked, along with a full selection of certified organic hens and packs of cut-up chicken pieces ready to stock up your freezers for cold weather meals.

 

A handful of bone-in Leg of Lamb are available, contact us if you need to reserve one for a special holiday celebration.

 

TURKEYS we have a half-dozen Elmwood certified organic heritage breed turkeys that will be ready for your December holiday or New Year's celebrations.  Just contact the farm (best by email) and we'll share more details with you on available sizes, taste, pricing, preparation tips and more.  We are proud to be one of just a few farms in the US to grow organic heritage breed turkeys.  You can taste the difference and know that you are serving the best!

 

EGGS we offer our certified organic eggs from free-ranging hens on grass pasture each market.  The hens are still happy with moderate temperatures this fall and rewarding us with beautiful tasty brown shell fresh eggs.

Stock up now for your morning breakfasts and holiday baking.

 

Look for Elmwood Stock Farm 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.

 

Visit our website to learn more, review our price lists, and pre-order your special items.

 

http://www.elmwoodstockfarm.com/

 

Paw Prints Bakery

Clark County

 

Paw Prints Bakery will be at the market this Saturday, December 4th! We will have our regular selection of treats along with a selection of holiday gift baskets and treat tins. Don't forget the dog(s) in your life this holiday season! We look forward to seeing you and we will be at the market every Saturday until Christmas at Victorian Square.

 

BLEUGRASS CHEVRE

Clark County

 

We'll be at Victorian Square Saturday with a little cheese and a lot of soap - or maybe a lot of cheese and a little soap, if we get lucky with milk.  We are negotiating with the babies to give us some extra milk.

It will be warm and festive with many vendors, plenty of produce (even tomatoes!), meats, gift items and more.  So come and join us!

 

HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM

Garrard County

 

Hello everyone.  Well, we have had two litters in the last week and one is probably being born right now! We have 16 new piglets with several more on the way.

 

We are out of bacon and probably will be until Christmas.  We will also be moving to Victorian Square after the outside Market closes, so come see us.  We plan to be there December 4 and 18.

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!

 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 


Abigail's

Fayette County

 

I will return on December 4th at Victorian Square with honey, soap and more! Come to find the perfect holiday presents and stocking stuffers!


www.abigailsoap.com www.abigailkeam.com

www.abigailshoneyblog.blogspot.com

 

THE PAW PAW PLANTATION

Powell County

 

I will be at all of the indoor markets with hydroponic tomatoes, sourdough bread, a variety of sweet fruit and vegetable breads, Kentucky agate slices-geodes-gemstones, bittersweet and sassafrass.

 

Roland McIntosh from the Paw Paw Plantation

 

LONE OAK FARM

Scott County

 

I'll be at the indoor market this week with local Logan's kale, Collins collards, broccoli, out-of-state apples and more.

 

RAGGARD CREEKSIDE FARM

Shelby County

 

I'll be making my first appearance at an indoor market in recent years with beautiful cauliflower and even some homegrown tomatoes!

 

COZY COTTAGE

Fayette County

 

I'll have lots of beautiful winter greenery up until Christmas. I'll have boxwoods and wreaths and if you have a design in mind or a sample, I can make what you'd like.

 

GAREY FARMS

Bourbon County

 

We'll be at the winter market through December and we'll have winter produce like lettuces, radishes and Cole crops, plus homemade breads, honey and beeswax products.

 

THREE TOADS farm

Clark County

 

Visit us at the Lexington Farmers' Market on Saturdays. 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

 

BROWN'S TASTEE BEER CHEESE

Anderson County

 

Come try my beer cheese in either hot or mild. I also have homemade banana nut bread and great BBQ sauce.

 

QUARLES FARM

Shelby County

 

Try one (or more) of our nearly 20 varieties of delicious breads, the selection is endless! We also have homemade salsas and frozen ground beef from our farm.

 

"FRESH LOCAL HONEY" by NICK and BEV NICKELS

Fayette County


We have concluded our participation in the Lexington Farmer's Market for 2010.  We would like to thank you for your patronage throughout 2010 at the Lexington Farmer's Market.

You may still purchase honey, pollen, and/or beeswax candles from us anytime from our home at 1909 Nicholasville Road in Lexington until we return to the Lexington Farmer's Market in April of 2011.  Call us first at 859 276-0258, and we will put what you want on our back porch for you to pick up. You may also call to make an appointment to look at Bev's candle selection.

Out home is located one block north (toward downtown) of the intersection of Southland Drive and Nicholasville Road. Turn on Goodrich Avenue and take the first driveway on your right and you will be in our back yard. There will be a silver travel trailer (Airstream) under an awning directly in front of you. Your honey will be on the back porch. If we are not home, just leave the money on the counter.  There is change in a small jar on the counter if you need some.

Thank you, Nick & Bev Nickels

Web Site www.KentuckyHoney.com

 

Superlative coffee roasters

Fayette County

 

Give the gift of FRESH Roasted Coffee!

Superlative Coffee makes a great gift for friends, family and business associates.
Visit the Little Red Roaster on Mechanic Street (116 Mechanic Street) just a few blocks from the market.  M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 PM; Saturday 8am - 4pm and Sunday Noon-4pm.

Stop by after shopping the Farmer's Market on Saturdays during December and enjoy Free Coffee Tastings.

We hope to see you during the holidays or give us a call at 252.5000.


Caffemarco

Bourbon County

 

CaffeMarco will be available every Saturday in Victorian Square this winter. Please visit the lovely displays and the lovely people at Elmwood Stock Farm. 

 

CaffeMarco

Open 10 to 6

729 Main St.

Paris, Kentucky


www.caffemarco.com

www.bravetart.com


BlueMoon Farm ***Sustainably Grown***

Madison County

 

I promised you all the recipe for our delicious Cranberry Sauce before Thanksgiving, so here it is!

Blue Moon Farm's "Not Your Average" Cranberry Sauce

Into a medium saucepan put:

1 Bag Fresh Cranberries, washed and drained

1 Cup Water

1/2 Cup Honey

1 Large Apple or Pear, peeled, cored and cut into cubes

1 Medium Jalapeno Pepper (Optional), finely minced

        (you can remove seeds first for a little less heat!)

1-2 Cloves Blue Moon Farm Garlic, minced

1/2 to 3/4 inch Freshly Grated Ginger Root

Bring to a boil, then simmer until cranberries pop.

Serve warm or cold.

It's so easy to make!!  We use it all year 'round with chicken, turkey or pork.  We hope you will try it, and we know you'll enjoy it!

 

Don't forget you can now get our Music Garlic and Garlic Scape Pesto at Good Foods Market, and garlic powder by mail from us!  We can do bulk orders of Stone Cross Farm Pork, Colcord Farm Beef and Kenny's Cheeses for your holiday parties and feasts!  Just email us!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!  We hope you get to spend your day with loved ones, eating great food!

Blue Moon Farm "Garlic makes good scents!"

www.bluemoongarlic.com   Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic


JAVA JONES

Fayette County

                                                 

Thank you for all your support during our first market season! It was great to get to know you all. Java Jones will have a permanent winter location at 2070 Lexington Rd, next to Toyota of Nicholasville. We've already had some of our regulars stop by so please come see us there and have a great winter!


 


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

 

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