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What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:
  • Apples 
     
  • Beets
  • Cabbage 
     
  • Garlic
     
  • Greens- kale,  Swiss chard, collard
  • Lettuces
  • Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Radishes
  • Squash- Acorn, Butternut, Cushaw, Hubbard
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Turnips
     
The Lexington Farmers' Market
December 22,  2010

...The market was nestled all snug in its bed,
Returning in two weeks and knowing spring is ahead.

 

Sorry, given the season that just jumped onto the page and I knew better than to keep going.  However, I hope you'll note that we will be closed the next two Saturdays (preceding newsletters too) and will return to business in Victorian Square on January 8, 2011. 

 

While there are more thanks than I can take time to offer, I'll take a moment to briefly thank our now former Assistant Manager, Sarah Buzogany, for a job tremendously well done.  Thanks also to our many members, sponsors and loyal customers, we have had a great year and could not have done it without ALL of you.  Please enjoy the holiday season and know that we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

 

Warm wishes,

 

Jeff Dabbelt

Lexington Farmers' Market Manager


 
Market Times and Locations
Saturday
Victorian Square Plaza
Indoors
8am-1pm
(Closed 12/25/10 and 1/01/11)
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

Visit Our Sponsors
Follow-up Links
Find us on Facebook

This recipe won't keep you warm, but will look great on the table next to the main course.  Enjoy!

WEEKLY RECIPE:  Cranberry Spinach Salad

yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

ˇ         1 tablespoon butter

ˇ         3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

ˇ         1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

ˇ         1 cup dried cranberries

ˇ         2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

ˇ         1 tablespoon poppy seeds

ˇ         1/2 cup white sugar

ˇ         2 teaspoons minced onion

ˇ         1/4 teaspoon paprika

ˇ         1/4 cup white wine vinegar

ˇ         1/4 cup cider vinegar

ˇ         1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

1.     In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.

2.     In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.

3.     In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.


Read More http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/jamies-cranberry-spinach-salad/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


Good Foods Christmas Eve Hot Buffet
Entrees: Traditional Turkey with Stuffing, Turkey Tamales with Mole, Salt Cod Cakes (Bacalao), Tofurky with Mushroom Gravy, Vegetable Tamales

Sides: Mashed Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Persillade, Green Bean & Broccoli Casserole, Beets with Citrus Sour Cream, Good Foods Kale, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pecans, Steamed Vegetables

Christmas Eve buffet hours: 11 am - 6 pm
Christmas Eve store hours: 8 am - 7 pm
Christmas Day: closed

 

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...

USDA Highlights Nearly 900 Operating Winter Farmers Markets; Many Markets Located in Cold-Weather States
 

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010 - With winter on its way, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that its National Farmers Market Directory lists 898 winter farmers markets across the country, accounting for more than 14 percent of the nation's 6,132 operating farmers markets and extending opportunities for consumers to access locally grown food.
 

"Fresh, local, and healthful food isn't just a good weather offering," said David Shipman, Acting Administrator of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service. "Clearly in many places, winter markets are hot despite the cold weather. Even in states where the traditional growing season is short, the market season is long. This allows more small and local farmers to continue bringing in income for their families and their businesses, while also providing great, nutritious food to communities year round."

 

Farmers markets are considered winter farmers markets if they operate between November and March. The top 11 states for these markets are: New York (153), California (140), North Carolina (53), Florida (45), Pennsylvania (42), Ohio (34), Massachusetts (32), Kentucky (30), New Jersey (24), Connecticut (20), and Michigan (20).

 

The last time USDA released a count of winter farmers markets was in 2009 as part of the agency's National Farmers Market Manager Survey. Since then, winter markets have grown 17 percent. Results from that same survey indicate that farmers markets operating more than seven months per year have higher monthly sales than their strictly seasonal counterparts.

 

In August 2010 USDA's National Farmers Market Directory listed 6,132 operating farmers markets overall, a 16 percent rise from 2009. The National Farmers Market Directory has been collecting self-reported information about farmers markets since 1994.

 

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OF NOTE...

Between June 17 and November 20, Faith Feeds collected approximately 37,500 pounds of fresh food.  The food was donated to 14 emergency food agencies, faith ministries and others that feed the poor and hungry.  Forty (40) volunteers gave of their time and energy to make all this possible. Words cannot express the gratitude of the Faith Feed organizers.

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS...

 

We'll be closed the next two Saturdays, but will return to Victorian Square on January 8th.




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...



 

Abigail's

Fayette County

 

Abigail's - Sustainable beekeeper, winner of 16 honey awards and Reader's Favorite Gold Medal winner for debut novel - DEATH BY A HONEYBEE.

 

Dear Customer,

 

Just want to apologize for not coming last Saturday, but I simply could not get my van out of my gravel driveway due to the ice.  I will see you again in April.  You can still order certain items from my website www.abigailkeam.com.  Have a great holiday season!  Miss Abigail


 

BLUE MOON FARM ***Sustainably Grown***

Madison County

 

Wow!   What a winter so far....and it isn't even winter yet!!   Garlic planting has been shut down by frigid temperatures, but we are thankful for the snow cover insulating the already planted cloves!  We are spending our days doing mid-winter chores, like looking through seed catalogs and planning next year's garden.  Nothing like looking at the gorgeous photos of all the different vegetables and flowers to brighten a dreary Arctic day!  Christmas shopping and shipping to far-flung family is done, and the next few days will find us braving the cold to hunt for a Christmas tree somewhere on the hills of our farm.

 

It has been lovely to get long awaited rest!  We've almost forgotten the weariness of September and October at this point.   We're feeling a little like hibernating bears!

 

We miss seeing you all, and send our very best wishes for Chanukah, Solstice, Christmas, Kwanza, and New Years!  We hope you are warm, happy and healthy.

Drop us a line!  We can still do special orders for you.  Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic or visit our website www.bluemoongarlic.com to stay in touch


 

Caffemarco

Bourbon County

 

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

The Lexington Herald-Leader

 

CaffeMarco freshly roasted coffee is available each Saturday in Victorian Square. Please visit Elmwood Stock Farm. Thank you.

 

CaffeMarco

729 Main St.

Paris

Tel. (859)684-7555


HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM

Garrard County

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 


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/

 

 

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, and sassafrass.

 

Roland McIntosh from the Paw Paw Plantation

 

"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.

 

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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