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What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:  
  • Beets
  • Blackberries
  • Kohlrabi  
  • Cabbage
  • Corn
  • Cantelope
  • Watermelon
  • Honey Dew 
  • Eggplant  
  • Leeks 
  • Yellow Squash
  • Zucchini
  • Tomatoes
  • Peppers: various hot and bell 
  • Broccoli  
  • Garlic  
  • Candy Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Rhubarb  
  • Red Raspberries 
  • Lettuce
  • Greens: kale, swiss chard, turnip, collard 
  • Mushrooms
  • New Potatoes
  • Fresh Herbs 
  • Breads
  • Canned items
  • Spices
The Lexington Farmers' Market  

August 3, 2011

Although it's back to school for many of Lexington's kiddos in the next couple of weeks, the market is still in full summer produce mode.  Don't let the fact that this summer has flown by stop you from visiting your favorite farmers' every week!

Thank you again to those of you who made it out to A Taste of the Farm in the City last Saturday.  It truly was a wonderful event and we couldn't have asked for anything better.  We're already looking forward to next years dinner, and hope you are too!

If you're looking for something fun to do in Lexington tonight, our friends from Red Barn Radio will be hosting their 10th anniversary season opener at,

Arts Place, 161 North Mill Street.  Doors open at 6:30 pm with food from The Lexington Farmers Market, wines from Lovers Leap Vineyard and Winery and the night culminates with Grammy winner Larry Cordle, simulcast on WUKY, 91.3FM and WEKU, 88.9 FM at 8pm.



Alexa Arnold

Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager     
Market Times and Locations
Saturday
Cheapside Park

7am-3pm

 

Tuesday/Thursday
S. Broadway and Maxwell
7am-4pm

Sunday
Southland Dr.
10am-2pm
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Grilled Summer Panzanella
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 medium garlic clove, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch thick moons
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters
  • 10 large basil leaves, chiffonade (cut into long thin strips)
  • 3 Tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into 1/3-inch thick rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into three large pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into three large pieces
  • 1/2 small baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mustard, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; set aside.  Place the cucumber, basil, and capers in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and gently toss; set aside.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals for direct cooking.  Brush the rack with oil.  When the grill is ready, brush both sides of the onion slices and peppers with olive oil.  Place them on the grill and cook for 4 minutes.  Using tongs, turn the vegetables over and cook for another 4 minutes.  Remove the vegetables from the grill and place on a cutting board.  Cut the peppers into a medium dice.  Separate the onion rings, slicing the larger ones in half.  Add the peppers and onions to the cucumber mixture.
  • Brush the bread slice with the oil on both sides and toast them on the grill until golden.  Remove the bread from the grill and add them to the vegetable mixture.  Add the tomatoes.  Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and gently toss until combined.  Serve warm.  Enjoy!

  

Find these products at the Lexington Farmers' Market:

  • Heirloom and cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh garlic
  • Fresh cut basil
  • Cucumbers
  • Bell peppers
  • Red onions
  • Baguettes  

 

Source: Adapted from Food Network, Ina Garten  

 

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.   


Sullivan University chefs have treated our taste buds with delightful samples at the market twice this summer and they will be back for a third time on August 13th! 


GOOD FOODS MARKET AND CAFÉ  

  

Upcoming Events:

 

Planting a Fall Garden

Ryan Koch, Seedleaf; Bob McKinley, In-Feed; and John Walker, Edible Garden Series, will lead a panel discussion about the best vegetables to plant in the fall. They will also discuss timing of seed starting and planting as well as season-extending strategies.

Instructors: Ryan Koch, Bob McKinley, and John Walker

When: Monday, August 8, 7 - 8:30 pm

Fee: $8 owners/$10 others

Where: Good Foods Rochdale Room 

 

Fresh Preserving and Home Canning

Learn the basics of fresh preserving and home canning. Preserving and canning can seem intimidating at first, but they can be an easy way to save money and give fruits and veggies a longer shelf life. You can enjoy homegrown vegetables and fresh fruit year-round. Benita McCoy-Lyons has been teaching cooking and preserving food classes since 1989.

Instructor: Benita McCoy-Lyons

When: Saturday, August 13, 2 - 3 pm

          Wednesdays, August 17 and August 24, 7 - 8 pm

          Tuesday, August 30, 7 - 8 pm

Fee: $23 owners/$25 others

Where: Good Foods Rochdale Room

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

MARKET HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK   

 

Homegrown Authors 

The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning and the Morris Bookshop are cosponsoring the Homegrown Authors Series this summer at the Lexington Farmers' Market. On select Saturdays you can meet a local author and buy a signed copy of his or her book at market.

 

This week our featured guests are Cynthia Rice Ellingsen, author of the new novel "The Whole Package," and Sherry Chandler, author of the new poetry collection "Weaving a New Eden."     

 

 

FARMERS' MARKET TROLLEY HOP...  

 

Saturday August 6th from 10am to 1pm ride the COLT Trolley to the Lexington Farmers' Market and Chevy Chase!  The trolley will circulate every 10 minutes. 


 

SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE LFM...

 

Central Baptist Hospital will continue selling their cookbook, Beyond the Fence, at the Friends of the Farmers' Market table. Recipes from their cookbook were featured at our farm dinner, A Taste of the Farm in the City!

 

Check in with Lexington's Master Gardeners for tips or advice on your garden. They are guests at the market every other week!

 

 

KID'S ACTIVITIES AT THE LFM...

 

The Lexington Learning Cooperative kid's booth will return on August 13th with activities led by Bluegrass Pride! 

 

 

GLEANING with Faith Feeds...

 

Between June 17 and November 20, 2010, 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.  So far this summer Faith Feeds has collected and delivered 16,250 pounds of food!

 

Over forty volunteers give of their time and energy to make all this possible. Words cannot express the gratitude of the Faith Feed organizers.  Look for Faith Feeds at any of our given markets as they are hard at work harvesting for the hungry this summer!    

 

If you are interested in participating in this unique ministry or you have a truck that you can make available from time to time, please contact Alexa at alexa@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com.

 

 

VOLUNTEER WITH THE LFM!

 

Looking for a way to contribute to the local food movement in Lexington?  We are always in need of volunteers at our markets! Send an email to alexa@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com if you're interested!   

 

 

NEWS FLASH...

 

Cleary Hill Farm was featured in an article in The Anderson Times for their talents in growing assorted hot peppers, in particular Ghost and Trinidad Scorpians, some of the hottest peppers in the world.  Another of our loyal members, Rikki Jamalia of Sadistic Mistress Sauces is mentioned in the article, as she makes her own tasty, hot sauces using Cleary Hill Farm's peppers.  For more information on Cleary Hill Farm's hot peppers, you can read the article here . 

 

Our very own "pasta guys" of Lexington Pasta were featured in the Herald Leader this past week.  To learn more about Lesme, Reinaldo and their pasta take a look at the article here.  

 

 

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 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

 

A friendly reminder: When shopping at our Tuesday and Thursday markets on South Broadway and Maxwell, please remember to park first and then come check out what our wonderful vendors have brought with them. The market is not a drive-thru and in order to ensure every ones safety we need to keep the aisles free of cars!   

 

 

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

 


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

 

CLEARY HILL FARM

Anderson County

 

We're at all the markets throughout the week with our 100% Anderson County produce. We'll have vine-ripe tomatoes- red, pink and cherry; cucumbers- seedless, slicing, pickling; squash- zucchini, yellow, crookneck, zephyr, patty pan; red onions- candy, red and green cabbage; potatoes- Norland Red, Kennebec, Yukon Gold new potatoes; assorted bell and hot peppers; eggplant, leeks, collards, kale, fresh herbs; and fresh elephant garlic.  We will also have roma, tenderette and half-runner beans as well as corn, cantelope and honey dew.  

 

 

THE PAW PAW PLANTATION

Powell County

 

I will be at ever market this week with:

  • Tomatoes
  • Blackberries 
  • Rhubarb
  • Sassafrass
  • Cucumbers
  • Yellow squash and zucchini
  • Home baked sourdough and sweet breads
  • Kentucky agate slices and gemstones (Agate is the official State Rock of Kentucky, and I slice agate geodes with diamond saws and handcraft all of the gemstones I have for sale.)

 

Roland McIntosh from the Paw Paw Plantation

 

 

SCOTT EVANS

Madison County

 

I will be at the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday markets with cucumbers, eggplant, green and red tomatoes, and assorted hot and sweet peppers.

 

 

PITTMAN FAMILY FARM

Casey County

 

I'll have summer squash, cucumbers, beets, potatoes, and more at the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday markets. Everything is from Casey County.

 

 

STEVE'S PLANTS

Boyle County

 

You can find me Tuesdays and Thursdays up on Broadway and Maxwell, Saturdays in the Pavilion and Sundays on Southland Drive. I'll have HOMEGROWN candy onions, Red Bull red onions, "no-spray" broccoli and cabbage, and wild blackberries, plus local blueberries and black raspberries.

 

 

JOHNSON BROTHERS FARM

Scott County

 

We're at all the markets through the week broccoli, beans, flower baskets, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, delicious cantaloupes, watermelons, and more!

 

 

SMITH FAMILY FARM

Franklin County

 

Come see us Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday for tomatoes, squash, corn, green onions, beautiful flowers and tomato plants, hand decorated gourds and more!

 

 

BILL BEST

Madison County

 

I have my homegrown heirloom tomatoes in! You'll have to get to the market pretty early to catch me before I sell out but I'll be there on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  

 

 

TYLERS

Clark County

 

Peaches are in from the Southern States! We also have delicious cantaloupes, tomatoes, green beans and potatoes. Find us at all of the markets.

 

 

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, lisianthus plants, 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

 

 

HOME PICKINS

Jackson County

 

I'll have plenty of delicious fresh eggs and hormone free, free range hens.  I also have fresh picked berries and wonderful flower arrangements. Come see me this Saturday at Cheapside Park. Thank You for your support!

 

 

ELMWOOD STOCK FARM

Georgetown, Scott County

  

Look to Elmwood Stock Farm to secure your own share of locally grown,

organic, wholesome, healthy farm food each week of the growing season.  We

are attending the Tuesday market on Broadway, Saturday downtown, and

Sunday on Southland Drive - with our organic meats, eggs, produce and

other items each week through the year.

 

Certified Organic PRODUCE we are harvesting this month starts off a little

behind schedule, but seems to be catching up fast!

 

MEATS and POULTRY our inventory of grass-fed Angus organic beef has been

restocked, along with a full selection of certified organic hens and packs

of whole cut-up chickens.  We have Cornish hens, chicken liver, and ground

turkey. Feel free to order ahead for quantity amounts or a particular cut

for that special meal, and we'll have it ready for pickup at any of the

farmers markets.

 

EGGS we offer our certified organic eggs from free-ranging hens outdoors

on grass pasture each market.  Both whole dozen and half-dozens available.

 Our hens are always

outside, enjoying the green growing grass & clover and rewarding us with

beautiful big brown eggs packed full of flavor, orangey color, and

healthful omega-3-fatty acids.

 

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/ 

 

 

 

OLIVA BELLA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS FROM ITALY    

 

Ciao Lexington.... "WE'RE BAAACCCKKK" at the Saturday Farmers Market!

You will find our booth at the entrance of the market near Main Street.

 

Come taste our Olio Rustico from Sicily, our 8 year old Balsamico from Modena, our Pomodori and Cipollini sauces that we make in house. 

We will also have our European breads and Benedetto Cavalieri pasta from Italy.

 

Remember we have moved our store location to 400 Old Vine Street, suite #104, right next to Wines on Vine.  Call 859 983 3567 if you get lost or need directions.

 

 

ABIGAIL'S HONEY    

 

SOAP - This is great soap making weather.  I have a turquoise soap that smells absolutely divine called AQUA.  Plus plenty of HYACINTH for those who were looking for it last week.  I sold out early in the day but have plenty of it now.   I will have soaps like APPLE CINNAMON, SUPERMOIST and MINT JULEP and much more this coming weekend.  My soaps are made from scratch the old fashioned way with moisturizing oils.  Great for your skin.  I do not use animal by-products in these soaps except for honey.  The bees don't mind. 

 

HONEY - The darker honey is starting to come in now.  Rich and robust tasting.  Great for allergies or on your oatmeal.  You will just love it.  General rule - the darker the honey, the more anti-oxidants it contains. 

 

GIFTS - Need something unusual to give to a friend.  Give them my mystery novels "DEATH BY A HONEYBEE" and "DEATH BY DROWNING."  I will be happy to sign the books for you.  Read Bobbi's Book Nook review of the second of the Josiah Reynolds mysteries.  bobbisbooknook.blogspot.com/2011/.../death-by-drowning.ht...

 

NOTICE - As soon as my box of bags is finished, I will be using recycled grocery bags for customers.  Since so many customers bring their own bags now and customers are into recycling as a way of life as I am, it only makes sense to reuse clean plastic bags. 

 

NEWS FROM THE RIVER - Now some of my customers are not reading my blog which contains News From The River.  You just need to click on the following address and you will go to the page with tidbits and pictures.  www.abigailshoneyblog.blogspot.com

 

Would love to have input from you.  Just contact me at abigailshoney@windstream.net.


SUPERLATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS 

Fayette County 

 

We wanted to say thank you and best wishes to our fellow market participants.  We have decided to close Superlative Coffee Roasters so you won't see our booth or smell our fresh roasted coffee on Saturdays ... at least for a little while.  It's all good, though.  Jenny will be working for another company and traveling quite a bit and as a result it makes sense to close the roastery and put the little red roaster into storage.  We have enjoyed our time at the market, in the rain, in the snow, in the dark, and in the intense heat!  We've met so many great people and were very proud to be part of a unique group of farmers and producers who make the Lexington Farmers Market such a special place.  It really is the greatest little market in Kentucky.

Thank you all for making it a wonderful and rewarding experience for us and we hope to see you soon ... as customers! 

 

Jenny Super and Patrick Meyer

Owners. Craft Roasters.

 

 

"Local Raw Honey" by NICK and BEV NICKELS

Fayette County

  

The 2011 season for the outdoor Lexington Farmer's Market is in full operation. On Saturday August 6th we will be downtown at Cheapside Park and on Sunday August 7th we will be on Southland Drive.  We will be at both markets unless it rains, so come on out and replenish your local honey and pollen supplies.

 

You may still purchase honey, pollen, and/or beeswax candles from us anytime from our home at 1909 Nicholasville Road. 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.   

Web Site

www.KentuckyHoney.com 

     

Thank you,  Nick & Bev Nickels

 

 

BLUE MOON FARM***Sustainably Grown***    

Madison County       

 

 

It RAINED on Blue Moon Farm!! Finally, last Saturday evening, before we got home from the market.  We got about an inch, which is more than we have had in many, many weeks.  An inch doesn't last long in these 90 degree temps, but we were thrilled to have it! 
We are in what we call the "Salvador Dali Days" of summer now, when exhaustion sets in and sometimes it feels like the clock is melting down the wall!  :-))  Too much to do and not enough hours in the day!
This weekend we are introducing a new Kenny's Cheese!  It's CRACKED PEPPER CHEDDAR, which sounds yummy to us!  Come try a sample!  We'll have all your favorites as well, of course!
GARLIC!  Every which way!  FRESH, POWDERED, BAGGED, BRAIDED, on BAGELS or FOCACCIA, GARLIC SCAPE PESTO, garlicky CHAMPAGNE DRESSING and the famous GARLIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!
FRESH CUT BASIL, CIPOLLINI ONIONS, BABY LEEKS
MEATS-  GRASS FINISHED BEEF from Colcord Farm in Paris, PORK all sorts of ways from Stone Cross Farm in Taylorsville, CHEESES from Stone Cross and Kenny's Cheese, OYSTER MUSHROOMS from Bracken County, SAUCES to season and compliment your dishes, from Bourbon Barrel Foods in Louisville....Worcestershire, Soy, Kentuckyaki, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, Sorghum and Bourbon smoked salt, pepper and paprika.
Wonderful ARTISAN BREADS from Sunrise Bakery in Lexington, and sweets to start your day off right...CINNAMON ROLLS, BLACKBERRY or LEMON-LAVENDER MUFFINS, CROISSANTS- plain or chocolate, and the aforementioned GARLIC BAGELS and GARLIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES.
We have the advantage of good shade on Short Street til almost noon, usually with a nice breeze, so come on down early!
See you there! 
Updates on Facebook www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic  or visit our newly renovated website

 

 

HENKLE'S HERBS AND HEIRLOOMS 

Jessamine County    

 

We will be at the corner of Short and Upper on Saturday and we'll also be at Southland on Sunday.   All of our offerings are sustainably grown, Kentucky Proud, 100% homegrown, and pesticide free.  We are delighted to inform you that we do not sell anything that we do not grow.  We will have the following:

 

-Heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, multiple colors

-Multi colored cherry tomato pints

-Fresh cut basil

-Large basil pots

-Yellow squash and zucchini

-Fresh cut flat leaf parsley

-Fresh cut cilantro

-Yummy blackberries

-Cucumbers

-Assorted hot and sweet peppers

-Eggplant, multiple varieties

-Our popular Uglies but Goodies 

 

See you at the market!

 

 

 

TRIPLE J FARM     

   

Triple J Farm will be selling our pasture raised, grain finished beef this Saturday at the market, with a large selection of cuts available, feel free to pre order!!! Also, we will be selling our farm fresh, free range eggs. In addition, we will have a wide variety of culinary potted herb plants available to start those herb gardens.

 

We will also be selling our farms compost to help get those gardens and flowers looking fabulous!

 

We hope to see you all on Saturday!!!

 

 

QUARLES FARM 
Shelby County 

 

Here at Quarles Farm we've weaned the fall born calves and a new crop will start hitting the ground in about a month.  We've finally finished the first cutting of hay and are repairing equipment getting ready for a second cutting.  The last planting of summer vegetables are in the ground and we could stand some moisture to get things sprouting. 

In spite of the season moving towards fall, market is still in full swing.  We have a nice selection of tomatoes and potatoes that we'll have with us on Saturday and Sunday.  These are tomatoes that aren't hard as a rock and tasteless and potatoes that mash up like "real" potatoes should.  We'll also have our selections of beef, breads, and canned items.  If there's a cut of beef that you really want, e-mail us quarlesfarm@live.com so we can be sure to have your item in good supply.

We'll be at Saturday and Sunday markets with full freezers of beef , baked goods, canned goods and some vegetables.  Stop by to see us, visit for a while and pick out a fine steak for a special occasion or a fine chuck or rump roast.  Our ground chuck or ground round is also great in any recipe that calls for hamburger.  We also have beef sausage in links or in bulk that makes a different alternative to pork sausage.  Give it a try and see what you think.

Check us out at quarlesfarm.com or look at our daylily photos at quarlesdaylilies.com.  Friend us on Facebook and we'll keep you up to date with what's going on "down on the farm!" 

 

 

BLUEGRASS CHEVRE 

Fayette/Clark County

 

The goats are dealing with the heat by gathering around their fans, so milk production has not gone down much and we'll have plenty of cheeses on Saturday.  We have a couple of orders for chocolate chevre and will make a small batch, so let us know if you want us to hold a container for you.  It's awesome with market peaches and berries!  

 

Cheers!

 

Susan and the 

gourmetgoats@msn.com 

   

 

CAFFEMARCO

Bourbon County

 

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

 -The Lexington Herald-Leader

 

CaffeMarco

729 Main St.

Paris, KY 

Tel. (859)684-7555

 www.caffemarco.com    

 

 

Boone Creek Creamery

Handmade Artisan Cheese

 

Boy are we glad that Spring is finally here, and we're excited to introduce our handmade cheeses to the Lexington Farmer's Market. This week we will have several cheeses available but be sure you check out our traditional Amish Cup Cheeses and our bourbon infused Kentucky Derby.

Boone Creek Creamery specializes in Old World cheeses that are often difficult to find - wonderful cheeses like Lancashire, Stilton, Cheshire, Wensleydale, Pyrenees, Cantal, or Beaufort. Of course we've added our own touch to create some new classics like our Ginger Stilton, Tuscan Sun, Abbey Road, and our exclusive Coffee Gouda.

You won't see hydraulic presses and fancy modern equipment in our micro-creamery. Instead, we make our cheeses by hand using traditional European techniques to protect the delicate curds. This is a lot more work and very time consuming, but we believe it creates better cheeses with rich complex flavors. We hope you agree.

Our cheese is made from all natural JD Country Milk, a family owned Mennonite dairy farm in Logan County. The cows are pasture grazed and never given any antibiotics or hormones. Instead they are fed a vitamin enriched diet and all the grass they can eat. The milk is not homogenized and is pasteurized at just 145 degrees, then quickly cooled to preserve the natural flavor and enzymes that Mother Nature intended. We think the milk tastes better because the cows are happy.

We also offer cheese making classes, supplies, and equipment. For details, call or visit our website.

Boone Creek Creamery

859-402-2364

www.boonecreekcreamery.com 

  

 

 

HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM

Garrard County 

 

Hillside Heritage will be offering our complete line of pork cuts this weekend!  Our specialty sausages, now sold in 1 lb. bulk packages, as well as in links, have been a bit hit with our customers.  A recent addition is smoked pork sandwiches and smoked bratwurst available for purchase on Saturdays and Sundays. You won't be able to resist the wonderful aroma coming from our tent.  Try a sandwich and you'll find out that Clay is quite an excellent cook!  See you this weekend!

 

John Contini

4344 Poor Ridge Pk.

Lancaster, KY 40444

www.hillsideheritagefarm.com 

859.339.0747

 

 

COOKIN' UP KENTUCKY 

Fayette County

 

Hey folks,

 

Cookin' Up Kentucky has another busy weekend and will have our full menu back up and running this Saturday, including our famous omelette and fried green tomato sandwich along with local BBQ to take-home or to enjoy for lunch. Be on the look out for our fresh squeezed lemonade!
 

 

Thanks,

Chef Jacob

 

 

HARDWOOD PIZZA COMPANY
Fayette County 

 

Hardwood Pizza Company is a small, progressive pizza company that is literally out of the box.  You gotta see it to believe it!  Our mobile wood-fired oven cooks authentic Neapolitan style gourmet pizzas at over 900 degrees!  Whether it's a classic Margherita pizza, a Garlic Scape Pesto Pizza or Goat Cheese, Walnut + Onion pizza...watch as your custom pie is prepared, cooked and served piping hot in a matter of minutes from start to finish.  The tastes and scents created by the heat of the wood fire produce a truly unique and original treat - an inspired blend of spices, fresh farmer's market toppings and tangy sauce scattered over a light crisp, chewy crust cooked to perfection.  At Hardwood Pizza Company, we interpret old world cooking traditions for modern times.

 

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see what's on the menu every Saturday at Farmers Market.  We are located on Main Street in front of the 5/3 Pavilion. 

 

 

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

 

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