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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 17, 2011

The other day I saw a commercial on television that stressed that you can feed a family of four for $15 at KFC.  While I do not want to discredit a business based out of Kentucky, I was determined to show consumers that this is also possible with fresh, local and even organic food from traceable sources rather than fried chicken from who-knows-where and packaged mashed potatoes infused with high-fructose corn syrup.  With this in mind, I strolled around yesterday's market looking for fresh, local meal ideas that could easily feed a family of four.  I wasn't surprised to find that eating local, and even organic, on a budget is quite possible at the Lexington Farmers' Market!  Additionally, there are many more possibilities to be creative with what you eat, plan nutritious meals for your family and still save money. 

Purchase a large eggplant, a couple of vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes, a handful of fresh basil and some farm fresh cheese and you've got a healthy, homemade version of Eggplant Parmesan for under $15.  Or pick up a couple of large red bell peppers that were picked that morning, a few heirloom tomatoes, some organic black beans and some feta cheese to make Stuffed Bell Peppers for your family for under $15.  Even more, the Lexington Farmers' Market has fresh pasta that goes great with all of the different vegetables our farmers have to offer that can certainly feed your family for under $15.  Additionally, you can purchase an antibiotic-free, hormone-free, free-range organic hen and stretch a 2-4 lb bird into three separate meals. 

As you can see, fresh local food is not only for the elite.  It's quite possible to shop local without breaking the bank.  While we can't promise Wal-Mart's corporate prices, we can promise you quality products from sources you know at reasonable and affordable prices.  We can also promise that you can see where you money goes and what it benefits: your local farmers and continued food security for the great state of Kentucky.

Alexa Arnold

Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager      

 

PS: Once again, I'd like to mention our EBT/Debit program that has been such a wonderful addition to the market for the past two years!  I still meet people at every market who are amazed that you can swipe your Debit or EBT card and receive dollar-for-dollar wooden nickels to spend like cash at any of our markets.  This is service that we are so happy to provide so that every one from every income level is able to purchase fresh, local food from a source that they know.  Thank you for supporting this service in our market!   
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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Aside from a couple of ingredients that you'll need to pick up at the store, you can find almost all of the ingredients for this simple side or main dish at the LFM for under $15! 

 

Charred Corn Tacos with Zucchini-Radish Slaw

  • 1/2 pound red radishes, trimmed
  • 1 small zucchini, long and narrow if you can find it
  • 2 limes
  • Salt
  • 4 ears corn, husks removed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional if blistering tacos in skillet
  • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or pasley
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or another salty, crumbly cheese such as ricotta salata or feta)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 10 to 12 small (6-inch) soft corn tortillas

  • Cut radishes and zucchini into tiny matchsticks with a mandoline. If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a peeler to peel thick ribbons down the long side of the zucchini. Stack the ribbons and cut them crosswise into thin matchsticks. Cut the radishes into a similar shape by hand. Toss radishes and zucchini together. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the radish and season with salt to taste. Add more lime juice if desired. Set aside.
  • Over a hot grill or an open gas-stove flame char two of the ears of corn until well-blackened but not completely burnt. If you're using the burner method, you'll probably, quickly, notice that corn likes to pop and snap.
  • Remove cobs from heat, and when cool enough to handle, shave off kernels using a large knife and reserve. Remove kernels from remaining two ears of corn.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Melt the butter and oil together and once hot, add the onion. Cook the onion for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the raw corn kernels and sauté until corn is just cooked through, about three to five minutes. Turn heat to high, add the charred kernels of corn to the mixture, and toss to combine until heated through. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the corn mixture, and use the juice to scrape up any stuck bits. Season the corn mixture with salt and chili powder. Stir in chopped herbs.  
  • Heat your tortillas. Wrap the whole stack in foil and place it in a warm (250 degrees) oven for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Fill each taco with a few small spoonfuls of the corn mixture. Top with a spoonful of crumbled cheese and a bit of the radish-zucchini slaw. Serve with an extra lime wedge on the side, and whatever fixings you like (sour cream, avocado wedges, etc).
 

Find these products at the LFM: 

  • Zucchini
  • Radishes 
  • Corn
  • Olive Oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cilantro
  • Parsely 
  • Feta cheese 

Recipe: Adapted from http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/07/charred-corn-tacos-with-zucchini-radish-slaw/

 


INFORMATION FROM OUR SPONSORS

 

SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY

 

Many thanks are in order to Sullivan University, a returning sponsor of the Lexington Farmers' Market that has provided us with seasonal cooking demonstrations at our Saturday markets as well as the cooking and assistance at our farm-to-fork dinner: A Taste of the Farm in the City.  We hope to continue a relationship with Sullivan University for many years to come and look forward to having them back at the market. 

 

GOOD FOODS MARKET AND CAFÉ  

  

Upcoming Events:

 

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:  

          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

 

Green Spouts Kids Club

Carolyn Gilles, The Wholesome Chef, received formal culinary training from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York City. Carolyn will lead the kids in a simple, fun cooking class. Sign up at the Customer Service desk.

Instructor: Carolyn Gilles, The Wholesome Chef

When: Saturday, August 27, 10 - 11 am

Fee: FREE

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 Ed McClanahan, legendary author of many books, most recently "O the Clear Moment!" and Steve Vest, publisher of Kentucky Monthly Magazine and author of "THAT Kind of Journalist: The Collected Ramblings of Kentucky Monthly's Stephen Vest."  

 

 

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 this Saturday 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.   

 

Back at the end of June some of our farmers from Berea, Kentucky were featured in a local Kentucky blog: Good Stewarding. Click the link to read about Bill Best and his heirloom tomatoes and beans and Blue Moon Farm and their heirloom garlic! 

 

 

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, wild blackberries, plus local blueberries and black raspberries.

 

 

JOHNSON BROTHERS FARM

Scott County

 

We're at all the markets through the week with watermelon, peaches, basil, roma tomatoes, white half runner beans, silver queen corn, cabbage, cucumbers: pickling/slicers/english, yellow squash, zucchini, red and white potatoes all from Casey and Scott counties. 

 

 

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, sunflowers, 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 morning and Thursday morning markets on
Broadway, Saturday morning 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 includes Heirloom
Tomatoes of all shapes and sizes, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Sweet Corn,
Green Beans, Potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Beets, Savoy Cabbage, Swiss Chard,
Celery, Carrots, Leeks, Daikon and other Radishes, Blackberries and
Raspberries, Okra, and much more.  Special items include Fennel, Edamame,
Limas and Acorn Squash.

MEATS and POULTRY our inventory of grass-fed Angus organic beef has been
restocked, along with a full selection of certified organic hens and
cut-up chicken pieces.  In addition, we have chicken liver, turkey
breasts, 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.

Our next weekend for FRESH, Never Frozen Chicken is AUG 27-28.

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  

Fayette County    

 

HONEY - The darker honey is here. 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.

 

How I use honey - put a couple of chicken breasts in aluminum foil.  Pour about 4 table spoons of honey on the chicken along with a table spoon of water.  Now dab with a little bit of cinnamon and pour some chopped pecans on top of the chicken.  Place on grill but away from fire and on low heat.  You must watch it closely or the honey might burn.  What you want is a juice created by the chicken's moisture, the honey and the water.  After the chicken is cooked, use the juice as a sauce.  Serve with rice or mashed "taters" with a medley of cooked summer tomatoes, squash and zucchini. 

 

NEWS FROM THE RIVER - 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

 

SOAP - This is great soap making weather. Even though it is summer, it is time to make the holiday soaps like PUMPKIN SPICE AND CHOCOLATE AMBER.  For those who love the smell of patchouli, I have NOIRE, my sexy black soap.  Still have wonderful shower soaps like AQUA, plus plenty of HYACINTH, 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. 

 

Why are handmade soaps better for you than soaps in the store?  I use rich ingredients such as real olive oil and Vitamin E.  All the glycerin made during the soap process is still in the soap - not like in commercial soaps where salt is put in to extract the glycerin.  I make real soap from scratch - not from a kit. 

 

And yes - my soaps are expensive but will save you money in the long run as they last a very long time plus your skin won't be as dry.  As my mama used to say - "you get what you pay for." 

 

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. 
"DEATH BY DROWNING" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR THREE AWARDS FROM READERS' FAVORITE 2011.  WILL KNOW OUTCOME IN SEPTEMBER.

 

GOING GREEN - 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 are into recycling as a way of life as I am, it only makes sense to reuse clean plastic bags. 

 

Would love to have input from you.  Just contact me at abigailshoney@windstream.net or go to www.abigailkeam.com 




"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 20th we will be downtown at Cheapside Park and on Sunday August 21st 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       

 

Our hearts go out to the farmers north of Lexington who lost crops and suffered damage to their farms last Saturday night.  We lucked out this time, but know how it feels to have all the hard work wiped out in a few minutes!
We thought we'd run a basic pesto recipe this week, to encourage you to try making it to freeze for winter meals.  It's easy to do, and tastes so good on a blustery night in January!  We'll have LOTS of beautiful basil  this week, and GARLIC, of course!
Basil Pesto
2 large cloves Blue Moon Farm garlic
3 cups packed basil leaves  (about 5 oz)
1/2 cup pine nuts (try walnuts or almonds for a less expensive alternative! )
2 Tbs gently packed Parmesan or Asiago Cheese
1 cup olive oil (more or less, depending on the texture you want)

 

Place garlic in the bottom of a food processor.  Add the basil, cheese and olive oil.  Grind for 10 seconds.  Add the nuts, grind for 8-10 seconds longer.  You want it to retain small pieces of leaves, and the nuts should be just broken up, not pulverized.  Pesto was traditionally made by hand with a mortar and pestle, so you don't want it to be the consistency of baby food!
Can be stored in the fridge for 4 weeks, but it freezes GREAT and can be kept frozen for up to a year!
- Thanks to The Pesto Manifesto- Lorel Nazzaro

 

We'll have our famous BABY SQUASH MEDLEY this week, picked with blooms, unless we get rain to mess things up!  They are so beautiful and delicious!
All the rest of our regular offerings.....Pasture raised PORK, Grass Finished BEEF, Artisan BREADS and PASTRIES, Kentucky CHEESES, our own GARLIC SCAPE PESTO, CHAMPAGNE DRESSING and GARLIC POWDERS, Bracken County OYSTER MUSHROOMS and LOTS more!!!
Come see us behind the old courthouse (Lexington History Museum) Saturday til around 2:15 and Sunday in front of Goodyear on Southland Drive 10-2.
Special orders garlic@bluemoongarlic.com   Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlic
See you this weekend rain or shine!

 

 

HENKLE'S HERBS AND HEIRLOOMS 

Jessamine County    

 

 

If knowing the origin of what you consume is important to you, as it should be, then we are the folks to shop with.  EVERYTHING we offer is started from seed and grown by us just 15 miles away at our farm in Nicholasville.  We opt to use biological controls and to release beneficial insects like lacewings and lady beetles (We recently released 70,000 of them) instead of spraying with pesticides that kill honey bees and other beneficial predators to create a pest management system that is friendly to the food we bring to market as well as the environment.  

 

Look for us and our big box truck at the corner of Short and Upper on Saturday and at Southland Drive 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

-Heirloom Roma tomatoes, great for sauces and salsa

-Fresh cut basil

-Large basil pots

-Yellow squash and zucchini

-Fresh cut flat leaf parsley

-Fresh cut cilantro

-Assorted hot and sweet peppers

-Eggplant, multiple varieties

-Our popular Uglies But Goodies

 

We look forward to seeing 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

 

Sorry we missed the market last week, but we got hopelessly behind with an early morning goat emergency.  After much handholding and a big tonic (molasses and other good stuff), all is well, and we are back on schedule.         See you on saturday!   

Cheers!

 

Susan and the 

gourmetgoats@msn.com 

   

 

CAFFEMARCO

Bourbon County

 

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

 -The Lexington Herald-Leader

 

Black Bag - mellow dark roast
Gold Bag - elegant medium roast
Tan Bag - smooth breakfast blend
Green Bag - water precessed decaf

Kenya AA - better than chocolate, better than sex, it's coffee. Take it home and share it or make a pot just for yourself. 

 

 

CaffeMarco

729 Main St.

Paris, KY 

Tel. (859)684-7555

 www.caffemarco.com    

 

 

Boone Creek Creamery

Handmade Artisan Cheese

 

This week we will have a limited supply of fresh Mozzarella. It sold out by 9:30 last week, so stop by early. On Labor Day weekend, you can hand stretch your own Mozzarella at the Market, so come join in the fun.

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

ed2@kycheese.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.  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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