What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Corn
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Squash
- Zucchini
- Kohlrabi
- Rhubarb
- Green Onions
- Green Garlic
- Fresh Herbs
- Cucumbers
- Lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Collard Greens
- Kale
- Garlic
- Onions
- Sweet Potatoes
- Breads
- Canned items
- Spices
- Cheese
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Eggs
- Honey
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The Lexington Farmers' Market |
July 25th, 2012
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Recently, while visiting my parents back home, I volunteered to help pick tomatoes for a local farmer. Now, I have picked my fair share of tomatoes growing up around my grandparents' garden. However I quickly learned there is a vast difference between a small tomato crop in a backyard and a farmers' rows of tomatoes picked for income.
Within the first hour of sitting, kneeling, standing, squatting, and sweating profusely to get one bucket of worthy tomatoes, I caught on to just how much work this was. In no way am I complaining about the work I did, in fact I was very proud of it. It was one of my more accomplished moments to look down that row of tomatoes, and see nothing but desolate shades of green where once every array of summer color stood.
I gained a whole new appreciation for farmers' who work dawn to dusk in the fields with aching backs and vine colored hands. From that day on, I haven't looked at a tomato without thinking of the hours of labor it took to get that succulent fruit into my hands. So, next time you are biting into a juicy fresh summer tomato take a little time to thank that farmer whose hands are forever green and backs constantly aching.
- The annual Taste of Farm in the City Dinner is quickly approaching. The event will be held this year on August 25th, downtown, in the 5/3 bank pavilion. Cash bar will begin at 5:30pm with dinner to follow. Tickets will be $45/ person and $20/ child. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, the 21st. They will go quickly so be sure to stop by any market location to purchase yours before August 20th.
- Sponsorship tables are also available. If you would like to sponsor a table or would like more details email: jeff@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com or whitney@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
Be sure to stop by market this Saturday to see what our friends at Sullivan University will be cooking up.
- Interested in learning more about canning?
Come out to the UK market tonight from 3pm-6pm or, don't forget about our other great weekday markets, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am-4pm on the corner of Maxwell and Broadway, and Food Cart located within the Government Building downtown from 11am-2pm every Thursday.
As always you can find us Saturdays at Cheapside Park from 7am-3pm. Follow us to Southland Drive on Sunday from 10am-2pm. Also remember that parking is FREE on Saturdays in the Financial Center garage across Main Street or anywhere on the streets in a designated spot.
Hope to see you at Market!
Whitney Fields
Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager
P.S. Good-Foods Co-Op has three exciting events coming up this week. Be sure to check them out at the bottom of this newsletter.
P.S.S. American Farmland Trust is hosting a contest to find America's favorite Farmers' Markets. We would love all our loyal supporters to go and vote for us. For more info about the contest click here.
Vote Now:
Votemyfarmersmarket.org
Voting ends September 3rd. Thanks again for all the support!
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Market Times and Locations
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Saturday
Cheapside Park
7am-3pm
NOW OPEN
Tuesday/ThursdayS. Broadway and Maxwell7am-4pm
NOW OPEN
SundaySouthland Dr.10am-2pmNOW OPEN
Wednesday
University and Alumni Drive
3pm-6pm
NOW OPEN
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My roommate and I needed a quick recipe to take to a gathering Monday night and this one worked out beautifully. Not to mention every product used can be purchased in season at the market.
Melon, Tomato & Onion Salad with Goat Cheese
Ingredients:
- 1 cup very thinly sliced sweet white onion, separated into rings
- 1 small firm ripe melon
- 2 large tomatoes, very thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, very thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil
Directions:
- Place onion rings in a medium bowl, add cold water to cover and a handful of ice cubes. Set aside for about 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Meanwhile, cut melon in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Remove the rind with a sharp knife. Place each melon half cut-side down and slice crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
- Make the salad on a large platter or 8 individual salad plates. Begin by arranging a ring of melon slices around the edge. Top with a layer of overlapping tomato slices. Arrange a second ring of melon slices toward the center. Top with the remaining tomato slices. Tuck cucumber slices between the layers of tomato and melon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with goat cheese and the onion rings. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 194 calories; 12 g fat ( 4 g sat , 6 g mono ); 11 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 2 g fiber; 175 mg sodium; 571 mg potassium.
Find these products at the LFM:
- Onion
- Melon
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Goat Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Fresh Basil
Recipe Source:
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HERE'S A BIT OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK...
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CaffeMarco
Bourbon County
Black Bag - Mellow dark roast.
Gold Bag - Elegant medium roast.
Tan Bag - palate cleansing breakfast blend.
Green Bag - Water processed decaf.
" Fair Trade, organic, hand-crafted, and utterly delicious. "
The Lexington Herald-Leader
"Local Raw Honey" by NICK and BEV NICKELS
Fayette County
We will be at the following Lexington Farmers Markets this week if it doesn't rain: Downtown at Cheapside Park, Saturday, July 28th (opens at 7am) Southland Drive, Sunday, July 29th (10am-2pm) See you at one of the markets!. We will not be at the Lexington Farmers Market at the University of Kentucky on University Drive, Wednesday, July 25th (3:00-6:00pm) You may purchase honey, pollen, and/or beeswax candles from us anytime from our home at 1909 Nicholasville Road in Lexington. 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.comThank you, Nick & Bev Nickels
QUARLES DAYLILLIES AND FARM
Shelby County
We've got a bit of much welcome rain over the last two weeks. It's made the beans, squash and cucumbers sprout which is good. Now if we can just get the carrots and beets to sprout. It may not be meant to happen but we'll keep our fingers crossed. Right now our zucchini, yellow squash and cucumbers are doing well and we'll have plenty at both markets in addition to onions.
We'll also have plenty of beef in the coolers. Steaks, brats, metts, roasts. hamburger patties. Lots of variety. For those of you that want organ meat, we should have plenty of liver soon. We'll also have several other varieties of organ meat. Just drop us a line and we'll let you know what we have left. We'll also have beef BBQ ready to eat as sandwiches or heat and eat at home. Good for nights you don't really feel like heating up the kitchen. Sweet tea and lemonade is also available for those dying of thirst during their shopping ventures.
Lots of breads will grace the table, just right for family gatherings or lunch box treats. Buy several, take them home, slip them in a freezer bag and enjoy them throughout the week.
Check out our website at quarlesfarm.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/Quarlesfarm There's a few pictures of our newest aquisitions, hair sheep. We've bought four feeder lambs and four replacement yearling ewes so life should be entertaining for a while. Sheep have returned to Quarles Farm for the first time in over 40 years. We think it's about time.
WILDFLOUR SCONES & TEAS
Scott County
We will be attending the new Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3-6pm at the University of Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium as well as the Saturday market from
7am until we sell out at 5/3 Pavilion.
Our flavors will be:
- Lemon Blueberry (Steve's Plants)
- Boone Creek Creamery Swiss, Ham & Elmwood Stock farms Tomato
- "Peach Lady" Peach Cinnamon
We will have these same flavors on Saturday as well as Maple Blackberry (Home Pickins Farm) and hopefully if there are a few pints of early Fall harvest raspberries Raspberry Cornmeal featuring raspberries from Silas Farms and Elmwood Stock Farms Cornmeal. Also on Saturday we will hopefully be serving Caffe Marco coffee (if it isn't a million degrees out again) and Peach Iced Tea featuring white peaches from Raggard Creekside Farm.
We are also happy to announce we have just received out Kentucky Proud certification! We are now using Weisenberger Mills unbleached flour while continuing to use flavoring ingredients from various vendors at the Lexington Farmers Market and other Kentucky Proud products.
See you on Wednesday & Saturday!
HENKLE'S HERBS AND HEIRLOOMS
Our homegrown produce is in full swing! Look for us and our big box truck at the Wednesday market at University and Alumni, Thursday at Broadway and Maxwell, at the corner of Short and Upper on Saturday (behind the courthouse), and at Southland Drive on Sunday. We will likely go to next Tuesday's market as well. All of our offerings are sustainably grown, Kentucky Proud, 100% homegrown, and pesticide free. We will have the following:
-Field grown heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, multiple colors
-Multi colored cherry tomato pints
-Assorted hot and sweet peppers
-Fresh cut basil
-Fresh cut cilantro
-Yummy blackberries
-Eggplant, numerous varieties
-Tomatillos
-Lots of Roma tomatoes
-Fresh purslane
-Our popular uglies but goodies
Check out what's new at the farm on our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Henkles-Herbs-and-Heirlooms/209284635797660
We look forward to seeing you at the market
BLUE MOON FARM***Sustainably Grown***
Madison County
Wednesday Market shoppers! Blue Moon will NOT be set up at the Commonwealth Stadium market Wednesday afternoon 7/25/12.
Last Saturday at the market Jean got the surprise of her life when she looked up to answer a customer's question and found her best friend from high school (NY) standing there! They hadn't seen each other in over 35 years! Hugs, tears and laughter ensued, and the lost years vanished. What a great day!
This week we'll have lots of FRESH CUT BASIL....it's pesto making time! There's nothing like pesto from your freezer on a cold winter night! A little taste of summer! We'll have the exceptional ARTISAN BREADS and PASTRIES from Sunrise Bakery, GRASS FINISHED BEEF from Colcord Farm in Bourbon County including the 30% Off STEAK SALE, PASTURED PORK, ARTISAN CHEESE and HANDMADE SOAPS from Stone Cross Farm in Spencer County, Kenny's KY-MADE CHEESES from Barren County, and of course.....GARLIC, GARLIC, GARLIC.......Blue Moon's specialty! We'll have different varieties in BULBS, BAGS, BRAIDS, and our own GARLIC POWDER, smoked and not. Fresh ONIONS (keepers and candy), SHALLOTS, KALE and more.
You can find us behind the old courthouse on Saturdays 7:30AM-2:00PM, and Sunday in front of Goodyear on Southland Drive from 10AM-2PM.
We hope to see you this weekend!
Check out our website
HILLSIDE HERITAGE FARM
Garrard County
Hope all our customers and farmer friends are tolerating the hot days we've been having! Just wanted to let all of you know that we'll be selling pork sandwiches at the downtown market on Saturday. Find us at the corner of Short and Upper. The freezers are full and will be waiting for you to pick up your favorite cuts of pork. See you Saturday!
Hillside Heritage Farm
Bleugrass Chèvre
Clark County
We're busy slicing peaches, cutting up watermelons, peeling mangos and squeezing lemons for Saturday's sorbet! There have been a lot of questions from customers about ingredients, so here's the "scoop." We always use fresh seasonal fruit from the market, but obviously we have to purchase the tropical fruits elsewhere. A few flavors (such as roasted strawberry with goat cheese) contain a small amount of coconut or hemp milk for creaminess. One teaspoon of arrowroot per batch is the only ingredient we use for texture. Our ingredients are dairy-free, gluten-free and corn-free, but we will always have one flavor with goat cheese. The ingredients are usually very simple: pureed fruit, water, sugar and honey from the market. Elaine is practically a chemist now from reading stacks of ice cream and sorbet books and experimenting to get a proper "mouth feel" while using only healthy ingredients. So stop by for a scoop of what we feel is a pretty unique and delicious product. And we hope to have pints available before the end of the summer. Of course we'll have cheeses, as well. If the weather doesn't cool down soon, we're going to have to feed the goats sorbet to cool them off! Cheers, Susan and Elaine
BOONE CREEK CREAMERY
HANDMADE ARTISAN CHEESE
Fayette County
Tomato season is in full swing so we will have our fresh handmade Mozzarella at the Markets from now until mid-September. It always sells out, so stop by early. If you're making Caprice Salads add a little of our Tuscan Sun, with organic sun dried tomatoes and basil, for a nice Italian flavor. We will also have a limited supply of one-year-old Parmesan available.
Our Scandinavian Bread Cheese is also wonderful on tomatoes and salads. There's no bread in it. This is a toasted cheese with a grilled flavor. When served warm, this Scandinavian delicacy is absolutely amazing.
Our Blackberry Serenade is an alpine Gruyere infused with blackberry wine. A little sweet with a nice Summer flavor. Try it with a little Blackberry Jam. Mmm... So good you might want it for dessert.
We'll be downtown on Saturdays, Southland Drive on Sundays, and Alumni Drive on Wednesday afternoons.
We also offer cheese making classes, supplies, and equipment. For details, call or visit our website. See you at the Market.
Boone Creek Creamery
859-402-2364
www.boonecreekcreamery.com
ed2@kycheese.com
Bath County
Lambing season is over here on the farm at Good Shepherd Cheese. Our final total of lambs is 69. 35 ewe lambs and 34 ram lambs. Our 51 momma ewes are back in the pasture now, spending their days munching on Orchard grass & Clover from our rich Kentucky soil here in the rolling hills in Bath County. The orchard grass, clover & native flora all combine to give our sheep milk it's own distinctive flavor. This flavor contributes a wonderful earthy, nutty and buttery taste to our Good Shepherd Cheese.
News Flash - Check out the June issue of Kentucky Monthly Magazine for a great article about Good Shepherd Cheese by Megan Smith. Megan has done a wonderful job of capturing what life is like here on the farm. She also lets her readers know just how we got into this crazy life of milking sheep and making cheese.
ELMWOOD STOCK FARM
Georgetown, KY
These days, more than ever, it's important to know the source of your
family's food and you can look to our local organic farm to meet your
body's nutritional needs resulting in good health. Visit our website to
learn more, review our price lists, pre-order your special items, or to
contact Elmwood for more information.
Visit our new Facebook page and Like us to get timely farm updates and
photos.
http://www.elmwoodstockfarm.com/
http://www.facebook.com/ElmwoodStockFarm
PAW PRINTS BAKERY
Winchester, KY
Remember our treats are handmade, all-natural, no preservative and made with KY Proud products! We will also have Puppy Pizzas and other fancy iced treats as well. We'll definitely have UK Bones to celebrate #8 and cute little flowers for Spring! Come down, bring the dog and come see me for your dogs favorite treats!
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!
Remember to visit our website at http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com for more information about the market.
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MARKET HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK
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.
DLC'S ARTIST MARKET:
The Downtown Lexington Corporation's artist market is back! They will be set up every Saturday in the old courthouse lawn through August. Hours are 8am-2pm.
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.
KID'S ACTIVITIES AT THE LFM...
LFM kids' activities are back! Bring the kids on down and see what is going on. Thank you to all of the local organizations who help get kids excited about local, healthy food.
GLEANING with Faith Feeds...
Faith Feeds Update
With a little over 1 month into the gleaning season, Faith Feed volunteers have collected over 6,000 pounds of produce for donation to hunger ministries and emergency food agencies.
Help Wanted!
We have farmers' markets available for gleaning. Are you able to pick up donations from any of the following markets?
1. Bluegrass Farmers' Market - Richmond Road: Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
2. Bluegrass Farmers' Market - Boston Road: 2nd Saturdays
3. Bluegrass Farmers' Market - Boston Road: Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
4. Lexington Farmers' Market - Maxwell and Broadway: 2nd Thursdays and 5th Thursdays
Email List Management
We are using a new email list management system, you can follow the link at the bottom to update your profile, customize email view and desired email lists, or to unsubscribe on your own. Thank you for supporting Faith Feeds|GleanKY.
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 whitney@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com if you're interested!
PARKING is always FREE at all of our markets if you know where to look!
On Saturday it's as easy as parking for FREE on the street and we can validate tickets for the Victorian Square Garage. We appreciate your patronage, so support the LFM year round!
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.
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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.
Next cooking demo will be on Saturday July 28th.
GOOD FOODS MARKET AND CAFÉ
The 30 Minute Vegan
So you're on a whole foods, plant-based diet - or you're considering it - and need some help? Don't cave in and become a "junk food vegan"...eat well! In this class, we'll prepare recipes that take less than 30 minutes to prepare, start to finish. We'll also learn about what foods to keep in the pantry for a quick and healthy meal after a long day at the office or hiking in the Gorge. This is an abbreviated version of the full class held at The Wholesome Chef.
Instructor: Chef Carolyn Gilles, The Wholesome Chef
When: Thursday, July 26, 7 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $17 owners/$19 others
Good Foods Eat Local Dinner
Join Chef Alex Jenkins, Specialty Department Manager Pat Wylie, and other Good Foods' staff for an evening celebrating the best of local food and craft beers. Don't miss this four course, small plate gastro journey. Showcasing: Lexington Pasta, Stone Cross Farm, Hughes Farm, Blue Moon Farm Garlic, Pike Valley Farm, Kentucky Ale, West Sixth Brewing Company, Boone Creek Creamery, Good Shepherd Cheese, and Bluegrass Chevre.
When: Friday, July 27, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Fee: $45 owners/$47 others
Green Sprouts Kids Club
Grow tall and strong as you travel through the life of a mighty oak. Then become your favorite vegetable and jump in our pot of veggie soup. Discover what part of a plant your favorite food comes from including roots, stalks, stems, fruits, and more. Take home a plant and watch it grow!
Instructor: Alexis Sohlden, Life Adventure Center
When: Saturday, July 28, 10 - 11 am
Fee: FREE
Good Foods Market & Café is a locally owned and operated cooperative business where everyone is welcome to shop. 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.
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