What's In Season in Kentucky This Week:
- Paw Paws
- Watermelon
- Grapes
- Peaches
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Beans
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Corn
- Squash
- Rhubarb
- Green Onions
- Green Garlic
- Fresh Herbs
- Cucumbers
- Garlic
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Breads
- Canned items
- Spices
- Cheese
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Eggs
- Honey
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The Lexington Farmers' Market |
August 29, 2012
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The Taste of the Farm Dinner was a great success! Thanks to all those who helped make it so:
- Sullivan University
- Central Baptist
- WKYT
- Parlay Social
- Downtown County Band
- Red Barn Radio
- WUKY
- Kentucky Proud
- Parks and Recreation
- Smiley Pete
- Our wonderful Friends of the Lexington Farmers Market team
- The generous sponsors
- Our dedicated Farmers' for providing the bounty
- and of course all our loyal patrons!
For those unable to attend, we hope to see you next year!
With the annual dinner behind us and Labor Day coming up it is a sure sign that Fall is upon us. Hard to believe that the cool air breeze of Fall is finally starting to make its way to the Bluegrass. I am not complaining... Fall is my favorite time of the year! Bring on the football, jeans and sweatshirts, apples, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, cool weather greens, and all the spiced apple concoctions you can think up. With that being said, I hope all of you enjoy your three day weekend and the slow start to the Fall season!
HELP! The LFM needs your votes.
- American Farmland Trust posted the latest voting results from their contest to find America's favorite Farmers' Markets. The LFM has fallen to #9 in the Large Market Category. We want to move into the top 3 and need your help.
Come visit us during the week! Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am-4pm on the corner of Maxwell and Broadway, and The 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. Be sure to check out Good Foods' upcoming events this week. Info can be found in the sponsors section at the end of this newsletter.
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Market Times and Locations
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Saturday
Cheapside Park
7am-3pm
OPEN
Tuesday/ThursdayS. Broadway and Maxwell7am-4pm
OPEN
SundaySouthland Dr.10am-2pmOPEN
Wednesday
University and Alumni Drive
3pm-6pm
CLOSED
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We want all our market go-ers to be able to experience the amazing food we had at the Taste of the Farm Dinner. I'll be posting some recipes from the dinner over the next few weeks for you to try out in your own kitchen.
Try out this one for a special Labor Day treat!
Ice Box Lemon Pie
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 2 cups of sugar
- Juice of 2 Lemon
- 1 ready-made pie shell, unbaked
- Garnish: whipped topping, and fresh mint
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream melted butter with sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice. Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 35 minutes.
- Let cool and place in refrigerator.
- Cut pie into 8 slices. Garnish slices with whipped topping and mint.
Find these products at the LFM:
Recipe Source: "Beyone the Fence: A Culinary View of Historic Lexington."
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HERE'S A BIT OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK...
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Abigail's
Fayette County
Abigail's will be harvesting honey on Saturday, September 1st, so we will not be at the LFM. We will be back on Saturday, September 8th. See you then!
WILDFLOUR SCONES & TEAS
Scott County
We will be set up this Saturday from 7am until we sell out at 5/3 Pavilion.
Our flavors will be:
- Lemon Blueberry (Raggard Creekside Farm)
- Boone Creek Creamery Swiss, Ham & Hinkles Heirloom Tomato
- "Peach Lady" Peach Cinnamon
- Raspberry Cornmeal featuring both golden and red raspberries from Briary Creek Farms and Elmwood Stock Farms cornmeal
*NEW FLAVOR*
- Double Chocolate Cherry (Steve's Plants)
Also we will be serving Caffe Marco Coffee and Peach Iced Tea featuring Mary Tylers peaches.
Visit our Facebook page for more info and flavor postings on Fridays.
Facebook.com/WildflourSconesandTea
Come enjoy this beautiful end of Summer weather with a locally made breakfast or afternoon treat! See you on Saturday!
"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, August 25th (opens at 7am)
Southland Drive, Sunday, August 26th (10am-2pm)
See you at one of the markets! 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
BLUE MOON FARM***Sustainably Grown***
Madison County
Friday brings us the last "Blue Moon" until 2015!! Unfortunately, Hurricane Isaac may prevent us from getting even a tiny glimpse of it, but I'm guessing we'll know it's there by how bright the sky is even with the clouds! We found some beautiful moon photos and posted them on our Facebook page......have a look! www.facebook.com/bluemoongarlicWe've been busy making more of our beautiful handmade GARLIC BRAIDS this week, and will also have LOTS of other GARLIC! At least four varieties by the bag, and of course big SINGLE BULBS too. For those who'd rather have GARLIC POWDER, we make our own that is nothing like store bought! It comes with a recipe for out-of-this-world oven baked GARLIC "FRIES". Not enough garlic for you yet? How about our own GARLIC SCAPE PESTO? The perfect pasta dressing (great with Lexington Pasta's offerings), seasoning for mashed potatoes, topping for pizza, sandwich spread, and anywhere else your imagination takes you! GARLIC BAGELS, GARLIC-TOPPED FOCACCIA, GARLIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!!
We are sorry to say that the delicious ROMAINE LETTUCE has been usurped by our resident deer. It's disappointing because they don't even likeit, but they bite it off and spit it out! On the up side, the KALE will be back this week, in limited quantities. We love it steamed with some garlic chopped on top, and sprinkled with a little soy sauce and/or balsamic vinegar. It's SO good for you! Lots of PEPPERS, ONIONS, SHALLOTS, GREEN ONIONS, FRESH CUT BASIL (Genovese, Thai, Ararat, and LIME!) Everything you need for your Labor Day weekend breakfasts, brunches, parties and cook-outs......KY Made CHEESES, Pastured PORK (BACON!! and lots more) , Grass Finished BEEF, Artisan BREADS. Come on by and have a look around! See you this weekend, rain or shine!!
QUARLES DAYLILLIES AND FARM
Shelby County
School has started in Shelby County and our garden and farm help have returned to high school and it's very noticeable around the place. Regardless of school starting, market is still in full swing with lots of wholesome selections. We'll have lots of breads, canned goods and some of the best beef around as well as some fine fresh vegetables. We'll also have a selection of beverages, prepared brats and metts as well as some fine beef BBQ. Come check us out and have lunch with us.
It's also Labor Day weekend and we'll carry a full selection of steaks: ribeyes, New York strip, T-bone, top sirloin. All great on the grill along with hamburger patties, brats, cheese and smoked metts and jalapeno cheese metts. Perfect for the family gatherings. You can top off your gatherings with fresh baked goods that will have everyone satisfied when they leave the table.
We like to post pictures of the farm and the animals from time to time. You never know what will show up!
Bluegrass Chevre
Clark County
It's pawpaw season, and you know what that means. Pawpaw sorbet! This humble fruit with the exotic melon-pineapple-banana flavor is so creamy, we have managed to make our version dairy free with the silky mouth feel of rich ice cream. Come by our Sorbet Cafe booth and see what we mean. You can't get any more local than this.
We have hung up our cheese making hat for a few weeks to give "the girls" a break and to get ready for fall kidding. We should have cheese again soon and all through the winter.
Henkle's Herbs and Heirlooms
Jessamine County
Come out and see us this Labor Day weekend! We are still harvesting lots of homegrown goodness daily. Look for us and our big box truck on Thursday at Broadway and Maxwell, at the corner of Short and Upper on Saturday (behind the courthouse), and at Southland Drive on Sunday. 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
-Beautiful colored bell peppers
-'Doyce Chambers' heirloom greasy beans
-Fresh cut Genovese and Thai Basil
-Fresh cut cilantro
-Eggplant, numerous varieties
-Tomatillos
-Lots of Roma tomatoes, great for making sauces and salsa
-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!
CaffeMarco
Introducing Caffe Journey, the richest and smoothest cup of coffee you will ever experience. Honestly, when my great grandfather, Pino Caffemarco, founded the family coffee roasting business in Paris, Kentucky before the turn of the 20th century, he was offering a solid product at a fair price. We have continued that tradition with the Black Bag and the Gold Bag for over one hundred years in the Bluegrass.
Now, it's time to offer Total Luxury. Surrender, this is a journey that you want to never end. This is velvet upon velvet, seated in first class.
Available now at the Saturday Farmers Market.
" Fair Trade, organic, hand-crafted and utterly delicious " The Lexington Herald -Leader
Boone Creek Creamery
Handmade Artisan Cheese
Fayette County
Tomato season is still going strong so we will have our fresh handmade Mozzarella at the Markets from now until mid-September. 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 latest creation is our Mama Mia, similar to a provolone with Italian spices. It's been selling out at all of our markets, so stop by early. Fantastico.
We'll be downtown on Saturdays and Southland Drive on Sundays.
We also offer cheese making classes and supplies. 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.
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. 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:
There is only a few more weeks left of the Artist Market. Be sure to get down and check it out before they are gone! 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 will be featured in this year's farm dinner, Taste of the Farm!
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.
Many, Many thanks to Chef Foster and the Sullivan University team for cooking up a fantastic spread this past Saturday at the Farm in the City Dinner.
GOOD FOODS MARKET AND CAFÉ
Free Store Tour!
Enjoy Good Foods store tour during Sampling Saturdays on the first Saturday of the month. Tour the store with staff Dietitian Beth Loiselle, savor samples, and enjoy exclusive offers while learning about our products and services. Free. Sign up at the Customer Service desk.
Instructor: Beth Loiselle
When: Saturday, September 1, 11 am - 12 pm
Fee: FREE
Sampling Saturday
Meet our local producers and sample their unique products during our monthly Sampling Saturday event.
When: Saturday, September 1, 11 am - 2 pm
Fee: FREE
Wellness Wednesday
On the first Wednesday of the month, all customers will receive 5% off all supplements, body care, and bulk herb & spice items. Customers can special order Wellness Wednesday items ahead of time and pick them up on Wellness Wednesday.
When: Wednesday, September 5, 8 am - 10 pm
Chinese Medicine for Your Health: Allergies
Learn how Chinese medicine provides relief from allergies of all kinds. We will discuss various types of allergies, such as environment, chemical, and changing seasons, and take a look at how these conditions are treated from the perspective of Chinese medicine and methods, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbs, qi gong, and diet.
Instructor: Kris McClanahan, M.Ac., C.Ac.
When: Saturday, September 15, 2 - 3 pm
Fee: $3 owners/$5 others
Everyday Yoga for Kids
This workshop is a playful blend of Yoga, breathing, and wellness tips designed to entice our little ones imaginations and spirit. We will learn various poses, practice movement, and stillness to release tension and anxiety while gaining focus and concentration. The children will also learn tools for good health maintenance, self-awareness, and increased self-sufficiency. Class is appropriate for ages 4 - 12 and all activity levels. Children should bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Lauren Howard, LMT
When: Saturday, September 15, 9:45 - 11 am
Fee: $10 owners/$12 others; $5 for additional children (owners)/$7 for additional children (others)
Jewelry Making: Wire Wraps
Not your traditional wire wrap class! Wire wrap is freestyle wire wrapping of stone, sea glass, cabochon, or any small item flat enough to wear as a pendant or earrings. Please bring 20 gauge craft wire (silver, gold, or copper), several items you wish to wire wrap, and small needle-nose wire pliers.
Instructor: Mona Ferrell
When: Sunday, September 23, 2 - 4 pm
Fee: $18 owners/$20 others
Sound Therapy: What Vibration Can Do for You!
We will experience and discuss the effects of therapeutic sounds, specifically using tuning forks and voice. A brief video of sound creating patterns will be included.
Instructor: Carol Gailey, SoulGlad Coaching LLC
When: Thursday, September 25, 7 - 9 pm
Fee: $6 owners/$8 others
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, September 27, 7 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $17 owners/$19 others
Green Sprouts Kids Club
Kate Horning will teach kids about great ways to start the day with healthy breakfast choices. Kids will have an opportunity to sample delicious, healthy smoothies. There will be recipes available for the kids and parents.
Instructor: Kate Horning, Simply Nutritious by Kate
When: Saturday, September 29, 10 - 11 am
Fee: FREE
Jewelry Making: Earrings
Jewelry making made simple. Learn about tools, supplies, beads, design plans, and the best places to get materials.
Instructor: Mona Ferrell
When: Sunday, September 30, 2 - 4 pm
Fee: $18 owners/$20 others
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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