• Greens
• Mustard
• Turnip
• Kale
• Pumpkins
• Celery
• Apples
• Turnips
• Radishes
• Butternut Squash
• Cushaw
• Paw Paws
• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Eggplant
• Corn
• Rhubarb
• Garlic  
• Onions
• Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes 
• Breads
• Canned items
• Spices
• Cheese
• Pork
• Beef
• Chicken
• Lamb
• Eggs
• Honey 

October 10th, 2012 

Wow!  Hard to believe we are already well into the month of October.  It amazes me how fast the transition is from summer to fall.  One minute you are immersed in sweet summer corn, juicy tomatoes, ripe succulent fruit, and all the bountiful offerings summer has to offer and then you look up and it's all gone.  It can be a depressing thought to think that you won't be able to chomp into a sweet ear of raw summer corn for a whole year.  However, that thought is quickly whisked away by perfect fall weather, pumpkin pickin', hay ridin', and apple eatin'.  Not to mention, other fall favorites such as campfires, tailgating, and Keeneland. The market still has plenty of produce to help make your transition into fall an easy one. Stop by any of our four remaining markets to stock up on all your fall favorites such as apples, pumpkins, winter squash, turnips, onions, greens, and more!

This month we gladly celebrate National Farm to School Month.  Farm to School is a great organization which focuses on bringing more farm fresh goodness into school cafeterias across the U.S. For more on Farm to School Month visit the website here, www.farmtoschoolmonth.org.    

Check out our new WUKY Farmers' Market report section in the newsletter. Follow the link to listen to weekly podcast detailing market offerings.  Find it now in the side column.  

Come visit us during the week!  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am-4pm on the corner of Maxwell and Broadway.

Hope to see you at Market!

Whitney Fields

Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager   

P.S. The Co-Op is celebrating 40 years this month so be sure to check out their celebratory events this month, including the Co-Ops Rock event this Saturday!  Info can be found in the sponsor's section at the bottom of the newsletter.

I think I primarily enjoy fall so immensely due to the plethora of pumpkin and apple concoctions you can make.  I have yet to try out this one but I will be running to the grocery immediately after work to pick up the ingredients for this unique breakfast treat.  Try it out and let me know what you think!

 Photo Credit: http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/wp-content/uploads/Pumpkin-pie-quinoa-flake-bake.jpg

Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Flake Breakfast Cake

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
• 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/3 cup not from concentrate apple juice
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon coconut nectar (optional)
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice 
•  If you don't have pumpkin spice, you can use: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon all spice instead.    

Directions:

1. Prepare a 16oz. microwave/oven safe dish by oiling with a dab of coconut oil. Set aside. Drop all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until fully incorporated. Press mixture into prepare dish and even out with fork.
2. Microwave option: Place in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes. You'll know when it's done when it rises slightly, is harder to the touch, and pulls away from the sides of the dish. Don't bake it too long, or you'll have a Frisbee!
3. Oven option: Place in a preheated oven at 350F and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
4. Allow to rest for 1 minute before tipping over onto a plate and drizzling with coconut butter. 

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

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 artist market has officially come to an end for the year.  Many thanks to the DLC and the numerous artists who helped make the market possible.   

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!

KID'S ACTIVITIES AT THE LFM...

LFM kids' activities provided this year were great!  Thanks to all the special organizations throughout town who brought all these interesting activities to market. We will see you again next year!

GLEANING with Faith Feeds...

WOW - 11,000+ pounds in 2012, 15 TONS between 2010-2012!

Faith Feeds extends its deep gratitude to the farmers of Lexington Farmers' Market for their tremendous support.  Through your donation of "leftovers", you've easily contributed to healthier eating for thousands in Lexington. You are nothing short of AWESOME!  We wish you could see the joy you bring to the recipients of your food.  We look forward to our continued partnership in 2013 and beyond, but until then, 30,000+ pounds of thanks!!!

VOLUNTEER WITH THE LFM!

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.

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 year at the Farm in the City Dinner.

GOOD FOODS MARKET AND CAFÉ        

Good Foods 40th Anniversary Celebration in October!

In October we'll be celebrating our 40th Anniversary throughout the month. We'll also be highlighting Co-op Month, Fair Trade Month, and the International Year of Cooperatives. Mark your calendar for the celebration!

Co-ops Rock! Co-op Education Fair - October 13, 11 am - 2 pm.

Celebrate the cooperative spirit and meet your local co-ops at our Co-op Education Fair. There are a variety of local co-ops working to make our community a better place. Stop in to learn what local businesses are actually co-ops! 

Music 11:30 am - 1:30 pm by Jerome Lange.

Happy 40th Anniversary:  Cake Time! - October 20, 1 - 4 pm. 

Join us for our anniversary celebration complete with complimentary birthday cake, coffee, cider, music, and giveaways.

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.  

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.