Market Dates

About our Market Partners

Thank you to Old Trail School for their generous sponsorhip of Countryside Farmers' Markets.

Market Report for 8/17 and 8/20

  
Wednesday

blueberries ~ red haven peaches ~ homemade croissants ~ jams ~ knife sharpening ~ herbs and salves ~ cherry tomatoes ~ peppers ~ juices ~ fresh baked bread ~ carrots ~ radishes ~ jarred goods ~ beans ~ gluten free brown rice halvah ~ certified organic tomatoes and melons ~ hemp seed energy bars ~ lettuce ~ handmade jewelry ~ sweet corn ~ beets ~ pasture-raised beef

Saturday

baby lettuce ~ tomatillos ~ haricot vert ~ tulip bulbs for fall planting ~ garlic ~ shallots ~ basil ~ crocheted baby hats ~ hickory syrup ~ sunflowers ~ edamame ~ tomatoes ~ fresh made bread ~ nitrate free bacon ~ pizza bratwurst with mozzarella ~ bison ~ organic unseasoned ground pork ~ cut flower bouquets ~ peppers ~ melons ~ radishes ~ carrots ~ eggplant ~ Scottish pasties ~ broccoli ~ summer squash ~ one year aged gouda ~ sweet corn ~ onions ~ red haven peaches ~ breakfast burritos ~ knife sharpening ~ jams ~ pasture raised chicken ~ beets ~ plums ~ chicken patties ~ potatoes ~ feta, caerphilly, and tomme cheeses ~ handmade back-to-school bookmarks and journals ~ veggie filets ~ specialty roasted coffee beans ~ peach croissants ~ cucumber ~ chocolates ~ brownies ~ pierogies ~ soaps ~ tea blends ~ gluten free halvah ~ farm fresh eggs ~ pesto hummus ~ homemade pies ~ fresh pasta ~ fresh shiitake ~ mushroom kits ~ and much, much more!

On Saturday, Darlene and Mackenzie Kelbach will be keeping it cool in the demo tent.  I won't give away what they're making, but I'll tell you that it doesn't require a stove - every summer chef's dream!  

Be sure to check out the non-profits this week, too - Spring Garden will be hosting activities for kids and CVNP will be on hand to discuss invasive plants and native gardening.  Bob and Jan Patetta will be keeping the music cranking, so stop by for a song!

We always say "don't buy food from strangers."  If you haven't gotten to know our friendly market vendors, there's no time like the present.  Brush up on their backgrounds on our newly updated vendor profile page.

Reducing Back to School Waste

• Take inventory of all your school supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks & binders.) Make a list to limit impulse buying, ensuring you only buy what you need.
• Repair old binders & book bags with fashion duct tape or consider that maybe it's the perfect time to learn how to sew.
• If you have old books from last year check to see if any kids in your neighborhood or school can use them for the same classes.
• Buy wisely & buy recycled. Post-consumer content or recycled content is great.
• Many batteries will need to be replaced.  Be sure to  recycle the old batteries at your local Radio Shack or check your local hardware store to see if they have a recycling program.
• Recycle all electronics - many cities have drives for these items.  Many local charities will also take them and repurpose them, like Cell Phones for Cancer.
• When buying new clothes for the school year make your first stop is the local thrift store before buying new. Repurpose your lightly used clothes at those same thrift stores.
• According to New York's Department of Environmental Conservation, a single student produces 45 to 90 pounds of garbage a year in disposable lunches. If your kids are bringing lunch, use reusable tins or plastic containers, a thermos or water bottle for drinks, and pack in a reusable bag.  REMEMBER: Only pack what your kids will actually eat.  Package in small quantities & save any leftovers for the next day.

Currently number 20 nationwide in the medium category, we need your votes to boost our standing! American Farmland "America's Favorite Farmers' Market" contest ends at midnight on August 31, so time is of the essence!!   Please take a few short minutes to vote for us.  You can find our market by clicking on America's top 20, or by entering our zip code: 44264 in the search section.  Thanks for your support!!  

Mark your calendars for our annual Tomato Tasting & Salsa Smackdown on August 27!  We are gearing up for a full-blown celebration of one of summer's tastiest foods including a guided juice flight, loads of samples, a tasting guide, and of course the feisty salsa competition between the chefs from The Greenhouse Tavern.

OEFFA & Countryside Conservancy are partnering to offer a workshop for established fruit and vegetable growers: Raising the Salad Bar, scheduled for November.  Learn more here .  

For more information on Countryside Conservancy events, visit our website.   

Vegetable Fritters

from Ross Dilley of Hollyhock Hill Catering

These tasty appetizers were a big hit at the demo booth last weekend.  Did you guess the surprising secret ingredient? 

** Denotes an ingredient available at the market

3 medium carrots, trimmed & peeled**

2 medium zucchini, trimmed**

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon curry powder

2 eggs**

1 cup flat beer (non-alcoholic beer works fine too)

vegetable oil, for frying

chevre or any soft cheese of your choice (optional)**

Grate or process the carrot and zucchini.  Mix dry ingredients together and add vegetables.  Add eggs and beer and stir to moisten.

Heat skillet with 1/2 inch of oil.  Place a teaspoon of batter into oil and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side.  Drain and top with cheese.

Can be made larger for a side dish.  Increase cooking time to four minutes per side.