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TD Saturday Market Launches New Season
May 5
Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the TD Saturday Market returns to Main Street, providing farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other specialty foods to downtown Greenville. The market has added 11 new local vendors for a record 54 vendors this season! This year's market also features an exciting array of free monthly events in the It's More than Just a Market activities area. Come join us Saturdays, May 5 through October 27, and experience the country without leaving the city!
Saturdays, May 5 - October 27 8 a.m. - Noon Main Street at McBee Avenue Downtown Greenville
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New Market Vendors 
The TD Saturday Market 2012 has a great lineup of new vendors to add to the market season (see below list). Visit the vendor list to learn more about the fresh produce, baked goods and specialty items available at this year's market!
Black Maize Salsa: Mild, Medium and Hot Salsas
Blue Moon Sauces: Sauces, Spreads, Seasonings
Callaham Orchards: Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fowler Farm: Fresh fruits and vegetables
Gibson Farms: Organic Beef
Henson Farms: Blueberry plants, fig trees, and asparagus sprouts
Jackson Farms II: Fresh fruits and vegetables
Keasler Farms: Fresh fruits and vegetables
Marvelous Pies: Variety of fresh baked pies
Night Owl Chocolate: Single Origin Dark Chocolate bars
North Main Stone: Local hand carved stone
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8 Health Benefits of What's in Season
Asparagus: Not sure you like this green vegetable? After all the health benefits it can offer, it is a good food to keep in your diet.
- Can detoxify our system
- Has anti-aging functions
- Is considered an aphrodisiac
- Can protect against Cancer
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Can prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
- Reduces the Risk of heart disease
- Can help prevent birth defects
Strawberries: These delicious berries have a lot of health benefits as well, so go ahead, eat a few more!
- Dietary fiber helps to keep digestion regular, as well as lowers blood pressure
- Antioxidant Properties
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Well-known to fight against the onset of many different forms of cancer
- Decreases the possibility of contracting age-related macular degeneration
- The vigorous amounts Vitamin C ensure a healthy immune system
- Magnificent Manganese which acts as a powerful antioxidant
- Help in bone building and maintaining proper bone structure
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EBT at the Market 
The TD Saturday Market now welcomes the use of EBT cards, making it simple to bring home healthy food that's fresher and more flavorful every week. From just-picked produce to wholesome meat, cheese and bread products, you'll find it all at the TD Saturday Market.
How to use your EBT card at the TD Saturday Market
- Head to the TD Saturday Market tent located at the center of the market (Main Street at McBee Avenue) with banner that reads "EBT Tokens Sold Here."
- There, you can use your EBT card to purchase 50 cents and $1 wooden tokens. These tokens will act as "cash" at the market.
- Use your tokens at any market booth that displays a sign listing the items available for purchase using EBT.
What you can buy with your EBT Tokens
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Breads
- Meat, fish, poultry
- Dairy products
- Honey products
- Seeds and plants that produce foods
- Baked goods: wrapped, labeled and intended for home consumption
- Jams, sauces and soups
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2012 TD Saturday Market Sponsors
For more information about the TD Saturday Market, visit www.saturdaymarketlive.com.
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Upcoming Events
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It's More than Just a Market Activities Area
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Featured Cooking
Demonstration
May 19
Kimberly Baker, Registered Dietician, MS, RD, LD
Featured Children's Activity
May 26 
Join The Children's Museum for kid-centric activities area every fourth Saturday of the month. Children of all ages are invited to participate in this free event!
Join us throughout the market season on Main Street at McBee Avenue for cooking demos, educational activities & live music! For a complete schedule, click here.
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Featured Recipe |  |
Arugula and Strawberry Salad (About 20 minutes)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups baby arugula, or torn arugula leaves
2 cups sliced strawberries, (about 10 ounces)
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved and crumbled into small pieces (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a salad bowl; let cool for 5 minutes.
Add arugula, strawberries, parmesan, pepper and salt. Sprinkle vinegar and oil over the salad; toss gently and serve at once.
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