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The Davidson Farmer's Market
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 8 a.m.-noon
It's a Mother's Day Market
A mom's hug lasts long after she lets go ~Author Unknown |
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The main ingredients for these recipes may be found at the Market!
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Alternative Preservation | |
Join organic farmer, Susanne Ballard with New Moon Rising, this Saturday at 9 and/or 10:30 a.m. for her Alternative Preservation Workshop.
She'll teach a variety of techniques including drying, freezing, pickling, smoking, curing and canning. In addition, Suzanne will show how sugar and honey may be used to preserve your Market goods.
You won't want to miss this educational workshop. Find Suzanne tomorrow morning right beside the DFM booth, in the heart of the Market!
* handouts included |
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Know Your Farms Tour - Save the Date | |
Know Your Farms announces its fourth annual Charlotte Area Farm Tour to take place the weekend of September 15-16, 2012. The tour is a great opportunity for families to connect with our thriving agricultural community. |
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Davidson-Cornelius CDC 5K and Farm-to-Fork Taste-Nic, Sat., May 19 | |
What's a 5K & Farm-to-Fork Taste-Nic? Come out next Saturday, May 19 an d find out!
Run a 5k or 1 mile family fun run through the town of Davidson. Finish your race on the Town Green, where in celebration, local chefs will be cooking local farm food dishes and providing tastings in a picnic-style setting! It's a Taste-Nic!
Join the fun and support the Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center, your local farmers and chefs!
Register here. |
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Home Food Preservation Classes | |
It's canning season! Take a look at canning classes here; offered early June and July.
Some workshops are free, but no more than $25. Spaces fill-up quickly! |
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This Week at the Davidson Farmer's Market! | |
Bring your mom, spouse, friend or Nana to Market. Start off your morning with a perky cup of coffee, hot tea or cool drink from Summit Coffee. As your special pal relaxes on Summit's back deck overlooking the Market, tell her you'll be back in a bit. Head over to the Herr Flowers tent and buy her a breathtaking bouquet of fresh cut flowers; a lavender treat from The Lavender Lady; a lovely bar of soap from Half Moon Gardens; or lip balm, body cream or foot scrub from Essential Soap. Swing by Twenty Degrees Chocolates for the perfect gift for mom, "Mom = Love," or "Champagne & Roses." Sweet! Two beautiful confection selections. See the full list of Market Offerings below for pre-ordering and more details.
Mom's love breakfast too. Before rejoining your special someone on Summit's back deck, visit By Lucille, Chef Charles, Millstone, Henry's or Flatiron for a yummy breakfast to-go. Now that's a perfect Mother's Day.
You may begin seeing more early summer produce this week, like greenhouse tomatoes; along with fresh eggs, meat, poultry, pasta, fish, cheeses, strawberries, herbs, plants, jams, baked goods, honey, dog treats and more!
At 9 and 10:30 a.m., organic farmer, Suzanne Ballard, will deliver two sessions on Alternative Preservation. Suzanne will demonstrate easy, at-home options for preserving your Market goods so you may enjoy the seasons throughout the year.
Rob McHale will be at Market this week delighting the Market patrons, featuring his song about Davidson, "Feels Like Home.""
What will be at the Market? A full list of Market offerings here.
Happy Mother's Day. See ya at the Market,
Market Manager |
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Market Events this Week | |
* No Chef Demo this Week!
*Music: Rob McHale
*WOW: Ladybug, Ladybug: Fly Away Home
*Community Partners: Community School of Davidson, World Race and Annie Wacker
* Growing Kids Club Meets again on May 19
*Sponsors of the Day: Carolinas HealthCare System, Flatiron and Wooden Stone |
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Chef Vera Does it Again | |
 | | Photo by, Li Jane Genson |
Chef Vera wooed the crowds with her sautéed hog jowls and Asparagus Strawberry Salad. And the Strawberry Lemonade was so refreshing!
Thanks to these Market vendors for contributing to Saturday's demo:
- Twin Oaks: asparagus
- Calico Farmstead: feta cheese
- Wild Turkey Farms: hog jowls
- Strawberries
Asparagus and Strawberry Salad Recipe
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
You may find Chef Vera at the Market the first Saturday of each month, through peak season. |
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Meet the Taste-Nic Chefs |
Chef Jenny Brulé - Food writer for Shape and Fitness Magazines, blogger (FindingTasty.com) , WCNC TV chef and Market demo chef. Meet Chef Jenny.
Chef Sara Hord, Millstone Meadows - former owner of several restaurants out west, chef at the Grove Park Inn, caterer, artisan baker and Market vendor. Meet Chef Sara.
Chef Vera Samuels - Personal chef, private cooking lessons, dinner parties, social events and Market demo chef. Meet Chef Vera.
Chef Betsy Verhey - Personal chef, caterer and dinner parties. Chef Betsy is a local favorite, providing home cooked meals to busy families within the community. Call her Aunt Betsy.
Chef David Arey, Kings Kitchen - Chef at Kings Kitchen in Charlotte. Meet Chef David.
These talented chefs will be on the Town Green cooking-up Farmer's Market goods on Saturday, May 19, during and after the 5K race and Fun Run!
You may sign-up for the race and tasting or just the race or just the tasting!
Buy your tickets here! |
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Health Benefits of Goats Milk Whey |
Whey has been around since people have been making cheese. The Romans used whey as a digestive aid and to strengthen sick people's immune system. Whey is the yellowish liquid that separates from the solid when making cheese and yogurt. 90% of the minerals are in the whey along with much protein, digestive bacteria, minerals, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium & lipids. It is commonly used for children, the elderly and people with a compromised immune system. It is great for digestion, monthly cramps and an upset stomach.
Our family has been reaping the benefits for a long time, so I have decided to offer it to our customers in the form of a whey drink made from goat whey, freshly juiced veggies, fruit with freshly grated ginger. Once you try it you will be hooked forever!! I will be offering free samples at the Market this weekend so stop by and try it! Stay healthy and eat well! :)
~ Suzanne, Cheval Farmstead Dairy
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Thank you 2012 DFM Sponsors
Wooden Stone, Title Sponsor & DavidsonNews.net, Media Sponsor
FlatIron Kitchen + Taphouse & Carolina HealthCare System, Presenting Sponsors
Baybridge Management, Inc.; Bragg Financial; 'Cats on Main; Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry; Cocoon Salon; Davidson Family Medicine; Davidson Lands Conservancy; Davidson Village Inn; Edmund Morgan Massage School; Home Careolina; Ingersoll Rand; JJ Wade Agency; John Marshall Custom Homes; JJ Horton Photography; Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce; Lake Norman Magazine; Lake Norman Realty; Lake Norman Embroidery and Screen Printing; Lake Norman YMCA; Little Fish Marketing; Main Street Books; Mayes| Wilson & Associates, LLC; McIntosh Law Firm; Mi Connection; Moliver Chiropractic; Our Town Cinemas; PiEs - Project for Innovation, Energy and Sustainability; PostNet Davidson; Restroom Direct; Sanctuary of Davidson; Sandy and Rex Kragh and Family; South Main Square; The Cycle Path; and The Village Store.
5th/3rd Bank (office space); Brenda Pressley, CPA, PA (accounting services); Town of Davidson (market site and storage)
You help to make it happen! |
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