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  • Apples
  • Turnips
  • Radishes
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    • Butternut 
    • Akron
    • Cushaw
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WUKY Farmers Market Report
WUKY
The Lexington Farmers' Market

October 31st, 2012 

 

Boo! 

 

Scared you! I know it! 

 

Happy Halloween to all!  For me Halloween always symbolizes the gradual end of fall and slow beginning of the short days and cold nights that winter brings. Halloween is about being a kid no matter what your age, being someone or something you are not for a night, and making family memories on a ghoulish fall evening. Unfortunately with that often comes the excessive consumption of sugary fattening candy.  For tips on having a somewhat healthy Halloween this year visit, Kidshealth.org

 

Today we wrap up the celebration of National Farm to School Month.  This month the LFM helped celebrate by partnering with the local Farm to School team and other community organizations to make sure school age children were exposed to fresh, local fruits and vegetables.  We helped out in various Farm to School taste testing, featured Healthy Lunchtime Challenge winner, Myka Smith-Jackson at market, and attended Lansdowne Elementary where Commissioner Comer spoke to students about the value of local food and farmers.  For more on Farm to School and how you can help visit: www.farmtoschool.org.

 

Even though Sunday market is closed for the year we still have three other markets with a wide variety of offerings.  Be sure to check them out!  Don't forget about our Winter Market, starting December 1st!

 

Come visit us during the week!  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am-4pm on the corner of Maxwell and Broadway.  The last day will be November 20th.

 

As always you can find us Saturdays at Cheapside Park from 7am-3pm. The last day will be on November 24th. But, have no fear the following Saturday we move indoors to the Victorian Square atrium to start our winter market, 8am-1pm. See you there!
 
Remember, 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 Co-Op's events this month. Found in the sponsor's section at the bottom of this newsletter. 

 

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Market Times and Locations
Saturday
Cheapside Park

7am-3pm

 Closes Nov. 24th

 

Saturday

Indoor Market

Victorian Square

8am-1pm

OPENS Dec. 1st

 

Tuesday/Thursday
S. Broadway and Maxwell
7am-4pm  
Closes Nov. 20th

 

 Sunday
Southland Dr.
10am-2pm
CLOSED

 

Wednesday
University and Alumni Drive
3pm-6pm
CLOSED 
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I had a terribly hard time picking just one recipe for not only the last October newsletter but a Halloween orientated one as well!  There were two vying for my attention and have decided to include both!  Just call it a Halloween treat! However, for space  issues I will outline one and include a link for the other. Enjoy!

 

Apple Cider Caramels

 

Hand these out to all your spooky trick-or-treaters tonight (that is if you don't eat them all first)!

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, or less of a finer one
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • Neutral oil for the knife  

Directions:

 

  1. Boil the apple cider in a 3- to- 4- quart saucepan over high heat until it is reduced to a dark, thick syrup, between 1/3 and 1/2 cup in volume. This takes about 35 to 40 minutes on stove. Stir occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, get your other ingredients in order, because you won't have time to spare once the candy is cooking. Line the bottom and sides of an 8- inch straight- sided square metal baking pan with 2 long sheets of crisscrossed parchment. Set it aside. Stir the cinnamon and flaky salt together in a small dish.
  3. Once you are finished reducing the apple cider, remove it from the heat and stir in the butter, sugars, and heavy cream. Return the pot to medium- high heat with a candy thermometer attached to the side, and let it boil until the thermometer reads 252 degrees, only about 5 minutes. Keep a close eye on it.
    1. (Don't have a candy or deep- fry thermometer? Have a bowl of very cold water ready, and cook the caramel until a tiny spoonful dropped into the water becomes firm, chewy, and able to be plied into a ball.)
  4. Immediately remove caramel from heat, add the cinnamon- salt mixture, and give the caramel several stirs to distribute it evenly. Pour caramel into the prepared pan. Let it sit until cool and firm-about 2 hours, though it goes faster in the fridge. Once caramel is firm, use your parchment paper sling to transfer the block to a cutting board. Use a well- oiled knife, oiling it after each cut, to cut the caramel into 1-by-1-inch squares. Wrap each one in a 4-inch square of waxed paper, twisting the sides to close. Caramels will be somewhat on the soft side at room temperature, and chewy/firm from the fridge. 

 

Find these products at the LFM:

  • Cider (not currently at market but can be picked up at any of our vendor's orchards or Good Foods Co-Op)  
 
Runner up:
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
 

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

 

ABIGAIL'S 

Fayette County

 

I will see you all next year when I will be back at the Lexington Farmers Market.  I wish you the merriest of holidays.  Keep well until I see you again in the Spring.  

Abigail  
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Henkle's Herbs and Heirlooms

Jessamine County

 

Greetings!  Believe it or not, we still have a nice but limited selection of HOMEGROWN TOMATOES, but the end is near.  Take advantage of the fleeting opportunity to enjoy our homegrown goodness.  Come see us on Saturday at the corner of Short and Upper Street.  All of our offerings are sustainably grown, Kentucky Proud, 100% HOMEGROWN, and pesticide free.  We do not sell anything that we do not grow.

 

We will have the following: 

 

-Velvet's homemade salsa and chicken salad

-Baby lettuce mix

-Homegrown tomatoes, numerous varieties, mostly heirlooms - Get them while you still can

-Heirloom roma tomatoes for sauces and salsa

-Fresh cut cilantro

-Fresh cut Italian Parsley

-Fresh cut dill

-Beautiful assorted sweet and hot peppers

-Colored sweet bell peppers

-Green peppers

-Our popular Uglies But Goodies 

  

See you at the market!

  

 

"Local Raw Honey" by NICK and BEV NICKELS  

Fayette County

 

We will be at the following Lexington Farmers Market this week if it doesn't rain:

        Downtown at Cheapside Park, Saturday, November 3rd (opens at 7am)

See you at the market this weekend!.

You may purchase honey, pollen, and/or beeswax candles from us anytime from our home at 1909 Nicholasville Road in Lexington. Call us first at859 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.com 


Thank you,  

Nick & Bev Nickels 



WILDFLOUR SCONES & TEA 
Scott County 

  

Rain rain go away- come again not on a Saturday! We will definitely be set up this Saturday at 5/3 Pavilion especially since it is our 1st Anniversary of selling at the Lexington Farmer's Market! Come help us celebrate with a locally made breakfast or afternoon treat! 

Our flavors this week will be:

-Buttermilk & Kentucky Honey featuring honey from Bev and Nick Nickels
-Apple Cinnamon (Johnson Brothers apples)
-Basil Sweet Pepper Feta featuring Good Tymes Gardens peppers
-Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Spiced Glaze featuring Reed Valley Pumpkins
-Cherry Cornmeal featuring Elmwood Stock Farms cornmeal

 

We will be brewing English Breakfast a caffeinated, full bodied black tea and Honeybush a decaf red herbal tea, similar to Rooibos as well as Caffe Marco Coffee roasted in Paris, ky!

 

Visit our Facebook page for more info and flavor postings on Fridays. Facebook.com/WildflourSconesandTea

See you on Saturday!


Bleugrass Ch�vre
Clark County

We have cheese!  Only problem is, we have 35 bottle babies to feed and 16 mommas to milk early every morning which is a bit more of a challenge than we remembered.  If the weather cooperates Saturday, we will be at the market early, then our new helper Storey Slone will take over while I the milkmaid come back home and take care of the mommas.  It will be a juggling act and Storey's first market, so we're hoping for the best.  She has made cheese and worked at a farmer's market for Celebrity Dairy in North Carolina and is excited about coming to our market, so stop by and say hello. And be extra nice to her so she will LOVE her job and stay forever!  

And yes, we will have FETA!

   

QUARLES DAYLILLIES AND FARM

Shelby County

 

We're gathering green tomatoes for relish as fast as we can.  We'll still have plenty of potatoes, butternut, delicata, spaghetti and acorn squash as well as Swiss chard and onion. The onions are going fast so get yours to store up for the winter.

We had lamb at the market and will have some again this week. The cuts fairly flew out of the cooler but we still have some legs and plenty of ground lamb available. We also filled the big walk in freezer at the farm with three steers so there's plenty of steaks, roasts, ground meats and stew meat available.

We'll also have plenty of breads as well as salsas, relishes and other canned goods on the table this coming week so come on down and visit with us. We'll have hot coffee and hot chocolate available for sale. Have a hot cup and a bread. We'll even warm the bread for you for a special treat if you wish.

Visit our website at quarlesfarm.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/Quarlesfarm 

We try to post a few pictures of the farm and keep folks up with whats going on "down on the farm."

   

  

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. 

 

 

 

LA PETITE CREPERIE

Fayette County

 

La Petite Cr�perie brings a little taste of France to the Bluegrass.  

 

The idea for opening a walk-up cr�perie was hatched many years ago when I was a student in France.   After discovering cr�pes 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 cr�pe 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 cr�pes.  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 cr�pes to our friends, family and my French students, we think we've hit on a good combination. 

 

La Petite Cr�perie hopes to recreate the experience of ordering a French cr�pe � 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 cr�pe fillings include honey and jam from Farmers' Market vendors, and the butter and sugar cr�pes are made with homemade butter from the market. We also make a hearty breakfast cr�pe with market eggs, cheese and vegetables. Our menu will vary as other fruits, berries and vegetables come into season.

 

La Petite Cr�perie 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 app�tit!

 

 

 Remember to visit our website at http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com for more information about the market.

 

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MARKET HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK   

 

Homegrown Authors 

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!

 

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 [email protected] 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!

Saturday Parking Map

 

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 CAF�        

   

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, RD

When: Saturday, November 3, 11 am - 12 pm

Fee: FREE

 

Thanksgiving Sampling Saturday

Get ready for the holidays! Meet our local producers and sample their unique products during our monthly Sampling Saturday event.

When: Saturday, November 3, 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, November 7, 8 am - 10 pm

  

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Good Foods. Featuring bourbon brined all natural turkey; roasted turkey breast with confit of leg and thigh; turkey gravy; mushroom gravy; Quorn roast; Tofurky; cranberry blood orange relish; gourmet green bean casserole; caramelized Brussels sprouts with candied almonds; local winter squash gratin; roasted harvest vegetables; wild rice, apple, and pecan stuffing; whipped sweet potatoes; Blue Moon garlic scape mashed potatoes; and many other new and traditional favorites for your Thanksgiving crowd. Don't forget dessert such as pumpkin cheesecake, bourbon pecan, apple, and pumpkin pie.
When: Thursday, November 22, Hot Buffet 10 am - 3 pm; Store Hours 8 am - 4 pm
Fee: $7.99/lb. Hot Buffet 

 

Green Sprouts Kids Club

It's difficult to avoid sugary snacks during the holidays. The kids will try some healthy holiday snacks and make a veggie Christmas tree to take home.

Instructor: Nancy Hiner, RD, LD, CDE, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

When: Saturday, November 24, 10 - 11 am

Fee: FREE

  

Good Foods Market & Caf� 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.