• Greens
• Mustard
• Turnip
• Kale
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Turnips
• Radishes
• Winter Squash
• Garlic  
• Onions
• Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes 
• Breads
• Canned items
• Spices
• Cheese
• Pork
• Beef
• Chicken
• Lamb
• Eggs
• Honey 

December 26th, 2012 

Still feeling generous this holiday season?  Spread the love by helping out some fantastic local organizations.  Smiley Pete and The Bluegrass Community Foundation's GoodGiving Guide Challenge runs until the end of the month. Find your favorite local organization(s) and contribute here. 

Don't forget:

Indoor market, located in the Victorian Square Atrium, is NOW OPEN with hours of operation from 8am-1pm.

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.

 You know you are getting old when your Christmas gift of a new cookbook makes you shriek in excitement.  This year I was beyond happy to receive the Smitten Kitchen cookbook (thanks Mom).  There are so many luscious recipes I want to try but this one will be the lucky first.  Hope you enjoy!

Kale Salad With Cherries and Pecans

Ingredients:

• Salad:
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 8oz black kale
• 4oz pr 4 medium radishes
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 2oz goat cheese
• Dressing:
• 3tbs olive oil
• 1.5 tbs white wine vinegar
• 1 tbs smooth Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tsp honey
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spread the pecans on a tray.  Toast them for 5-10 minutes, tossing them once or twice to make sure they toast evenly.  Remove them from the oven, and set them aside to cool. 
2. Wash kale and let it dry on spread-out kitchen or paper towels.  Then, with a knife, remove the rib from each stalk leaving long strips of kale leaves.  Stack the leaves in small batches, roll them tightly the long way, and cut the roll crosswise into thin ribbons.  Add the kale ribbons to a large salad bowl.
3. Thinly slice the radishes, and add them to the bowl.  Coarsely chop the pecans and cherries, and add them as well.  Crumble the goat cheese over the top.  Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small dish, and pour the dressing over the salad.  Toss the salad until it is evenly coated with dressing.  This salad is great to eat right away, but even better after 20 minutes of tenderizing in the dressing.

Find these products at the LFM:

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 - 15,404 pounds in 2012; 21 TONS between 2010-2012!

Faith Feeds|GleanKY 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, 42,420 pounds of thanks!!!

Faith Feeds is participating in the 2012 GoodGiving Guide Challenge.  There is more food to be gleaned, there are more people to help - we need your help.  We appreciate your support through end-of-year donation online at:

The Good Giving Guide. 

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 Taste of the Farm Dinner.

GOOD FOODS MARKET AND CAFÉ        

LEXINGTON, KY - Good Foods Market & Café has a variety of classes and events for you this January. All classes and events are held at Good Foods Market & Café, 455 Southland Drive, unless otherwise noted.

Wellness Wednesday

On the first Wednesday of every month, all customers will receive 5% off 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, January 2, 8 am - 10 pm

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, Good Foods Staff Dietitian

When: Saturday, January 5, 11 am - 12 pm

Fee: FREE

Sampling Saturday

Meet our local producers and sample their unique products during our monthly Sampling Saturday event.

When: Saturday, January 5, 11 am - 2 pm         

Fee: FREE

Beginning Crochet

Learn chain stitch, single crochet, and how to choose yarn, needles, and supplies. We will be making a scarf with single crochet and two skeins of yarn. Class is for beginning students and students who need a refresher on how to get started. Bring size Q, R, or S crochet hook and 2 different colors of 7 oz skeins of worsted wool or acrylic crochet yarn.   

Instructor: Mona Ferrell

When: Thursday, January 10, 7 - 9 pm

Fee: $23 owners/$25 others

Eating Whole: A Better Health Workshop

If you have health concerns, "cleaning up your diet" is a fundamental step you can't afford to ignore. No matter how you currently eat, if you are ready to make changes, you will discover amazing benefits that can last a lifetime. Good Foods' Registered Dietitian and author Beth Loiselle will offer valuable information, group guidance, and individual support in this 3-part workshop held monthly, January through March. To get results, commit to attend all classes by reserving the dates and time on your personal calendar. Register today, as workshop is limited to 15 participants.

Instructor: Beth Loiselle, Good Foods' Registered Dietitian

When: Saturdays, January 12, February 9, March 9, 2 - 3:30 pm

Fee: $18 owners/$20 others

Required Textbook: The Healing Power of Whole Foods, Revised 2nd Edition available in Good Foods' Wellness Department

Preclass Assignment: Bring a detailed 2-day food diary with you to the first class.

Crochet Group

Bring your current crochet project and you'll have lots of fun sharing stitches, knowledge, and new ideas. If you need help with your project, bring it along and Mona Ferrell will get you going again. Class is free and lead by Ferrell, Beginning Crochet teacher at Good Foods.

Instructor: Mona Ferrell

When: Sunday, January 13, 2 - 4 pm

Fee: FREE

Everyday Yoga for Kids

This workshop is a playful blend of Yoga, breathing, and wellness tips designed to entice our little ones imaginations and spirit. We will learn various poses, practice movement, and stillness to release tension and anxiety while gaining focus and concentration. The children will also learn tools for good health maintenance, self-awareness, and increased self-sufficiency. Class is appropriate for ages 4 - 12 and all activity levels. Children should bring a yoga mat and water.

Instructor: Lauren Higdon, LMT

When: Saturday, January 19, 9:45 - 11 am

Fee: $10 owners/$12 others; $5 for additional children (owners)/$7 for additional children (others)

Chinese Medicine for Your Health: Mental and Emotional Health

Do you, a friend, or family member experience depression or anxiety? Are you interested in learning more about how acupuncture can help? Join McClanahan for this informative class on the benefits of Chinese medicine and natural methods for supporting mental health.

Instructor: Kris McClanahan, M.Ac., C.Ac.

When: Saturday, January 19, 2 - 3 pm

Fee: $3 owners/$5 others

Jewelry Making: Earrings

Jewelry making made simple. Learn about tools, supplies, beads, design plans, and the best places to get materials.

Instructor: Mona Ferrell

When: Sunday, January 20, 2 - 3:30 pm

Fee: $18 owners/$20 others

Be in a Better Emotional Space!

Learn how to shift your focus, change your attitude, and rework your behaviors to feel better.

Instructor: Carol Gailey, SoulGlad Coaching, LLC

When: Tuesday, January 22, 7 - 8:30 pm

Fee: $3 owners/$5 others

Juicing & Smoothies
Let's get out the blender and juice it up! You'll try out recipes for both the blender and the juicer for you to try at home! This is a great way to get a nutrient packed meal or snack on the go . . . and get those raw veggies that keep you glowing on the outside! You'll leave with recipes and info on the health benefits of smoothies and juicing.

Instructor: Chef Carolyn Gilles, The Wholesome Chef

When: Thursday, January 24, 7 - 8:30 pm

Fee: $15 owners/$17 others

The Stress Response

By utilizing information describing the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis and its dysfunction leading to Syndrome X, Diabetes Type II, and Osteoporosis, students will learn about stress and how it affects health. You will learn tools to help you understand where you are with your personal level of stress and what you can do to reduce its impact on your wellness.

Instructor: Heide North, Holistic Health Practitioner

When: Saturday, January 26, 2 - 3:30 pm

Fee: $8 owners/$10 others

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.