• 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 

January 30th, 2013

As always, don't forget:

Our Indoor market, located in the Victorian Square Atrium, is NOW OPEN from 8am-1pm every Saturday. 

See you at market! 

Stephanie Hopkins

Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager   

Blue Corn Nachos with Homemade Guacamole 

This weeks recipe, from Cookie + Kate, is a perfect game day appetizer. Serve it up for your friends this weekend and let me know what you think! 

Ingredients:

Nachos

• Blue corn chips 
• 1 1/2 cups shredded raw cheddar or Jack cheese
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped roasted red pepper
• 1 jalape�o, seeded and membranes removed, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place handfuls of chips on the baking sheet and distribute evenly, minimizing the gaps between chips.
2. Sprinkle generously and evenly with shredded cheese. Sprinkle veggies over the cheese, then sprinkle on the feta. Repeat to build layers if you're feeding a crowd. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 15 minutes for a single layer or 20 minutes for multiple layers. Serve immediately on a heat-safe surface (transfer the parchment paper to a serving platter or at minimum, warn eaters of the hot baking surface).
3. While the nachos are baking, make the guacamole. Slice the avocados in half length-wise, running your knife around the pit. Twist the halves in opposite directions, then pull apart the halves. Dislodge the pits and use a large spoon to scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Sprinkle with lime juice, then mash the avocado with a large fork or potato masher. Stir in the garlic, salt, cilantro, coriander, jalape�o (if using) and chopped radishes. Serve immediately.

These products can be purchased from LFM vendors:

• Cheese
• Onions
• Garlic
• Radishes

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

MARKET HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK   

Thank you to the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning and the Morris Bookshop for cosponsoring the Homegrown Authors Series this summer at the Lexington Farmers' Market. Look for this opportunity to meet a local author and buy a signed copy of his or her book at market next year!   

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 were 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...

Faith Feeds|Glean KY Completes Record Year - 81,410 pounds in 2012; 191,955 pounds between 2010-2012!

Thanks to the support of the Lexington Farmers' Market, numerous other growers, volunteers, donors and others, in 2012 Faith Feeds gleaned 81,410 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables that otherwise would have gone to waste.  That is over 40 tons of food that was delivered to more than 28 agencies and individuals that provide food to people who are hungry.  Approximately 125 volunteers made 314 trips, putting in 1,474 hours, to glean and deliver the produce.  Through December 31, 2012, we had gleaned a total of 191,955 pounds of fresh food!  When LFM opens in the Spring, we will be gleaning 7 days per week!  If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact us:  faithfeedslex@gmail.com or 859-444-4769.

Continue to check this section of the newsletter to watch the pounds gleaned go up each week!

2013 pounds gleaned - 2037

Pounds gleaned since June 2010 - 194,158

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 CAF�        

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

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, February 2, 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, February 2, 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, February 6, 8 am - 10 pm

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 poorly 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: Saturday, February 9, March 9, 2 - 3:30 pm

Fee: Owners $18/$20 per class

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

Pre-class Assignment: Bring a detailed 2-day Food Diary with you to the first class.

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.