What's In Season In Kentucky This Week:
- Greens
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Turnips
- Radishes
- Green Garlic
- Spring Onions
- New Potatoes
- Breads
- Canned items
- Spices and Herbs
- Cheese
- Pork
- Beef
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Eggs
- Honey
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The Lexington Farmers' Market
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April 24th, 2013
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Loyal Readers and Market Patrons,
April showers bring May flowers. That's the mantra I've been repeating in my head this morning. While these hour-long showers might seem like an insult to spring, are careful eye will notice how much the greenery pops on a day like today. The tender spring plants are loving the rain and will take off once the sun appears producing a bounty of flowers and fruit for us all to enjoy!
Share in the bounty of spring rain with us this weekend:
On Saturday, you'll find your favorite farmers set up with tables full of fresh, spring products at Cheapside Park from 7am-3pm. Remember, parking is FREE on Saturdays in the Financial Center garage across Main Street or anywhere on the streets in a designated spot. On Sunday, follow us to market on Southland Drive from 10am-2pm for another taste of spring.
Our weekday markets will be soon to follow with opening dates as follows:
Tuesday/Thursday Market (Broadway & Maxwell): May 2nd
Wednesday Market (University & Alumni): May 22nd
See you at market!
Stephanie Hopkins Lexington Farmers' Market Assistant Manager P.S. Continue to check out the Information from our Sponsors and Market Happenings sections of our newsletter for updates from Good Foods Market and Cafe, Faith Feeds, and others.
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WUKY Farmers Market Report
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Market Times and Locations
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SaturdayCheapside Park7am-3pm NOW OPEN! Saturday Indoor Market Victorian Square 8am-1pm CLOSED Tuesday/ThursdayS. Broadway and Maxwell
7am-4pm
CLOSED
SundaySouthland Dr.10am-2pm
NOW OPEN!
Wednesday
University and Alumni Drive
3pm-6pm
CLOSED
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Recipe of the Week:
Spring Pizza 
This week's recipe, from Eating Well, is an easy pizza recipe that captures the best flavors of spring. Try it out and let us know what you think! Ingredients: (serves 5) - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup snipped fresh chives (from 1 bunch), divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese
Directions: - Position rack in lower third of oven, place a pizza stone or large pizza pan on the rack and preheat oven to 450°F for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons oil and garlic in a small bowl; set aside. Trim asparagus spears to about 6 inches long; slice any thicker stalks in half lengthwise. Toss in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 cup chives, salt and pepper.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about a 14-inch circle.
- Carefully remove the pizza stone or pan from the oven and set on a heatproof surface, such as your stovetop. Place the dough on the stone or pan and brush with the reserved garlic-oil mixture. Arrange the asparagus in a circular pattern on the dough with the tips facing out. Top with cheese and the remaining chives.
- Carefully return the stone or pan to the oven and bake the pizza on the lower rack until crispy and golden and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
These products can be purchased from LFM market members: - Cheese
- Chives
- Asparagus
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
Have you used market ingredients to create a tasty concoction? Share the recipe and the story with us and you may see it featured here!
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HERE'S A BIT OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK...
Bourbon County
Roasting strictly the finest Fair Trade, certified organic coffees for the Lexington Farmers Market since 2006.
Black Bag, dark roasted and mellow Sumatra + Peru blend.
Brown Bag, Caffe Journey, a traditional Moka-Java.
Gold Bag, Marco's Finest
Blue Bag, 100% Bolivia, toasty sweet and fruity with a cherry aroma.
Green Bag, water processed Decaf ( Peru ).
HEAVENLY HOMESTEAD CHEESE [ WEBSITE ]
Heavenly Homestead Cheese is a new vendor at Lexington Farmers Market, and is proud to offer 12 wonderful varieties of cheese, made by hand on their small family farm in Windsor, KY. Come check us out!
Bourbon County
Off in the distance appears an object ever so familiar. What could it be? A bird, a plane....
No! It's a friend green tomato sandwich!
That's right, folks: Cookin' Up Kentucky is back at the market! Chef Jacob will be featuring his famous omelette, packed full of local greens, spring onions, and white cheddar cheese. Be sure to stop by and get your morning started off right with a nutrient-packed, Kentucky Proud
breakfast! Cookin' Up Kentucky will also be at the Sunday market on Southland drive. We look forward to serving you!
Shelby County
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We're now going into our third week of outside markets and are hoping for some warmer weather. Our grill is up and running at both the Saturday and the Sunday markets so you can start the morning with a good breakfast of local eggs, an omelet which can contain our own beef sausage and your choice of other items and bacon. We're also grilling hamburgers, bratwurst and jumbo hot dogs, all made with our beef! When you get to market, smell the air. You should be able to follow the good smells to our tents!
We'll also have plenty of beef and lamb in our coolers. It's about time to start grilling and we have some impressive filet mignon, ribeye and other fine cuts to go on the fire. If you're looking for an economical steak, try our top sirloin. There are a lot of people in Lexington that are finding out that this cut is a fabulous piece of steak and a very good price.
We'll have plenty of breads and cakes on the table as well as a very wide selection of jams and jellies. Salsas and relishes round out the choices. There's something for everyone at the market so come on down, have a cup of coffee, sweet tea or hot chocolate and take a look around. You'll have a great time!
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MAGIC BEANS COFFEE ROASTERS
Fayette County
Magic Beans Coffee Roasters will be introducing brewed-to-order drip coffee at its brand new coffee bar at this Saturday's market. Customers may choose from any of Magic Beans fresh-roasted offerings and watch as their brew is prepared with precision using a manual "pour-over" technique. During the 3 minutes or so that it takes to make a cup, Keith and Schuyler will tell you about the beans you've chosen, and about Magic Beans special "fresh air" roasting method. If you'd like, they'll even offer tips on how to brew a better cup at home. Current selections are: Peru Cajamarca, a toffee-sweet, well-balanced, certified organic/Fair Trade coffee; and Sulawesi Toraja, a spicy Indonesian coffee with aromas of lemon peel and cardamom. Both are also available in whole-bean form, by the bag or in bulk. Magic Beans roasts coffee for the weekend markets every Friday night at its roasting studio in the Bread Box.
ELMWOOD STOCK FARM [ WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | CSA | PINTEREST ]
Scott County
Everyone is welcoming the late spring this year. We appreciate seeing so many familiar faces returning to the markets on Saturday and Sunday outdoors. We will continue to attend each week, rain or sun or something in between - hope to see you as well! We've had great feedback on our jarred Salsa, Ketchup, and Marinara Sauce, all professionally packed in BPA-free glass. We'll continue to offer these items each week until sold out - and we'll be planting enough for a bumper crop of organic tomatoes this summer to restock the pantry. NEW, NEW We have found a professional charcutier to make delicious sausages and bratwursts for us from Elmwood organic beef. It has been several years since we had our all-beef sausages to offer, and we are really excited about these tasty and high quality offerings. EGGS We offer each market our certified organic eggs from free-ranging hens who live outdoors on grass pasture. Both whole dozen and half-dozens available. Our hens are always outside, enjoying the green growing grass & clover and rewarding us with beautiful big brown eggs packed full of flavor, orangey color, and healthful omega-3-fatty acids. MEAT and POULTRY We have restocked our inventory of grass-fed Angus organic beef, along with our certified organic whole chickens, cut-up chicken pieces, and flavorful hearty stewing hens. In addition, we have chicken liver and ground turkey. Feel free to order ahead for quantity amounts or a particular cut for that special meal, and we'll have it ready for pickup at any of the farmers markets. View our website for special Beef & Chicken Bundles, and other quantities packages. 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 contact Elmwood for more information. Sign UP NOW for Elmwood's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program to secure your Farm Share for the 2013 Summer Season. We offer 3 share sizes, several convenient pickup locations, and USDA Certified Organic. Visit our website now (scroll up a little for a quick link!) Elmwood Stock Farm 859-621-0755
"Local Raw Honey" by NICK and BEV NICKELS [ WEBSITE ]
Fayette County
The outdoor Lexington Farmers Markets for 2013 are now open. We will be at the following markets this week if it doesn't rain:
Downtown at Cheapside Park, Saturday, April 27th (opens at 7am)
Southland Drive, Sunday, April 28th (10am-2pm)
See you at one of the markets!
You may purchase honey, pollen, and/or beeswax candles from us anytime from our home at 1909 Nicholasville Road in Lexington. Call us first at 859 276-0258, 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. Our 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.
Thank you, Nick & Bev Nickels
We will be set up this Saturday at Cheapside Park from 7am until we sell out. A big thank you to all of our customers who shopped with us during the Winter market and we can't wait to see more familiar faces this Summer!
Come enjoy a locally made breakfast or afternoon treat with us.
Our flavors this week will be:
-Buttermilk & Kentucky Honey featuring raw honey from Bev and Nick Nickels
-Apple Cinnamon (Reed Valley Orchard apples)
-Maple Bacon Date featuring Brownings Applewood bacon (Grant County)
-Cherry Cornmeal featuring cornmeal from Elmwood Stock Farm
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 locally in Paris.
Visit our Facebook page for more info and flavor postings on Fridays.
See you Saturday!
ABIGAIL'S
Fayette County
I am taking this year off to write more mystery novels, so I will not be with you this season. However, Leo and Jean Keene from Blue Moon Farm have agreed to sell my honey which had won many awards from the Kentucky State Fair. I have won sixteen honey awards through the years. Right now my bees are working very hard bringing in this year's honey harvest.
In March, the USDA released a report stating that the USA has lost 50% of all its European honey bees. Please remember to plant clover in your suburban yard and let the dandelions bloom. Plant non-hybrid flowers. The bees need the nectar from these plants. A grass yard benefits nothing unless you have a cow. And support local beekeepers by paying a fair price for their honey.
Check out our CSA LFM DELIVERY - EARLY SIGNUP DISCOUNTS - PAYMENT OPTIONS 2013 begins our transition to Certified Organic produce NEW - Smoked Turkey Breast - Turkey Breakfast Sausage - Ground Turkey No Sodium Nitrate & Raised on Pasture at Lazy Eight Stock Farm EGGS - the hens have really turned on, we've got plenty from our hens Raised on Pasture CHICKEN - we've got a selection of cuts and whole birds, always raised on pasture. Find us on Facebook and read our current Newsletter.
The skies over Blue Moon Farm are often dotted with turkey buzzards, circling on the updrafts from the KY River. Through the years, all of our Rottweilers have made it their job to "chase them" which entails running like crazy dogs and jumping up and barking. A few years ago a little stray dog turned up in our barn and is now a member of the family. He is small, probably a beagle/Jack Russell mix. His name is Mouse. We call him our "Nottweiler". In his first months here Mouse would look at Moonshadow (Rottweiler) like she'd lost her mind when she would chase the buzzards, but eventually she taught him that this is what we DO here! J Last Saturday when we walked the dogs out our road after market, we got up next to our neighbor's old barn with half its roof gone. Apparently a buzzard had gone down inside through the roof and as we passed by it came out through the barn door right in front of Mouse!! He'd never seen one that close up, and he really thought he was going to finally succeed in catching one! He took off out the road after it like a mad dog while it was gaining altitude. When we got our laughing under control we finally called him back. He was a proud boy!!
Here we are at week three already, and the ASPARAGUS still isn't popping! I'm getting a little impatient! We just can't seem to get enough warm days in a row. Our SPINACH was very well received last week, and very much enjoyed at home, I might add! I could eat it three meals a day! We've had it as a side dish, in pasta, in omelets, on sandwiches, you name it! Look out Popeye! We're watching our tiny LETTUCES every day, hoping they will be ready to cut for market, but so far no luck. In the meantime, we have the wonderful, beautiful GREENS from Vibrant Greens our neighbor in Madison County. This week we'll have ARUGULA, BASIL and LETTUCE.....all grown hydroponically using no pesticides. This results in nice clean plants with no hidden grit! Also, WATERCRESS by special order. Just send us an emails before Friday 2PM deadline.
It's time to be making special orders for your Derby parties.....how about a whole PORK RACK or a beautiful RACK OF LAMB? All local and Kentucky Proud! Need sweets for your Derby brunch? We can special order any amount of CINNAMON ROLLS, CROISSANTS, PAIN au CHOCOLAT, or MUFFINS for you to pick up early Saturday morning......or how about GARIC BAGELS?
We've got some of Abigail's HONEY, and she'll be bringing more to us this weekend. It's the perfect addition to our Blue Moon Farm SUNDAY TEA! An Earl Grey base (either black or green tea) with our ROSEMARY and LAVENDER. Fragrant and soothing for a lazy Sunday morning.
All our regular garlic products including fresh BABY GREEN GARLIC (ask for a recipe sheet!) and GARLIC SCAPE PESTO. (If you're attending the Good Foods CoOp annual membership meeting Sunday you'll find the Garlic Scape Pesto on your potatoes!)
PORK (Bacon, Sausages, Chops, Roasts) and Artisan CHEESES from Stone Cross Farm , GRASS FINISHED BEEF (Steaks 30% off, Burger, Roasts)from Colcord Farm, KENTUCKY LAMB (Ground, Stew Meat, Racks, Spare Ribs). ARTISAN BREADS and PASTRIES from Sunrise Bakery.
HERB SETS for your garden and lots of yummy GARLIC goodness from us!!
Watch our Facebook page for the latest updates.
See you this weekend.....rain or shine!
Remember to visit our website at
for more information about the market.
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MARKET HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK
Thank you to the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning and the Morris Bookshop for co-sponsoring the Homegrown Authors Series this summer at the Lexington Farmers' Market. Come check out the following local authors:
May 4th - Janet Holloway
May 11th - Angene Wilsom
May 18th - Kathryn Ragle
May 25th - Barbara Harper-Bach
June 1st - Kenn Minter and Jason Sizemore
June 15th - Matthew Haughton and Morgan Adams
June 22nd - Eddie Price and Maggie Green
June 29th - Wes Berry
July 6th - Steve Demaree and Sarah Spradlin
July 13th - Whitney Collins
July 20th - Cynthia Ellingsen and Mysti Parker
July 27th - Leigh Anne Hornfeldt and Tina Andry
August 3rd - Sarah Razor
August 24th - Elizabeth Beck
DLC'S ARTIST MARKET:
Many thanks to the DLC and the numerous artists who helped make this market possible in 2012. Stay tuned for information on the June 2013 opening!
KIDS' ACTIVITIES AT THE LFM...
LFM kids' activities provided in 2012 were great! Thanks to all the special organizations throughout town who brought all interesting activities to market. We look forward to having a kids' activity booth at our Saturday markets in June and July this year!
GLEANING with Faith Feeds...
Two great things are happening this week!
On Wednesday, April 24, Kentucky participates in its first KY Gives Day. Organized by KY Nonprofit Network [KNN] and hosted by Razoo.com, more than 360 charitable organizations are participating in this state wide event.
If you can, please make a donation scheduled for "a giving day" or on April 24 in support of Faith Feeds at www.KYGives.org/FaithFeeds. We have a matching grant opportunity and incentives from KNN to earn more - all based on the number of people who give.
AND/OR ask 3 of your friends to support your participation in the only gleaning organization in our region. You, our volunteers, have saved almost 200,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables from waste and donated almost 800,000 serving of fruits and vegetables to our 1 in 6 who struggle with hunger.
Please share on Facebook and twitter [@FaithFeedsLex].
On Saturday, April 27th from 6 pm - 9 pm, we are a part of Kentucky Food and Nutrition Charity Awareness Event, hosted by Simply Nutritious by Kate and kNOw MORE nonprofits
We asked you to vote a while back and this is the results. Thanks to you, we achieved the 2nd highest number of votes and secured a spot on the 7th episode of kNOw MORE nonprofits airing this summer on KET. This FREE event will have wine, food, food demonstrations and several local nonprofits working with food and nutrition in the bluegrass. The event will be at the Kitchen Concepts Showroom at 4001 Mall Road, next to Fayette Mall.
Continue to check this section of the newsletter to watch the pounds of food gleaned by Faith Feeds go up each week!
2013 pounds gleaned - 6,416
Pounds gleaned since June 2010 - 198,371
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 stephanie@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com 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 in the Financial Center Garage on Main Street. Using the parking map below to find a lot that works for you!
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.
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INFORMATION FROM OUR SPONSORS
SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY
Many thanks are in order to Sullivan University, a returning sponsor of the Lexington Farmers' Market, who has provided us with seasonal cooking demonstrations at our Saturday markets. Watch the newsletter for information about Sullivan cooking demonstrations in 2013.
Many, Many thanks to Chef Foster and the Sullivan University team for cooking up a fantastic spread at the 2012 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 month. All classes and events are held at Good Foods Market & Café, 455 Southland Drive, unless otherwise noted.
Annual Owners Meeting
The Board of Directors hosts the Annual Owners Meeting for Co-op elections and year-in-review presentations by the board members and general manager. This is a highlight of our year when we celebrate our cooperative community and share a delicious complimentary meal catered by our fine Deli staff.
When: Sunday, April 28, 4 - 7:30 pm
Where: Oleika Shrine Temple, 326 Southland Drive
Fee: FREE to owners
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, May 1, 8 am - 10 pm
Cinco de Mayo Buffet
Enjoy Cinco de Mayo with authentic Mexican entrées!
When: Friday, May 3, 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday, May 4, 3 - 8 pm
Sunday, May 5, 3 - 8 pm
Fee: $7.99/lb.
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, May 4, 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, May 4, 11 am - 2 pm
Fee: FREE
Eating WHOLE Support Group
Interested in following the WHOLE foods diet recommended by Beth Loiselle, Good Foods' Registered Dietitian and described in detail in her book, The Healing Power of Whole Foods? This Eating WHOLE support group is for you. If you have health concerns, "cleaning up your diet" is a fundamental step you can't afford to ignore. No matter where you are in the process of moving to a whole foods diet, this monthly meeting, led by Loiselle, will provide practical information and sensible support. The 2nd Edition of The Healing Power of Whole Foods is available in Good Foods' Wellness Department.
Instructor: Beth Loiselle, Good Foods Registered Dietitian
When: Saturday, May 11, 2 - 3:30 pm
Introductory session for newcomers starts at 2 pm.
Those previously attending the support group should arrive at 2:30.
Fee: $8 owners/$10 others
GAS HOLE
GAS HOLE is an eye-opening documentary about the history of oil prices and sheds light on a secret that the big oil companies don't want you to know - that there are viable and affordable alternatives to petroleum fuel. It also provides a detailed examination of our continued dependence on foreign oil and examines various potential solutions - starting with claims of buried technology that dramatically improves gas mileage, to navigating bureaucratic governmental roadblocks, to evaluating different alternative fuels that are technologically available now.
When: Tuesday, May 28, 6 - 9 pm
Where: Central Library Theatre
Speakers: Nathan Hall, President, East Kentucky Biodiesel, www.eastkentuckybiodiesel.com; Roger Ford, CEO, Patriot BioEnergy,www.patriotbioenergy.com; and Craig Lee, Commissioner, KY Industrial Hemp Commission
Fee: Free
Movie: www.gasholemovie.com
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
We believe that Lexington-Fayette County will be the model for innovative and sustainable growth, by connecting and balancing its vibrant city with its productive and unique Bluegrass farmland. Growing our city, promoting our farms. Learn more at fayettealliance.com.
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.
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