UPDATES FROM OUR MARKET MEMBERS: BLUE MOON FARM [ WEBSITE | FACEBOOK ]
Madison County
We have spent the past 2 weeks with our lawn mower AND weed whacker out of commission. Those of you with a yard to mow will understand how bad this is! Lots of rain, nice cool temperatures, and the grass growing almost fast enough to see! Today we finally got the mower going again, and I spent a couple of hours struggling to push it through foot tall grass. NOT fun, but rewarding to see how much better it looks!
Tomorrow we will go to Blue Grass Lamb & Goat to pick up a LAMB for market. We will have Shoulder Roasts, Leg Roasts, Loin Chops, Spare Ribs, Racks and Shanks, as well as our usual Ground Lamb and Lamb Stew Meat. This lamb was born and raised in Lincoln County, fed and finished on grass. Other than lamb, we'll have all the regular PORK from Stone Cross Farm and BEEF from Colcord Farm. Delicious BACON and Breakfast SAUSAGE, CHOPS, ROASTS and European SAUSAGES, STEAKS (30% off!) and BURGER.
We'll also have lots more of our beautiful LETTUCES, SPRING MIX, KALE and SPINACH this week, and of course BABY GREEN GARLIC. From Vibrant Greens, our pals here in Madison Co, we'll have BIBB Lettuce and WATERCRESS, and maybe some other goodies. Leo says maybe a few freshly dug BABY SHALLOTS!
Other than vegetables, we've still got just a few bottles of Abigail's (award winning!) HONEY, and are hoping to get some more for the weekend. Handmade SOAPS from Stone Cross Farm. Blue Moon Farm Sunday TEA...an Earl Grey base (either black or green tea), with our own Rosemary and Lavender. It's wonderful hot or iced! CHEESES from Stone Cross Farm too!
All kinds of HERB SETS for your garden....or to set in a big pot on your deck! Lavenders are getting ready to bloom! ARP Rosemary is more cold tolerant than other varieties. 3 different MINTS...ORANGE, GINGER and CHOCOLATE. All the regulars....OREGANO, THYME, SAGE, lots more.
GARLIC SCAPE PESTO!! (Maybe fresh SCAPES in another week!) Try the PESTO on some FRESH ASPARAGUS!
Artisan BREADS and PASTRIES from Sunrise Bakery, including the best GARLIC BAGELS in Lexington! (They have our garlic on them!!) Start your day at the market with a CINNAMON ROLL and a cup of coffee from one of our coffee vendors!
Too tired to think! Come see us this weekend for lots of yummy things!
Send an email for special requests!
CAFFEMARCO [ WEBSITE ]
Bourbon County
" hand-crafted, Fair Trade, certified organic, and utterly delicious "
The Lexington Herald-Leader
Trieste, Italia, which claims a coffee roasting tradition going back to 1683 and the defeat of the Turks at the Battle of Vienna is the birthplace of CaffeMarco. The inspiration, the respect, and the exhilaration are all there - and they can be felt and recognized in the first cup of coffee. The passion and the attention are evident. This is our tradition.
In downtown Paris Kentucky, roasting the finest arabica coffee beans in a ten pound coffee roaster and using the proven and traditional methods, Mark Newberry keeps the inspiration of Trieste alive and well.
Possessing a palate from his years in the San Francisco wine trade, he understood the art of blending different grapes to make a better wine. Various winegrapes complement each other to create a more complex wine, a more memorable and satisfying glass of wine. Coffee beans, he discovered, are similar agriculturally and culinarily, so blending coffee beans from different regions of the world produce a finer cup of coffee. Blending, in the wine trade, is considered an art. You can enjoy some of the artfully produced coffees here at the Lexington Farmers Market.
Black Bag - mellow, soulful dark roast
Brown Bag - Caffe Journey
Gold Bag - Marco's Finest
Red Bag - Kenya Peaberry
Plus a Breakfast Blend. ( Blue Bag )
and, a water-processed Decaf ( Green Bag )
All coffees are roasted on Thursday for the Saturday Market and all priced $13. a full pound (16 oz. )
Thank you.
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 [ WEBSITE ]
Fayette County
The outdoor Lexington Farmers Markets for 2013 are now open. We will not be at the following markets this week:
Downtown at Cheapside Park, Saturday, May 18th (opens at 7am)
Southland Drive, Sunday, May 19th (10am-2pm)
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.
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.
Thank you, Nick & Bev Nickels
MAGIC BEANS COFFEE ROASTERS [ WEBSITE | FACEBOOK ]
Fayette County
We will be back at the Lexington Farmers Market again this Saturday, offering bags of freshly roasted beans and hand-poured cups of coffee, brewed to order until 1 p.m. (Bring your favorite mug!) We will have two single-origin coffees available this week:
Peru Cajamarca: Fair Trade organic coffee from the Cenfrocafe cooperative. Smooth and balanced, with floral aromas, a toffee-like sweetness, and a great body.
Tanzania Kiboko Peaberry: Cute, tiny beans with a huge amount of flavor. Aromas of blackberry jam, a tangy, grapefruit-like acidity, and a distinct dark-chocolate finish.
Magic Beans roasts coffee every Friday night at our roasting studio in the Bread Box, using a Sivetz clean-air roasting process. We seal our beans in oxygen-free bags, each stamped with its roast date to assure freshness. Got any questions for us? Stop by our booth and ask!
QUARLES FARM [ WEBSITE | FACEBOOK ]
Shelby County
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. There's also biscuits with your choice fillings. 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!
Follow us on Facebook and check out our website at quarlesfarm.com
THREE TOADS FARM [ FACEBOOK ]
Clark County
First, a big THANK YOU to all our customers last week for buying your flowers locally!! This week we'll have:
Lisanthus - We are planting Lisianthus outside this week and will have plugs at the Market this week for those who love to grow them too! Lisanthus was cut flower of the year several years ago but you don't see more of it at garden centers is because it's very difficult to grow to the plug stage (meaning it's the right size to plant outside in beds or containers). From that point on, it's a cinch! Colors: rose, blue blush and white.
Lilies - We have a very limited supply of cut flowers this week but are planning to bring white 'Rialto,' soft pink 'Sorbonne' and perhaps a few salmon 'Gluhwein' stems. We are also planting 'Lake Carey' bulbs and will have some at the market for you plant in your gardens. This is the deepest red Oriental lily available. Positively gorgeous!
Thanks again for all your support and we look forward to seeing you Saturday.
- Charlie Hendricks, Elizabeth Hendricks and Val Schirmer
WILDFLOUR SCONES & TEA [ FACEBOOK ]
Scott County
We will be set up this Saturday at the Pavilion from 7am until we sell out. 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
-Maple Bacon Date featuring Brownings Applewood bacon (Grant County)
-Cherry Cornmeal featuring cornmeal from Elmwood Stock Farms
And we have a *NEW FLAVOR* this week!
It's the return of Beer Cheese & Scallion featuring Brown's Tastee Beer Cheese and green onions from Smith Family Farms.
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, locally roasted in Paris.
Visit our Facebook page for more info and flavor postings on Fridays.
See you Saturday!
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