November, 20 2013

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Seasonal In Kentucky 

 

Greens

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Gourds 

Pumpkins

Garlic

Cabbage

Broccoli

Onions

Sweet Potatoes

Honey

Breads

Radishes



Turnips

Beets

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Fall Squash

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Herbs & Spices

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Beef

Chicken

Lamb

Eggs
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Friends and Patrons of the Market,

Saturday is the day to get all your Thanksgiving dinner ingredients!
 
Explore the Cornucopia of Color!
Purple mashed potatoes?  ✓
Red Kale Salad? ✓
White Sweet Potato Pie? ✓
Bronze Turkey? ✓
Red Wattle Bacon? ✓
Collard Greens? ✓
Yellow Spaghetti Squash?✓
Orange Pumpkins? ✓
Blue jams? ✓
Golden Brown Baked Goods?✓

This week, we also have 2 Challenges.  1. Try to guess all the types of greens below in the In Your Community section. 2. What's your favorite Thanksgiving side and why?  The winner may have their recipe published in next week's newsletter.
 
See You at Market,

  

Josh England
Lexington Farmers' Market 
Assistant Manager
josh@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
   
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We're gushing over greens this week! With winter right around the corner, we'll be perfecting the many ways to cook greens at the William Wells Brown Community Center. The youth will read The Cabbage Soup Solution by Erika Oller and whip up some cabbage soup of their own, while the adults learn about low-cost and healthy ways to prepare hardy greens.

 

We can smell the steaming, saut�ing, simmering greens now!

 

Stephanie Hopkins

Food Desert Initiative Coordinator

Stephanie@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com 

 

(Photo from Epicurious.com, "A Visual Guide to Cooking Greens"; Text by Esther Sung; photos by Chris Astley) 

OurMarket
Our Markets
We now have one market each week:
 
Our Tuesday & Thursday market is closed for the season.  We look forward to serving you again in the spring of 2014.
 
Our Wednesday evening market is closed for the season because the University of Kentucky is back in session.
 
On Saturday, you'll find your favorite farmers set up with tables full of fresh, seasonal products at the Fifth-Third Bank Pavilion in Cheapside Park from 7AM-3PM.  Our Saturday market is open EVERY WEEK, ALL YEAR!  Winter Hours are 8AM-1PM.
 
Our Sunday market is now closed.  Look for us back on Southland Drive in the spring.

Remember, free parking is available at all of our market locations. On Saturday, you may park in the Financial Center garage and in any metered street spot for FREE!  There is a map below!
 
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SeasonalRecipe
Seasonally Inspired Recipe:
Spaghetti Squash & Chard 
 
This recipe is from Dara at Cookin' Canuck. She was tired of burying the squash under spoonfuls of red sauce.  So she developed this recipe.  The squash and chard are hardy fall foods that satiate my fall fare desires.  Also, it is finally close enough to Thanksgiving that I'll allow some cranberries into my cooking.  
 
Ingredients:

  • 1 (3 lb.) spaghetti squash

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    The dressing:

  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

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    The rest:

  • 6 large Swiss chard leaves

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions: 
(Serves 6)
 
  1. Using a large, sharp knife, pierce a spaghetti squash in several places. Place the spaghetti squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on high for about 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
  2. Before handling, let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers. Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature.

 

The dressing:

  1. Place the Dijon mustard into a small bowl. While whisking constantly, slow pour in olive oil. Whisk until smooth and well-combined.
  2. Whisk in white wine vinegar, salt and pepper.

 

The rest:

  1. For the Swiss chard, cut the leaves away from the stems and discard the stems. Roughly chop the leaves.
  2. Heat the olive in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the Swiss chard and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chard is cooked down and dark green, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the chard and dried cranberries to the spaghetti squash. Pour in half of the dressing, toss to combine. Add more dressing, to taste. Serve.
 
 
These products can be purchased from LFM market members: 
  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Swiss Chard
VendorUpdates
Vendor Updates

 
Boone Creek Creamery {Website} {Facebook}
Fayette County

This is scheduled to be our last Saturday of the season.

 

Our cheese is made from all natural JD Country Milk, a family owned Mennonite dairy farm in Logan County. The cows are pasture grazed and never given any antibiotics or hormones. Instead they are fed a vitamin enriched diet and all the grass they can eat. The milk is not homogenized and is pasteurized at just 145 degrees, then quickly cooled to preserve the natural flavor and enzymes that Mother Nature intended. We think the milk tastes better because the cows are happy.

 

You won't see hydraulic presses and fancy modern equipment around here. Instead, we make our cheeses by hand using traditional European techniques to protect the delicate curds. This is a lot more work and very time consuming, but we believe it creates better cheeses with rich complex flavors. We hope you agree.

 

Thanks for your support. See you at the market.

Boone Creek Creamery

859-402-2364
www.boonecreekcreamery.com ed2@kycheese.com

 


Elmwood Stock Farm {Facebook} {Website} {CSA} {Pinterest}
Scott County

  

Everyone at Elmwood wants to thank you for your support of local farms and let you know how much we appreciate your attendance at the Lexington Farmers Market week after week. As the seasons change, we continue to work to offer you the highest quality USDA Certified Organic produce, eggs, and meats that we can.

 

We will be set up each Saturday downtown all winter long!

 

PRODUCE we are offering now includes Beets, Cabbages, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Fall Squash, Leeks, Garlic, Bell Peppers, Turnips, Onions, Potatoes, Kale, Collards, Lettuces, Sweet Potatoes and more as new things are coming on each week.

 

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, each egg is hand washed and inspected for cracks. Our hens are always outside, enjoying the green growing grass and clover and rewarding us with beautiful big brown eggs packed full of flavor, orangey color, and healthful omega-3-fatty acids. Each hen's diet includes certified organic grain which is non-gmo.

 

MEAT and POULTRY Each week we bring a complete inventory of our 100% grass-fed Angus organic beef and our 100% grass fed lamb. We also offer certified organic whole chickens, cut-up chicken pieces, and flavorful hearty stewing hens. In addition, we have specialty beef sausages, chicken liver, roasts for soups and stews, and even bones for your pet!

 

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 and Chicken Bundles, and other quantity packages to secure your winter supply of wholesome meats.

ORGANIC TURKEY TIME We take pre-orders for our holiday turkeys in person at the market or by email. At Elmwood, we care year-round for our own breeding flock in order to raise Bourbon Red (named after Bourbon County KY), Narragansett (the oldest known American turkey breed), and the Slate turkeys (also found on Slow Food's Ark of Taste that promotes the survival of near-extinct foods). Stop by the market or email the farm for more details on breeds, sizes and pricing - preorder now to get the size you want!

 

ALL TURKEYS are Organic Certified free ranging turkeys that are raised outdoors on grass pasture. They are raised the old-fashioned way, on fresh green grass and clover pastures with wholesome grains, resulting in moist, flavorful turkey. Not only are Elmwood turkeys raised naturally, free from any synthetic inputs, flavor additives, or stimulants, but everything that every turkey eats is organically raised grain or grass pasture. You can taste the difference and you will know you are serving the best!

PANTRY We are grinding our own heirloom organic corn to offer you non-gmo fresh cornmeal. Other items include dried beans (ying-yang, black turtle, peregion, and red kidney), popcorn, dried tomatoes, and dried chile peppers. We sent our organic tomatoes to be professionally packed into Salsa, Ketchup and Marinara, all available in BPA-free glass jars.

 

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 (scroll up a little for a quicklink!)

 

Elmwood Stock Farm

859-621-0755


Lazy ∞ Stock Farm {Website
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Madison County

  

THANKSGIVING TURKEYS - ORDER NOW (http://www.lazyeightstockfarm.com/turkeys)

 

We'll have out pasture raised Turkeys available any time after November 20th. We'll be delivering to the Lexington Farmers Market the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 23. If you need a bird before the weekend, feel free to come out to the farm anytime after November 20th to pick up your turkey.

 

We've also got some delicious ready to eat, Sodium Nitrate free, boneless, sliced, SMOKED TURKEY BREAST made from our pasture raised turkeys. Perfect for those who don't want to cook a whole bird for the holidays!

 

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:    

  

Downtown at Cheapside Park, Saturday, November 23rd  (opens at 7am) 

Southland Drive market is closed for the season

 

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. 

 

Magic Beans Coffee Roasters {Facebook}

Fayette County

 

We're back at Cheapside this Saturday, featuring a very special single-farm coffee for your Thanksgiving table.

 

Hacienda La Minita just might be the most carefully grown coffee in the world. The farm, La Minita, in the heart of the Tarrazu region of Costa Rica, pioneered the estate coffee concept more than two decades ago, and today it is a highly respected name.

 

La Minita produces washed Central American coffees of incomparable quality, yet only a small fraction of the harvest will ultimately qualify for the Hacienda La Minita label. About 80 employees work on the farm year-round. The American company that owns it has integrated all of the functions of growing, processing, export and import under one organizational roof, with strict quality control measures at every step of the process. (See Photo!)

 

The result is a coffee that is like no other. Aromas are floral, cherry fruit, and honey. The cup is incredibly well balanced, with a sparkling brightness that dances on the tongue, a milk chocolate body, and a smooth, sweet finish that resonates on the palate like the ringing of a bell. How often can you describe a hot cup of coffee as "refreshing"?

 

We think this coffee is the perfect antidote for Too Much Turkey syndrome, and an ideal accompaniment to whatever type of pie you'll be having for dessert. Best of all, it's certified by the Rainforest Alliance, for its sustainable Earth-friendly growing practices.

 

Thank you for making our first year at the Lexington Farmers Market an overwhelming success.

 

Quarles Farm {Website}

Shelby County

 

There's still lots of things going on at the farm even though the garden season is slowing down a little.  New calves dot the pastures and the first fall lamb was born yesterday.  We know our customers have lots of activities to choose from in the in fall but don't forget that there's still lots of great food at the market.  We continue to have the summer vegetables and are starting to add fall vegetables to the tables.  Lettuce mixes, mustard greens, collards, kale and other greens are on the table as well as parsnips.  If you have never tried them I think you'll enjoy the carrot-like flavor. 

  

We still have plenty of succulent beef and lamb cuts in the coolers.  It's turning into chili, stew and roast weather and we have ample supply of each cut.  Want something different for Thanksgiving?  Try leg of lamb or grill up some big ribeyes.  There's nothing that says the meal has to be turkey!  Change it up this year! 

  

Our grill is still smoking at the markets making breakfast and grilling burgers, brats and hot dogs made your way.  There's lots of baked goods on the tables, jams, jellies, salsas and relishes too. 

Follow us on Facebook or visit our website at quarlesfarm.com.  Better yet, stop in at the markets for a chat.  Eat well.  Eat local.

 
Reed Valley Orchard {Website} {Facebook}
Bourbon County
 

Due to availability, some of the products may change between the time of publication and market.

   

We will be at the Saturday Farmers Market.

We have many varieties of apples and will TRY to bring some of the following apples:  Gold Rush, Arkansas Black, McIntosh, Gala, Melrose, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Stayman Winesap, Suncrisp, Cameo, Pink Lady, Fuji, etc.  We have so many varieties at this time it is hard to bring them all.  Please call us (859) 987-6480 if you want something held. 

 

We also have a good crop of butternut squash and will try to bring some with us on Saturday.

 

We also will be bringing pears. All our pears and apples are grown 100% on our farm. Should you come to the orchard please note we are closed on Tuesdays and closed on Sundays our hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We do not accept credit or debit cards.

 

Thank you all for helping us have a wonderful year!

 

Dana & Trudie Reed

Reed Valley Orchard

239 Lail Lane

Paris, KY 40361

859-987-6480

MarketActitiviesMarket Activies & Partners

 

 

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. 

 

DLC'S ARTIST MARKET

 

The Downtown Lexington Corporation's Artist Market has completed its 2013 year.  

 

KIDS' ACTIVITIES AT THE LFM

 

The Lexington Farmers' Market is proud to welcome families from all across the bluegrass to our weekly markets. We appreciate being a place where you enjoy buying local produce, being outdoors, and most importantly, spending time with each other.

 

We look forward to offering many activities for the children in your family at market each Saturday in June, July, and August. 

 

If your child's camp, team, troop, or group would like to host an activity booth for other children, coordinate a market tour, or put on a performance at one of our markets, please contact Stephanie@lexingtonfarmersmarket.com. We'd love to have you!

 

 

Food News & Chews

 

Food News & Chews TV Show with Chef Jeremy Ashby & Sylvia Lovely, Sundays 11p on Fox 56 WDKY, filmed an episode of the weekly show at Lexington Farmers Market.  Chef Jeremy and Sylvia toured the market, discussed food news topics and chatted with vendors while collecting ingredients for the cooking segment.  Chef & Sylvia have a great conversation with Jeff Dabbelt, Executive Director of LFM.  They cover local sourcing of food, what is available year round and the positive impact of spending food dollars with local producers.  Jeff, Sylvia and Chef all agree farmers markets build community.  In our cooking segment, Chef makes a simple dish in under five minutes with ingredients he collected that morning in the market.  Tune in for a taste of the sights and sounds of the Lexington Farmers Market!  Click Food News & Chews: Lexington Farmers Market Edition to view the episode!

GLEANING with Faith Feeds

 

Tally update 2013 -  102,500

June 2010 to date - 254,400

(as of 11/13/2013)

 

We've broken our own record gleaning over 100,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables since the beginning of 2013.  There's lots still to get if we can garner some extra help.  If you're interested in volunteering (and available during business hours on weekdays), please e-mail us at faithfeedslex@gmail.com.

 

 

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 and Vine Street (during advertised market hours only). 

 

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.
SponsorsSponsors

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 & Caf�

  

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

 

Up Coming Event

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Good Foods. Featuring Bourbon-brined Turkey with Confit of Leg & Thigh, Quorn, Tofurky, Turkey Gravy, Mushroom Gravy, Apple and Pecan Dressing, Cornbread Dressing, Cranberry Orange Relish, Gourmet Green Bean Casserole, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Local Winter Squash Gratin, Roasted Harvest Vegetables, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Blue Moon Garlic Scape Mashed Potatoes, Harvest Vegetable Barley Soup, Cream of Smoked Winter Squash Soup, Pork Pozole, Shrimp Bisque

 

Thursday, November 28
Hours: 8 am until 6 pm
Thanksgiving Hot Buffet: 10 am until 5 pm

Buffet Fee: $9.99/lb 

 

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 pleasepledge now and thank you so much for supporting WUKY.

 


Jeff Dabbelt
Executive Director
Lexington Farmers Market - PO Box 553 
Lexington KY 40588-0553
(859) 608-2655
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