Princeton Farm Fresh:  The Market is Open

Summer is coming on hot and heavy now. I love this time of year when all of the summer veggies are available. Making dinner is a joy when you get to use all the colors of the rainbow.
Remember we meet on Friday’s(4-6pm) at Tractor Supply, and the traditional market meets on Thursday’s in the Princeton Park from 4-6pm. Both are great options to get your local fresh food.
See you all soon,
Angela

Joyful Noise Acres Farm:  Don't forget to place your orders before 8:00 tonight.

The market has so many delightful foods and vegetables to offer this week. Fresh herbs abound, think Pesto, and the slicing cucumbers from Weedy Soil Farm can go into tomatoes and Vidalia onion salad, dill and White Balsamic Vinegar, or chopped salad. I love cucumbers!

*Joyful Noise Acres Farm *has plenty of fresh pork in along with a half hog for those that want to stock the freezer with delicious pasture raised pork. We also have ground lamb, skirt steaks – excellent on the grill then sliced thin.

Don’t forget to send me a note if you want to add buttermilk to your order this week.

Blessings and thank you for supporting your local farmers.
Mary Beth

Champaign, OH:  A Day In The Life

Today will be a different sort of A Day In The Life…

Today will be just ONE day in my Cosmic life but this entry will not be about me or my baking or how I came to be the hippie bakestress or your market manager. That can come another time…

As you all know, I am a busy girl about town. Today, I bring you my Day, my months that begin each December, and my week that is this week…a well known event takes place, this coming Saturday…it’s a local, FREE, community based event. It brings artists in from our area, and surrounding areas. It brings local food vendors. It brings us local bands. It sheds light on the local literary artists, children’s art, up and coming artists, and it is all featured among the beauty of our historical downtown. This year we even have the pleasure of having the LOVELY Gloria Theatre as part of us.

We are pleased to also bring you a local artist who is near and dear to all of our hearts.

Yes, little local market of love…this week marks The 11th Annual Art Affair On The Square! I am one of the two chair persons. I am honored to a part of his event. I am filled with love and pride over our downtown and all that it offers. I am so proud to be involved in so many paths of local…

So, today, I share the write up from the Urbana Citizen as just one of the Days In My Life…plan to come out and support this amazing event!!

Art Affair on the Square, a multi-arts festival featuring a variety of visual and performing mediums, is set to return to downtown Urbana on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sponsored by Monument Square District, the Art Affair on the Square is a juried, invitational event that showcases the original work of over 60 artists from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The event is a primary fundraiser for the non-profit organization, whose efforts work to maintain the usefulness, profitability and beauty of Urbana’s central business and historic district. As always, the event is free to the public.

As in past years, the 2015 Art Affair on the Square will feature the white-canopied artist’s market, a children’s art area, a literary tent, an up-and-coming artists’ tent, architectural tours, horse-drawn carriage tours and live music and entertainment. Multiple food vendors will also be on site throughout the day, including Oakview Farm Meats, The Buckeye Pig Rig, Stevens and Sons Catering, The Depot Coffee House, ML Concessions, Tonya’s Concessions, The Tea Leaf Express and Jerry Singleton’s Kettle Corn.

The event is chaired by Pamela Bowshier and Sarah Thornton, both local businesswomen who manage stores in the Monument District. Bowshier, who owns Cosmic Charlie’s Bread and Threads, is an artisan bread baker for both Champaign and Clark counties. She manages two area farmers markets and is active in the Champaign County Local Foods Council. Thornton is the business manager and primary graphic designer at Main Graphics. A native of Champaign County and graduate of Graham High School, Sarah supports and volunteers for many local programs, including the Champaign County Arts Council and the Urbana Community ParkFest!

The Art Affair committee also includes Betsy Bohl, Bev Evans and Robin Henry.

This year’s event is set under the theme of, “Inspiration Move Me, Brightly!” A reference to a song by the Grateful Dead, the theme is meant to “encompasses the spirit of inspiring from the earliest of ages and encouraging the arts in children by giving them the outlet to develop a passion for the fine arts,” according to Bowshier.

Spotlight artist

The 2015 spotlight artist, Todd Buschur, embodies the theme well. As the art teacher at Graham High School for the last 26 years, Buschur has creatively encouraged many youth, including Bowshier’s daughter and Thornton, both of whom he instructed as students.

A Kansas native, Buschur received his bachelor of fine arts from Bluffton University in 1989 and a master’s of art from Antioch Midwest in 1998. Buschur also studied at The International School of Art in Italy before being hired at Graham. Buschur is currently represented by the Hayley Gallery in New Albany, Ohio, where he will have his fourth solo show this December.

“I make art because it is something I have to do, I need to share my experiences while in this world and I do this best through painting. As a young child, I was diagnosed with dyslexia, which made primary school especially difficult for me. For the most part, I dreaded school during that time and it is for this reason, I would often escape the frustration I felt for school by drawing and coloring. I believe it was through these early formative years much of my appreciation for making art developed,” Buschur said.

In an effort to emphasize children, several improvements have been made to the children’s activities, including relocation of the children’s area to the square’s southwest quadrant. Led by Bev Evans, the activities will “encourage children to create, express, and embrace their inner young artist,” Bowshier explained. Marianne Kessler, a songstress, will also perform in the children’s area at 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. In addition, a theatrical performance of “Blackbeard The Pirate,” sponsored by The Gloria Theatre and featuring area children, will take place at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 10 and seniors, and will be sold beginning at 2:30 p.m. at The Gloria Theatre.

One last special touch for this year’s Art Affair on the Square is a reception being held by the Champaign County Arts Council in honor of the late artist, Paul Reif. The reception, open to the public, will be held on the eve of the Art Affair, Friday, July 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the Arts Council Gallery, 119 Miami St. (see separate article in this newspaper)

Other notable displays and performances at the 2015 Art Affair on the Square:

-Landscape art created by Matt Turner, owner of Turner Landscaping

-Interactive artwork demonstrations by Mike Major, Urbana artist and owner of Main Graphics

-Entertainment on the Champaign County Courthouse steps, including the Champaign County Dulcimers, the Champaign County Youth Choir, The Florals, Michael Fritto, Larry Lyons, The Great Wide Open, and the Champaign County Arts Council’s showcase performer, Daniel Dye and The Miller Road Band

For more information on the Art Affair on the Square, call Thornton at 937-653-3334. The event also has a published Facebook page.

Athens Locally Grown:  ALG Market Open for July 16

DeForest, WI:  Availability for Week of July 12

As the weather finally seems to be warming, the heat loving crops are starting to ripen. Friday at market there were lots of summer squash and finally some slicing tomatoes. There should be more varieties available at pickup for you to choose from. This week also brings a few beans and it may be the last of the broccoli until fall. Also this week, Forest Run is offering a special on Kale. Great for kale chips, and check it out on our facebook page- www.facebook.com/ForestRunFarm
to see what microwave kale chips look like. Stock up now!

Rusty Dog Coffee is still offering their fresh roasted coffee, including their special Rusty Dog Coffee Forest Run Roast – Ground or Whole Bean.

Just a reminder to be courteous of the other folks shopping at the farm stand and park – on the grass- backing in and please no pets in the market area.

Fresh Harvest, LLC:  Fresh Harvest for July 12th

Market News

Hello!

It is hot hot hot outside! Getting up extra early these days to get the harder chores done before the temperature climbs too high. No matter how slow we move, we still seem to just drip with sweat! But it is a busy time and there is a lot to keep up with – the weeding, the harvesting, and the fall planting!

BUT! The summer eating is so good! Hope you all are enjoying the lovely tomatoes and other fruits of summer that we just can’t get enough of. Speaking of which, we have a big selection of cucumbers this week, so now is the time for making pickles!! Blueberries as well – have you frozen enough?

This week we have a new farm with us, Sugar Camp Farm in Bon Aqua, TN. This is a new neighbor of Tally’s, and they are doing a great job raising some beautiful, organic produce! We are happy to have them aboard and offering their squash and cucumbers to you!

ALSO! Check out some other GREAT items we’ve got available this week! BURRATA from the Bloomy Rind…need I say more?! Don’t forget the great meats for grilling from Wedge Oak and Bear Creek Farms, and the wonderful freshly backed goods from Dozen Bakery.

Thanks so much – and we’ll see you on Wednesday!

John and Tallahassee

Coming Events

Madison GA:  The Market is Open!!!!!!!

See everyone Wed!!

Dawson Local Harvest:  The Mid-July Harvest

Dawson Local Harvest for July 17th

It’s mid-July. What’s New at the Harvest?

HI EVERYONE!

NEW PRODUCE THIS WEEK: Finally a good quantity of yellow Squash from LEILANI’S, as well as both pickling Cucumbers and slicing Cucumbers. They also have Purple Beans (“Amethyst”) and organic Potatoes (everything they do is organic), and the first specific availability for Cherokee Purple Tomatoes.

Remember me mentioning some of the hidden “gems” down in the Market listings? Well, here’s one: The other day I was looking for something different for lunch and thought of a childhood favorite, Peanut Butter and jelly. I bought some of MY DAILY BREAD’S Hot Pepper Peach jelly a while back so I used that for sandwiches for me and Leilani. We both loved the unexpectedly sweet, spicy blend, and can’t wait to have it again.

Take a look at The Market listings for this week, and try something new!

THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!

REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 8pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.

You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.

Have a happy and healthy week!

Alan Vining
Market Manager

Green Fork Farmers Market:  Weekly product list

Dear Green Fork Farmers Market Customers,

NEW this week: Green Fork Farm has purple basil and tomatillos.

Also available this week:

*Vegetables—Onions, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, mexi-bell peppers, jalapenos, poblanos, anaheims, and sweet banana peppers.

Herbs—Basil, purple basil, sage, mint, oregano, tarragon, and mixed herb bunches.

Eggs—Pastured chicken eggs.

Meat—Pastured beef and chicken.

Fermented foods—Sauerkraut and jalapenos.

Salsa—Made with locally grown and organic ingredients.

Olives—organic and directly from the grower in California.

Plants and Flowers—Culinary, medicinal, and pollinator plants, ready-made flower arrangements.

Place your order from now until Tuesday at noon for pickup on Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.

If you aren’t able to place an order, stop by to shop with us on Wednesday. We will have a variety of items for sale from the table.

See you on Wednesday,

Green Fork Farmers Market
Wednesdays 4-7 pm
Indoors, Year Round
At Nightbird Books
205 W. Dickson St.
Fayetteville, AR

To place your order, click on the link below to enter the website. Sign in as a customer, then click on the icon next to each product you wish to order. Proceed to checkout, review the list to make sure it’s correct, then scroll to the bottom and click on Place This Order. Make sure you receive a confirmation email—if you don’t, your order was not processed. Payment is at the market pickup with cash, check, debit/credit card, EBT, and Senior FMNP coupons. Ask about our doubling program for EBT and SFMNP!

The Wednesday Market:  Sunday Means It's Time to Order

Good afternoon!

The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up Wednesday between 3 and 6 p.m. Please check the website for all of this week’s listings. Here is the link: https://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market

Is it hot enough for you? Goodness gracious!

Last weekend, Joe and the boys and I made our annual pilgrimage to the mountains for the long Fourth of July weekend. We spent it with my Aunt Sharon and Uncle Steve in Peachtree, North Carolina (near Murphy). The temperatures were comfortably cool there, and in fact, when the sun went down, I needed a light jacket. It rained on and off all weekend, but we were fortunate enough to have a break in the weather to see the fireworks over Lake Chatuge at Hiawassee.

The warmth of visiting our extended family amid the coolness of the mountains was blessed relief to our hectic life.

We had a big family cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, chili, sliced heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, and all the rest of the typical fixings. For dessert, I made blueberry pies. You notice I said “pies”, with an “s”. We were cooking for about 15 people!

Anyway, here is the recipe for a simple, but incredibly delicious Blueberry Pie:

1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked
4 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup of sugar
1 8 oz. carton of sour cream
3 tablespoons of flour
2 tablespoons of melted butter
1/4 cup of plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons of sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put the blueberries into the pie shell.

Mix together the cup of sugar, sour cream and flour and pour over the top of the blueberries. Combine the melted butter, bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well. Sprinkle over the top of the sour cream mixture. Place the pie on a foil covered cookie sheet (in case the pie boils over!) and bake until the center is firm and the crumb topping has browned, about 45 to 50 minutes. Let the pie cool to room temperature before serving. This pie is really scrumptious served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

And, now here we are, back home and to the heat wave of central Georgia! We’ll see you Wednesday at The Market.

Thanks,

Beverly