You know that the bounty is increasing when cherry tomatoes, ground cherries and okra suddenly appear at the market. Dinners only take a few minutes,
with green beans,
fresh pasta
or lobster.
West River Creamery's Herdsmman cheese is made with raw cow's milk from the Guernsey herd at Middletown Farm
in Vermont. Jane Parant joins us with cheese, pickled
vegetables
and gourmet mustards.
She's back! You've been asking and now you'll be happy to hear that
Joni's Cannolis will be with us for the next four weeks!
Joni will be serving pistachio, raspberry and tiramisu cannoli.
Flowers bouquets are available from
Brigham Farm and
Lanni Orchards
.
Malcolm Astley will return for the next two weeks, selling blueberries from his backyard to benefit the
Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund, whose mission is to "promote dynamic educational programs, particularly in the areas of the development of
healthy teen relationships, the arts, and community service".
Those of you who came for blueberries after the first twenty minutes of the market last week were disappointed that they were all sold. We are hoping to have many more available and
are looking for those who might like to pick with us on Tuesday morning (July 24) between 8:30 and noon at Malcolm's house.
Sunday through Tuesday) for the August 1 market.
Please contact Malcolm if you would like to
join in: malcolmastley@icloud.com.
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Photo courtesy of Gardens Nursery.
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Corn has arrived from
Brigham Farm. You can expect it to
be
available
every week from now until the end the season.
The buzz was all around
Halvah Heaven on Opening Day of the season. Victoria Wallins returns this week, sampling and selling her
unique halvah flavors: Anise, Cardamom Orange, Espresso,
Fiore di Sicilia, Ginger Lemon, Honey Rose, Maple and her
Boston Area Gleaners is a non-profit organization
ded
icated to rescuing surplus farm crops for people in need.
"We organize volunteer trips to local farms to harvest high-quality fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. We distribute the nutritious produce to agencies serving families facing food insecurity," says Executive Director Laurie "Duck" Caldwell. "
Together, we can build a sustainable supply chain of healthy produce from local farms to people in need."
Come talk to and find out how you can participate in a
single
gleaning trip or as many as you choose.
Enjoy nature,
exercise and make new friends.
Mill River Winery was started by Rick Rousseau and Donna
Martin in Rowley in 2011. Over the years they have worked
hard to plant grape vines, create events at the winery for the public and their Wine Club members. If you are on the North Shore,
stop by for wine tasting on their new patio.
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Photo courtesy of themediterraneandish.com.
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C & C Lobsters and Fish offers many seafood choices,
including: Striped Bass, Haddock, Halibut, Flounder, Blue Fish, Cod, Sea Scallops, Swordfish, Tuna, Trout, Salmon, Shrimp,
Lobster Meat, Crab Meat and fresh caught Lobsters.
C & C welcomes (but does not require) your order in advance, ensuring the seafood of your choice will be waiting for you when you arrive. Email: topnotchhull@comcast.net.
Pick up your stone fruit and berries from
Lanni Orchards,
as well as
a selection of assorted vegetables.
Auntie Elsie's Oatmeal Crisps are made by Elsie Adoboe in Belchertown: Original, Cranberry and Oatmeal.
Sample each flavor and decide for yourself.
Cucumbers, green garlic and fresh lettuce were only a few of
the items Two Field Farm had for sale last week. Look for
tomatoes, eggplant, kohlrabi and squash, too.
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Photo by Anthony Tieuli for The Boston Globe.
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Laszlo Family Farm has ground lamb, loin chops, rib chops,
leg of lamb, lamb steaks, lamb stew, lamb shanks!
Laszlo Family Farm also produces SITZENS Pet Treats.
"We make
high quality foods to enhance the diets of dogs, cats and
horses," says Clarke Laszlo. "We believe good health is built
on a diet of diverse and natural foods. And, as farmers, we
know farm-direct foods can strengthen your pet's diet. This diet
is fed daily to our working dogs, barn cats and riding horses.
You can feed your pet a f
arm-fresh diet, too."
 Ackermann Maple Farm's
barrel-aged maple syrups make a
great gift. Sample maple sugar and cream as well as
maple syrup in all grades, available in many sizes.
Have your tried
Doris' Peruvian Pastries?
Let Doris tell you about Alfajores, Alfajores Gluten Free, Rosquitas,
Orejitas and Milhojas.
Valicenti Pasta Farm's Alla Norma tomato sauce is made with roasted eggplant and ricotta salata cheese. Other sauces include
Red Gravy, Golden Gravy and Arugula Pistachio Pesto to top
the farm's fresh pasta and ravioli. Check out their weekly menu to see what is for sale, as options change as ingredients
become available or are finished for the season.
You've tried all thirteen OMG! Bagels flavors and you have purchased the challah bread, but have you tried their
huge English muffins?
Do you have a quilt project that needs finishing?
Margo Coates from
Dragonfly Longarm Quilting Services
specializes in completing quilts, but can also make you a quilt from scratch in the color
and style of your choice. Margo will
have quilts, aprons, placemats and table runners for sale.
When Life Gives You Lemons lemonade.
Great Harvest Bread makes scones and large cookies, as well
as your favorite breads - Apple Pie Bread, Brushcetta Twist,
Honey Whole Wheat and Cinnamon Chip Swirl.
Join the
Wayland Library Cookbook Club
as they all cook
from the same book and enjoy it potluck style!
Participants
will make a recipe from a selected
cookbook
to share.
While enjoying homemade delights, there will
be a
discussion about the book, its author,
and what each
has to offer.
Meet in the Raytheon Room on Thursday evening,
August 9 from 6:00 to 7:30. For more information
contact Sarah Hogan: shogan@minlib.net.
This month's cookbook: The Love & Lemons Cookbook
by Jeanine Donofrio.
SNAP and HIP benefits are available this season with participating vendors. Purchase tokens at the Market for use with SNAP vendors. HIP transactions can be made directly with
Two Field Farm.
Scroll to the bottom of this email to see our complete list of vendors
for this week and to see which vendors accept SNAP.
July 25 Vendors:
++ SNAP participant
** HIP participant
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