Market Square Farmer's Market 7/28/12

I have to admit that I'm in a state of shock that July is winding down. It seems, literally, like I started doing the market mere weeks ago. Not to say that the season is almost over, because it's not. We have plenty of hot, summery days left in front of us. But August is upon us, my friends!
All the more reason to get out early on Saturday and visit with us, your local farmers and producers. We're still going strong, rain or shine, drought or deluge, and we need your support more than ever.

This Week's Offerings:

-Triple Berry Scones (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)--$3

-Ginger Peach Scones--$3

-Chipotle Cheddar Biscuits--$3

-Cornmeal-Peach Tartlets--$5

-Almond Orange Flower Loaf--$3/slice or $5 for 2 slices

-Banana Apricot Bread--$3/slice or $5 for 2 slices

-Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Brownies--$3

-Tart Lemon Bars--$3

-Pink Grapefruit Cakelets--$2 each or $5 for 3

-Chocolate Stout Cake--$3/slice

-Seeded Granola--$7/12 ounces

-Flaky Coconut-Lime Macaroons--$1.50/bag

Market Square 7/21/12

Summer can be a sweet time. Long days, sweat, iced tea, achingly ripe tomatoes, fresh cut flowers. I find, though, that most of us are too busy, summer after summer, to enjoy the fruits thereof. I can't remember the last time I spent a lazy summer. A summer without traveling, without working overtime, without rushing from task to task. I propose a change.
Make a pot of coffee. Do not pour it into a travel mug. You aren't going anywhere.
Sit on your porch at dusk. Enjoy the absence of air conditioning.
Break a sweat.
Don't check your email for an entire day.
As Mos Def might say, you know the motto: stay smooth even in staccato.

Should you make it to the market this weekend, I have some lovely items on offer. For enjoying with that non-to-go cup of coffee.

-Blueberry Lemon Scones--$3 (still packing a punch with the zest of 4 lemons)

-Raspberry Lime Scones--$3

-Cheddar Scallion Biscuits--$3

-Cornmeal Peach Breakfast Bread--$3 (local peaches, oats, and cornmeal)

-Almond-Peach Tartlets--$5 (all butter pastry, almond filling, fresh peaches)

-Vegan Pumpkin Bread--$2/slice; $4/mini loaf (made with coconut milk)

-Extra Lemon Loaf--$3/slice; $5/mini loaf (sublimely sour with a fine texture)

-Gluten Free Brownies--$3

-Pink Grapefruit Cakelets--$2 or 3 for $5

-Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake with Rum Icing--$3/slice or $20/whole cake

-Blueberry Peach Buckle--$3/slice

-Whole Grain Cinnamon Rolls--$3

-Apricot Almond Biscotti--$3/bag

-Granola--$7/12 oz

-Vanilla Extract--$8/4 oz

A Big Week at Market Square

I hope all of you have been enjoying the much-needed rain as much as I have.
I'm looking forward to seeing all your bright, shining faces this weekend at the Market Square Farmer's Market. Hopefully the slightly cooler temps will make for a busier market this weekend. Also, keep in mind that tomorrow is National Can It Forward Day. So pick up some fruit to can--there are already some tasty peaches to be had, as well as blueberries and blackberries.

This Week's Offerings:
-Cheddar Scallion Biscuits-- $3

-Blueberry Lemon Scones-- $3

-Ginger Peach Scones-- $3

-Chocolate-Hazelnut Breakfast Breads-- $3

-Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Brownies-- $3

-Extra Lemon Loaf-- $3/slice

-Crusty Ginger Bundt Cake (dried and candied ginger with a caramelized sugar crust)-- $4/slice

-Roasted Sweet Pepper, Mushroom, and Prosciutto Galettes-- $5

-Chipotle Cheese Grits Tartlets (tart shells filled with cheesy chipotle-spiced grits)-- $5

-Granola-- $7/12 oz

-Lemon Lemon Bars-- $3

-Spiced Cacao Nib Cakelets-- $2 each or 3 for $5

I'm Back!

It's been a long, long journey, but I'm back and so excited to see everyone at the farmers' market this weekend. I encourage you not to let the heat get you down. Farmers' markets need patrons all year round, not just when the weather is good. Besides, I have some fabulous pastries this weekend, and I would hate for you to miss out!
New this week are a couple items I've been plotting for some time. The first is a homemade vanilla extract. I've infused grain alcohol with sun-cured Madagascar vanilla beans for a couple months now, and I'm selling the extract in 4 ounce bottles for $8. Each bottle has a whole vanilla bean still steeping in the alcohol. This is good stuff!
I will also have a selection of herbal bitters for sale. Bitters are primarily used as an after-dinner digestive. Particularly after a big meal, bitters are just the thing to soothe a sour stomach. They also happen to be fantastic in cocktails. I'll have several varieties available for sampling including Dragon's Breath (spicy bitters, perfect for adding to a Bloody Mary or a cheap beer), Mint-Maté, Five Spice (clove, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, and fennel), Classic Orange, and more.
Finally, I've made some lovely reusable coffee cozies from organic felted wool. They're bright and beautiful and perfect for your morning to-go cup of coffee.
This week's pastries:

-Cheddar Scallion Cathead Biscuits--$4

-Blueberry Lemon Scones--$3

-Peach Brown Butter Scones--$3

-Apricot Cornmeal Scones--$3

-Lemon-Cornmeal Loaf With Blueberries--$3/slice or $5/mini loaf

-Banana Apricot Bread--$3/slice or $5/mini loaf

-Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Brownies--$3

-Roasted Potato, Bacon, and Jalapeño Galettes in a Rye Crust--$5

-Tomato-Ricotta Tarts--$5

-Mimosa Pound Cake--$4/slice

-Electric Lime Shortbreads--$3/bag

-Fresh Ginger Cakelets--$2/piece or 3 for $5

-Ideal Granola--$7/12 ounces