We are now on our Summer Market schedule: Fridays 3:00 - 7:00 P.M.
New Pre-order Promo: Win a Free Market Bag
Beginning this Friday we will be giving away a free market bag to a lucky winner. Actually, there will be 20 lucky winners because we will be giving away a market bag each week for the next 20 weeks. To be eligible to win a free market bag, you simply need to place a pre-order with any vendor. Each time you pick up your pre-order your name will be entered into the drawing to win a free market bag. To learn more about pre-ordering, see the Previously Announced section later in this newsletter.
The free market bag give away is made possible by the generous gift of Erin McDermott,
one of the market's volunteers. Erin, a volunteer from Bridgetown, began spending time at the
market to meet some nearby neighbors. She loves to help make sure things
run smoothly and offer her friendly smile as a market greeter. Erin is a
talented seamstress and recently decided to sew a few market bags to
give away at the market. She wants to thank
the West-siders she sees at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market for
shopping local, and for taking part in an important community
endeavor. Be sure to introduce yourself next time you see Erin at the
market!
Beginning this Friday we will be giving away a free market bag to a lucky winner. Actually, there will be 20 lucky winners because we will be giving away a market bag each week for the next 20 weeks. To be eligible to win a free market bag, you simply need to place a pre-order with any vendor. Each time you pick up your pre-order your name will be entered into the drawing to win a free market bag. To learn more about pre-ordering, see the Previously Announced section later in this newsletter.
The free market bag give away is made possible by the generous gift of Erin McDermott,
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| Erin, busy sewing market bags |
NOTICES
- If you haven't yet purchased all your veggie, herb, and flower plants for your home garden, Village Green Gardens and Greenhouse will be at market this Friday for their final visit at this point in the season. They attend our market only during the height of the planting season. So hurry by to shop their booth before time runs out. See the Previously Announced section for more details about Village Green and the important services their non profit provides.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
While some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter, people who are new to the market are reading the newsletter for the first time; therefore, this section is included each week so new folks can see what's happening around the market and around town.
Pre-ordering Pays Off
Have
you ever arrived at market to purchase your favorite item/s from your
favorite vendor/s only to be disappointed because the vendor/s sold out
of the item/s? Did you know that that no longer has to happen? At
LEWFM you can pre-order your items and pick them up any time during
market hours of 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. Pre-ordering not only pays off for
you, it also helps the vendors know how much to prepare/harvest, which
greatly reduces waste. Pre-ordering is a real win-win for all, and it
only takes a few minutes of your time to plan ahead and place your
order. Given the importance of Eating Well, getting into the habit of
placing your pre-orders each week will likely become a high priority on
your weekly To Do List.
There are two easy ways you can place your pre-orders, in person at market or via email. Here's how the email ordering works: Email me at LEWFMLOCAL@GMAIL.COM and ask to be added to the vendor email pre-order list. Each week you will receive an email from the vendors detailing the items they have available for you to order that week. Reply to their email, letting them know the items you wish to order, then come to market on Friday to pick up your items.
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COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTUREHave
you ever arrived at market to purchase your favorite item/s from your
favorite vendor/s only to be disappointed because the vendor/s sold out
of the item/s? Did you know that that no longer has to happen? At
LEWFM you can pre-order your items and pick them up any time during
market hours of 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. Pre-ordering not only pays off for
you, it also helps the vendors know how much to prepare/harvest, which
greatly reduces waste. Pre-ordering is a real win-win for all, and it
only takes a few minutes of your time to plan ahead and place your
order. Given the importance of Eating Well, getting into the habit of
placing your pre-orders each week will likely become a high priority on
your weekly To Do List. There are two easy ways you can place your pre-orders, in person at market or via email. Here's how the email ordering works: Email me at LEWFMLOCAL@GMAIL.COM and ask to be added to the vendor email pre-order list. Each week you will receive an email from the vendors detailing the items they have available for you to order that week. Reply to their email, letting them know the items you wish to order, then come to market on Friday to pick up your items.
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Honey Tree Acres invites you to
share in our vision of a sustainable
future. New in 2015...we are launching the next phase of sharing our
vision of a sustainable future by partnering with a dedicated community
of 15 or so consumers through CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
memberships. For those not familiar with a CSA, it is a partnership
between the farmer and a dedicated community of supporters who enter
into an agreement to share in the cost of the season's harvest in
exchange for "shares" of the harvest during the growing season. We will
harvest a wide variety of produce from mid-May through early
October to share with our members on a weekly basis. Details are
available on the Honey Tree Acres website http://www.honeytreeacres.com/**************************************************************************
Village Green Gardens
Eliza from Village Green Gardens has returned to
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| Village Green Gardens and greenhouse |
Her list of plants is extensive. If you would like to peruse her offerings, and even pre-order, before coming to market, Eliza would be glad to email you a list of available plants, along with pictures and descriptions of each plant to whet your appetite even more. Email her at northsidevillagegreen@gmail.com
When you purchase your plants from Village Green Gardens, you are also helping to support the efforts of their non-profit.
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RECENTLY ADDED
My Artisano Cheeses
Calling all cheese lovers: it is my pleasure to
introduce you to the newest addition to the market, My Artisano
Cheeses. Jenny the Pie & Much More Lady has once again
expanded her lineup of yummy foods. She delights cheese lovers with a
wide variety of delicious, locally produced cheeses and yogurts. And
not only are they exceptionally tasty, they are actually good for you
because they contain probiotics.
My Artisano cheeses and yogurts are made in Sharonville by Eduardo Rodriguez. The My Artisano website offers insight into Eduardo's journey from Agriculture Engineer, farmer, and cheese maker in Venezuela to his arriving in the U.S. to further his studies, and his stint in corporate America. He has a passion for foods that are in their most natural state and therefore most healthy for people. Eduardo’s passion for food comes from his mom’s healthy food cooking, and his interest in artisan food while traveling to other countries.
The website also provides a vivid description of the complex process of cheese making.
If you want to do more than just read about cheese, stop by Jenny's booth Friday to sample the cheeses and take home your favorites. She has various types of cow's milk cheese, along with goat's milk cheese, and several varieties of yogurts. And while you're at her booth you can sample her homemade jams and baked goods. She also has homemade doggie treats. Yes, at Jenny's booth you can find something yummy for every member of the family.
Jenny, just like all the vendors, accepts pre-orders for all of her items. You can place your pre-order with her while you're at market each week, or by emailing her. If you are not on her email pre-order list, check out the Previously Announced section for further details.
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My Artisano cheeses and yogurts are made in Sharonville by Eduardo Rodriguez. The My Artisano website offers insight into Eduardo's journey from Agriculture Engineer, farmer, and cheese maker in Venezuela to his arriving in the U.S. to further his studies, and his stint in corporate America. He has a passion for foods that are in their most natural state and therefore most healthy for people. Eduardo’s passion for food comes from his mom’s healthy food cooking, and his interest in artisan food while traveling to other countries.
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If you want to do more than just read about cheese, stop by Jenny's booth Friday to sample the cheeses and take home your favorites. She has various types of cow's milk cheese, along with goat's milk cheese, and several varieties of yogurts. And while you're at her booth you can sample her homemade jams and baked goods. She also has homemade doggie treats. Yes, at Jenny's booth you can find something yummy for every member of the family.
Jenny, just like all the vendors, accepts pre-orders for all of her items. You can place your pre-order with her while you're at market each week, or by emailing her. If you are not on her email pre-order list, check out the Previously Announced section for further details.
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RECENTLY ADDED
Vinegars from Mt. Kofinas
I am pleased to announce that I now carry the Mt. Kofinas line of
superior vinegars. If you are like most of my customers, after your
first bottle of Mt. Kofinas olive oil, you never again settle for the
cheap (read: inferior) oils from the grocery store. I'm sure you will
have the same experience when you purchase Mt. Kofinas vinegars.
Currently, I have the Italian Traditional Balsamic, the White Balsamic,
and the White Peach infused Balsamic. I also have the Greek Traditional
Balsamic and the Greek Traditional Balsamic with Honey. I will likely
add other varieties over time. 
As
I contemplate what to share regarding how to use the vinegars, I hardly
know where to begin because their uses are nearly limitless. I guess
I'll start with how I use them most frequently: simple, quick, and
delicious salad dressing. Since the first time I made salad dressing
with Mt. Kofinas olive oil, and now their vinegars, I wondered why I
ever bought the bottled stuff at the store. Never again. The recipe? It's actually too simple to be called a recipe.
Ingredients: Mt. Kofinas olive oil, Mt. Kofinas vinegar, salt & pepper, other spices and herbs if you would like. The amount of oil you use is dependent upon the amount of salad dressing you wish to make. I make this fresh each time; I do not store it. Using about 5 parts oil to 1 part vinegar, put all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk for about a minute. If you don't have a whisk, using a fork works fine. Taste and adjust for more vinegar or spices. Couldn't be quicker or easier. Don't be afraid to experiment; your dressing is sure to be great when using these Mt. Kofinas quality ingredients.
Either the Italian or Greek Traditional Balsamic can be drizzled on cooking greens, either just as you finish sauteing or steaming them or at the table. They can be used to make a dressing for potato salad or when making deviled eggs for an added zing. The White Peach infused Balsamic can be drizzled over ice cream or used in recipes that call for sweetener - much better than other types of sweetener. Well, there are a few ideas to get you started. Now it's your turn. After you've had fun making your own creations, please email me at LEWFMLOCAL@GMAIL.COM with your ideas and I'd be happy to share them in future newsletters.
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For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
- Kids & Krafts, where the kids can have loads of fun so you can leisurely shop the market
- Many food and non-food items
- and a list of vendors who accept credit cards
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Produce Perks
For
those who noticed the logo at the bottom of the newsletter recently
and wondered what it means, here is the good news about a new program. Produce Perks is an incentive program that is
meant to encourage and help those who receive EBT (formerly known as
food stamps) purchase more produce. Produce Perks is a dollar for
dollar match (up to $10), with the matching dollars used on produce.
The Produce Perks website offers the following additional information:
Please
help us spread the word about this very worthwhile program. One way to
help get the word out is to stop by the market management booth to pick
up brochures to share with those you know who receive EBT benefits. You
could also leave brochures at your church, doctor or dentist's office,
or any locations that would permit you to do so. For
those who noticed the logo at the bottom of the newsletter recently
and wondered what it means, here is the good news about a new program. Produce Perks is an incentive program that is
meant to encourage and help those who receive EBT (formerly known as
food stamps) purchase more produce. Produce Perks is a dollar for
dollar match (up to $10), with the matching dollars used on produce.
The Produce Perks website offers the following additional information:“Produce Perks” is an initiative modeled after a similar program in Cuyahoga County. It is administered by OSU Extension, Hamilton County as a partnership of OSU Extension, Hamilton County; the City of Cincinnati Health Department; and the City of Cincinnati Creating Healthy Communities initiative. Focus is on access and affordability of healthy fruits and vegetables for under-served consumers.
Produce Perks are incentive tokens given to customers at participating farmers’ markets who use an Ohio Direction Card (“electronic benefits transfer” or EBT card) to purchase food. A customer wishing to use their food assistance benefits can swipe their card at one central terminal, located at participating market’s information booths, and ask to withdraw a desired amount. The market provides tokens for the transaction and additional Produce Perks that can be spent on fruits and vegetables. As the name suggests, Produce Perks are only good for purchasing fruits and vegetables. All other tokens purchased with the Ohio Direction Card are good to use on eligible items at the market.
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We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!
Newsletter compiled by Mary A. Hutten, Market Manager
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