Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market

Newsletter for Friday May 31, 2013.

Some customers have asked us when we will be moving back to Harvest Home Park; therefore, we realize that not everyone has been made aware that we will be staying at Cheviot United Methodist Church throughout the summer.  Please help us spread the word about the market's correct location!

While the market's year round location is Cheviot United Methodist Church 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd. 45211, the location at the church varies depending on other activities at the church and depending on the weather (sunny and warm, we're outside; stormy or cold, we're inside).  Just follow the happy voices and you'll find us.

YA TAMU (Derek and customers)

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHT

Something to ponder:  Does petroleum belong in my car or on my skin?  Much of the skin care and hair care products on store shelves contain petroleum based ingredients.  Do you really want to continue to put petroleum on your skin and hair?  If not, you will likely want to check out two of our most loved vendors:  YA TAMU and The Tree Hugger Company.  

YA TAMU, which is Swahili for sweet, gentle, and tender, is one of our newest vendors.  Derek Terry, chemist turned entrepreneur, developed a line of skin and hair care products that contain no synthetic chemicals.  YA TAMU offers moisturizing creams, shampoos, and conditioners, including a leave in conditioner which contains mint grown locally by Sacred Grove (one of our market vendors).  Being a chemist, Derek is quite knowledgeable about products that are currently on the market.  When asked what makes his products superior he offered the following insight, explaining that just because a product says it contains Shea Butter does not necessarily assure its quality.  

Shea Butter possess many natural properties that moisturize, heal, and protect the skin.  Most store bought "Shea Butter" products only contain a small amount of natural Shea Butter which greatly reduces the effect it has on the skin.  Our creams and body butters are at least 60% Shea Butter and 40% natural carrier oils without the dangerous synthetic chemicals and fillers of other products claiming to be Shea Butter. 

Equally as conscientious about the quality of their products, Julia and Tammy, the Treehuggers, offer market shoppers a wide array of synthetic chemical free products.  In addition to a variety of hand and bath soaps, they offer a laundry bar and especially timely, a gardener's soap.  They also brought back their insect repellant, just in time for outdoor activities.  Not to leave out the family dog, they offer a doggie soap and doggie treats.  And for the outdoor feathered friends, they make a bird seed wreath.  For those of you who know the benefits of using essential oils, Julia and Tammy sell a variety of essential oils.  And if you don't see the one you want, just ask because they have many other scents available.  

NOTICES

• Mari Ann Chell of Yellow Creek Weavers will not be at market this week.  She will return June 7.
• Don Clark of Happy Bungalow will be at market this Friday, and then he will be taking a break from market so he can focus on the many craft shows he has scheduled throughout the summer.  We look forward to Don's return when his schedule permits.  In the meantime, you can keep track of Don (and purchase his items) on his website https://happybungalow.com/   

For a full listing of our vendors, their products, the weeks they attend market, and their services including:

• Kids & Krafts (available starting at 4:45), 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

Check out our Vendors.
 

SUMMER OF SUSTAINABILITY

Througout the month of May we have featured Special Guest Vendors focused around topics of sustainability.  We finish the month with a topic of obvious importance to our farmers' market:  “Lettuce Eat Local…Lettuce Eat Seasonally…Lettuce Eat Well”  We hope you will join us again this week as we welcome the following people from the local foodie community:

• Green Umbrella’s Local Food Action Team will be sharing information about their 10% Local Food Shift Campaign and how everyone can get involved in the effort.
• Deborah Jordan, Developer of CORV Local Food Guide will be distributing free CORV Guides
• Several Market vendors will be offering cooking demonstrations using delicious Market food.

 

REMINDERS
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, the Reminders section is included each week so new folks can see what's happening around the market and around town. 

The Romans Family Farm, who has been a Very Valued Vendor at LEWFM since its first year of operation, are returning again for this summer's market.  YAY!  They will again be offering their Eating Seasonally CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).  If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a CSA, there are many online sites where you can learn more, such as the Local Harvest Website http://www.localharvest.org/csa/    Eating Seasonally CSA is currently taking applications for their 2013 CSA.  For further information you can visit their Facebook page here.



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You can learn to create your own inexpensive outdoor oven for baking delicious pizza and gourmet breads for family and friends at Grailville's Cob Oven Workshop.  The 2 day workshop will be held on June 22 & 29.  For more information click here. 

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As a way to continue the focus on Sustainability, you are invited to the free showing of the film Bag It.  Sponsored by Cincinnati Past Plastic, this film is important to everyone who has even the least bit of concern about the environment and how plastic negatively impacts the environment.  Far from being a downer, Bag It offers truth in a palatable way.  Bag It will be shown at the Esquire Theater, 320 Ludlow Ave. 45220 on Thursday May 30 at 7:30 P.M.  To view the trailer click here.    




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From Plow to Chow:
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and lively music while supporting local farmers, chefs, artists, and making a contribution to the free store food bank through the purchase of your ticket to From Plow to Chow. 










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WANTED:  VOLUNTEERS.  We're always looking for volunteers!  If you're available to lend a hand at the Market any time between 1:30pm and 7:30pm on Fridays, or during the week for more behind the scenes activities, check out the link below to contact us!

VENDORS:  We currently have an opening for an egg/meat vendor.  If you are interested or know someone who might be, you may email us through the link below. 
Vendors/Volunteers Click Here!

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We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!