This Friday marks the last day of the Winter Market, with market being held from 3:30 - 6:30. All vendors will be at market this Friday except Mahlon, who brings his pastured pork the first Friday of each month.
I'm happy to report that due to the growing-friendly weather, Honey Tree Acres will be able to bring some additional produce this week. Keep in mind, though, that this is the beginning of the growing season, which means we will see primarily greens and other early season items, and will still be in somewhat limited supply. Produce will be more plentiful as the warm weather continues. HTA will also be bringing their herbs, both potted and cut, along with eggs (very plentiful, now),chicken, and some other treats.
Given the plethora of items all of our vendors supply, you will be able to Eat Well from breakfast to bedtime snack. Remember that it's best to pre-order so the vendors can hold your items back for you. More info about pre-ordering can be found in the Previously Announced section.
Next Friday, May 6, we will begin the Summer Market, which means market will be held every Friday from 3:00 - 7:00. I'm excited to announce that we will have a new vendor starting next week: Lola's Botanicals from Southeastern Indiana. I'll have more info about them in future newsletter.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Some of you are long-time readers of the newsletter; others are new to the market and are reading the newsletter for the first time. This section is included each week to bring your attention to important happenings around the market and around town.
RECENTLY ADDED ITEMS
I love our vendors for so many reasons, not least of which is the fact that they are so responsive to our customers. For example, Patti, who has been making a majority of her food purchases at LEWFM for many years, recently asked if we could have hummus at our market. Patti would prefer to purchase her food from our vendors rather than at the grocery store. Yes, we love our customers too, especially when they come to our farmers' market more than to the grocery store.
Our newest vendor, Chef Gary Leybman, co-owner of The Pickled Pig, immediately said he would be happy to make hummus for our customers. True to his word, Chef
had hummus the next market day. His hummus was such a big hit that not only is he planning to bring it on a regular basis, he is asking customers to offer requests for their favorite type of hummus. I've put in my request for beet hummus. Did you know that hummus does not have to be made of chickpeas? Stop by his booth and put in your request. He will be glad to respond to you. Chef Gary will, of course, continue to offer his many varieties of fermented veggies and fermented beverages. He is working on some other yummy items he will be adding in the near future, so stay tuned.
Jenny the Pie & Much More Lady also listened to customers' requests when they asked for additional
types of cheeses. Jenny is now selling Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese made by the Schlatter family in Defiance, Ohio. Their cheeses have won regional awards, along with winning over our customers from the first week Jenny introduced the cheeses at our market. Pictured is Mrs. Schlatter making some of their award-winning cheese.
I can personally attest to the yummyness of the Canal Junction cheeses. Thus far, I have purchased the gouda and the cheddar and loved both of them. Want to try before you buy? Stop by Jenny's booth, where she does a tasting of each cheese. Be prepared to purchase several because it will likely be difficult to choose just one favorite.
As her name implies, Jenny has a plethora of other items for your delight, including baked goods, jams, doggie treats, and more. Something for everyone.
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Newsletter compiled by Mary A. Hutten, Market ManagerSome of you are long-time readers of the newsletter; others are new to the market and are reading the newsletter for the first time. This section is included each week to bring your attention to important happenings around the market and around town.
RECENTLY ADDED ITEMS
***Canal Junction Cheeses*** ***Hummus***
Our newest vendor, Chef Gary Leybman, co-owner of The Pickled Pig, immediately said he would be happy to make hummus for our customers. True to his word, Chef
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| Hummus paired with bread, also available at our market |
Jenny the Pie & Much More Lady also listened to customers' requests when they asked for additional
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I can personally attest to the yummyness of the Canal Junction cheeses. Thus far, I have purchased the gouda and the cheddar and loved both of them. Want to try before you buy? Stop by Jenny's booth, where she does a tasting of each cheese. Be prepared to purchase several because it will likely be difficult to choose just one favorite.
As her name implies, Jenny has a plethora of other items for your delight, including baked goods, jams, doggie treats, and more. Something for everyone.
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 no longer has to happen? At LEWFM you can pre-order your items and pick them up any time during regular market hours. 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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For a full listing of our vendors, their products, and services including:
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 no longer has to happen? At LEWFM you can pre-order your items and pick them up any time during regular market hours. 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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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. 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!
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