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This weblog contains LocallyGrown.net news and the weblog entries from all the markets currently using the system.
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CSA Farmers Market: Growing Season Update November 2014
Wow that cold snap hit everyone. January weather in Mid November. How weird is that, not only did it raise the heating bills for everyone, cause some to suffer the car won’t start syndrome it also greatly affected plant and animal life.
Even many of the plants in the hoop-houses suffered premature deaths and those that didn’t die and now believing that they went through the winter and when it warms up they are going to say Ahh!! it is now spring, time for me to go to seed.
The plants that will do that are what are considered bi-annuals. Those plants have a two year growing season, the first is growth the second is going to seed. They don’t follow a calender they react to the temperature changes and the length of day.
The hoop-houses are not heated and rely on the sunshine to warm them up and double layers of plastic to hold the heat in during cold nights.
For those of us that were relying on a great winter production year will have to wait a little longer. It has been told that this winter is going to be as bad as last years winters. We are all hoping that is not the case, but with the premature November Cold Snap things don’t look good. Mother Nature Wins out again.
CSA Farmers Market: Apple Cole Slaw
Recipe submitted by Racheal Yonkman(via the www)
Apple Cole Slaw
3 cups chopped cabbage
1 unpeeled red apple, cored and chopped
1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, red apple, green apple, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour dressing over salad.
Atlanta Locally Grown: Available for Saturday November 22
I hope this finds you all doing well. A nice little rain shower has settled upon the gardens and mushroom logs. All will benefit. There will be plenty of wonderful veggies this week. Order up as we will be closed next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t forget your extra sweet potatoes, winter squash, carrots and warm salad mix. The pork is plentiful and the garden is prolific. We should have a few dozen eggs available also.
Thank you for all your support. We enjoy being your farmer. Don’t forget to share us with a friend. We will see you Saturday between 9-10 at your selected delivery location.
Brady
Conyers Locally Grown: Available for Friday November 21
I hope this finds you all doing well. A nice little rain shower has settled upon the gardens and mushroom logs. All will benefit. There will be plenty of wonderful veggies this week. Order up as we will be closed next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t forget your extra sweet potatoes, winter squash, carrots and warm salad mix. The pork is plentiful and the garden is prolific. We should have a few dozen eggs available also.
Thank you for all your support. We enjoy being your farmer. Don’t forget to share us with a friend. We will see you Friday between 5-7 at Copy Central (1264 Parker Road).
Brady
Dawson Local Harvest: HOLIDAY DECORATIONS and More!!
The DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST for November 20th
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND MORE FOR THE SEASON
HI EVERYONE!
The Holiday Season is just around the corner, and the perfect fresh-made Holiday Wreaths and Decorations are available for order starting this week in The Market. Check these custom-crafted beauties out!
THE MARKET IS NOW OPEN!
REMEMBER! You can order until Tuesday night at 8pm. Pick up your order at Leilani’s Gardens Friday afternoons from 4 to 7pm.
You’ll find the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST at http://dawsonville.locallygrown.net
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible! We guarantee your satisfaction with all products in the DAWSON LOCAL HARVEST.
Have a happy and healthy week!
Alan Vining
Market Manager
Plattsburgh Online Ordering: Farmers market online open
Good evening. If you want Asgaard cheeses for Thanksgiving, order online. We have their soap and caramels at the “collaborative” table at the market, but not their perishables.
Although we encourage you to shop at the market to support as many local farms as possible, we know it is not convenient for all. This is a good alternative for those who don’t make it into Plattsburgh on Saturday.
We accept online orders until 9 pm Tuesday, so place your order while you are thinking about it.
Thank you.
The Wednesday Market: We're Open for Orders!
Good afternoon.
The Wednesday Market is open for orders. Please place your order by 10 p.m. Monday. Orders are ready for pick up on Wednesday between 3 and 6 p.m. Be sure to check out the website to see all of this week’s product listings. Here is the link: http://wednesdaymarket.locallygrown.net/market
Concord Street Sweets is taking this week off from the Market but will be back next week, just in time for Thanksgiving orders.
Thank you for supporting locally grown agriculture and for choosing to buy locally.
See you at the Market!
Thanks,
Beverly
Fresh Harvest, LLC: Fresh Harvest for November 16th
To Contact Us
Fresh Harvest, LLC
Link to Fresh Harvest
Email us!
Tallahassee May
tally@wildblue.net
JohnDrury
john.drury@att.net
Recipes
Curried Red Lentil, Sweet Potato, Kale Soup
From Bojongourmet.com
6 moderate main course-sized servings
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 a jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, minced
2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt (more as needed)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
5 cups water
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 cup split red lentils
1 medium sweet potato (8-10 ounces), peeled, diced 1/4-1/2"
1 bunch kale
3-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
whole milk yogurt, for serving
Melt the oil in a large soup pot. When it shimmers, add the onion. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, adding the jalapeño, ginger, garlic, curry powder and salt as you prepare them, and stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, and cook for a few minutes, stirring, until a film forms on the bottom of the pan. Add the water, coconut milk, lentils, and sweet potato, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender and the lentils are soft and partially broken down, about half an hour.
Meanwhile, slice the kale off the stems. Discard the stems and tear the leaves into 1-2" pieces. Wash well, drain, and add to the pot when the soup is done. Simmer until the kale is wilted, tender and bright green, another 5 minutes or so. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with a dollop of yogurt.
The soup keeps very well in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will continue to thicken, so thin it with water, coconut milk, or vegetable stock if needed.
Market News
Hello!
It’s a very cold couple of days ahead, in fact Tuesday it looks to not get above freezing temperatures! The goal is to just keep the veggies alive through the cold, as it looks to be warming up again by the end of the week. Next week for Thanksgiving we hope to have a big selection for you, so keep your fingers crossed that the vegetables make it though. Meanwhile, we have lots of nice lettuce, storage crops, and some greens.
It is time to pick up your Wedge Oak Turkeys! If you pre-ordered a turkey, you have been contacted by Wedge Oak regarding the size you would like. We will have them for you on Wednesday if that is your request to them. Otherwise they will be delivered next Tuesday, the 25th.
We have Dozen Bakery’s Thanksgiving pies available for pre-order. There are two amazing kinds to choose from – or get both! They are sure to be amazing. Pies will be delivered on Tuesday November 25th.
And, last but NOT least, The Bloomy Rind is happy to announce the return of the “Cheese Plate in a Bag”. These will be available for Thanksgiving pre-order as well. Each size includes assorted wedges of 3, 4, or 5 cheeses along with some preserves and Marcona almonds. All you will need is a cheese board and a knife. It also makes a fabulous hostess gift for the food lover.
3 cheeses (serves 6-9) $29
4 cheeses (10-15) $42
5 cheeses (14-18) $55
Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
John and Tallahassee
Coming Events
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Russellville Community Market: RCM Opening Bell
Welcome to another RCM Market Week!
Be sure to check out the newly listed items this week! Lots of great, local products to be had!
Happy shopping! Eat Local!
Check out the “Featured Items” section as well as the “What’s New” section at the top of the market page for all the latest products available.
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Happy Shopping! See you on Thursday!
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