Fresh & New
July 30, 2005
Squash blossoms from Animal Farm are delicacies you need to get early before they are gone!.
In the Austin Farmers' Market....
SATURDAYS
Welcome back and also a hello/howdy to these folks, coming 7/30: Returning: Creatlery (back from vacation), The Herb Shack and Bowl Designs (coming every other week). Brand New: Julie Williams of Austin Readymade, a supremely good pesto maker. Try the sweet pepper pesto.
Not Here 7/30: Taylor Farm (he's only selling on Thursdays now); Kakawa Chocolates (he's gone fishing and will be back by August 13th); Medical Arts Accupuncture (they come back August 13th). Hersh Kendall from certified organic Indian Hills Farm will be out until the fall. Two peach orchards are done for the season in peaches, Psencik and Bee Creek. Bee Creek will be back in a few weeks with pears.
WEDNESDAYS--NOW GOING UNTIL FALL--KEEP COMING!
Expect this week to see, Oasis Gardens with organic heirloom tomatoes and more with sustainably growing Ottmer's Family Farm and Bikkurim Farm (variety, including watermelon); PEACHES coming from Bee Creek Farm; and conventional Naegelin Farm (variety, including cantaloupe).The Monkey's Lunchbox is there this week, and see Texas Coffee Traders for a cool drink, as well as a few crafts.
NOW IN SEASON
Vegetables: Tomatoes are still coming, but in less volume than before (some farmers have splits in tomatoes because of the rains)-- All varieties, lots of heirlooms and lots of organic or sustainably grown. Also this season are shelled BLACK EYED AND PURPLE HULL PEAS. Eggplant, new potatoes, peppers, yellow and zucchini squash, yellow squash blossoms, butternut and acorn squash, dry onions, beets, and fresh herbs, including lots of basil. Sought after carrots (typically not available), edemame and baby turnips are at market too!
Fruits: Delicate figs and OUTSTANDING WATERMELONS AND CANTALOUPE. PEACHES, PEACHES, PEACHES from Psencik Farm, Davis Orchard Bee Creek and Caskey Orchards. Apples will be coming from Bat Creek Farm hopefully by next week!
Meats: Bison, beef, pork, sausage, bacon, emu meat and oil products and eggs. Smoked salmon. Thunderheart bison is only one of two producers in the U.S. that conduct field harvests with respect. Bison health benefits include more omega 3 than salmon and great levels of beta carotene. Chicken coming soon!
PLEASE BRING CLEAN CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS TO THE MARKET; these can be reused by the smaller 'yard' egg farmers. Bring them to the information booth at the market.
Dairy: READY, SET, GOat CHEESE! "Maid" in the Shade Farm--get your goat cheese fix! Also now featuring West Wind Goat Dairy too! Raw cow milk cheeses from Veldhuizen Family Farm.
Baked Goods: Flan from Bikkurim Farm's 3rd generation recipe and eggs, blackberry cobbler, breads, sticky toffee pudding, johnnycakes, scones, rolls, cookies, brownies, granola, and kolaches. LOTS of BAKED GOODS WITH PEACHES and TOMATOES.
Flowers: Flowers from Arnosky Family Farm in the Texas Hill Country. Get really long-lasting summer flowers, locally grown. Great sunflowers right now!
Plants: Vegetable starts, trees, ferns, cacti, ornamentals, and herbs.
Assorted: Gazpacho, pestos (soon!), chocolate, preserves, dog and cat treats and honey.
Ready-to-Eat: Tamales, savory kolaches, quiches, Ethiopian food, and coffee. LOTS of rehydrating drinks, including: fruitful waters (low-sugar at Southside Kolaches), cucumber lemonade (Bikkurim Farm), varying frescas (Blackland Prairie Farm) and hibiscus tea (Nile Valley Herbs). Empanadas are in the works from the Monkey's Lunchbox. Water sold at the Information Booth.
Crafts and arts: Specially designed t-shirts, dog and cat fashionwear, soaps, paintings, hand died/spun wool, woven shawls & socks, jewelry, soy candles, cloth purses, aprons, yoga mat holders, painted baskets and boxes, potholders, and clayworks.
Services: CAFÉ AREA by the band, great for people watching and music aficionados; and massage (ahhhh...) under the trees in the park. Medical Arts Accupuncture coming again 8/13.
We are a local growers-only market featuring more Central Texas farmers than ever who only sell what they grow. Satisfy your connection to the food you eat and meet the farmers directly!
posted July 27, 2005 | permanent link to this article
July 23, 2005
Figs are great with goat cheese!.
In the Austin Farmers' Market....
SATURDAYS
Welcome back and also a hello/howdy to these folks, coming 7/23: Returning: Pecan Springs Farm (with loads of garlic for your pestos); Southside Kolaches; Will Heron's T-Shirts (lots of yellow!); Penguinville Purses; Soy Creative; The Herb Shack; Tres Rancheros Emu and Big Foot Farm.
Not Here 7/23: Taylor Farm (he's only selling on Thursdays now); Creatlery; Bowl Designs (coming every other week); Medical Arts Accupuncture (they come back August 13th).
WEDNESDAYS--NOW GOING UNTIL FALL--KEEP COMING!
Expect this week to see, Oasis Gardens with organic heirloom tomatoes and more with sustainably growing Ottmer's Family Farm and Bikkurim Farm (variety, including watermelon); PEACHES coming from Bee Creek Farm; and conventional Naegelin Farm (variety, including cantaloupe).The Monkey's Lunchbox is there this week, and see Texas Coffee Traders for a cool drink, as well as a few crafts.
NOW IN SEASON
Vegetables: TOMATOES! All varieties, lots of heirlooms and lots of organic or sustainably grown. Also this season are shelled BLACK EYED AND PURPLE HULL PEAS. Eggplant, new potatoes, peppers, yellow and zucchini squash, butternut and acorn squash, dry onions, fennel, beets, and fresh herbs, including lots of basil. Sought after carrots (typically not available), edemame and baby turnips are at market too!
Fruits: Delicate figs and OUTSTANDING WATERMELONS AND CANTALOUPE. PEACHES, PEACHES, PEACHES from Psencik Farm, Davis Orchard Bee Creek and Caskey Orchards.
Meats: Bison, beef, pork, sausage, bacon, emu meat and oil products and eggs. Smoked salmon. Thunderheart bison is only one of two producers in the U.S. that conduct field harvests with respect. Bison health benefits include more omega 3 than salmon and great levels of beta carotene. Chicken coming soon!
PLEASE BRING CLEAN CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS TO THE MARKET; these can be reused by the smaller 'yard' egg farmers. Bring them to the information booth at the market.
Dairy: READY, SET, GOat CHEESE! "Maid" in the Shade Farm--get your goat cheese fix! Also now featuring West Wind Goat Dairy too! Raw cow milk cheeses from Veldhuizen Family Farm.
Baked Goods: Flan from Bikkurim Farm's 3rd generation recipe and eggs, blackberry cobbler, breads, sticky toffee pudding, johnnycakes, scones, rolls, cookies, brownies, granola, and kolaches. LOTS of BAKED GOODS WITH PEACHES and TOMATOES.
Flowers: Flowers from Arnosky Family Farm in the Texas Hill Country. Get really long-lasting summer flowers, locally grown. Great sunflowers right now!
Plants: Vegetable starts, trees, ferns, cacti, ornamentals, and herbs.
Assorted: Gazpacho, chocolate, preserves, dog and cat treats and honey.
Ready-to-Eat: Tamales, savory kolaches, quiches, Ethiopian food, and coffee. LOTS of rehydrating drinks, including: fruitful waters (low-sugar at Southside Kolaches), cucumber lemonade (Bikkurim Farm), varying frescas (Blackland Prairie Farm) and hibiscus tea (Nile Valley Herbs). Water sold at the Information Booth.
Crafts and arts: Specially designed t-shirts, dog and cat fashionwear, soaps, paintings, hand died/spun wool, woven shawls & socks, jewelry, soy candles, cloth purses, aprons, yoga mat holders, painted baskets and boxes, potholders, and clayworks.
Services: CAFÉ AREA by the band, great for people watching and music aficionados; and massage (ahhhh...) under the trees in the park. Medical Arts Accupuncture coming again 8/13.
We are a local growers-only market featuring more Central Texas farmers than ever who only sell what they grow. Satisfy your connection to the food you eat and meet the farmers directly!
posted July 20, 2005 | permanent link to this article
July 16, 2005
Figs...delicate, sweet and delicious. Now carted carefully to the market to you by your favorite farmers..
In the Austin Farmers' Market....
SATURDAYS
Welcome back and also a hello/howdy to these folks, coming 7/16: NEW: Medical Arts Accupuncture. Returning: Aster's Ethiopian food, Creatlery, Martha B's One and Only, Taylor Farm, Bowl Designs (coming every other week) and Texas Medicinals.
Not Here 7/16: Think we have everyone! Will update this on Friday if it changes!
WEDNESDAYS--NOW GOING UNTIL FALL--KEEP COMING!
Expect this week to see, Oasis Gardens with organic heirloom tomatoes and more with sustainably growing Ottmer's Family Farm and Bikkurim Farm (variety, including watermelon); and conventional Naegelin Farm (variety, including cantaloupe); and Taylor Farm (variety). The Monkey's Lunchbox is there this week, and see Texas Coffee Traders for a cool drink, as well as a few crafts.
NOW IN SEASON
Vegetables: TOMATOES! All varieties, lots of heirlooms and lots of organic or sustainably grown. Also this season are shelled BLACK EYED AND PURPLE HULL PEAS. Eggplant, new potatoes, peppers, yellow and zucchini squash, butternut and acorn squash, dry onions, fennel, beets, and fresh herbs, including lots of basil.
Fruits: Delicate figs (which are great with goat cheese, by the way). OUTSTANDING WATERMELONS AND CANTALOUPE. PEACHES, PEACHES, PEACHES from Psencik Farm, Davis Orchard and Caskey Orchards.
Meats: Bison, beef, pork, sausage, bacon, emu meat and oil products and eggs. Smoked salmon. Chicken coming soon!
PLEASE BRING CLEAN CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS TO THE MARKET; these can be reused by the smaller 'yard' egg farmers. Bring them to the information booth at the market.
Dairy: READY, SET, GOat CHEESE! "Maid" in the Shade Farm--get your goat cheese fix! Also now featuring West Wind Goat Dairy too! Raw cow milk cheeses from Veldhuizen Family Farm.
Baked Goods: Flan from Bikkurim Farm's 3rd generation recipe and eggs, blackberry cobbler, breads, sticky toffee pudding, johnnycakes, scones, rolls, cookies, brownies, granola, and kolaches. LOTS of BAKED GOODS WITH PEACHES and TOMATOES.
Flowers: Flowers from Arnosky Family Farm in the Texas Hill Country. Get really long-lasting summer flowers, locally grown. Great sunflowers right now!
Plants: Vegetable starts, trees, ferns, cacti, ornamentals, and herbs.
Assorted: New- Pestos from Martha B's One and Only, chocolate, preserves, dog and cat treats and honey.
Ready-to-Eat: Tamales, savory kolaches, empanadas, quiches, Ethiopian food, and coffee. LOTS of rehydrating drinks, including: fruitful waters (low-sugar at Southside Kolaches), cucumber lemonade (Bikkurim Farm), watermelon refresca and lavender lemonade (Blackland Prairie Farm) and hibiscus tea (Nile Valley Herbs). Water sold at the Information Booth.
Crafts and arts: Specially designed t-shirts, dog and cat fashionwear, soaps, paintings, hand died/spun wool, woven shawls & socks, jewelry, soy candles, cloth purses, aprons, yoga mat holders, painted baskets and boxes, potholders, and clayworks.
Services: CAFÉ AREA by the band, great for people watching and music aficionados; and massage (ahhhh...) under the trees in the park. Medical Arts Accupuncture coming 7/16.
We are a local growers-only market featuring more Central Texas farmers than ever who only sell what they grow. Satisfy your connection to the food you eat and meet the farmers directly!
posted July 12, 2005 | permanent link to this article
July 9, 2005 - Watermelon Festival
We've got the peaches, and WATERMELON, blackberries and more for the season..
In the Austin Farmers' Market....
SATURDAYS
Welcome back and also a hello/howdy to these folks, coming 7/9: NEW: West Wind Dairy Goats, Inc., from Seguin with goat cheese (that makes two goat cheese farmers now!), Buena Tierra Farm with outstanding organic watermelon and cantaloupe. Returning: La Salle Shrimp, Ruth Meaders (artist), Rain Lilly Farm, Davis Peach Orchard (if they ripen up enough), The Herb Shack, Texas Medicinals, and Pecan Springs farm with garlic (great for pesto).
Not Here 7/9: Aster's Ethiopian food.
What's coming soon? Empanadas, pies and more farmers.
WEDNESDAYS--NOW GOING UNTIL FALL--KEEP COMING!
Expect this NEXT week to see, PEACHES from Bee Creek Farm; Oasis Gardens with organic heirloom tomatoes and more with sustainably growing Ottmer's Family Farm and Bikkurim Farm (variety, including watermelon); and conventional Naegelin Farm (variety, including cantaloupe); and Taylor Farm (variety). The Monkey's Lunchbox is there next week, and see Texas Coffee Traders for a cool drink, as well as a few crafts.
NOW IN SEASON
Vegetables: TOMATOES! All varieties, lots of heirlooms and lots of organic or sustainably grown. Also this season are shelled BLACK EYED AND PURPLE HULL PEAS. Eggplant, new potatoes, peppers, yellow and zucchini squash, butternut squash, leeks, dry onions, fennel, lettuce, beets, and fresh herbs, including lots of basil.
Fruits: OUTSTANDING WATERMELONS AND CANTALOUPE--"We'll stand up to Mason County melons any day," says Steve Kraemer of Buena Tierra Farm about his extremely good tasting melons from Fredonia that are certified organic. PEACHES, PEACHES, PEACHES from Bee Creek Farm, Psencik Farm, Davis Orchard and Caskey Orchards. BLUEBERRIES are DONE. Lucious BLACKBERRIES from Wolf Creek Farm this week--come early because he sold out the first week in 1 1/2 hours! Have a summer fruit salad!
Meats: Bison, beef, pork, sausage, bacon, emu meat and oil products and eggs. Smoked salmon. Coming soon will be chicken!
PLEASE BRING CLEAN CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS TO THE MARKET; these can be reused by the smaller 'yard' egg farmers. Bring them to the information booth at the market.
Dairy: READY, SET, GOat CHEESE! "Maid" in the Shade Farm--get your goat cheese fix! Raw cow milk cheeses from Veldhuizen Family Farm.
Baked Goods: Flan from Bikkurim Farm's 3rd generation recipe and eggs, blackberry cobbler, breads, sticky toffee pudding, johnnycakes, scones, rolls, cookies, brownies, granola, and kolaches. LOTS of BAKED GOODS WITH PEACHES and BLUEBERRIES and TOMATOES.
Flowers: Flowers from Arnosky Family Farm in the Texas Hill Country. Get really long-lasting spring flowers, locally grown. Great sunflowers right now!
Plants: Vegetable starts, trees, ferns, cacti, ornamentals, and herbs.
Assorted: New- Pestos from Martha B's One and Only, chocolate, preserves, FRESH ORGANIC SALSA (from Indian Hills Farm), dog and cat treats and honey.
Ready-to-Eat: Tamales, savory kolaches, empanadas, quiches, Ethiopian food, and coffee. LOTS of rehydrating drinks, including: fruitful waters (low-sugar at Southside Kolaches), cucumber lemonade (Bikkurim Farm), watermelon refresca and lavender lemonade (Blackland Prairie Farm) and hibiscus tea (Nile Valley Herbs). Water sold at the Information Booth.
Crafts and arts: Specially designed t-shirts, dog and cat fashionwear, soaps, paintings, hand died/spun wool, woven shawls & socks, jewelry, soy candles, cloth purses, aprons, yoga mat holders, painted baskets and boxes, potholders, and clayworks.
Services: CAFÉ AREA by the band, great for people watching and music aficionados; and massage (ahhhh...) under the trees in the park. Accupuncture coming 7/16 and Meridian screening this week.
We are a local growers-only market featuring more Central Texas farmers than ever who only sell what they grow. Satisfy your connection to the food you eat and meet the farmers directly!
posted July 6, 2005 | permanent link to this article
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