Main Street Farmers Market

May 16th at the Market

bbaranowski — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:27:09 +0000

Alexzanna Farm: Eggs, Fresh Organic Stinging Nettle, Cut Flowers and Herbs

Circle S Farm: Kale, Collards, Chard, Sweet Onions, Radishes, Romaine Lettuce, Red and Green Leaf Lettuce, Arugula, Basil, Flowers, Spinach and Ground Beef

Colvin Family Farm: Strawberries, Lettuce, Radishes, Arugula, Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Cabbage

Crabtree Farms: Lettuce, Kale, Swiss Chard, Leeks, Beets, Radishes, Fennel, Kohlrabi and Herbs

Creekridge Farms: Pastured Eggs, Chemical Free Grass-Fed Red Angus Beef, Freedom Ranger Broilers, All GMO and Soy-Free

Fall Creek Farms: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage (and recipes), Radishes, Green Onions, Beets, Carrots, Spring Lettuce Mix, Mizuna, Turnips, Leeks

Hoe Hop Valley Farm: Non-GMO Grassfed Eggs, Pork Chops, Breakfast Sausages, Sandwich Bread, Pickled Eggs and Kale

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Niedlov’s Breadworks: Variety of Handcrafted Artisan Breads, Sliced Sandwich Breads, and Freshly Baked Cookies

Pocket Farm: Butterhead Lettuce, Radishes, Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Collards and Kale

Possum Creek Herb Farm: Container Gardens and Potted Herb Plants For Your Garden, Window Box or Container

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: Cumberland and Coppinger

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Pork and Lamb

Signal Mountain Farm: Sunflowers, 2012 CSA Information

Tant Hill Farm: CSA Pick-Up

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

Mother’s Day Carrot-Kale Refresher

bbaranowski — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:07:15 +0000

This recipe is provided courtesy of mom and farmer Debi Chambers of TiRoc Farm. A welcome addition to Mom’s breakfast-in-bed surprise!

Carrot-Kale Juice

1 Green Apple

3 Handfuls spinach

6-8 Kale Leaves

4 Large Carrots

1 Piece Ginger (thumb sized)

Combine all ingredients in juicer. If using a blender, blend well and strain through cheesecloth.

Bike to the Market!

bbaranowski — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:48:06 +0000

You make a weekly visit to the market because you care about reducing the amount of oil needed to supply our community with fresh food…Want to reduce your carbon footprint even further? Now you can!

Bike Chattanooga has debuted their kiosks all over town, and one of them is installed in front of the fire station on East Main Street. Pick up a bike from as far away as the North Shore, and ride it to the market and back!

For more info on the program click HERE

For a map of local kiosks click HERE

May 2nd at the Market

bbaranowski — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:03:46 +0000

Circle S Farm: Strawberries, Lettuce Mix with Baby Beet Greens, Arugula, Turnip Greens, Radishes, Spinach, Young Onions, Basil, New Girl Tomato Plants, Ground Beef

Colvin Family Farm: Radishes, Strawberries, Lettuce, Swiss Chard, and Kale

Crabtree Farms: Kale, Collards, Swiss Chard, Lettuce, Leeks, Radishes, and Arugula

Creekridge Farms: Pastured Eggs, Chemical Free Grass-Fed Red Angus Beef, Freedom Ranger Broilers, All GMO and Soy-Free

Fall Creek Farms: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage (and recipes), Radishes, Green Onions, Beets, Carrots, Spring Lettuce Mix, Mizuna, Turnips, Leeks

Hoe Hop Valley Farm: Non-GMO Grassfed Eggs, Pork Chops, Breakfast Sausages, Sandwich Bread, Pickled Eggs and Kale

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Niedlov’s Breadworks: Variety of Handcrafted Artisan Breads, Sliced Sandwich Breads, and Freshly Baked Cookies

Pocket Farm: Collards, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Kale; Plants for Your Garden: Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs and Annuals

River Ridge Farm: Beef, Pork and Eggs

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: Cumberland, Discount Coppinger, Dancing Fern

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Eggs and Strawberries

Signal Mountain Farm: Sunflowers, 2012 CSA Information

Tant Hill Farm: Multiple Varieties of Lettuce, Siberian and Red Bohr Kale and CSA Pick-Up

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

MSFM Customer Blogs About Local Food!

bbaranowski — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:52:44 +0000

Main Street Farmers Market customer Mary Haymaker has taken her love of food and given it a local twist! Her blog, chattavore.com, is home to an account of her latest project: buying as much food from local producers as possible, then exploring their culinary possibilities! Follow this link for meal plans, recipes and mouth-watering photos!

April 25th at the Market

bbaranowski — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:39:19 +0000

Circle S Farm: Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Red and Green Leaf Lettuce, Radishes, Young Onions, Ground Beef, Pastured Eggs

Colvin Family Farm: Strawberries, Lettuce, Chard, and Kale

Crabtree Farms: Lettuce, Kale, Collards, Swiss Chard and Leeks

Creekridge Farms: Pastured Eggs, Chemical Free Grass-Fed Red Angus Beef, Freedom Ranger Broilers, All GMO and Soy-Free

Fall Creek Farms: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Red and White Potatoes, Spinach, Spring Baby Leaf Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Radishes, Kale, Collards, Cabbage, Beet Greens, Beets

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Pocket Farm: Lettuce, Kohlrabi, Kale, Collards; Plants For Your Garden: Heirloom Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs and Flowers

River Ridge Farm: Beef, Pork and Eggs

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Local Honey and Pure Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Cumberland, Discount Coppinger, 2012 debut of Dancing Fern Nursery

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Eggs

Tant Hill Farm: Spinach, Multiple Varieties of Lettuce, Red Bohr and Siberian Kale, Swiss Chard, Pak Choi, Oregano, Rosemary, and Thyme

TiRoc Farm: Kale, Chinese Cabbage, Baby Lettuce

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

Walden Peak Farm: Sunflower Shoots and Pea Shoots

Williams Island Farm: Carrots and Assorted Perennials & Herbs

MSFM Customer Champions Local Food!

bbaranowski — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:19:08 +0000

Main Street Farmers Market customer and Hair of the Dog Pub bartender Allyson Smith has scored one for the team by persuading Pub owners to offer specials featuring food produced by MSFM vendors Circle S Farm, Fall Creek Farm, Niedlov’s and Sequatchie Cove Creamery! Need a night off from cooking? Check out their daily specials HERE!

April 18th at the Market

bbaranowski — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:56:18 +0000

Alexzanna Farm: Fresh Organic Stinging Nettles, Eggs, Flowers, Herbs

Colvin Family Farm: Strawberries, Lettuce, Chard, and Kale

Crabtree Farms: Plants: Tomatoes, Peppers, Basil, Eggplant; Produce: Lettuce, Kale, Collards, Swiss Chard and Leeks

Creekridge Farms: Pastured Raised Eggs, Chemical Free Grass-Fed Beef, Both GMO-Free

Fall Creek Farms:Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Red and White Potatoes, Spinach, Spring Baby Leaf Lettuce, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Radishes, Kale, Collards, Cabbage, Beet Greens and Beets

Hoe Hop Valley Farm: Non-GMO Grassfed Eggs, Pork Chops, Breakfast Sausages, Sandwich Bread, Pickled Eggs and Kale

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Pocket Farm: Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Kale; Plants for Your Garden: Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs and Annual Flowers

Rising Fawn Gardens: Spinach, Baby Lettuces, Sorrel, Asian Greens, Radishes and Honey

Riverview Farms: Stone-Ground Corn and Popcorn

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: 2012 Cumberland, Gruetli (Last Week Until Fall!), and Coppinger

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Eggs and Strawberries

Tant Hill Farm: Pastured Eggs, Spinach, Lettuce, Red Radish, Siberian and Red Bohr Kale, Pak Choi and Herbs

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

Walden Peak Farm: Sunflower Shoots and Pea Shoots

Get Market-Savvy!

bbaranowski — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:17:11 +0000

You’ve been to the market a few times, but there’s always something you forget, didn’t know about , or feel funny asking… If this phrase describes you, you’re in luck! Follow these links to fill in these blanks, and then some!

Gaining Ground-Why shop local?

Farmers Market Shopping Tips from University of Wisconsin Extension

9 Tips for Smart Farmers Market Shopping from iVillage

See you at the market!

April 11th at the Market

bbaranowski — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:05:09 +0000

Alexzanna Farm: Fresh Organic Stinging Nettles, Eggs, Flowers, Herbs

Circle S Farm: Head Lettuce, Eggs, Ground Beef, Spring Onions, Radishes, Arugula, Parsley, Chives

Crabtree Farms: Lettuce and Plants: Tomatoes, Peppers, Basil, Eggplant, and Various Herbs

Fall Creek Farms: Grass Fed Beef and Lamb, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Green Onions, Baby Leaf Lettuce and Head Lettuce, Leeks, Brussels Sprouts, Red and White Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Kohlrabi, and Turnip Greens

Hoe Hop Valley Farm: Eggs (Fresh, Boiled, Peeled, and Pickled); Forest Fed Pork: Chops, Hot Dogs and Boston Butts; Oatmeal Sandwich Bread, Croutons, Cookies, and Kale

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Pocket Farm: Lettuce, Kale, Kohlrabi, Radishes, and Plants for Your Garden: Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs and Annual Flowers

River Ridge Farm: Veal, Ground Beef, Pork, Eggs

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: 2012 Cumberland, Gruetli, and Coppinger

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Pork, and Lamb

Tant Hill Farm: Eggs, Butterhead and Red Leaf Lettuce, Pak Choi, Red Bohr and Siberian Kale, Spinach, Mild Red Radish, Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, and Thyme

TiRoc Farms: Baby Turnip Greens, Oregano

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

Williams Island Farm: Potted Plants: Comfrey, Chamomile, Oregano, Marjoram, Catnip, Lemon Balm, Mint, Hyacinth, Narcissus, Potted Chard and Pak Choi

April 4th at the Market

bbaranowski — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:56:55 +0000

Alexzanna Farm: Eggs, Fresh Organic Stinging Nettles, Herbs, Flowers

Circle S Farm: Red Leaf Lettuce, Asparagus, Arugula, Mesclun, Spring Onions, Artichokes, Parsley, Chives, Pastured Eggs and Ground Beef

Creekridge Farms: GMO & Soy-Free Eggs and Chemical Free Grass-Fed Beef

Hoe Hop Valley Farm: Eggs (Fresh, Boiled, Peeled, and Pickled). Forest Fed Pork: Chops, Hot Dogs and Boston Butts. Oatmeal Sandwich Bread, Croutons, Cookies, and Kale

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Pocket Farm: Lettuce, Arugula, Red Russian Kale, Radishes and Plants for Your Garden (Tomatoes, Herbs and Flowers)

River Ridge Farm: Veal, Ground Beef, Pork, Bacon, Eggs

Riverview Farms: Stone-Ground Corn and Popcorn

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: Cumberland (Last week for the 40% off sale), Gruetli, and a Sale on Melting Cheese

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Lamb, Pork and Eggs

Sonrisa Farm: Whole Wheat Flour, Wheat Grain, Whole Rye Flour, Rye Grain, and Pecans

Tant Hill Farm: Pastured Eggs, Asian Salad Mix, Lettuce Mix, Spicy Asian Greens, Adriana Butterhead Lettuce, Pak Choi, Siberian and Red Bohr Kale, Spinach, Early Garlic, Oregano, Parsley, Lemon and English Thyme, Rosemary, Chocolate Mint and Mint

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

Walden Peak Farm: Sunflower Shoots

Spring Veggie Bread Pudding

bbaranowski — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:31:21 +0000

Spring Veggie Bread Pudding

6 eggs from free range hens

1 cup milk

2 tsp whole grain mustard

1 cup chopped fresh parsley, thyme and chives

¼ tsp salt

A large pinch of white pepper

3 cups bite-sized cubes of day-old bread

1 cup farmstead cheese, grated

½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ tbsp butter

2 scallions or garlic scapes, chopped

½ pound of shiitake, oyster or other mushrooms, sliced

½ pound asparagus, woody end removed, cut in 1” pieces

½ pound kale, swiss chard, spinach or combo of these, ribs removed, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blanch asparagus pieces in boiling water for 2 minutes and set aside.

2. Mix together eggs, milk, mustard, herbs and spices. Add bread and ¾ cup of cheese. Reserve remaining cheese for later.

3. In a large sauté pan, heat butter and olive oil together over medium heat. Sauté scallions for 2 minutes, then add mushrooms. Cook for 4 minutes more, then add greens and sauté until they just begin to wilt.

4. Fold sautéed veggies and blanched asparagus into the egg mixture. Grease or oil an 11×7 glass baking pan and pour veggie/egg mix into pan.

5. Sprinkle bread pudding preparation with remaining farmstead cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Make sure center is set prior to allowing to rest on the stove for 5 minutes.

Enjoy with a salad of fresh spring greens and good company!

March 28th at the Market

bbaranowski — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:57:10 +0000

Alexzanna Farm: Fresh Organic Stinging Nettles, Eggs, Flowers, Herbs

Circle S Farm: Head Lettuce, Arugula, Mesclun Mix, Rutabaga, Asparagus, Cilantro, Parsley, Eggs, Ground beef

Creekridge Farms: Pastured Raised Eggs, Chemical Free Grass-Fed Beef, Both GMO-Free

Hoe Hop Valley Farm: Eggs (Fresh, Boiled, Peeled, and Pickled). Forest Fed Pork: Chops, Hot Dogs and Boston Butts. Oatmeal Sandwich Bread, Croutons, Cookies, and Kale

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Pocket Farm: Spicy Mesclun Salad Mix (Romaine and Leaf Lettuce, Asian Mustards, Red Russian Kale, Tatsoi, and Mizuna), Arugula, Kale and Radishes; Plants For Your Garden: Herbs (Summer Thyme, Oregano, Basil) and Tomatoes

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: Cumberland ( Sale-40% Off), Gruetli, and a Sale on Melting Cheese

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Pork, and Eggs

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

Walden Peak Farm: Sunflower Shoots

Williams Island Farm: Carrots; Potted Herbs: Comfrey, Chamomile, Oregano, Marjoram, Catnip, Lemon Balm, Mint

March 21st at the Market

bbaranowski — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:31:02 +0000

Circle S Farm: Lettuce, Parsley, Cilantro, Rutabaga, Asparagus, Eggs and Ground Beef

Creekridge Farms: GMO & Soy-Free Eggs and Chemical Free Grass-Fed Beef

River Ridge: Beef, Pork, Veal and Eggs

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: Cumberland, Gruetli, and a Sale on Melting Cheese

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Lamb, Pork and Eggs

Tant Hill Farm: Asian Greens Mix, Lettuce Mix, Red Russian and Siberian Kale, Collards, India Mustard Greens, Spicy Asian Greens, “Red Sails” Red Leaf Lettuce and Parsley

Velo Roasters: Organic and Specialty Hand-Roasted Coffees

March 14th at the Market

bbaranowski — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:54:23 +0000

Circle S Farm: Head Lettuce, Lettuce Mix, Spinach, Turnips, Rutabaga, Carrots, Parsley, Cilantro, Pastured Eggs and Natural Beef

Creekridge Farms: Pastured Raised Eggs, Chemical Free Grass-Fed Beef, Both GMO-Free

Hoe Hop Valley Farm: Non GMO Forest Fed Pork: Link Sausages, Bacon, Pork Chops, Boston Butts, and Hot Dogs; Chicken and Eggs by Reservation, Organic Kale, Oatmeal Sandwich Bread and Croutons

Link 41: Handmade Fresh Sausages

Sale Creek Honey: Raw Honey and Beeswax Candles

Sequatchie Cove Creamery: Artisan Farmstead Cheeses: Cumberland, Gruetli, and a Sale on Melting Cheese

Sequatchie Cove Farm: Beef, Pork, and Eggs

Tant Hill Farm: Red Sails Red Leaf Lettuce, CSA Signup

Walden Peak Farm: Fresh Oyster Mushrooms

Williams Island Farm: Cabbage, Red Russian Kale, Collards, Baby Carrots; Potted Herbs: Lemon Balm, Oregano, Thyme, Chamomile, Yarrow, Comfrey and Catnip