Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Market Goodies for May 19

Colmar Farm says: I still have Swiss chard, onions, green beans, yellow squash, canned goods and some cookies. I miss my winter garden.

The Goodwin Homestead: will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden and 100% wool felted coin purses.

A Wild Soap Bar LLC: Serving up wildly aromatic, truly natural, native soaps & body balms (for real) since 1995.   Come browse our weekly market selection or use our contact form by 12 noon Wed. to order specific items from our website for special delivery to the market. Cash only.  Stamp out fake evil corporate soap!  Lather up.  Get real.  Get wild.

Burt's Texas Garden:  This week, we will have ZUCCHINI, NEW POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, LETTUCE, FRESH HERBS, BEETS, and SPRING ONIONS.  In the canned goods department, we will have Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Jelly, Bread & Butter Pickles, Chow-Chow, and Pickled Beets.  No eggs this week.

Kala's Kuisine: I will bring the usual salsas, chutneys & curry sauce. From very hot to sweet. Kala also usually brings prepared foods momos, samosas, noodled things. However, her phone isn't working and I can't get in touch with her. If we all ask for Spring Rolls maybe she'll make us some more.

Munkebo Farm: is bringing cabbage, carrots, broccoli, chard, leeks, parsley, basil, oregano, fennel, magenta spreen(spinach family), frozen Muscovy duck, Piedmontese beef, duck eggs, hummus, artichoke dip, balsamic vinaigrette, ranch dressing, ginger-sesame dressing, pesto, apple pie, berry pie and quiche.

Gordon: has lots of carrots, some chard, yellow squash and 1015 onions so far. Do you know why they are called 1015 onions? Because they are planted on Oct 15th. Sweet and big, full sized onions are now coming into season. May be bringing some pickled beets. Home made apple butter to go on Rebecca's home made bread.

Bloorhouse Necessities: Liquid hand soap, bar soap, laundry detergent. All natural insect repellent and after bite cream too. Rebecca will be baking bread for the market again this week.

Edendell Farm: will be at the market with tomatoes and peppers. 

Plus Ray the Noodle Man & Benita Tamales, it's all good at Manor Farmers' Market.

Market vendors and farmers would like to thank the Manor businesses that help to keep Manor money in Manor each week by supporting the Farmers' Market in beautiful downtown Manor: Manor Veterinary Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Jonse Farmers Insurance and the East Rural Community Center.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

More vegetables + market survey

 Manor Farmers' Market
every Wednesday year round
From 4pm to 7pm
Jennie Lane SmartPark
Free Wi-Fi and Fitness zone

Live music with

Chrissy Engle Natoli




Colmar Farm says: This week I will bring Swiss Chard, Onions, Lettuce Green beans, eggs ,cookies, canned goods, and some Herbs, See you then , yes with some beets. 

The Goodwin Homestead will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden and 100% wool felted coin purses.

A Wild Soap Bar LLC: Serving up wildly aromatic, truly natural, native soaps & body balms (for real) since 1995.  You can find our premium products at Whole Foods, Central Market, select HEB's and fine boutiques across the country.  Come browse our weekly market selection or use our contact form by 12 noon Wed. to order specific items from our website for special delivery to the market that week.  Cash only.  Stamp out fake evil corporate soap!  Lather up.  Get real.  Get wild.

Burt's Texas Garden:  This week, we will have ZUCCHINI, NEW POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, LETTUCE, FRESH HERBS, SWISS CHARD, and SPRING ONIONS.  In the canned goods department, we will have Strawberry Spread, Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Wine Jelly, Bread and Butter Pickles, Chow-Chow, and Pickled Beets.  No eggs this week.

Kala's Kuisine: I will bring the usual salsas, chutneys & curry sauce and also Roti (like tortilla) and Thali--Nepalese dinner plate.  See you then. (If we all ask for Spring Rolls maybe she'll make us some more.)

MUNKEBO FARM will bring cauliflower, cabbage, chard, carrots, leeks, lambsquarters, parsley, oregano, dried herbs, frozen Muscovy duck, Piedmontese beef steaks, hummus, balsamic vinaigrette, duck eggs, duck egg quiche, apple pie and berry pie.

LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week I will have SALSA, COUNTRY FRESH EGGS AND HOMEDADE BROWNIES.

Gordon has carrots and 1015 onions so far. He's going to go look in his fields and bring us some other goodies too. Do you know why they are called 1015 onions? Because they are planted on Oct 15th. Sweet and big, full sized onions are now coming into season.

Bloorhouse Necessities: Liquid hand soap, bar soap, laundry detergent. All natural insect repellent and after bite cream too. Rebecca will be baking bread for the market again this week.

Ray the Noodle Man, Benita Tamales, it's all good at Manor Farmers' Market.

Market vendors and farmers would like to thank the Manor businesses that help to keep Manor money in Manor each week by supporting the Farmers' Market in beautiful downtown Manor: Manor Veterinary Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Jonse Farmers Insurance and the East Rural Community Center

Market Survey: I'm needing a little input from you. If you would email me at countryvista@aol.com I would appreciate you answers to these questions:

If you could have the market anywhere in Manor where would that be?
If the market were to start at 5pm and stay open until 8pm would you still come, be more likely to attend or not come at all?
Suggestions?

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Volunteers needed for ERCC garden

Looking for volunteers to help move stone across the street. DR Horton, developer of Wild Horse Creek, has graciously given us their left over rock and brick to build more vegetable gardens for the seniors at the East Rural Community Center. The stones are cut limestone. Not big, not heavy, not many. Give me a call 2 7 8 - 1 6 1 1. Denise

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

BLT's + Market recipe

MANOR FARMERS' MARKET
Jenny Lane Park
Every Wednesday
4-7 PM
www.manorfarmersmarket.org

Live music, free Wi-Fi and fitness zone

Elections for Manor's City Council will be held on Saturday, May 8. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm at 2 polling locations. If you live in Precinct 105, you will vote at the Manor ISD Administration Building. If you live in Precinct 107, you will vote at New Sweden Lutheran Church.
**Let your voice be heard V O T E**
copied from the C of C announcement, Tx Vickie.

Also, the Fish Fry has been moved to June 4th due to Rupert's auction at Lions Hall this Saturday.


Colmar Farm is returning. Tom will be bringing Swiss Chard, onions, lettuce, beets, relishes and preserves.

Burt's Texas Garden: This week, we will have NEW POTATOES and GREEN BEANS! We will also have some more of our delicious LETTUCE, FRESH HERBS, and SPRING ONIONS. In the canned goods department, we will have Strawberry Spread, Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Wine Jelly, Bread and Butter Pickles, Chow-Chow, Pickled Beets, and Farm Fresh Eggs.

LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - this week I will have COUNTRY FRESH EGGS AND HOMEMADE SALSA.

Gordon says he has tons of carrots, chard and onions. Shaye will have tomatoes.

I must point out that we have tomatoes & lettuce at the same time. Very unusual for Texas. If you had the chance to get some bacon from Lions/Ag Students here is your chance for local, sustainable, delicious BLT's on Rebecca's home made bread.

Manor Lions Club will be selling pork raised by the Manor High School students. The students got the pigs in October and fed them a ration of show feed. The pigs were not treated with growth hormones or antibiotics. The hogs were well kept in clean, open air pens. These are not factory raised animals. The last 45-50 days the pigs were fed corn to put on weight and add flavor to the meat. Come purchase some wholesome meat for your family and support our Manor High School Ag students and the Manor Lions Club.

Ray the Noodle Man will have homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society noodles for sale. Just like his Momma used to make.

Mata Tamales: Three generations of the Mata family come together to make tamales for Manor. To the market they will bring chicken, pork or bean and cheese tamales. Special orders for jalapeno cheese or beef may be made in advance by calling 517-1441.

Bloorhouse is back this week with all of her lovely soaps, creams and lotions. Rebecca is also baking bread for the market.

Goodwin Homestead, A Wild Soap Bar & Munkebo Farm won't be at the market this week but will be back next week.

Market recipe: Green beans, potatoes, bacon, onions: Southern Green Beans & Potatoes. Render bacon, remove. Saute onions til brown around the edges, remove. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Place potatoes cut side down in fat and cook until well browned. Add a handful of green beans per person and chicken stock to within one inch of top of vegetables. Return bacon and onions. Add a couple grates of nutmeg, a dash of crushed red and black pepper. Cover & simmer gently. Sometimes I cook this all afternoon and sometimes we eat it with the beans barely tender. Enjoy!


Thank you to all the Manor businesses that make this market possible and help keep Manor money in Manor: Manor Veterinarian Hospital, Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Dinner tonight?

Farmers' Market meal. Broccoli, noodles, garlic, parsley, olive oil, cheese. An old favorite around here. One handful per person ea. of noodles from Ray the Noodle Man & broccoli from Germaine ½ clove garlic pp. Throw chopped broccoli, noodles and minced garlic in to well salted boiling water w/ a pinch of baking soda. Stir, replace lid until pot returns to boil. Cook noodles until al dente check often. Drain, do not rinse. Add chopped parsley from Terra, olive oil twice around the pot and feta cheese from Maid in the Shade. Throw in shrimp, cooked leftover chicken or crawdaddys if you like. *Eat Well*

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Great market this week

MANOR FARMERS' MARKET
Jenny Lane Park
Every Wednesday
4-7 PM
www.manorfarmersmarket.org

Live music, free Wi-Fi and fitness zone

Burt's Texas Garden: This week, the Texas Garden is partnering up with our good friends at Colmar Farms to bring you some delicious SWISS CHARD, delectable fresh LETTUCE, and some truly fantastic SPRING ONIONS. In the canned goods department, we will also have our Strawberry Spread, Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Wine Jelly, Bread and Butter Pickles, Chow-Chow, and Pickled Beets.  Don't forget about the Farm Fresh Eggs!  Also, it is time to get your WATERMELONS planted, if you want them to grow in time for July 4th.  So, this week we will bring along some Black Diamond Watermelon starter plants. 

MUNKEBO FARM will bring broccoli, green onions, leeks, oregano, parsley, Piedmontese beef, Dexter ground beef, Muscovy duck, duck eggs, berry pie, apple pie, duck pot pie, pesto, hummus, balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressing.

LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week I will have FARM FRESH EGGS AND SALSA.

The Goodwin Homestead will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden, felted coin purses ( 100% wool), Dill, Parsley, Leeks, and a limited number of Carrots.

Gordon will have a whole bunch of carrots, green onions and Swiss Chard.

Manor Lions Club will be selling pork raised by the Manor High School students. The students got the pigs in October and fed them a ration of show feed. The pigs were not treated with growth hormones or antibiotics. The hogs were well kept in clean, open air pens. These are not factory raised animals. The last 45-50 days the pigs were fed corn to put on weight and add flavor to the meat. Come purchase some wholesome meat for your family and support our Manor High School Ag students and the Manor Lions Club.

Ray the Noodle Man will have homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society noodles for sale. Just like his Momma used to make.

Heather will be at the market this week selling her terrariums, succulent gardens and sparkly hand made hippie magic chic jewelry.

Mata Tamales: Three generations of the Mata family come together to make tamales for Manor. To the market they will bring chicken, pork or bean and cheese tamales. Special orders for jalapeno cheese or beef may be made in advance by calling 517-1441.

Kala's Kuisine: will be at the market offering Mo Mos, Samosas, rice noodle salads, hummus and pesto in addition to her sauces from very hot to sweet. Curry-Tabasco, Mango Chutney, Chutney Salsa, Mirchi-Masala and Curry- Chipotle Salsa. Stop by for a sample.

Thank you to all the Manor businesses that make this market possible and help keep Manor money in Manor: Manor Veterinarian Hospital, Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center.

And finally, an invitation from Dick Pierce to all of you in celebration of Citizen Gardeners, mark your calendar and start your recipes for THE BIG ONE! - the Spring 2010 Local Food Potluck & PDC/CG Graduation Celebration is at the Barr Mansion on Tues., May 11 from 6:30 - 10:30. Scout out the Farmers' Markets, CSA's, and Greenling/ Farmhouse Delivery for peak, seasonal local produce, fruit, meats and plan your favorite recipe for 6-9 servings (per guest), your beverage needs plus a dram or two for friends.

Please pass this invite on to your email, facebook, twitter friend base - all are welcome. It will be fun, fun, fun - just ask anyone who has been to the last 2 events.
 
Eat well,
Denise LoSchiavo
Director of Manor Farmers' Market