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

Market Offerings for April 21

Burt's Texas Garden: This week we will have Strawberry Spread, Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Wine Jelly, Bread and Butter Pickles, Chow-Chow, Pickled Beets, and Farm Fresh Eggs. We'll also be bringing along some Yellow Squash and Zucchini starter plants.

Laverne's Vegetable Patch: This week I will have salsa - farm fresh eggs - tomato plants - and brownies.

Munkebo Farm: cabbage, brocolli, green onions, kale, chard, spinach, oregano, parsley and lambs quarters. Balsamic or ranch dressing, walnut pesto and hummus. Apple or berry pie. Frozen Muskovi Duck, duck eggs and Piedmontese beef. This beef is very, very lean. There isn't marbled, little fat and is the best beef for low fat diets.

Bloorhouse: will whip up some more of the delicious and nutritious bread she had made and brought to the market last week. Lovely soaps, lip balms & bath bombs too.

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.

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. Shop the market for fresh soaps du jour by the slice, 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.

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: Kala has returned from Nepal and will be at the market offering 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.

The Garden Party Community Gardens is a non-profit project of the MFM bringing fresh vegetables to the citizens of Manor one plot at a time. Go to our website for information on the new community gardens for the seniors at the East Rural Community Center.

And finally, an invitation from Dick Pierce to all of you in celebration of the 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.

Citizen gardener party

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 - all are welcome.

Makret this week

MANOR FARMERS MARKET
Every Wednesday in downtown Manor
Jenny Lane Park
4-7 PM
www.manorfarmersmarket.org
Go to our website for information on the new community gardens for the seniors at the East Rural Community Center.

The Garden Party Community Gardens is a non-profit project of the MFM bringing fresh vegetables to the citizens of Manor one plot at a time.

Live music, free wi-fi and fitness zone

Munkebo Farm will have cabbage, spinach, green onions, cilantro, parsley, fennel, endive, escarole, dandelion greens, oregano, lemon thyme, basil walnut pesto, balsamic vinaigrette, ranch salad dressing, artichoke dip, tomatillo salsa, frozen Muscovy duck, duck eggs, Piedmontese beef (healthy, young and tender), and berry or apple pie, quiche Florentine, duck pot pie.

LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week I will have salsa and farm fresh eggs.

Burt's Texas Garden: This week, we will have Strawberry Spread, Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Wine Jelly, Bread and Butter Pickles, Chow-Chow, Pickled Beets, Eggs and Corn Dip. We'll also be bringing some Yellow Squash and Zucchini starter plants.

Gordon will have Swiss chard, carrots, the last of his spinach for the season, again.

Bloorhouse will whip up some more of the delicious and nutritious bread she had made and brought to the market last week. Lovely soaps, lip balms and bath bombs too.

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.

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. Shop the market for fresh soaps du jour by the slice, 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.

Ray the Noodle Man will have homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society noodles for sale. Just like his Momma used to make. And another old family recipe, cottage cheeses. Cranberry and plain this week.

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: Kala has returned from Nepal and will be at the market offering 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.

Eat well,
Denise LoSchiavo
Director of Manor Farmers' Market

Community Gardens Work Day

There will be two work days at ERCC Senior Gardens this week. Fri. April 9 and Saturday the 10th. Both start at 9 AM. Volunteer credit hours available from both Citizen Gardener and The Sustainable Food Center. 600 West Carrie Manor Street on the south side of the library. Give me a call during normal business hours if you have any questions 278-1611. Denise

Market Offerings for Apr. 7

Go to our website for information on the new community gardens for the seniors at the East Rural Community Center. This is part of the Garden Party Project from the Manor Farmers' Market - bringing fresh vegetables to Manor one plot at a time.

Live music with Chrissie Engle this week!

Free Wi-Fi and Fitness Zone every week!

Munkebo Farms: will have cabbage, green onions, lettuce, spinach, kale, escarole, endive, dandelion greens, mustard greens, oregano, frozen Muscovy duck, grass-fed Piedmontese beef, duck eggs, pesto, balsamic vinaigrette, sesame ginger dressing, ranch style dressing, apple pie, razzleberry pie, pecan pie, quiche Lorraine and dried basil.

Laverne’s Vegetable Patch: This week I will have purple cabbage, little green onions, salsa and farm fresh eggs.

Burt's Texas Garden: Our gardens are in transition, so we won't have vegetables for a few weeks. In the meantime, making a grand return to the market....and for a very limited time only....we will have Blueberry Jam, Strawberry Jam, Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Wine Jelly, Bread and Butter Pickles, Chow-Chow and Pickled Beets

Gordon: will have carrots, chard, cabbage, the last of his spinach for the season, onions and kale.

Shaye: will have tomatoes & peppers this week.

Bloorhouse: will whip up some more of their delicious and nutritious bread. Lovely soaps, lip balms and bath bombs too.

Dyer Dairy and Mercantile: Would be willing to come to the market once or twice a month with pastured beef deliveries depending on demand and availability. Here are the beef prices for
April: Ground Beef - $4.25/lb, T-bone - $10.75/lb, Sirloin - $7.25/lb, Tenderloin - $12.50/lb, Rib Eye - $11.50/lb, Round Steak - $5.25/lb, Flank Steak $4.50/lb, Cutlets - $4.50/lb, Chuck Roast - $4.50 / LB, Eye of the Round & Pikes Peak Roast - 5.25/lb, Brisket - $3.75 / LB
Soup Bones - $2.75 / LB, Short Ribs $2.00 /LB. Please call us with any questions (512) 638-0415, orders may be placed at info@dyermercantile.com

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. Shop the market for fresh soaps du jour by the slice, 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.

Ray the Noodle Man: will have homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society noodles for sale. Just like his Momma used to make. And another old family recipe, cottage cheeses. Cranberry and plain this week.

The Goodwin Homestead: will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden, and 100% wool , felted coin purses and coffee cozies! We will also have radishes this week.

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

Heather: Will have nifty little Terrariums and hand crafted jewelry for sale.

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.

ERCC Garden Party Project

The ERCC Garden Party Project will have regularly scheduled work days on the first Saturday of the month, beginning April 3rd. At each work day we will have a topical demonstration at 9:00 a.m. and then on to the project(s) for the rest of the morning. You may contact Denise LoSchiavo at manager@manorfarmersmarket.org , go to the market blog for the most recent information or contact Dick Peterson(info@dickpeterson.com) to find out just when we will have a topic of interest. Starting April 3rd we are building one or two 3'x3' Salad Gardens on legs which will be used by seniors with limited mobility. These will be chair height so gardening can be done from a seated position. Future topics include compost bins from pallets (two underway now), rotary composter from a barrel, compost tea making, vermiculture, hypertufa construction techniques, keyway round gardens (a permaculture concept), herb spirals, purple martin houses from gourds, rainwater harvesting, Build a Barrel Workshop, bowling ball mosaic gazing balls and maybe more, depending on interest.

This Saturday to entice you to come, a demonstration taking any old concrete garden ornament and turning it into and expensive looking treasure that imitates the look of English or European weathered cast metal. This is easy and fun. So we have enough time, I will start this special part of the day at 8:30 a.m. If you have a small concrete object (it also works on fiberglass or resin) you would like to convert, bring it along! I will use a turtle or a rooster for the demo (or maybe YOUR treasure). I also have a kid's sandbox on legs to make into a cut and come again salad garden. This should be fun even if it drizzles early in the morning.

Our standard rain date for this monthly event will be the following Saturday, but you should always confirm to be sure.

The Senior Gardeners are also scheduled to work with on Monday mornings from 9-11 a.m. They will be able to work their spaces anytime, but at least they know when we will be there for questions and to look at problems in their garden. You are invited to these Monday morning events if it helps with your busy weekend schedule. I am sure the gardeners will appreciate any assistance. In fact, they are at the Community Center next door M-W-F for their Congregate Meals program. If you would like to volunteer any of those days, let us know.

We are at 600 W. Carrie Manor Street, behind the Manor Library. We are next to the railroad tracks, about 3 blocks West of FM 973, in greater downtown MANOR, TEXAS. Ben E. Fisher Park is at the end of the street. Join us, learn something new and earn volunteer hours helping start our 16+ gardens.

The Garden Party Project is a project of the Manor Farmers' Market which provides vegetable gardens to local schools and community. Giving Manor fresh vegetables one plot at a time. We are a 501(c)3 IRS nonprofit organization. Information on the Garden Party Project can be readily obtained on the Manor Farmers' Market website blog www.manorfarmersmarket.org.

Contact Denise LoSchiavo at manager@manorfarmersmarket.org or 278-1611.