Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Laverne's Vegetable Patch

She had that work thing. Laverne writes:This week I will have cucumbers, yellow squash, tomatoes, hot peppers, salsa and farm fresh eggs. Laverne's salsa is highly addictive. I have to send it to my relatives in Missouri.

Cantaloupe, Peaches, Honey + Recipe

MANOR FARMERS' MARKET
Every Wednesday in downtown Manor
4PM to 7PM
Jenny Lane Park
Free Wi-Fi and Fitness Zone

manorfarmersmarket.org

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What looks like a peach, smells like a peach and taste like a peach? Peaches from Trantham Farm in Webberville. Come by for a sample and remember what peaches are supposed to taste like.

Gordon will be there with a wide variety of squash: yellow crook neck and summer, zucchini, white scallop, spaghetti, butternut acorn, cashaw. The first CANTALOUPE of the season. Also, jalapeno and sweet, sweet peppers from chocolate bells to Big Bertha roasting peppers.  Heirlooms tomatoes, SWEET CORN, okra & onions too. Freshly made blackberry, peach jellies and apple butter. All naturally grown using organic practices.
Burt's Texas Garden:Things are still looking pretty good around the ol' farm! This week we will have TOMATOES, OKRA, ZUCCHINI, YELLOW SQUASH, PEPPERS, and POTATOES. Be sure to pick up some of our delicious DILL PICKLES, too! We will also have PICKLED BEETS, CHOW CHOW, JALAPENO JELLY, CORN DIP, and FRESH EGGS! Come see us!!
Frank will be at the market this week with Manor Honey for sale.
MUNKEBO FARM will have yellow, acorn, butternut and pattipan squash, magenta spreen (mountain spinach), cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, large tomatoes, red and Yukon gold potatoes, oregano, basil, organic apple pie, organic blueberry pie, frozen duck tamales, duck eggs and frozen Muscovy duck.
Laverne's Vegetable Patch and Bikkurim Farms have not checked in yet. If you'd like to know what they are bringing to market I will post at our blog on the farmers market website shown above when I find out.
Ray the Noodle Man will have homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society noodles for sale. Just like his Momma used to make using only flour, eggs and salt.

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.

Kala's Kuisine: Dinner plates, artichoke dips and Bloody Mary Mix. A wide variety of sweet to very hot salsas and chutneys: Curry-Tabasco, Mango Chutney, Chutney Salsa, Mirchi-Masala & Curry -Chipotle Salsa. Also, momos, samosas, hummus and a variety of gluten free noodle salads. Kala is taking pre-orders for dinner plates which include two curries, rice, chutney, samosas and roti, a tortilla type Indian bread, all for $6. You may place your order at her e-mail address : kala at kalaskuisine dot com. Stop by for a sample!

Bloorhouse will be there with home made bread, a fresh batch of mosquito repellent, and all her usual luxurious bath items.

The Goodwin Homestead will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden. Beautiful hung in a window, useful for doors stops or bookends and make a nice garden accent. Uniquely embellished, hand made, felted wool bags and bracelets. This week we will also have white currant and Juliet tomatoes.

Manor Farmers' Market is sponsored by Manor owned businesses and organizations: Jonse Farmer's Insurance, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving East Rural Travis County. Thank you to all of you for making this possible.

Food of the Week . . . Corn
Did you know that a one cup serving of sweet yellow corn contains 356 IU or 7% of your daily value for vitamin A and 108 mcg of beta-carotene, neither of which are found in white corn? Along with vitamin A and beta-carotene, yellow corn contains other carotenoid phytonutrients, such as beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which act as powerful antioxidants to help combat harmful free radical activity and prevent various degenerative diseases. A serving of corn also provides 18% of the daily value for fiber. Diets high in fiber-rich foods like corn have been shown to lower high cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of colon cancer, and alleviate some of the uncomfortable symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. And since corn is also tasty and fun to eat, it is a great addition to your Healthier Way of Eating—especially for those summer BBQs and picnics! Read More ...
If you have any questions about today's Newsletter Ask George Your Question
Steamed Mexican Corn on the Cob
The red chili powder will add a spicy twist to the summer favorite of corn on the cob!

Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
4 ears fresh corn on the cob
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp red chili powder
4 tsp lime juice
salt, black pepper, and cumin powder to taste
Directions:
1.Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a steamer with a tight fitting lid. Do not salt water.
2.Remove husks and corn silk from corn cobs. Place the corn in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.
3.While corn is steaming, mix together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
4.Remove corn from steamer, brush with oil mixture, and serve hot.
Serves 4

Friday, June 25, 2010

Meat & More at. the New Sat. Market ! June 26

Jackson Farms and Tex-Cess Lowline Angus Beef - Our small family owned and operated farm here on Bois D'Arc Lane has developed our Lowline Angus herd to provide breeding seed stock and natural hand-raised beef to a discerning market that demands quality meat that"s free from hormones, antibiotics and chemical additives. We only use preventative vaccinations for our calves at 30 to 60 days of age. We strive to operate our farm based on organic principles. Although we have not achieved organic certification for the farm, our pasture has not seen the use of herbicides or commercial fertilizers for over 10 years. Our Lowline Angus cuts of beef are smaller, but flavor is excellent! We use a USDA certified slaughter house (Harvest House) in Johnson City and all of our beef is USDA inspected, with “actual weight” displayed on the “see-through” vacuum-sealed package. No guessing of “mystery” meat here – you actually see what you are getting!

A Wild Soap Bar is a family owned, local micro-business serving up wildly aromatic, truly natural native soaps & body balms for your ultimate bathing pleasure since 1995. AWSB products are sold at Whole Foods, Central Market, select HEB's and fine boutiques across the country. But you can take advantage of their special discounted farmers market prices right here in Manor! Use the contact form on the website to order any item for special delivery to the market or simply browse their weekly selection when you get there. The Soap Bartender would absolutely love to meet you, so stop by and say hello.

Bikkurim Farms has been growing organic vegetables for Farmers' Markets for fifteen years in Central Texas. This week, from here in Manor and their sister farm in Blue, Sylvia will bring WATERMELON, the first of the season, black eyed peas, okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, freshly dug new red potatoes, squash and peppers.

Laverne's Vegetable Patch for Saturday's market will have cucumbers, yellow squash, tomatoes and hot peppers. Also for sale will be cute little beaded stretch bracelets and neck coolies.

Support our local students: Healthkick Martial Arts will be selling cold water to raise money for upcoming boxing trip to New Mexico (One Life One Goal).

Gordon Taylor will be at the market with a wide variety of squash from his family farm in Cele about eight miles away. I know some of you have been asking for Cashaw, similar to pumpkin, Gordon has it. He has zucchini, yellow summer and crook neck, acorn, butternut and spaghetti. Also, sweet peppers from chocolate bells to Big Bertha roasting peppers. Tomatoes, Purple German shallots onions, okra & sweet tender carrots too. Cantaloupe next week God willing and the creek don't rise.

New to the market this week is Trantham Farm from Webberville. Thomas and Nelwyn will be bring PEACHES picked that morning from their trees. Try a real peach from right down the road.

Gardeners Feast will return to the market next week with organic vegan, vegetarian & meat tamales made from locally sourced vegetables and cheese.

Manor Farmers' Markets are always needing help from volunteers. We would like the ability to take WIC and SNAP vouchers but don't have the staff to wade through the paper work. We have installed several vegetable gardens in Manor schools and one at the East Rural Community Center. If you would like a garden in your community let me know and I can tell you how to do it. We need help putting up the signs and setting up the market. We are always seeking entertainment for the markets. And could use a grant writer. This is great way to get involved in your community, help your neighbors and meet really nice people.

Manor Farmers' Market would like to thank all the local businesses and organizations that make this possible each week: Manor Veterinary Hospital, Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce and our parent organization the East Rural Community Center a 501(c)3 non profit serving Eastern Rural Travis County.

Germaine's produce

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes

Burt's Texas Garden writes: ..it's Manor Farmer's
Market day! Join us at Jennie Lane Park from 4pm to 7pm, and get the
freshest vegetables in town! Lots of sweet and juicy vine ripened
tomatoes right now! I bet I picked at least 20 pounds this morning
already. HOMEGROWN & HOMEMADE DILL PICKLES are back today, too!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Wednesday market looking good! + free mulch

MANOR FARMERS' MARKET
Every Wednesday in downtown Manor
Jenny Lane Park
4 to 7 PM
manorfarmersmarket.org
Free Wi-Fi and Fitness Zone


Burt's Texas Garden:  DILL PICKLES!  DILL PICKLES!  DILL PICKLES!  The first batch of dill pickles are ready this week!  We'll also have tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini, okra, potatoes, and peppers.  In addition...pickled beets, chow chow, jalapeno jelly, and fresh eggs.  If you need something in particular or need a lot of one special vegetable let Stephanie know at hunter4503 at hotmail dot com. See you at the market!

Munkebo Farm will have tomatoes, red and yukon gold potatoes, cucumbers, magenta spreen (spinach family), carrots, yellow squash, butternut squash, acorn squash, oregano, basil, thyme, bell peppers, organic apple pie, organic blueberry pie, frozen muscovy duck and duck eggs.

 LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week there will be CUCUMBERS, YELLOW SQUASH, TOMATOES, A COUPLE KINDS OF HOT PEPPERS, COUNTRY FRESH EGGS AND HOMEMADE SALSA.

Gordon will be there with a wide variety of squash from his family farm in Cele. Also, sweet peppers from chocolate bells to Big Bertha roasting peppers, tomatoes, peaches, onions, carrots. Freshly made blackberry, peach jellies and apple butter. All naturally grown no chemicals of any kind.

Ray the Noodle Man will have homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society noodles for sale. Just like his Momma used to make using only flour, eggs and salt.

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.

Kala's Kuisine: Dinner plates, artichoke dips and Bloody Mary Mix. A wide variety of sweet to very hot salsas and chutneys: Curry-Tabasco, Mango Chutney, Chutney Salsa, Mirchi-Masala & Curry -Chipotle Salsa. Also, momos, samosas, hummus and a variety of gluten free noodle salads. Kala is taking pre-orders for dinner plates which include two curries, rice, chutney, samosas and roti, a tortilla type Indian bread, all for $6. You may place your order at her e-mail address : kala at kalaskuisine dot com. Stop by for a sample!

Bloorhouse will be there with home made bread, a fresh batch of mosquito repellent, and all her usual luxurious bath items.

The Goodwin Homestead will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden. Beautiful hung in a window, useful for doors stops or bookends and make a nice garden accent. Uniquely embellished, hand made, felted wool bags and bracelets.

Manor Farmers' Market is sponsored by Manor owned businesses and organizations: Jonse Farmer's Insurance, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving East Rural Travis County. Thank you to all of you for making this possible.

The old Environmental Mills on Highway 290 just east of Old Kimbro Road is under new ownership.  They are offering free mulch for the taking.  There is a sign on the south side of 290 that says "Free Mulch" just before their drive way. Pull in and look to your right there is a big box of mulch.  Load it up and take it home.  They are burning the scrap wood down there and it smells like BBQ all the time at my house.

Eat well,

Denise
Denise LoSchiavo, Market Manager

Friday, June 18, 2010

Saturday Afternoon Market

Great market this Saturday at New Tech High School from 3 to 7PM.

All the veggies you need for the week including beautiful homegrown heirloom tomatoes. These tomatoes are so delicious and sweet and at their peak right now.

Tomatoes freeze well. Just set them on a cookie sheet until solid then place in freezer bags. Skins slip off easily when partially thawed. Great for soups, stews or winter pots chili. Squash may be sliced and frozen using the same method.

If you ever wanted to try your hand at canning now is the time. It is pretty easy just takes a little time. The difference in home canned and store bought is significant. There should be recipes all over the internet. Perfect for canning right now are peaches, apricots,plums, green beans, potatoes, squash, tomatoes and of course cucumbers for pickles- sweet or dill.

Canning is a great family activity. How many of us remember canning with our Grandmothers and Mothers? The smells, the colors the jars boiling on the stove. Get close to your food grown right here in beautiful Manor Texas.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Summertime and the veggies are easy

MANOR FARMERS' MARKET
Every Wednesday in downtown Manor
Jenny Lane Park
4 to 7 PM
manorfarmersmarket.org

Live music with Chrissie Natoli
Free Wi-Fi and Fitness Zone

LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week I'll have yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, salsa and country fresh eggs.

The Goodwin Homestead will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden. Beautiful hung in a window, useful for doors stops, bookends or garden accent. Uniquely embellished, hand made, felted wool bags and bracelets. APRICOTS from our wonderful old tree.

Burt's Texas Garden: This week, we will have Zucchini, Potatoes, Cucumbers, and Herbs. In the canned goods department, we will have Jalapeno Jelly, Chow-Chow, and Pickled Beets. Fresh Eggs. Corn Dip, too! The first batch of Dill Pickles will be ready on June 23rd.

Gordon has lot's of vegetables this week. Stock up while you can. Squash - acorn, yellow straight or crook neck & zucchini. Potatoes, tomatoes, purple German shallots, 1015 onions, carrots & chard . In the jelly aisle we have jalapeno, plum or black berry. Also, apple butter and pickled beets.

Munkebo Farm has peaches, green beans, bell peppers, red or white freshly dug (that's what new potato means) potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, magenta spreen, yellow or zucchini squash. Also, ready to bake apple or blueberry pie. Duck eggs, frozen Muskovi Duck and Piedmontese Beef. Very lean, very healthy, raised on prairie grass south of Manor on the Post Oak Savannah.

Ray the Noodle Man will have homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society noodles for sale. Just like his Momma used to make using only eggs, flour and salt.

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.

Kala's Kuisine: Dinner plates, artichoke dips and Bloody Mary Mix. A wide variety of sweet to very hot salsas and chutneys: Curry-Tabasco, Mango Chutney, Chutney Salsa, Mirchi-Masala & Curry -Chipotle Salsa. Also, momos samosas, hummus and a variety of gluten free noodle salads. Stop by for a bite!!!

Bloorhouse will be there with home made bread, a fresh batch of mosquito repellent and all her usual luxurious bath items.

Manor Farmers' Market is sponsored by Manor owned businesses and organizations: Jonse Farmer's Insurance, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving East Rural Travis County. Thank you to all of you for making this possible.

Eat well,

Denise
Denise LoSchiavo, Market Manager

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Summer recipe

I get to make one of my favorite summer farmers market recipes today. Whole chicken, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, garlic, rosemary, honey and olive oil. S&P to taste. Into the crock pot and onto the porch to keep the heat out of the house. Oh yum!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Squash Squash Squash tomatoes and Honey too

MANOR FARMERS' MARKET
Every Wednesday in downtown Manor
Jenny Lane Park
4 to 7 PM
www.manorfarmersmarket.org

Live music with Chrissie Natoli
Free Wi-Fi and Fitness Zone

It's Fish Fry Friday!
At the Manor Lions Club on Lexington.
Hand breaded fresh catfish, Cole slaw, hush-puppies, fries, homemade beans and iced tea for $7.50 per plate. 5 PM until they run out of fish.

Munkebo will have red cabbage, magenta spreen, red and yellow potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, Muscovy duck, duck eggs, Piedmontese beef, organic apple pie and artichoke dip.

LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - will have yellow squash, cucumbers, zucchini, farm fresh eggs and homemade salsa.
 
The Goodwin Homestead will have stained glass mosaic garden stones ,bookends, and doorstops, and 100% wool felted coin purses, and bead mosaic bracelets!

Colmar Farm I will bring some summer squash, a few tomatoes, herbs, onions, canned goods and cookies.

Gordon will be bringing some chard, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, patty pan, zucchini and yellow squash. Homemade apple butter, black berry jam and pickled beets.

Frank will be at the market with Spring Wildflower Honey.

Burt's Texas Garden: This week, we will have Zucchini, Potatoes, Herbs, Beets, and Onions. In the canned goods department, we will have Jalapeno Jelly, Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Jelly, Chow-Chow, and Pickled Beets. No eggs this week.

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 and pork tamales. Special orders for jalapeno cheese, bean and cheese or beef may be made in advance by calling 517-1441.

Bloorhouse Handcrafted Necessities: bath bombs, lotions creams. All natural mosquito repellent and after bite cream too. Indulge yourself and see what a difference a real bar of soap makes.

Kala's Kuisine: offering a wide variety of sweet to very hot salsas and chutneys: Curry-Tabasco, Mango Chutney, Chutney Salsa, Mirchi-Masala & Curry -Chipotle Salsa. Also, momo's samosas, hummus and a variety of gluten free noodle salads. Stop by for a bite!!!

Manor Farmers' Market is sponsored by Manor Owned businesses and organizations: Jonse Farmer's Insurance, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving East Rural Travis County. Thank you to all of you for making this possible.

Eat well,

Denise
Denise LoSchiavo, Market Manager