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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
tamales, apples & turkey
Some kind of crazy good market tomorrow. Apples from Alexander Family Farm. Tamales from Manor's own Velasco Family. Tecolote Farmers vegetables. Laverne has cherry tomatoes that are like candy. Beef, pork, turkey, eggs, salsa, jellies. It's all good at Manor Farmers' Market.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Chilly Fall Market Tomorrow
Oh it's gonna be a great fall market tomorrow: Tecolote Farm is sending cucumbers, turnips, arugula (spicy lettuce), squash, parsley, garlic chives and SALAD MIX. It is very rare we have tomatos and lettuce at the same time in Central Texas so get out your salad bowls and enjoy!
Laverne is back! Famous salsa, farm eggs and lots of peppers: serrano, jalapeno, bell, hot or sweet banana & cherry tomatoes.
Laverne is back! Famous salsa, farm eggs and lots of peppers: serrano, jalapeno, bell, hot or sweet banana & cherry tomatoes.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
6J Ranch joins Manor Farmers Market
Manor Farmers' Market
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
6J Ranch joins Manor Farmers' Market bringing us pork, poultry, beef and eggs . Come on by and welcome our new member. 6J uses Polyface Farm methods.
Tecolote Farm is starting to bring us vegetables and herbs from their farm in south Manor next week. They were going to start this week but David dislocated his shoulder. Squash, cucumbers, lettuces and lettuce mixes, eggplant, peppers, turnips, beets & lots o herbs
Lavernes shoulder is healing from the break and should be back next week.
Burt's Texas Garden will be providing us with vegetables again starting next week.
Green Grass Meats of Texas buy two sausages and get one free, Because of the extreme heat I'm only able to bring a certain amount of product. Plus we we have a new 5 LB Ground Beef package for $25.00. This is a $5.00 savings but must be ordered before MarketSo if you want more than a regular order or something special, please order ahead so everyone can receive a price break. David Ernstmeyer 512-939-1220 GreenGrassMeats.Com. Remember Save Water.
Texas Wendish Society Noodles for sale by Raymond. Hand made the old fashioned way just like his Momma made using eggs, flour and salt.
Gordon has some Swiss Chard this week and there will be more next week and the week after that.
Manor Farmers' Market is looking for more vendors. Mata tamales' schedule has changed and Benita is no longer able to come. We also need a baker and more vegetables too! Give me a call 278-1611 Denise
The Manor ISD Student and Family Support Services department is hosting a HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVANGANZA on Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 4pm-9pm. The event will be held at the Manor New Tech High School cafeteria.
We are currently seeking vendors of all kinds to sell their products/services at this event. Table spaces will rent for $25 (doubles for $45), if you provide your own tables, then the space will be $20. There is also a $5 vendor discount for MISD employees. Spaces will be approximately 6'x8'. We will be limiting the quantities of "same type" vendors, so that the event will offer a nice variety of goods.
We are also requesting that vendors donate a door price for raffle.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact me directly to secure your space for this event. All spaces will need to be prepaid prior to the event. You can call or email me with any questions.
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you at the Extravaganza!
Cristal Jordan-Jefferies
Jordan Jefferies Collection
cell (512)971-5484
fax (512)906-1365
www.jordanjefferies.com
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
6J Ranch joins Manor Farmers' Market bringing us pork, poultry, beef and eggs . Come on by and welcome our new member. 6J uses Polyface Farm methods.
Tecolote Farm is starting to bring us vegetables and herbs from their farm in south Manor next week. They were going to start this week but David dislocated his shoulder. Squash, cucumbers, lettuces and lettuce mixes, eggplant, peppers, turnips, beets & lots o herbs
Lavernes shoulder is healing from the break and should be back next week.
Burt's Texas Garden will be providing us with vegetables again starting next week.
Green Grass Meats of Texas buy two sausages and get one free, Because of the extreme heat I'm only able to bring a certain amount of product. Plus we we have a new 5 LB Ground Beef package for $25.00. This is a $5.00 savings but must be ordered before MarketSo if you want more than a regular order or something special, please order ahead so everyone can receive a price break. David Ernstmeyer 512-939-1220 GreenGrassMeats.Com. Remember Save Water.
Texas Wendish Society Noodles for sale by Raymond. Hand made the old fashioned way just like his Momma made using eggs, flour and salt.
Gordon has some Swiss Chard this week and there will be more next week and the week after that.
Manor Farmers' Market is looking for more vendors. Mata tamales' schedule has changed and Benita is no longer able to come. We also need a baker and more vegetables too! Give me a call 278-1611 Denise
The Manor ISD Student and Family Support Services department is hosting a HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVANGANZA on Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 4pm-9pm. The event will be held at the Manor New Tech High School cafeteria.
We are currently seeking vendors of all kinds to sell their products/services at this event. Table spaces will rent for $25 (doubles for $45), if you provide your own tables, then the space will be $20. There is also a $5 vendor discount for MISD employees. Spaces will be approximately 6'x8'. We will be limiting the quantities of "same type" vendors, so that the event will offer a nice variety of goods.
We are also requesting that vendors donate a door price for raffle.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact me directly to secure your space for this event. All spaces will need to be prepaid prior to the event. You can call or email me with any questions.
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you at the Extravaganza!
Cristal Jordan-Jefferies
Jordan Jefferies Collection
cell (512)971-5484
fax (512)906-1365
www.jordanjefferies.com
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
to market, to market to buy a fat.....
Manor Farmers' Market
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Green Grass Meats says: I'm doing sausage, buy two get one free. Their usual assortment of grass fed beef and sausages, steaks, cutlets, ground beef, stew meat, roasts. Organ meats are per order only 939-1220
Morning Glory Farm: Pattypan, Butternut Squash, yellow squash, zucchini. Green and red tomatoes, white eggplant and loaf cakes.
LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week there will be Homemade Salsa, Hellish Relish, Okra, Cherry Tomatoes, and Peppers (both hot and sweet).
Texas Wendish Society Noodles for sale by Raymond. Hand made the old fashioned way just like his Momma used to make.
Mata Tamales really are back at the market now. Benita will be at the market with pork, beef, bean & cheese or chicken tamales. OOOh so good.
Farmer Gordon has butternut, onions, shallots, elephant garlic, jalapeno, bell peppers, okra, cream peas & potatoes. No cantaloupe this week. Lot's of jellies, jams and pickled beets.
Munkebo Farm will have shallots, Swiss chard, lemon basil, lemon thyme, oregano, magenta spreen, cilantro chutney, balsamic vinaigrette, flourless chocolate cookies, organic apple pie and quiche Florentine.
Tobacco Free Teens( ACE/Project Hope ) are headed to Latoretta Resort ( Montgomery, Texas) July 24th - July 28th.
We will bring some tobacco Free info to the Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 20th and some commitment forms. Come see how our group has GROWN since last summer.
We have a new online newspaper for East of 35 called the Blacklandreporter.com. I particularly like this paper cause he took a picture of me and put it in. Steve will be at the farmers' market this Wednesday if you would like to come by and meet him.
healthy food tip and recipe
Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
This easy-to-prepare soup is a favorite among many of our readers. It's not only flavorful, but an excellent source of vitamin A, providing 163% of your daily value (DV). Enjoy!
Golden Squash Soup
Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
1 TBS chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp curry powder
1 TBS + 2-3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
6 oz canned coconut milk
2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
salt & white pepper to taste
Directions:
Chop onion and garlic and let sit for 5-10 minutes to enhance their health-promoting benefits.
Peel and cut squash.
Heat 1 TBS broth in medium soup pot. Healthy Saute onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.
Add garlic and ginger, and continue to saute for another minute. Add turmeric and curry powder, and mix well. Add squash and broth, and mix. Bring to a boil on high heat. Once it comes to a boil reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
Place in blender and blend with coconut milk. Make sure you blend in batches filling blender only half full. Start on low speed, so hot soup does not erupt and burn you. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Thin with a little broth if needed. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Reheat, and add cilantro.
Serves 4
Printer Friendly Version of Golden Squash Soup
In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Golden Squash Soup
Used with permission from Worlds Healthiest Foods
Special thanks go out to many Manor businesses that make this market possible each week: Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Manor Grocery, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Texas Traditional BBQ. Have your business listed here for putting out a farmers market sign for us. Thank you all!
Manor Farmers' Market is a non-profit 501c3 project of the East Rural Travis County Advisory Board serving Manor and surrounding communities in Eastern Travis County
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Green Grass Meats says: I'm doing sausage, buy two get one free. Their usual assortment of grass fed beef and sausages, steaks, cutlets, ground beef, stew meat, roasts. Organ meats are per order only 939-1220
Morning Glory Farm: Pattypan, Butternut Squash, yellow squash, zucchini. Green and red tomatoes, white eggplant and loaf cakes.
LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week there will be Homemade Salsa, Hellish Relish, Okra, Cherry Tomatoes, and Peppers (both hot and sweet).
Texas Wendish Society Noodles for sale by Raymond. Hand made the old fashioned way just like his Momma used to make.
Mata Tamales really are back at the market now. Benita will be at the market with pork, beef, bean & cheese or chicken tamales. OOOh so good.
Farmer Gordon has butternut, onions, shallots, elephant garlic, jalapeno, bell peppers, okra, cream peas & potatoes. No cantaloupe this week. Lot's of jellies, jams and pickled beets.
Munkebo Farm will have shallots, Swiss chard, lemon basil, lemon thyme, oregano, magenta spreen, cilantro chutney, balsamic vinaigrette, flourless chocolate cookies, organic apple pie and quiche Florentine.
Tobacco Free Teens( ACE/Project Hope ) are headed to Latoretta Resort ( Montgomery, Texas) July 24th - July 28th.
We will bring some tobacco Free info to the Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 20th and some commitment forms. Come see how our group has GROWN since last summer.
We have a new online newspaper for East of 35 called the Blacklandreporter.com. I particularly like this paper cause he took a picture of me and put it in. Steve will be at the farmers' market this Wednesday if you would like to come by and meet him.
healthy food tip and recipe
Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
This easy-to-prepare soup is a favorite among many of our readers. It's not only flavorful, but an excellent source of vitamin A, providing 163% of your daily value (DV). Enjoy!
Golden Squash Soup
Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
1 TBS chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp curry powder
1 TBS + 2-3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
6 oz canned coconut milk
2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
salt & white pepper to taste
Directions:
Chop onion and garlic and let sit for 5-10 minutes to enhance their health-promoting benefits.
Peel and cut squash.
Heat 1 TBS broth in medium soup pot. Healthy Saute onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.
Add garlic and ginger, and continue to saute for another minute. Add turmeric and curry powder, and mix well. Add squash and broth, and mix. Bring to a boil on high heat. Once it comes to a boil reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
Place in blender and blend with coconut milk. Make sure you blend in batches filling blender only half full. Start on low speed, so hot soup does not erupt and burn you. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Thin with a little broth if needed. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Reheat, and add cilantro.
Serves 4
Printer Friendly Version of Golden Squash Soup
In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Golden Squash Soup
Used with permission from Worlds Healthiest Foods
Special thanks go out to many Manor businesses that make this market possible each week: Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Manor Grocery, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Texas Traditional BBQ. Have your business listed here for putting out a farmers market sign for us. Thank you all!
Manor Farmers' Market is a non-profit 501c3 project of the East Rural Travis County Advisory Board serving Manor and surrounding communities in Eastern Travis County
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Something's growin on in Manor
Manor Farmers' Market
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Morning Glory Farm: Tomatoes beefsteak and plum, yellow pear tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan, butternut, green peppers, small white and purple eggplant, cucumbers and various loaf type cakes.
Munkebo Farm will have onions, shallots, Swiss chard, magenta spreen - just like spinach, but better, longer shelf life and more nutrients and it's really, really pretty too, oregano, bay leaves, lemon thyme, lemon basil, duck eggs, duck pot pie, quiche Florentine, sesame ginger garlic dressing, cilantro chutney, flour-less chocolate cookies and lemon basil lemonade
LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week there will be Homemade Salsa, Hellish Relish, Okra, Cherry Tomatoes, and Peppers (both hot and sweet).
Texas Wendish Society Noodles for sale by Raymond. Hand made the old fashioned way just like his Momma used to make.
Mata Tamales really are back at the market now. Benita will be at the market with pork, beef or chicken tamales. OOOh so good.
Farmer Gordon and David of Green Grass Meats have not had the chance to check in yet. I'll send out another announcement Wednesday after I hear from them
Special thanks go out to many Manor businesses that make this market possible each week: Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Manor Grocery, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Texas Traditional BBQ. Have your business listed here for putting out a farmers market sign for us. Thank you all! Manor Farmers' Market is a non-profit 501c3 project of the East Rural Travis County Advisory Board serving Manor and surrounding communities in Eastern Travis County.
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Morning Glory Farm: Tomatoes beefsteak and plum, yellow pear tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan, butternut, green peppers, small white and purple eggplant, cucumbers and various loaf type cakes.
Munkebo Farm will have onions, shallots, Swiss chard, magenta spreen - just like spinach, but better, longer shelf life and more nutrients and it's really, really pretty too, oregano, bay leaves, lemon thyme, lemon basil, duck eggs, duck pot pie, quiche Florentine, sesame ginger garlic dressing, cilantro chutney, flour-less chocolate cookies and lemon basil lemonade
LAVERNE'S VEGETABLE PATCH - This week there will be Homemade Salsa, Hellish Relish, Okra, Cherry Tomatoes, and Peppers (both hot and sweet).
Texas Wendish Society Noodles for sale by Raymond. Hand made the old fashioned way just like his Momma used to make.
Mata Tamales really are back at the market now. Benita will be at the market with pork, beef or chicken tamales. OOOh so good.
Farmer Gordon and David of Green Grass Meats have not had the chance to check in yet. I'll send out another announcement Wednesday after I hear from them
Special thanks go out to many Manor businesses that make this market possible each week: Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Manor Grocery, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Texas Traditional BBQ. Have your business listed here for putting out a farmers market sign for us. Thank you all! Manor Farmers' Market is a non-profit 501c3 project of the East Rural Travis County Advisory Board serving Manor and surrounding communities in Eastern Travis County.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
long post today
Manor Farmers' Market
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Munkebo farm will bring cherry tomatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, Swiss chard, magenta spreen (spinach family), duck eggs, duck breast, duck leg quarters, duck pot pie, quiche Lorraine, flourless chocolate walnut cookies
Laverne's Vegetable Patch: I will have Salsa, Country Fresh Eggs, Hellish Relish and Pickled Okra. From the garden there will be Tomatoes, Okra and Peppers (both sweet and hot).
Green Grass Meats: Any special offered on the website is valid at the market too. The market special this week: buy two sausages and get the third one free. Green Grass Meats . com
Morning Glory Farm: Banana bread, green tomatoes & red too, new white or red ptoatoes, yellow squash and zuchini, green bell peppers.
From Gordon's Farm in Coupland: Chard, butternut or acorn squash, White and zucchini, green and orange bell peppers, potatoes, onions, shallots, elephant garlic, walking onions, green beans AND all his wonderful home made jams and jellies.
Ray will have his hand made Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles. Betty writes:
When our ancestors came from Germany on a ship called The Ben Nevis in 1854 they brought the original recipe with them for the Noodles that are still made by hand by the ladies at the Texas Wendish Heritage Society in Serbin TX where our immigrated ancestors first established homes and a church. They tell us that this art is dying out since the ladies are getting older. They are trying to find younger women interested in making these noodles.
Our Wendish ancestors came to America for religious freedom and to establish homes.
Actually Patti is not going to be back right now. However, I've spoken to Benita and Francesca and they will be returning next week with tamales and empanandas but won't be able to get to the market until 5.
Paul writes:
http://www.main.org/aog/plantcal.htm
Tells you when you can plant what in Austin. There is almost always
something you can plant. I just planted a couple sweet potato vines in
medium sized pots. Sure larger would be better but I got something done.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Paul
With that in mind please see:
I'm a huge fan of container gardening ( most of my citrus and tropicals are in containers) and I ran across this today and found it informative from an apartment point of view.
Top 4 Apartment Homesteading Ideas:
1. Grow your own vegetables. You may not have a yard, but you can
certainly start planting vegetables in pots! Otherwise known as
container vegetable gardening. Even if you don't have a balcony
or patio, you can start growing veggies INDOORS. Really!
Vegetables that grow in the shade (such as lettuce, spinach,
mixed greens, carrots, radishes, and certain berry varieties, often called cool weather crops here in Manor/Austin)
are good first choices for indoor vegetable gardening.
If you have aspirations to grow larger, fruiting plants, such as
peppers and tomatoes, you can use fluorescent, HID or LED grow
lights to provide the necessary light for plants to grow. With a
little creativity and modern technology there's practically no
limit to what you can grow indoors!
2. Plant a medicinal herb indoor garden. Indoor herb gardens are
an excellent choice for the urban homesteader. In terms of what
they require vs. the benefits they bring, herbs may have the
highest return on investment of any plant you could grow. Not
only do they add delicious aromas and flavors to our dishes,
most herbs have multiple beneficial medicinal qualities.
The best part is that it is actually easy to grow herbs indoors.
They require less space, light and care than other edible
plants. Any window with a few hours of sunshine is perfect for a
window sill herb garden.
3. Compost your own food. Long called "black gold" by gardeners
for the invaluable nutrients it provides to plants, compost is
something you can start making from what you are already
throwing away. And now that you've decided to grow indoors (see
idea #1), why not turn your discarded food scraps into the
valuable resource that they really are?
You may not have enough room for a huge compost tumbler in your
apartment, but I bet you could find room for a small kitchen
composter. There are even composters available for smaller
spaces, such as countertops and under sinks.
4. Ferment your own foods. Ah the world of fermented foods. Do
you know of their many health benefits? Do you know how easy they
are to make at home?
Humans have fermented foods for thousands of years. Not only is
fermentation a natural form of preservation that keeps food safe
for consumption longer, it generates billions of probiotics that
are highly beneficial for our intestines and digestive systems.
In fact, probiotics have been proven to render dairy safe for
the lactose intolerant, reduce cavities in children, protect
against colon cancer, aid with IBS (inflammatory bowel
syndrome), and more.
A few of the most commonly fermented foods are: Yogurt, kefir,
sauerkraut, wine, vinegar, aged cheese and kombucha (a delicious
Japanese fizzy drink), all of which you can learn to make at
home.
So there you have 4 ideas to get you started with apartment
homesteading and self-sufficient living in the city. Other ideas
include canning your own food, making nut butters, sprouting,
making bread, and more!
Don't get overwhelmed - start with just one thing. Arguably the
most rewarding practice of urban homesteading is to start growing
your own food, whether it be in a balcony- patio- or indoor
vegetable garden. With the satisfaction of eating your own
delicious organic produce, you will soon be inspired to learn
other self-sufficient living techniques.
To learn more about Apartment Homesteading
ndoor-vegetable- gardening/> , Urban Homesteading and Indoor
Gardening, sign up for the FREE Mini Course "Indoor Gardening
Success" at http://www.Containe rGardeningCenter .com
.
There are spaces available for ACE summer camp. Please have families call 278-4013 to sign up.
This is an awesome opportunity for safe , reliable care during the summer.
Grades 6th-12th
Do not let this awesome opportunity pass you by!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tell other MISD parents and students-please! Summer school personnel please consider this placement for your middle and high school parents.
ACE in Your Face!!!!!!
Jerretta Jimmerson-Davenport
Project Hope- Homeless Liaison
Student and Family Support Services
PO Box 359- Manor,Texas 78653
512-590-4578
jerretta.jimmerson@manorisd.net
Special thanks go out to many Manor businesses that make this market possible each week: Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Manor Grocery, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Texas Traditional BBQ. Have your business listed here for putting out a farmers market sign for us at your business. Thank you all!
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Munkebo farm will bring cherry tomatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, Swiss chard, magenta spreen (spinach family), duck eggs, duck breast, duck leg quarters, duck pot pie, quiche Lorraine, flourless chocolate walnut cookies
Laverne's Vegetable Patch: I will have Salsa, Country Fresh Eggs, Hellish Relish and Pickled Okra. From the garden there will be Tomatoes, Okra and Peppers (both sweet and hot).
Green Grass Meats: Any special offered on the website is valid at the market too. The market special this week: buy two sausages and get the third one free. Green Grass Meats . com
Morning Glory Farm: Banana bread, green tomatoes & red too, new white or red ptoatoes, yellow squash and zuchini, green bell peppers.
From Gordon's Farm in Coupland: Chard, butternut or acorn squash, White and zucchini, green and orange bell peppers, potatoes, onions, shallots, elephant garlic, walking onions, green beans AND all his wonderful home made jams and jellies.
Ray will have his hand made Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles. Betty writes:
When our ancestors came from Germany on a ship called The Ben Nevis in 1854 they brought the original recipe with them for the Noodles that are still made by hand by the ladies at the Texas Wendish Heritage Society in Serbin TX where our immigrated ancestors first established homes and a church. They tell us that this art is dying out since the ladies are getting older. They are trying to find younger women interested in making these noodles.
Our Wendish ancestors came to America for religious freedom and to establish homes.
Actually Patti is not going to be back right now. However, I've spoken to Benita and Francesca and they will be returning next week with tamales and empanandas but won't be able to get to the market until 5.
Paul writes:
http://www.main.org/aog/plantcal.htm
Tells you when you can plant what in Austin. There is almost always
something you can plant. I just planted a couple sweet potato vines in
medium sized pots. Sure larger would be better but I got something done.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Paul
With that in mind please see:
I'm a huge fan of container gardening ( most of my citrus and tropicals are in containers) and I ran across this today and found it informative from an apartment point of view.
Top 4 Apartment Homesteading Ideas:
1. Grow your own vegetables. You may not have a yard, but you can
certainly start planting vegetables in pots! Otherwise known as
container vegetable gardening. Even if you don't have a balcony
or patio, you can start growing veggies INDOORS. Really!
Vegetables that grow in the shade (such as lettuce, spinach,
mixed greens, carrots, radishes, and certain berry varieties, often called cool weather crops here in Manor/Austin)
are good first choices for indoor vegetable gardening.
If you have aspirations to grow larger, fruiting plants, such as
peppers and tomatoes, you can use fluorescent, HID or LED grow
lights to provide the necessary light for plants to grow. With a
little creativity and modern technology there's practically no
limit to what you can grow indoors!
2. Plant a medicinal herb indoor garden. Indoor herb gardens are
an excellent choice for the urban homesteader. In terms of what
they require vs. the benefits they bring, herbs may have the
highest return on investment of any plant you could grow. Not
only do they add delicious aromas and flavors to our dishes,
most herbs have multiple beneficial medicinal qualities.
The best part is that it is actually easy to grow herbs indoors.
They require less space, light and care than other edible
plants. Any window with a few hours of sunshine is perfect for a
window sill herb garden.
3. Compost your own food. Long called "black gold" by gardeners
for the invaluable nutrients it provides to plants, compost is
something you can start making from what you are already
throwing away. And now that you've decided to grow indoors (see
idea #1), why not turn your discarded food scraps into the
valuable resource that they really are?
You may not have enough room for a huge compost tumbler in your
apartment, but I bet you could find room for a small kitchen
composter. There are even composters available for smaller
spaces, such as countertops and under sinks.
4. Ferment your own foods. Ah the world of fermented foods. Do
you know of their many health benefits? Do you know how easy they
are to make at home?
Humans have fermented foods for thousands of years. Not only is
fermentation a natural form of preservation that keeps food safe
for consumption longer, it generates billions of probiotics that
are highly beneficial for our intestines and digestive systems.
In fact, probiotics have been proven to render dairy safe for
the lactose intolerant, reduce cavities in children, protect
against colon cancer, aid with IBS (inflammatory bowel
syndrome), and more.
A few of the most commonly fermented foods are: Yogurt, kefir,
sauerkraut, wine, vinegar, aged cheese and kombucha (a delicious
Japanese fizzy drink), all of which you can learn to make at
home.
So there you have 4 ideas to get you started with apartment
homesteading and self-sufficient living in the city. Other ideas
include canning your own food, making nut butters, sprouting,
making bread, and more!
Don't get overwhelmed - start with just one thing. Arguably the
most rewarding practice of urban homesteading is to start growing
your own food, whether it be in a balcony- patio- or indoor
vegetable garden. With the satisfaction of eating your own
delicious organic produce, you will soon be inspired to learn
other self-sufficient living techniques.
To learn more about Apartment Homesteading
Gardening, sign up for the FREE Mini Course "Indoor Gardening
Success" at http://www.Containe rGardeningCenter .com
There are spaces available for ACE summer camp. Please have families call 278-4013 to sign up.
This is an awesome opportunity for safe , reliable care during the summer.
Grades 6th-12th
Do not let this awesome opportunity pass you by!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tell other MISD parents and students-please! Summer school personnel please consider this placement for your middle and high school parents.
ACE in Your Face!!!!!!
Jerretta Jimmerson-Davenport
Project Hope- Homeless Liaison
Student and Family Support Services
PO Box 359- Manor,Texas 78653
512-590-4578
jerretta.jimmerson@manorisd.net
Special thanks go out to many Manor businesses that make this market possible each week: Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce, Manor Grocery, Manor Veterinary Hospital, Texas Traditional BBQ. Have your business listed here for putting out a farmers market sign for us at your business. Thank you all!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
new farmer/ new baker lady + MISD tobacco free booth
Manor Farmers' Market
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Munkebo Farm will have carrots, beets, turnips, daikon radishes, zucchini, butternut squash, sweet potato leaves, endive, swiss chard, magenta spreen (like spinach), onions, shallots, green garlic, oregano, lemon thyme, lemon basil, duck eggs, duck breast, duck leg quarters, duck pot pie, berry pie and quiche Lorraine.
Laverne's Vegetable Patch will have hellish relish, salsa, farm fresh eggs and squash.
Green Grass Meats will have their usual assortment of grass fed beef and sausages. Steaks, cutlets, ground, roasts, organ meats are per order only 939-1220
Gordon will have loads of swiss chard, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, big onions, shallots, yellow and white squash, zucchini, acorn and butternut squash, green beans, beets, bell or jalapeno peppers. An assortment of jams and jellies.
NEW VEGETABLE FARMER-Morning Glory Farm from Jones Road will be joining the Manor Farmers' market family starting this week. Stacy will be bringing red or white new potatoes. Real new potatoes mean they have been freshly dug. The skins are very thin- you can rub them off with your thumb- and the sugars have not yet turned to starch. Very sweet and creamy. Green beans, yellow and zucchini squash. Also, honey bun cake to go with your morning coffee.
Ray will have his hand made Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles. Betty writes:
When our ancestors came from Germany on a ship called The Ben Nevis in 1854 they brought the original recipe with them for the Noodles that are still made by hand by the ladies at the Texas Wendish Heritage Society in Serbin TX where our immigrated ancestors first established homes and a church. They tell us that this art is dying out since the ladies are getting older. They are trying to find younger women interested in making these noodles.
Our Wendish ancestors came to America for religious freedom and to establish homes.
NEW BAKER LADY LINDA starting this week. She will be bringing cupcakes, cookies and honey zucchini cake to start.
Patti- the ribbons and bows lady will be back next week with TAMALES TOO!
Manor ISD – ACE afterschool Tobacco Free Teen- One Life One Goal
Will host a World Tobacco Free booth at the Farmers Market on 6/1/2011
Please stop by and complete a survey and receive a small token
Jerretta.jimmerson@manorisd.net or 512-278-4099 or 512-590-4578
Jerretta Jimmerson-Davenport
Project Hope- Homeless Liaison
Student and Family Support Services
PO Box 359- Manor,Texas 78653
512-590-4578
jerretta.jimmerson@manorisd.net
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Munkebo Farm will have carrots, beets, turnips, daikon radishes, zucchini, butternut squash, sweet potato leaves, endive, swiss chard, magenta spreen (like spinach), onions, shallots, green garlic, oregano, lemon thyme, lemon basil, duck eggs, duck breast, duck leg quarters, duck pot pie, berry pie and quiche Lorraine.
Laverne's Vegetable Patch will have hellish relish, salsa, farm fresh eggs and squash.
Green Grass Meats will have their usual assortment of grass fed beef and sausages. Steaks, cutlets, ground, roasts, organ meats are per order only 939-1220
Gordon will have loads of swiss chard, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, big onions, shallots, yellow and white squash, zucchini, acorn and butternut squash, green beans, beets, bell or jalapeno peppers. An assortment of jams and jellies.
NEW VEGETABLE FARMER-Morning Glory Farm from Jones Road will be joining the Manor Farmers' market family starting this week. Stacy will be bringing red or white new potatoes. Real new potatoes mean they have been freshly dug. The skins are very thin- you can rub them off with your thumb- and the sugars have not yet turned to starch. Very sweet and creamy. Green beans, yellow and zucchini squash. Also, honey bun cake to go with your morning coffee.
Ray will have his hand made Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles. Betty writes:
When our ancestors came from Germany on a ship called The Ben Nevis in 1854 they brought the original recipe with them for the Noodles that are still made by hand by the ladies at the Texas Wendish Heritage Society in Serbin TX where our immigrated ancestors first established homes and a church. They tell us that this art is dying out since the ladies are getting older. They are trying to find younger women interested in making these noodles.
Our Wendish ancestors came to America for religious freedom and to establish homes.
NEW BAKER LADY LINDA starting this week. She will be bringing cupcakes, cookies and honey zucchini cake to start.
Patti- the ribbons and bows lady will be back next week with TAMALES TOO!
Manor ISD – ACE afterschool Tobacco Free Teen- One Life One Goal
Will host a World Tobacco Free booth at the Farmers Market on 6/1/2011
Please stop by and complete a survey and receive a small token
Jerretta.jimmerson@manorisd.net or 512-278-4099 or 512-590-4578
Jerretta Jimmerson-Davenport
Project Hope- Homeless Liaison
Student and Family Support Services
PO Box 359- Manor,Texas 78653
512-590-4578
jerretta.jimmerson@manorisd.net
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
more veg, lions golf & Manor pollution issue
Manor Farmers' Market
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Munkebo Farm will have carrots, beets, turnips, daikon radishes, mustard greens, collard greens, swiss chard, magenta spreen (like spinach), spring onions, shallots, green garlic, oregano, lemon thyme, lemon basil, duck eggs, duck breast, duck leg quarters, duck pot pie, berry pie, quiche Lorraine and duck tamales.
Laverne's Vegetable Patch will not be at the market this week.
Green Grass Meats will have their usual assortment of grass fed beef and sausages. Steaks, cutlets, ground, organ meats are per order only 939-1220
Gordon will have loads of swiss chard, cabbage, carrots, big onions, beets, yellow and white squash and a variety of jellies. Gordon says tomatoes and green beans are on the vine.
Ray will have his hand made Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles. Betty writes:
When our ancestors came from Germany on a ship called The Ben Nevis in 1854 they brought the original recipe with them for the Noodles that are still made by hand by the ladies at the Texas Wendish Heritage Society in Serbin TX where our immigrated ancestors first established homes and a church. They tell us that this art is dying out since the ladies are getting older. They are trying to find younger women interested in making these noodles.
Our Wendish ancestors came to America for religious freedom and to establish homes.
Pat the baker is not coming because she is moving 2 hours away. She may attend occasionally when she comes to visit her family.
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Proposed Septage Dumping on Littig Road
Septage
Navigation Letters to:
Senator Watson, Representative Dawnna Dukes
Our neighborhood is threatened with septage dumping!
“Septage” is material pumped from septic tanks – generally considered much more dangerous than treated waste (“sludge”) from a sewage plant. The proposal is to dump septage on 78+ acres of property north of Littig Rd between Parsons Rd and Jones Rd. This septage is likely to be trucked in from outside Travis County – including areas near Dripping Springs, in Hays County.
Please act now to express your opposition and request a public meeting by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). You may do so online by going to
http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/ecmnts/
In the “Permit number” box type in 710916 and click “next”
Fill out the form and express any concerns you have, but use specific concerns, such as:
runoff onto Cottonwood and Wilbarger creeks
water quality to nearby wells and stock ponds
proximity to flood plain
solids-- such as tampons, sanitary napkins, condoms, etc.
inappropriate land use
odor (if you live near enough to smell it ) I nearly purchased a home on Glass Lane then found out they did the same thing there. The neighbor Tecolote Farm, about a mile away, said it was unbearable & the children wouldn't go outside because of the stench. D...
Use your own words to express your own concerns but include a sentence saying “I request a public meeting” The deadline is May 19, so it’s essential you write NOW.
If you prefer, you may write or fax to: [be sure to mention “application by Benchmark Wastewater Group for Septic Registration #710916” and to request a public meeting]
Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105
TCEQ
PO Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Fax to: 512-239-3311**Note: All comments submitted by fax must be followed by a hard copy in the mail within three days.
Write NOW. Don’t let our neighborhood become a septage dump!
Lions Club Gold Tourney is this Saturday at ShadowGlen shot gun start at 8AM. Sign up sheets may be on the Manor Lions Club website by now. If not call Doug Parker at 913-0057. All monies made go directly to 4 yr. scholarships (most are just the first year) to Manor High School students. Support our community!
healthy food tip and recipe
Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
Try this quick-and-easy recipe that combines the great tastes of chicken, Dijon mustard and tarragon to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Fresh herbs are a great way to enhance the taste of your meals and enjoy extra health-promoting nutrients as well.
15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick
5 medium cloves garlic, pressed
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 TBS Dijon mustard
1 TBS + 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tsp honey
1 TBS chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp dried tarragon)
2 TBS chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried parsley)
salt and white pepper to taste
Directions:
Slice onion and press garlic and let sit for 5-10 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Saute onion in broth over medium heat for 2 minutes.
While onions are sauteeing, cut chicken into pieces. Add chicken pieces and continue to saute for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently to seal chicken on all sides. Add garlic and continue to saute for another minute.
Add mustard, 1/2 cup broth, and honey. Mix thoroughly and simmer uncovered for about 7-8 minutes on medium-high heat stirring occasionally to cook chicken evenly. This will also reduce sauce.
While chicken is cooking, chop herbs and add at end with salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4
Serving Suggestion: Serve with
Mediterranean Swiss Chard
Printer Friendly Version of 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon
In-Depth Nutritional Profile for 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon
World's Healthiest Foods web site used with permission to the Manor Farmers' Market.
Eat well,
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
free wi-fi & fitness zone
Munkebo Farm will have carrots, beets, turnips, daikon radishes, mustard greens, collard greens, swiss chard, magenta spreen (like spinach), spring onions, shallots, green garlic, oregano, lemon thyme, lemon basil, duck eggs, duck breast, duck leg quarters, duck pot pie, berry pie, quiche Lorraine and duck tamales.
Laverne's Vegetable Patch will not be at the market this week.
Green Grass Meats will have their usual assortment of grass fed beef and sausages. Steaks, cutlets, ground, organ meats are per order only 939-1220
Gordon will have loads of swiss chard, cabbage, carrots, big onions, beets, yellow and white squash and a variety of jellies. Gordon says tomatoes and green beans are on the vine.
Ray will have his hand made Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles. Betty writes:
When our ancestors came from Germany on a ship called The Ben Nevis in 1854 they brought the original recipe with them for the Noodles that are still made by hand by the ladies at the Texas Wendish Heritage Society in Serbin TX where our immigrated ancestors first established homes and a church. They tell us that this art is dying out since the ladies are getting older. They are trying to find younger women interested in making these noodles.
Our Wendish ancestors came to America for religious freedom and to establish homes.
Pat the baker is not coming because she is moving 2 hours away. She may attend occasionally when she comes to visit her family.
=
Proposed Septage Dumping on Littig Road
Septage
Navigation Letters to:
Senator Watson, Representative Dawnna Dukes
Our neighborhood is threatened with septage dumping!
“Septage” is material pumped from septic tanks – generally considered much more dangerous than treated waste (“sludge”) from a sewage plant. The proposal is to dump septage on 78+ acres of property north of Littig Rd between Parsons Rd and Jones Rd. This septage is likely to be trucked in from outside Travis County – including areas near Dripping Springs, in Hays County.
Please act now to express your opposition and request a public meeting by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). You may do so online by going to
http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/ecmnts/
In the “Permit number” box type in 710916 and click “next”
Fill out the form and express any concerns you have, but use specific concerns, such as:
runoff onto Cottonwood and Wilbarger creeks
water quality to nearby wells and stock ponds
proximity to flood plain
solids-- such as tampons, sanitary napkins, condoms, etc.
inappropriate land use
odor (if you live near enough to smell it ) I nearly purchased a home on Glass Lane then found out they did the same thing there. The neighbor Tecolote Farm, about a mile away, said it was unbearable & the children wouldn't go outside because of the stench. D...
Use your own words to express your own concerns but include a sentence saying “I request a public meeting” The deadline is May 19, so it’s essential you write NOW.
If you prefer, you may write or fax to: [be sure to mention “application by Benchmark Wastewater Group for Septic Registration #710916” and to request a public meeting]
Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105
TCEQ
PO Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
Fax to: 512-239-3311**Note: All comments submitted by fax must be followed by a hard copy in the mail within three days.
Write NOW. Don’t let our neighborhood become a septage dump!
Lions Club Gold Tourney is this Saturday at ShadowGlen shot gun start at 8AM. Sign up sheets may be on the Manor Lions Club website by now. If not call Doug Parker at 913-0057. All monies made go directly to 4 yr. scholarships (most are just the first year) to Manor High School students. Support our community!
healthy food tip and recipe
Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
Try this quick-and-easy recipe that combines the great tastes of chicken, Dijon mustard and tarragon to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Fresh herbs are a great way to enhance the taste of your meals and enjoy extra health-promoting nutrients as well.
15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick
5 medium cloves garlic, pressed
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 TBS Dijon mustard
1 TBS + 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tsp honey
1 TBS chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 tsp dried tarragon)
2 TBS chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried parsley)
salt and white pepper to taste
Directions:
Slice onion and press garlic and let sit for 5-10 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Saute onion in broth over medium heat for 2 minutes.
While onions are sauteeing, cut chicken into pieces. Add chicken pieces and continue to saute for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently to seal chicken on all sides. Add garlic and continue to saute for another minute.
Add mustard, 1/2 cup broth, and honey. Mix thoroughly and simmer uncovered for about 7-8 minutes on medium-high heat stirring occasionally to cook chicken evenly. This will also reduce sauce.
While chicken is cooking, chop herbs and add at end with salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4
Serving Suggestion: Serve with
Mediterranean Swiss Chard
Printer Friendly Version of 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon
In-Depth Nutritional Profile for 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon
World's Healthiest Foods web site used with permission to the Manor Farmers' Market.
Eat well,
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Marketing for market
Several members of the Manor Farmers' market attended the marketing seminar hosted by the Manor Chamber of Commerce today. Said we should blog more. So here I am. The lunch was provided by Adrian of The Gardeners Feast located across from manor Grocery. Catering and delivery available.
Next week the chamber is sponsoring a customer service workshop put on by LCRA. Need a couple more people to sign up!
Next week the chamber is sponsoring a customer service workshop put on by LCRA. Need a couple more people to sign up!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
market re-opens tomorrow
Manor Farmers' Market reopens tomorrow, Weds. Jennie Lane Park 4-7PM. It's been a tough winter with the lack of rain & unusual cold. Spring vegetable will be coming in like crazy now. Noodles, honey salsa, pie, meats, eggs, pickles all there for the taking. Be there or be square.
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