Look at all the goodies at the market today

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:  This week we expect to have tomatoes, okra, peppers, fresh eggs, corn dip, and lots of dill pickles. Come see us!! 

Munkebo Farm will have grapes, figs, yellow squash, acorn squash, patty pan squash, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, lemon basil, sweet basil, oregano, carrots, red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, magenta spreen (like spinach), duck eggs, frozen Muscovy duck, organic apple pie, organic blueberry pie, artichoke dip and balsamic vinaigrette. Possibly some giant organic cinnamon buns  and lemon basil lemonade if I have time.  Oh yum says Denise

Gordon will be there with a great deal of cantaloupe and squash from his family farm in Cele. Also, sweet or hot peppers from chocolate bells to Big Bertha roasting peppers. Some tomatoes, onions & cashaw. Freshly made blackberry or peach jellies, fig preserves 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. 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 and hummus. 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 have a fresh batch of mosquito repellent, after bite cream 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. Juliet and White Currant Tomaotes.

Sylvia from Bikkurim Farms has not checked in yet. I expect her to come and still have watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, potatoes and eggplant. Eggs, whole organic chickens and tomatoes sauce.

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

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.

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

New Saturday Market Begins May 29!

We're starting another farmers' market in Manor! This market will be in addition to the Wednesday downtown market. The new market will start this Saturday at 3pm and go until 7pm. The location will be Manor New Technology High School on 290. The address is 10323 U.S. Highway 290.

We are very happy to offer this opportunity to those of you who are unable to make the Wednesday market. If you know of anyone that may want to participate, please let them know.

For the Saturday Market this week, so far we have: peaches, berries, beets, carrots, loads of all kinds of squash, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, onions, cucumber, cabbage, chard, magenta spreen ( a beautiful plant that was once used for make-up, spinach family) and fresh herbs. We will also have farm fresh eggs from happy healthy chickens. Our central Texas farmers are from Cele, Dimebox, Mexia, Chriesman and two from Manor.

A Wild Soap Bar is a Manor 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.

Goodwin Homestead of Manor will offer her sparkling hand made stained glass mosaics. Beautiful in the garden or in a window with the sunlight shining through. Plus lovely, hand knitted and felted 100% wool purses. No two are alike. Each purse is uniquely embellished with hand embroidery.

Handmade by Hartley will be at the new market with all of her handcrafted home decorations, quality greeting cards and all sorts of colorful knickknacks, doodads and thingamajigs.

The Gardeners Feast will be serving organic masa tamales in vegan, vegetarian or with meat. Also, organic blue corn gorditas and blue corn tortillas. Adrian has the Mexican restaurant across from Manor Grocery and uses locally sourced produce and cheese whenever possible.

Manorite Volkmar, The Spud King as he likes to be called, will be at the market making German potato pancakes for us with apple sauce and/or sour cream, bratwurst on a bun and Goulash. Volkmar will have cold drinks for sale too.

There will be shade, cold drinks, tables and chairs at the market. Denise is still looking for music if you know someone....

As always, the Manor Farmers' Market is looking for more local farmers, craftsmen, prepared food vendors, artisans and community members to participate in our endeavor to bring fresh, locally grown food to our residents. Call Denise LoSchiavo at 512.278.1611 for more info.

Downtown Market Goodies for May 26

Remember to check out the new 290 Manor Farmers Market this Sat. in the New Tech High School parking lot from 3-7pm! This week at the downtown market we'll have:

Frank the Honey Man is returning to the market with his first batch of spring wild flower honey. It was a good winter for Frank's hives with 18 surviving. This honey is a little darker than last spring because there is so much horsemint this year. Horsemint aka wedding cake flower is the wildflower you see that has one long stem and separate round bunches of flowers all the way up. Colors are from white to purple. Smells like, well, mint. Once you know what it is you'll see it everywhere this year.

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.

Munkebo Farm will have potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, magenta spreen (spinach family), carrots, onions, chard, oregano, cucumbers, dried herbs, Piedmontese beef, duck eggs, sesame ginger dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, hummus, artichoke dip, organic blueberry pie, cherry pie and organic apple pie

Gordon will have a whole bunch of carrots, sweet onions, lot's of potatoes, a ton of couple varieties of squash, some tomatoes and chard. Homemade pickled beets, apple butter and blackberry jam.

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

Laverne & Bloorhouse are combined this week with yellow squash, blackberries, salsa, homemade bread & farm fresh eggs from happy healthy chickens.

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.

A Wild Soap Bar LLC: Located on Union Lee Church Road...serving up truly natural native Texas soaps, body balms, and eco-friendly gift sets since 1995. Take advantage of our discounted Farmes Market prices! Use the contact form at http://www.awildsoapbar.com by 10am Wed. morning to order anything on the website for delivery to the Market OR browse our fragrant weekly selection when you get there. Stamp out fake evil corporate soap...lather up with a wild soap bar! This is our last week at the downtown market in Manor, but we'll be at the new market opening this Sat. at the New Technology High School on 290 from 3-7pm.

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

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 East Rural Community Center.

Organic Brunch to Benefit TOFGA

Sunday, March 28th, 11 AM, Barr Mansion, Austin, TX: An Organic Brunch celebrating spring and benefiting the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association! TOFGA educates new and seasoned farmers (and gardeners) at seminars throughout the year. Barr Mansion, a beautiful certified organic venue, is a great supporter of local organic food and those who produce it! Please join us with a $50 donation to help TOFGA grow farmers!! For more info and to rsvp: Valerie@barrmansion.com (http://barrmansion.com/). Also check out http://www.tofga.org