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.

to market, to market to buy a fat.....

Manor Farmers' Market
Wednesday, 4-7 PM
Jennie Lane SmartPark
in down town Manor
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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
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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

Market, Fish Fry Fri & ManorFest

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4 to 7 PM
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IT'S FISH FRY FRIDAY AT MANOR LIONS CLUB. Come out and support our community, enjoy a great meal with family and friends at Lions Hall on Lexington in dowtown Manor this Friday. From 5PM until they run out of fish Manor Lions will be serving fresh hand breaded catfish with Herb's secret recipe, homemade slaw & beans, potato wedges, hush puppies & iced tea for only $7.50 per plate. The Lady Lions will be serving slices of homemade cake and cups of coffee for fifty cents each.

Kala writes:I have good news. I got FIRST place in my green salsa and SECOND place in my mango chutney. I also got the 'WHOLE OF FLAME' award for getting award three times in a row. Some people waited for 15 years to get this and I got it in three years. I am very happy to get this. I will come to the market to share the trophy and be with my friends. Thank you all for supporting. I will bring the dinners and all the rest. see you tomorrow. Congratulations Kala! Manor Farmers' Market is proud to have you as a member of our market family!

Frank with Manor Honey writes: I have extracted my honey from the cotton fields north of Manor and have a pretty fair crop. I will be adding Cotton-Blossom Blend to the current products--Spring Wildflower and Bee Tree Blends. We will also be scheduling the Wednesday market for the first and third weeks each month until stock runs out(should have enough to go thru December).

Burt's Texas Garden: again this week, we will have our READY TO FRY OKRA (it's already cut, breaded, bagged, and frozen for you...from our garden to your frying pan)! We'll also have DILL PICKLES, CHILE PEQUIN PEPPERS, and everyone's favorite CORN DIP. Come see us!

Munkebo farm will bring okra, cantaloupes, cactus fruit, pears, magenta spreen, butternut squash, acorn squash, serrano peppers, basil, oregano, fig/grape jam, concord grape jam, cactus fruit/pear jam, duck eggs, artichoke dip, balsamic vinaigrette, pesto, quiche and organic blueberry pie.

Green Grass Meat writes: Cutlets, buy 2 and the third on is free. That's 33% off two or four pack.
This special will also be for the Saturday market. Green grass Meats raises hormone and antibiotic free cattle on green, green pasture grass like God intended. For more information visit their website green grass meats. com. David will be bringing ground beef, a variety of sausages, roasts, steaks, beer sticks and jerky to the market this week

Mata Tamales: will be at the market with tamales made by three generations of the Mata family here in Manor. Pork, beef, chicken, spicy bean and cheese or a mixed batch. Francesca will have empanadas.
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.

Pat the Baker Lady will have Brownie pie, banana walnut muffins, apple walnut bread, carrot cake, peach cobbler, individual peach, strawberry, raspberry and sweet potato pies

Cotton Candy Kidz will have bows and headband accessories for "Home Coming" which is just around the corner! Will have Texas Longhorn and Dallas Cowboys Bows this week! If you are in need of customized baby wipe cases we have the perfect one for you! We also have head bands, bows and bow holders; everything you need to make that special girl feel like a princess!

Bikkurim and Gordon haven't checked in yet. Last week they had the following and I imagine it will be similar this week.
For the market this week we will have an array of locally grown summer vegetables including: EGGPLANT! zucchini and yellow squash, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumber, okra and black eyed peas. Peach preserves, blackberry jelly, fig preserves, Spaghetti sauce, tomato soup and someone had asked for SALSA last week so Sylvia is going to make some to go on the Tamales from the Mata family.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

ManorFest is coming up the first weekend in October. Starting the evening of Friday, October 1st running through Saturday late afternoon. This year, for the first time ever, the Manor Lions Club and the Manor Chamber of Commerce have gone in cahoots together to make this an even bigger, better, more fun with even more activities than ever before. We invite you to participate in all the different events that will be going on all around town.

Friday starts off in the evening with live music, BBQ Cook Off, a 42 Dominoes Tournament at 7PM and frozen T-Shirt contests. If you want to know what a frozen T-shirt Contest is I'll tell you. We take T-shirts, get them wet, roll them up tight and put them in the freezer Thursday night. Friday evening I'll start selling tickets. The objective is to get your Frozen T-shirt unrolled and put it on. The first to succeed is the winner of cash and prizes. It is a HOOT! I'll be doing children and adult contests. Come cheer us on.

Saturday AM includes a 5K Race around the Manor High School starting at 8AM. Parade line up at 9Am with the parade starting at 10 AM. And the always delicious Bake-Off. Judges will be needed. Get your family your neighborhood, church group, scouts 4-H to sign up for these family friendly events.

The other events lined up for Saturday include a Hot Rod & Car Show across from Ramos Restaurant Call Doug Parker @512 713 0057 or Bryan Kerley @512 251 7794. More live music. BBQ Cook Off, Cow Chip Bingo, Childrens' Area, Crafts Fair, Live Auction and Washer Tournament.

If you have any questions you can call the Chamber office at 272-5699, Dave Nalle from the Lions Club at 656-8011 or me.

See you there!

Beat the Heat Market

Manor Farmers' Market
Manor New Tech High School
10323 Highway 290 East
manorfarmersmarket.org

3pm to 7pm every Saturday
year round

Can't beat the heat any better than at the Manor Farmer's Markets. At both the Wednesday and Saturday market you may park right next to the vendors booths. Hop out of your nice cool car and jump right back in. No lugging you fresh grown vegetables and meats back through the hot, hot parking lot back to your car. Easiest access markets around.

For the market this week we will have an array of locally grown summer vegetables including: EGGPLANT! zucchini and yellow squash, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumber, okra and black eyed peas. Peach preserves, blackberry jelly, fig preserves, Spaghetti sauce, tomato soup and someone had asked for SALSA last week so Sylvia is going to make some to go on the Tamales from the Mata family.

Eggs from happy healthy chickens raised in fresh air and sunshine like God intended.

Beef raised on green growing pasture grass, what their stomachs are built to digest, and with out the use of byproducts, grains, fillers, antibiotics or growth hormones.

Whole organic chickens no soy, antibiotics or growth hormones. You know why? Because when animals are raised in an environment where they have enough room, good healthy natural food, fresh air and sunlight they don't need them.

Mata Tamales: Yummy goodness. Beef, Pork, Chicken, Spicy Bean or mixed batches. Empanades for sale too.

Pat the Baker Lady will be out of town this weekend.

Today's Recipe-Manor Farmers' Market doesn't offer lamb at this point. Loncito Lamb, I believe comes from the Elgin area, you may google them or it is available at Skip and Erin's Green Gate Farm over by the Expo Center. Here at the Old Goat Ranch I have organic lamb available on the hoof. Chicken works well for this recipe simply adjust the cooking time remembering that it is cooking from both sides due to the hot skillet.

If you don't know what to have for dinner tonight ...

Nothing complements the flavor of lamb better than rosemary. And our Quick Broil method makes this dish very fast and easy to prepare. With this dish you not only enjoy great taste but add an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3 to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy!

10-Minute Rosemary Lamb Chops

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

* 12 lamb chops
* 6 TBS fresh lemon juice
* 3 TBS chopped fresh rosemary,
* 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
* ¼ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp black pepper

I add a great big dollop of grainy Dijon type mustard to the rub. DL

Directions:

1. Press garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out its hidden health benefits.
2. Mix together lemon juice, rosemary, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub lamb chops with mixture. Set aside on plate.
3. Preheat broiler on high heat, and place a stainless steel or cast iron skillet large enough to hold the lamb chops under the heat for about 10 minutes to get very hot (about 5-7 inches from the heat source). Be sure that the handle is also metal.
4. Once pan is hot, place lamb chops in pan, and return to broiler for about 4-5 minutes, depending on thickness of lamb. Lamb is cooked quickly as it is cooking on both sides at the same time. This is our Quick Broil cooking method.

Serves 4

Serving Suggestions: Serve with

* Pureed Navy Beans
* 5-Minute Kale

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Healthy Food Tip

Is purple rice (referred to as "forbidden rice") better for you than brown rice?

I have tried to find a journal-published nutritional analysis of purple rice and have not been able to do so. All that I have been able to find is information from the Nutrient Facts panel of a purple rice package on the website of a supplier of this rice. According to that information, one-quarter cup of uncooked forbidden rice has 160 calories, 1.5 grams of fat, 34 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber plus 0% DV for vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium, and 4% DV for iron.

In comparison, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference (http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/), one-quarter cup of uncooked long grain brown rice has 171 calories, 1.4 grams of fat, 36 grams of carbohydrates, and 1.6 grams of fiber plus 0% DV for vitamin A and vitamin C, 1% DV for calcium, and 4% DV for iron. In terms of these Nutrition Facts panel nutrients, the two types of rice seem virtually identical. (It's also possible that the fiber contents in these two foods are even closer than four-tenths of a gram, because the purple rice manufacturer might have rounded up its fiber value to the nearest whole number.)

One difference between the two types of rice would involve the anthocyanin pigments that give purple rice its unique color. Anthocyanins are the color pigments that give many foods their deep rich red, blue, and purple colors. They are also well-studied antioxidant nutrients and are considered health supportive for this reason. The risk of several chronic health conditions, including atherosclerosis, is also lowered by regular consumption of foods containing anthocyanins. Colored rice makes sense to me as a rotating part of a Healthiest Way of Eating. Many other World's Healthiest Foods are also rich sources of these same anthocyanin antioxidants found in colored rice. Raspberries, blueberries, red grapes, eggplant, and beets would all be good examples of similarly colored (and health-supportive) foods.

Based upon all of this, I think that brown rice and purple rice (as well as other whole grain rice, such as red cargo rice) can play an important part in your Healthiest Way of Eating, and I encourage you to enjoy a variety of colored rice. The only reason that I chose brown rice as a featured World Healthiest Food and not purple or red rice was because brown rice is less expensive and more widely available. As with all World's Healthiest Foods, I encourage you to purchase certified organic rice, regardless of their color!

For more information on this topic, please see:

* Brown rice

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Local poultry Processing Class

Get to know where your food comes from. Read down to find the local information. http://www.localharvest.org/newsletter/20100729/1/processing-your-own-meats.html?r=nl

Try the New Satruday Market! July 24

Gordon Taylor has for the market this week: Cantaloupe, small sweet okra, hot or sweet peppers, tomatoes, cashaw, butternut, spaghetti. From the jelly cabinet Gordon has made home fig preserves, plum jam, peach jelly & pickled beets.


Bikkurim Farms will bring to market potatoes, okra, squash, WATERMELON, tomatoes, cucumber, unshelled black eyed peas. Also , organic farm reaised whole chickens and eggs, homemade spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, hot sauce and tomato soup.


Mata Tamales will be at the market with tamales made by three generations of the Mata family here in Manor. Francesca will have empanadas. They will have peaches off the trees in their yard that are juicy and taste like a peach. What a concept.


A Wild Soap Bar is here this week and they'll be showcasing 4 new seasonal farmer's market soaps featuring local, natural ingredients: cooling Cucumber Soap, spicy Tomato Basil Soap, Honey G'oat, and their pioneer inspired, super long-lasting Bison Bar! Come by and say hello. Smells are free!

Couple of announcements here:

Manor Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking applicants for a part-time kennel assistant M-F 8am-12p and every other weekend. Position requires a love of pets, a great attitude, cleaning and care of hospital and animals, attention to detail, and self-motivation. Apply at Manor Vet Hospital located at 11311 Hwy 290 E, Manor Texas.

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Back to School Time

It is that time of year... this is what we have coming up…

Back to School Lunch Specials

$6.99 ~ includes a drink

July 26 – August 20^{th ~~~} 11am – 2pm

Monday Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich ~ or ~ Chicken Salad Sandwich

Tuesday Catfish Toes ~ or ~ Texas Cheesesteak

Wednesday Catfish Po’boy ~ or ~ Lunch portion of the Lucky Leaf Salad

with grilled or fried chicken

Thursday Hawg Wing Plate ~ or ~ Chicken Cordon Blue

Friday Catfish Basket ~ or ~ Grilled Chicken Sandwich

OPEN LATE – After all Manor HS Football Games!

WE will be open until the lights on the stadium go off!!! 10:00-10:30ish

Manor Madness – Alumni Social ~~~ 9pm – 11pm

after the Homecoming Game!

Saturday Night Hootenanny –

Live Music 6 to 9pm

July 24 The Rhythm Kings with Manor’s Jay Jonse & Andrew Feller

July 31 Wheels & Washers – Car Show 11-3, Washer Tournament 1pm start

Live Music ~~

Whitestone @ 12pm, Sonny & the Starfires @ 3pm & the Seville’s @ 6pm

Aug 7 TBA

Aug 14 Hosea Hargrove – Austin Music Hall of Fame Inductee – Nothin’ but the Blues

Aug 21 Ronnie Caywood

Aug 28 Sonny & the Starfires

Sept 4 TBA

Sept 11 Hosea Hargrove

Sept 18 NO Live Music – UT Football @ DKR – 7pm – Texas Tech

Sept 25 The Activates

Oct 2 Ronnie Caywood

Oct 9 Hosea Hargrove

Washer Tournament

Every last Saturday of the Month

21’ Pits or 3 Hole Boards (July & August)

$30/Team ~~~ 90% Payout

$2.50 Beer Special during Tournament

12pm Registration – 1pm Start Time

Community Events

Mark your calendars!!!!

Aug 14 Night at the Races

o Sponsored by the Manor Chamber of Commerce

o Tickets on Sale Now - $20 in Advance, $25 at the door

o Includes a BBQ dinner, funny money for wagering, 8 pre-recorded races, & and opportunity to turn your funny money into prizes!!!

Manor Chamber on Facebook – Add them as a friend!

Oct 2 Manor Fest

o Sponsored by Manor Lions Club & the Manor Chamber or Commerce

o Events: BBQ Cookoff, Fun Run, Washer Tournament, Car Show, Baking Contest, Vendor Booths, Kids Area and more…

Denise LoSchiavo
Country Vista Residential Care Home
Manor Farmers' Market
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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

Market Goodies for May 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Market Offerings for March 31

Munkebo Farm: will have cabbage, lettuce, spinach, green onions, cilantro, endive, escarole, dandelion greens, oregano, lemon thyme, pesto, balsamic vinaigrette, sesame ginger salad dressing, frozen Muscovy duck, duck eggs and razzleberry pie.

Laverne's Vegetable Patch: This week I will have little green onions, salsa and farm fresh eggs. Also, this week I will have HAND PAINTED CONFETTI EGGS - just in time for Easter - so get yours at the market.

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, Pickled Beets, and CORN DIP!

Gordon: will have chard, cabbage, the last of his spinach for the season, onions and kale.
Edendell Farms: Shaye will have only peppers this week.

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

Dyer Dairy & Mercantile of Georgetown: will be joining the Manor Farmers' Market Family in April offering locally raised beef to start. More information on Dyer Mercantile can be found at www.dyermercantile.com or www.dyerdairy.com . We will be making once or twice a month deliveries depending on demand and availability. Please call us with any questions (512) 638-0415 or orders may be placed at info@dyermercantile.com The following are beef prices for the Manor Farmers Market (good through 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
Roast:
Chuck - $4.50 / lb
Eye of the Round & Pikes Peak - $5.25 /lb
Brisket - $3.75 / lb
Soup Bones - $2.75 / lb
Short Ribs $2.00 /lb

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! 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.

Kala's Kuisine: Will be hosted by Georgia, while Kala is out of the country, offering a wide variety of sweet to very hot salsas and chutneys: Curry-Tabasco, Mango Chutney, Chutney Salsa, Mirchi-Masala & Curry -Chipotle Salsa. Stop by for a bite!!!

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.

Great big thank you to all the Manor Lions Club Ladies that baked cakes for the cake walk at the 25th Annual Great Manor Easter Egg Hunt!

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.

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

Market Offerings for Mar. 17 - Seed Exchange

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

In Celebration of the Vernal Equinox and the spring planting season Manor Farmers' Market would like to invite you to our biannual seed exchange at the market today from 4-7PM. Bring your seeds to exchange with other growers or come by and share information. Travis County Farm Bureau will bring their Mobile Learning Barn to the market this week. If there isn't room at Jennie Lane SmartPark the mobile barn will be across the street at the Manor Methodist Church. Thank you Pastor Veda and the City of Manor for making this possible.

As always, live music, free Wi-Fi and fitness zone! In addition we'll have:

Burt's Texas Garden: Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week, we will have Spinach and Turnips. In addition, we'll have Bread and Butter Pickles, Pickled Beets, Chow Chow, Jalapeno Jelly, and Farm Fresh Eggs. Stop by and see us!

Laverne’s Vegetable Patch: This week I will have Country Fresh Eggs - Salsa - and Little Green Onions

Edendell Farm: Will have peppers and tomatoes, the peppers are so sweet I just cut them up and leave them on the counter. Everyone just grabs them as they walk by.

The Goodwin Homestead: will have stained glass mosaics for home and garden. 100% wool felted coin purses, and radishes, leeks, collard greens, and cabbage.

Mata Tamales: Made right here in Manor by three generations of the Mata family. This week they will be bringing chicken and pork tamales and empanadas too.

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.

Dyer Dairy and Mercantile of Georgetown: Is joining the Manor Farmers' Market Family in April offering locally raised beef to start. More information on Dyer Mercantile can be found at localharvest.org. The following are beef prices for the Manor Farmers Market. We would be willing to do once or twice a month deliveries depending on demand and availability. These prices are good through 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
Roast:
Chuck - $4.50 / lb
Eye of the Round & Pikes Peak - $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

Kala's Kuisine: Will be hosted by Georgia, while Kala is out of the country, offering a wide variety of sweet to very hot salsas and chutneys: Curry-Tabasco, Mango Chutney, Chutney Salsa, Mirchi-Masala & Curry -Chipotle Salsa. Stop by for a bite!!!

A Wild Soap Bar LLC: Serving up all natural native Texas soaps and body balms since 1995. Take advantage of our discounted Farmers Market prices! Use the contact form at http://www.awildsoapbar.com by 12 AM, Wed. morning to order anything on the website for delivery to the Market. We'll give you the discount at pickup when you pay (cash or check only please) OR browse our fragrant weekly selection when you get there.

Farm Fresh Garden Salad - Manor Style

Look what I made today from 100% locally grown produce from the Manor Farmers Market! A fresh garden salad featuring organic spinach, tomatoes, red bell peppers, green onions, and pastured eggs from happy healthy chickens. Now I realize there's nothing terribly unusual about that combination...but I actually KNOW the farmer that grew each and every one of these ingredients! Can you say that about your food???

Find your local farmers market and start eating fresh.

Feb. 10 Market Cancelled

Once again, the Manor Farmers Market has been cancelled due to cold and rainy weather. The lack of sunshine is seriously taking its toll. Hopefully, conditions will improve and we can resume the Market next week. Stay tuned!

Market Offerings for Jan. 20

Thanks so much for allowing us to sell Girl Scout cookies at the Farmers' Market. Here are the dates of when we will be there: Jan. 27th, Feb. 3rd, 10th, and 17th.

Munkebo Farm: will have cabbage, green onions, escarole, kale, lettuce, cilantro, arugula, oregano, thyme, various dried herbs, candied walnuts, berry pie, basil-walnut pesto, balsamic vinaigrette, artichoke dip, bread and chicken tamales.

Laverne's Vegetable Patch: For the market this week I will have Salsa -- Eggs -- and Little Green Onions.

Edendell Farm: Our NEWEST farm joining the Manor Farmers' Market family is located 1 hour east of Austin Texas off highway 21, CR 403. "This time of year we offer “greenhouse grown” hydroponic Green Peppers which are a dark green medium size pepper with lots of flavor and nutrition. This is important distinction for the discerning shopper. The nutritional content and quality of organic produce depends upon the quality and health of the soil in which is grown. Product quality it is not just about being pesticide free. Simply having the label “organic” does not guarantee that the soil in which it is grown is adequate. Hydroponic is the technical name for plants that grow in “nutrient balanced” water systems which allow the plant to “take up” the maximum nutrient needed by the plant. That is why, in comparison to the light green look of typical green peppers (both organic and conventional) Edendell Peppers are a lush dark green. Try us! We also grow Tomatoes and will be looking forward to our first “vine ripe” harvest in late February."

Kala's Kuisine: Kala is always whipping up something new and different. I like to call it Near East/Southern fusion, her black eyed pea salad for New Years was divine. Stop by her booth for samples. Zippy Salsas, Spicy Chutney and a variety of hot sauces. Momos, Samosas, salads, hummus and pesto.This week try her Rice Noodle salad with cabbage, tofu, carrot, bell pepper, tomatoe & spices. It is vegan and gluten free. Also Tomato Basil Soup, yummy.

Ray the Noodle Man: Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles made the old fashioned way just like his mamma used to make using only eggs, flour and salt.

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 Farmers 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 (we'll give you the discount at pick-up) OR browse our fragrant weekly selection when you get there. Stamp out fake evil corporate soap....lather up with a wild soap bar!

Goodwin Homestead: Stained Glass Mosaics for your home and garden. Project Mustang Cookbooks for sale. Support our schools!

Bloorhouse Handcrafted Neccessities: Bath Soap, Hand Soap, Laundry Soap. Bar, Gel, Liquid, Sprays or Powdered. Creams, Lotions or Whipped. Rebecca has what you need for your winter weather skin, laundry or home care. Special orders gladly excepted. Excepted? Is that a made up word? Let's try accepted.

Next week Bubba Cochran will be joining us with his homemade salsa piquante and vegetables soon.

Great big THANK YOU goes out to all the local businesses that make the market possible each week: Manor Veterinarian Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center.

Market Offerings for Dec. 30

Burt's Texas Garden: Another year has come and (almost) gone! For the last Wednesday market of 2009, we will have Potatoes, Turnips and Turnip Greens, Mustard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Spinach, and Lettuce. In addition, we'll have Dill Pickles, Pickled Beets, Chow-Chow, and Jalapeno Jelly. Please note that Burt's Texas Garden will be taking a little vacation from the market during the month of January, so stop by this week to pick up your canned goods and veggies. We'll see you again in February 2010.

Laverne's Vegetable Patch: Addictive Salsa & Eggs this week.

Munkebo Farm: This week will have cabbage, green onions, escarole, spinach, dandelion greens, artichoke dip, basil walnut pesto, candied nuts, apple pie or berry pie and bread.

Windy Acres Eggs: Joining us from Taylor bringing you and your family all natural, free range eggs from happy, healthy chickens. Outside in the fresh air and sunshine just like God intended. Duck eggs available too. Great for baking.

Kala's Kuisine: A native of Nepal, Kala brings us new varieties of salsas, curries, dips, sauces & chutneys. Also, momos, samosas and salads. Samples available. MANY ARE GLUTEN FREE. This week Kala will also have Tomato-Basil Soup for sale.

Bloor House handcrafted necessities has lovely things for the entire family, Texas Beer Soap, Shea Butter Body Cremes, All Natural Laundry Soap that's great for sensitive skin, Liquid and Gel Soaps, Healing Lip Balms, Bath Milk and Bombs, and more!

A Wild Soap Bar LLC: Located on Union Lee Church Rd...serving up truly natural native Texas soaps, body balms, and eco-friendly gift sets. Take advantage of our special discounted Farmers Market prices! Use the contact form at awildsoapbar.com by 10 am 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!

Ray the Noodle Man: Will be out until mid January.

Merry Market Offerings for Dec. 16

Join us today, Dec. 16 for our 1st Annual Merry Market Day! The Merry Market Gift Basket Raffle will be at 5:45 pm so come get your tickets before then. Then sip hot chocolate and buy local gifts & goodies from the following vendors:

Burt's Texas Garden: For the Merry Market Party, we will have Turnips and Turnip Greens, Mustard Greens, Broccoli, Radishes, and Cabbage. In addition, we'll have Dill Pickles, Pickled Beets, Chow-Chow and Jalapeno Jelly...and perhaps some Zucchini Bread.

Laverne's Vegetable Patch: This week finds the patch with homemade salsa and home grown country fresh eggs. Chinese cabbage- very mild and tender and also lettuces. Hand made play pretty bracelets. And fudge, fudge, fudge!

Goodwin Homestead: Hand made glass mosaics for home and yard. Hand knitted felted and embroidered purses and gloves.

Kalas Kuisine: Momo, samosa, wraps, pastas and beans, chutney, award winnings salsa and curry sauce, humus, pesto, salads. Gift baskets.

Ray the Noodle Man: With Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles made the old fashioned way with eggs, flour and salt. Just like his Mom, known all over Central Texas as The Noodle Lady, started making some sixty years ago in Giddings.

Petals for Healing: has sparkles in various sizes. Sparkles may be used year-round for your rear-view mirror, windows, &/or holiday decorating. Bring some sparkle into your everyday life! We also have jewelry; photo-postcards; sandstone coasters; re-usable, expanding bags and filtering water bottles. I wish you all the best this holiday season!

A Wild Soap Bar LLC: Located on Union Lee Church Rd. Serving up truly natural native Texas soaps, body balms, and eco-friendly gift sets. Take advantage of their discounted Farmers 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 their fragrant weekly selection when you get there. Stamp out fake evil commercial soap....lather up with a wild soap bar!

Bloor House: handcrafted necessities has lovely things for the entire family, Texas Beer Soap, Shea Butter Body Cremes, All Natural Laundry Soap that's great for sensitive skin as well as HE washers, Liquid and Gel Soaps, Healing Lip Balms, Bath Milk and Bombs, and more! Gifts created for every budget (starting at just $2) ! Bloor House products are great for stocking stuffers as well as holiday gifts for teachers, co-workers, and clients... gift wrapping and shipping available!

Manor Market farmers, ranchers and vendors would like to thank all the local organizations & businesses that make the market possible every week: East Rural Community Center, Manor Chamber of Commerce & Manor Veterinarian Hospital.