6J Ranch joins Manor Farmers Market

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

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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
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In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Golden Squash Soup

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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

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
278-1611

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.

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.

New Saturday Manor Farmers Market!

Have you heard? Manor Farmers Market is opening a second market every Sat. from 3-7 pm in the Manor New Tech High School parking lot on Hwy 290! A handful of farmers and several prepared food vendors and local artisans have already signed up and we expect this market to grow rapidly due to its high visibility.

Not only will you be able to shop our downtown market at Jennie Lane Smart Park from 4-7pm every Wednesday, you'll now be able to get fresh produce and local goods every Saturday at the new 290 market too. We're thrilled to provide the citizens of Manor and the surrounding area with one more opportunity to "buy local."

So come on out to both Manor Farmers Markets and see what's yummy for dinner!

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 Apr. 7

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

Live music with Chrissie Engle this week!

Free Wi-Fi and Fitness Zone every week!

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

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

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

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

Shaye: will have tomatoes & peppers this week.

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

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

A Wild Soap Bar LLC: Serving up wildly aromatic, truly natural, native soaps & body balms (for real) since 1995. You can find our premium products at Whole Foods, Central Market, select HEB's and fine boutiques across the country. Shop the market for fresh soaps du jour by the slice, or use our contact form by 12 noon Wed. to order specific items from our website for special delivery to the market that week. Cash only. Stamp out fake evil corporate soap! Lather up. Get real. Get wild.

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

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

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

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

Thank you to all the Manor businesses that make this market possible and help keep Manor money in Manor: Manor Veterinarian Hospital, Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center.

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.

ERCC Garden Party Project

The ERCC Garden Party Project will have regularly scheduled work days on the first Saturday of the month, beginning April 3rd. At each work day we will have a topical demonstration at 9:00 a.m. and then on to the project(s) for the rest of the morning.

On April 3rd we'll be building one or two 3'x3' Salad Gardens on legs which will be used by seniors with limited mobility. These will be chair height so gardening can be done from a seated position. Future topics include compost bins from pallets (two underway now), compost tea makers, vermiculture, hypertufa construction techniques, key-way round gardens (a permaculture concept), herb spirals, purple martin houses from gourds, rainwater harvesting and maybe more, depending on interest.

Follow this blog for updates or contact Denise at manager@manorfarmersmarket.org (278-1611) or Dick Peterson at info@dickpeterson.com for more info.

The Honey Forecast Looks Good

Frank Touissant, our local bee keeper, has had 18 colonies survive the winter! That's up 30% compared to the last three years' average. He expects to have fresh local honey for sale by June. Frank is very optimistic about having enough honey to go through the year without running out. He'll rejoin the farmers market just as soon as the honey's ready. Stay tuned.

Thank You Jonse Insurance Agency!

Many thanks to John Jonse Insurance Agency for recently helping the Manor Farmers Market secure a $500 grant from Farmers Insurance! Mr. Jonse has been very supportive of our Market and we sincerely appreciate all that he does for the Manor community.

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.

Market Offerings for Mar.10

We have live music from Chrissie Engle Natoli at the market, a park for your children to run around, free Wi-Fi, exercise zone and lots of easy, easy parking.

Burt's Texas Garden: Hey y'all! 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 will have salsa, perfect for the tamales, and eggs.

ColMar Farm: I will bring some mustard greens, fresh onions, Swiss chard, herbs, spring mix lettuce, spinach, canned goods, homemade cookies, eggs and a good time to be had by us all.

Our Newest Farmer: Gordon Taylor hails from lovely Cele, Texas. This week Gordon will be bringing cabbage, broccoli, spinach, carrots, green onions, kale, collards and Swiss chard.

Edendell Farm will be back next week.

The Tamale Lady: Or her grandson with Chicken or Pork tamales made right here in beautiful downtown Manor.

Ray the Noodle Man: Homemade Texas Wendish Heritage Society Noodles. Raymond will also start bringing more of his mother's recipes offering regular cottage cheese, cottage cheese with cranberries or caraway. Free samples.

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 will be back next week.

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! Rebecca will also be bringing fresh made granola and bread.

Manor Farmers' Market would like to thank the local businesses that contribute to the market: Jonse Farmers Insurance, Manor Veterinarian Hospital, Manor Chamber of Commerce and the East Rural Community Center.