Friday, August 31, 2012

Peaches, Peaches, Peaches. Get 'em while you can.

We still have lots of peaches in the market but the season is winding down. 


Have you tried our recipe for Peach Johnnycake yet? 
If not, now is the time to do it.
Pick up some of Wild Hive Farm's Corn Flour at Amazing Real Live Food Co's booth, 
grab some peaches, butter and a couple of eggs and give it a go. 
You'll be glad you did.
Print copies of the recipe are also available at the market info booth.

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Twin Ponds Nursery is back in the market this Sunday


Stop by to check out their selection of ornamental grasses. 
Fall is a great time to plant grasses for sun or shade.



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We still have plenty of Sweet Corn in the market and 
it's been a really good for the past couple of weeks.



Pick some up and check out these great recipes from Saveur

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Attention apple lovers!


Ken Migliorelli from Migliorelli Farm reports that he'll have his first-of-the season Honeycrisp Apples this Sunday. Have you tried a Honeycrisp yet? 

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Music the Sunday with 



Jason brings forth a contemporary folk-rock sound that represents a blend of British rock and American folk influences. Heart-felt and emotionally driven, his music seeks to speak to the dreamers and lovers in all of us.

Starts at 11am


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Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission

Need help with a tree-care problem?  Want an idea for a special new tree?  Want to know what the Village is doing to care for our street trees?  Stop by and talk to members of the Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission. They'll be set up at the market this Sunday. Stop and by and talk trees"!

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Kids Paint-Your-Own T-Shirts this Sunday


Kids! Paint your own Rhinebeck Farmers' Market T-shirt 
in the market this Sunday!



Shirts are $8 and the painting is free. 
Starts at 11am right next to the music tent

Music this week with:


Fun and educational music for children of all ages.


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Also in the market this week:


Fresh Nation connects farmers, food artisans, farmers' markets, and consumers who love to eat fresh local food. Their online platform is designed to enable these groups to communicate and conduct commerce, and to improve the farmer's market experience. 

Stop by their booth to find out more and visit: www.FreshNation.com

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More market info: rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Saturday, August 18, 2012

What's in the market this week?

Fresh Sweet Corn 
+ Sunflowers, Garlic & Apricots


Summer's Bounty is filling the market to the brim. 

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Tomatoes


It's peak season for tomatoes. Come and get 'em. 

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Stop by Lynnhaven for some picnic-ready cheeses


like this torte with layers of Chevre, Pesto & Roasted Peppers

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Potatoes


Brittany Hollow Farm has a really good selection of potatoes right now. 

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Did you know...


that you can get farm fresh Venison, Ostrich, Buffalo, Wild Boar, Rabbit & Quail in the market?
It's a good idea to walk through the market slowly and stop by each booth to see what might be available but not immediately visible. Goodness awaits. 

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Plums


One thing that makes shopping at the farmers' market so wonderful is that you can find so many things that you just won't find in a grocery store, like all of these varieties of plums. 

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Locally Milled Organic Grains & Flour


Wild Hive Farm Farm won't be able to come to the market themselves anymore but you can still find their locally milled, organic grains at Amazing Real Live Food Company's booth. 

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Congratulations

Congratulations to the 2012 recipient of the Rhinebeck Farmers' Market's 
John Honey Scholarship, Chelsea Migliorelli 


Chelsea is studying plant science at SUNY Cobleskill and wants to increase 
the efficiency and sustainability of her family's farm in Red Hook.


Honorable mention to Nicole Cassarino, a student at the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park. 
Nicole wants to have her own farm-to-table restaurant someday. 

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Sunday is Tomato Day




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visits the market this Sunday to help us celebrate Tomato Day. 





They will serve tastings of a delicious, seasonal dish featuring 
ripe, juicy, local tomatoes. 
Stop by to see them. 
Starts at 11am

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Have you tried Amazing Real Live Food Co.'s cheese lately?




It's the perfect addition to the summer table or picnic basket.

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Our Daily Bread just built a brand new bakery, 
so we went up to Chatham for a visit. 




The old bakery is now dedicated to producing their wonderful line of 
Gluten Free Baked Goods.

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Tomatillos & Yellow Plums are both in season right now.


Making it the perfect time to try this recipe for 
from Terry Walters, Author of Clean Food

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The market is full of Peaches of all kinds.


Pick some up and give our recipe for Peach Johnnycake a try.




Print copies of the recipe are also available at the market info booth. 
The recipe can be adapted to whatever fruit happens to be in season but the star ingredient is the Corn Flour from Wild Hive Farm, so be sure to pick some of that up before it sells out.

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Gorgeous & tender Eggplant from Mead Orchards

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The River Garden is bursting with fresh flowers right now 
and some incredible, unusual combinations too.

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Music this week:

with David Baggett at 10am 
and
Long Steel Rail at 11:30am



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Insulated Tote Bags are just $6

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The Market Info Booth now accepts credit & debit cards 
for purchases of Rhinebeck Farmers' Market merchandise.

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Shoppers please note that market hours are 10am-2pm. 
Vendors are not allowed to sell before the official 10am start time as they need time to set up so that everyone can be served safely and properly. 
No Early Birds Please.
Thank you for your cooperation.

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More market info: rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Summmmmmmertime


It's peak season at the market and our bags just don't seem big enough 
for all that we want to bring home. 


We're in full tomato season right now too.
We could eat tomato sandwiches everyday this time of year.


Clinton Vineyards will be honoring its founder this Sunday at the market from Noon - 1pm with a Toast to Ben Feder.  Please join us for a delicious Kir made with Clinton Vineyards Seyval Blanc 2010 and their world famous Cassis, exclusive winner of gold medals in international competition. 

Ben Feder, founder of Clinton Vineyards, was recognized as a pioneer in grape growing and winemaking in the Hudson Valley. He shared his knowledge, experience and enthusiasm with many who became part of the growing wine industry in New York State. Ben was the first to make Cassis in the Hudson Valley and the only winemaker to win gold medals for it in international competitions. His success in this arena encouraged others to emulate him. Ben was one of the earliest supporters of the Rhinebeck Farmers' Market. He died in 2009. His wife, Phyllis, continues his legacy and remains active in the market and on its board of directors. 


Music this week:


Tuba Skinny is back!

Tuba Skinny takes its listeners back in time to the traditional jazz and old blues music of the nineteen twenties and thirties. The members have been playing together since meeting on the streets of New Orleans five years ago, & officially began playing as Tuba Skinny during the spring of 2009.
Starts at 10am



Plus


A Rhinebeck native, Cathy is a singer/songwriter, performing acoustic rock/contemporary country originals, and a wide variety of covers from the 70's to today. 
12:30pm


Market details at: rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com