This Week at the Market
This Week at the Market – May 19, 2019
Thanks to all who came out to last Sunday’s Opening Day of the summer season of Brighton Farmers’ Market! It’s great to be back, to see old friends and meet new ones, and be welcomed again into our fine community of farmers, producers, and customers. We’re looking forward to another wonderful season of all local, sustainably-produced delicious foods.
Spring means ramps season; these wild leeks are treasured by chefs and eaters for their delicate but pungent flavor and aroma. Their very short season make ramps a fleeting pleasure. Deep Root Farm will have lots of ramps this week only; Eric will also have French breakfast radishes, pac choi, arugula, and baby kale. Clearview Farm will also have ramps, plus certified organic nettles; some rhubarb; dried dill, basil (lemon and holy-tulsi tea), and spearmint; truly free-range eggs; organically-fed 100% grass-grown Angus beef in a variety of cuts (bones, steaks, roasts, burger, liver, and more); organic buckwheat; and Genesee Valley Bean certified organic dry cannellini, black and pinto beans.
Lagoner Farms is bringing asparagus, rhubarb, and apples — Empire, Jonagold, Crispin, and Honeycrisp. Growing Family Farms will have certified organic spring crop lettuce mix, baby kale, rainbow chard, napa cabbage, endive, escarole, scallions, green garlic, Italian dandelion, nursery stock (heirloom tomatoes including pink and green Berkeley tie dye, Cherokee purple, atomic grape, and sungold, plus assorted peppers), potted herbs, Crooked Carrot ferments, and Singer Farm Naturals tart cherry juice.
Happy Hooves Farm will have pork cuts including chops, steaks, roasts, ribs, sausages, and other parts from pasture-raised heritage breed pigs raised on pasture with organic feed containing no soy, no corn, and no wheat, and pasture-raised 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef including ground beef, pot roast, chuck roast, stew beef from sirloin, and assorted other cuts. Bolton Farms is bringing butterhead bibb lettuce, micro greens, spring mix, lettuce bouquets, bok choi, dandelion greens, Red Russian kale, escarole, parsley, cilantro, and mustard greens.
Stonecrop Farm is bringing fresh pasture-raised pork chops, shoulder roasts, steaks, spare ribs, stew meat, ground pork, sausage, bacon, deli ham, ham steaks, hocks, organ meats, bones, trotters, and rendered lard, plus certified organic fresh whole chickens, boneless breast, leg quarters, wings, tenders, frames, feet, and organ meats. Bristol Mushrooms will have fresh picked, certified organic shiitake, lion’s mane, and king oyster mushrooms, plus Brain Booster lion’s mane coffee and powder.
Andy’s Specialty Produce is bringing certified organic salad mix, arugula, spinach, potatoes, onions, and pea shoots. Smugtown Mushrooms will have fresh homegrown shiitake, oyster, and king trumpet mushroom; mushroom grow kits; dried reishi and chaga; extracts; and fresh homegrown Greek oregano, chives, and thyme.
Shannon Brook Farm is bringing certified organic, pasture-raised heritage breed pork: fresh hams, no-nitrate smoked hams, ham slices, smoked hocks, ground, soup bones, minute steaks, two types of chops, six types of sausage, and five types of no-nitrate bacon; grass-fed lamb raised on organic pastures: shoulder and leg roasts, four types of chops, shanks, hot Italian and chorizo sausage, ground, soup bones, organ meats; certified organic, free-range poultry: stew hens, whole and half broiler chickens, chicken necks, and pekin ducks; and certified organic free-range chicken eggs.
Fellenz Family Farm is bringing certified organic micro greens, mesclun mix, komatsuna, mizuna, mint transplants, cilantro transplants, tomato and squash transplants, hakurei turnips, and dried herbs, plus Wild Thistle herbal products. K&S Bischoping will have a nice variety of crunchy and tasty apples, great for out of hand eating, cooking, or baking.
Lighthouse Gardens will have its largest variety ever of certified organic herb and vegetable transplants, including tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, lettuces, kales, chard, Asian greens, spinach, endive, beets, onions, cole crops, cucumbers, squashes, and many others, plus great Mother’s Day gifts including succulents in pots, planters, hanging baskets, perennials, strawberry hanging baskets with ripe strawberries, lettuce bowls, herb planters, berry plants, patio tomato planters, and organic potting soil. Dearhaven Farm is bringing certified organic and spray-free spinach, asparagus, red and green head lettuce, potatoes, and sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes).
Wohlschlegels Naples Maple Farm is bringing fresh batches of Snappy maple mustard; maple coated almonds, cashews, and pecans; and maple cotton candy, plus a wide variety of assorted maple products. Seaway Trail Honey will have all seasonal local raw honeys from spring to fall, certified Kosher; honeycomb; cute mini bears; black walnuts, almonds, pistachios in honey; infused honeys with organic lavender, ginger, rosemary, cocoa, and cinnamon; and pure beeswax candles; stop by for a sampling and for information about bees and the different types of honey.
Tripleberry Farm will have lots of freshly-made jams including peach, plum, and grape jams, and pesticide-free traditional and reduced sugar berry jams. Lavender Moon is bringing soaps, salves, lotions, teas, culinary blends, and all natural repellents Bug Off and Tick Me Off.
Newbury Park Pastries will have chicken, veggie, panang, shepherds, and lobster mac and cheese pot pies along with key lime and cheesecake tarts, cut-out cookies, and rugelach. Pasta Classics will have ravioli flavors including smoked mozzarella & asparagus, capicola, pepper jack & banana pepper, and six cheese, plus fresh pasta and strombolis.
R&M Bischoping will have lots of raw spring, summer, and fall honey; beeswax lotion bars; beeswax lip balms, including new options with eco-friendly packaging; and lots of honey and goats milk soaps, including popular lilac scented soap made in tribute to the Lilac Festival. East Hill Creamery is offering a special on Underpass cheese.
Flour City Pasta is featuring hot spicy pastas made with local hot peppers. RocBucha is bringing blueberry-mint and pear & ginger kombucha on tap, and will have bottled flavors including blueberry-mint, strawberry-basil, ginger, pineapple-ginger, and blackberry-orange.
Le Petit Poutine is offering the regular menu plus on special — two types of sausage: country sausage gravy topped with rosemary, and summer sausage poutine — savory Italian sausage, peppers, and onions served over traditional poutine. Brian’s Kitchen is bringing four varieties of traditional old fashioned cookies, four varieties of gluten-free and vegan cookies, chocolate fudge, and four different granola bars, including new pecan and cinnamon; all products are dairy free.
JonJohn’s Bakery is bringing mom’s mac and cheese, lemon blueberry cake, blackberry raspberry cake, oatmeal cranberry cookies, chocolate chip cookies, grandma’s breakfast cake, muffins (blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry), chocolate brownie muffins, peanut butter balls, chocolate dipped bourbon balls, monster brownies, and four layers of chocolate cake.
Impact Earth offers its residential organics subscription sign up and exchange, as well as beeswax wraps, eco pul bags, produce bags, eco sponges, and bamboo utensils. A special thanks to Impact Earth for providing zero waste services at Brighton Farmers’ Market each Sunday.
Also at the Market
We welcome The Geezers to the music tent.
ColorBrightonGreen.org will collect recycling items through June 16; check here for items they are currently able to accept and recycle.
Please consider donating to the Brighton Food Cupboard to support their efforts on behalf of the needy in our community.
EBT/SNAP Bonus Program
Brighton Farmers’ Market is pleased to offer SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) customers the opportunity to purchase tokens using their SNAP benefits, which can be used to buy SNAP eligible foods at the Market. Any SNAP customer who purchases $5 in tokens with SNAP benefits will also receive a bonus $2 FreshConnect Check to purchase eligible Market products.
Market Details
Brighton Farmers’ Market is held Sundays, 9 am to 1 pm, in the Brighton High School parking lot, 1150 Winton Rd. S.
The Market is sponsored by the Town of Brighton. More information about the market can be found at https://brightonfarmersmarket.org or on Facebook and Instagram.
See you Sunday!
