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Hello Friends of the Historic Lewes Farmers Market
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Healthy Habits Include Shopping Weekly at the HLFM
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Market at Shields School Parking Lot
Saturday, May 21, 8 am to 12 noon
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Due to the inclement weather forecast for this Saturday, May 21, we will again locate the market at Shields School parking lot on May 21. The Market is open from 8 am to 12 noon. But do remember we are open rain or shine. All of your favorite vendors will be at market.
There will be no demonstration or Children's Story Time
Convenient parking is available at the Lewes School parking lot.
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Missing a few of your favorite farmers at market?
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There were a few empty spaces at the HLFM last Saturday so here's a quick update on farmers NOT at market but returning later this season. Bennett's Orchard is keeping us posted on their peach crop that was decimated by the early bloom/late killing frost-note the green peach survivor in photo on left. B
ennett's returns to market once blueberry season starts and, with luck, peaches are harvested. Bennett's is now growing exotic varieties of Bennett melons that will come to market from mid-July through August. Magee Farms had a family wedding last Saturday, but will return to market this coming weekend so expect to see more asparagus and strawberries! Kathleen Moss of Mossflower Cottage will return to market on June 18th. Fischers' Farm returns to market once Japanese plums, peaches, and nectarines are ready in mid-July.
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Plant your garden from the farmers market!
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Plant your garden from the farmers market! Lots of plants and seedlings to choose from at the HLFM. Many of our market farmers have vegetables, herbs and flowers to plant in your home garden. Seaberry has dahlias to plant complete with photos so you can see what will bloom! Rainbow Farm has native plants and will show you photos of these plants in bloom. Herbs, Spice & Everything Nice has a huge variety of organic plants. Ficner's Farm has tomato plants. Totem Farm and Hattie's Garden have lots of vegetable plants to choose from. Anchor Nursery and Black Hog Farmstead also have great plant selection. Buy your garden plants at market this weekend
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FRESH at Market:
Here's a list of fresh produce and more at market this week.
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- Spring Greens: Arugula, lettuces (including butterhead, leaf and romaine), mesclun mix, spinach, kale, microgreens and wheatgrass
- Fresh Veggies: Asparagus, carrots, radishes, turnips, spring onions
- Meats (beef, chicken, pork, lamb) and Eggs (chicken and duck)
- Mushrooms: White button, crimini, shiitake, oyster, portabello
- Baked Goods: Made from scratch breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies including gluten-free
- Seafood: Fresh crabs and oysters
- Cut flowers: Some peonies this week!
- Plants: Flowers (including dahlias), herbs, veggies, and native plants for outdoor and indoor plants
- Fermented Foods: Sauerkrauts, kimchi
- Sweet Treats: Jams and jellies (including sugarless varieties) and honey
- Farmer-made Products: Soaps, lotions, lip balm and more!
- Fresh Coffee and Pastries: Sip a cup of freshly-brewed or nitro-iced coffee or tea at market and enjoy with a breakfast bagel or focaccia as you walk about the market.
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| Last Saturday's demonstration and recipe. |
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On Saturday, May 14, Executive Chef Jordan Miller of Heirloom prepared a delicious Oyster Stew for market patrons to rave reviews!
Oyster Stew
Ingredients
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2-3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cups milk (or half and half for a richer stew)
1 cub reduced sherry wine
2 dozen oysters, shucked rained and reserved liquid
sale and cayenne
Fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon shopped garlic
1/34 cup finely chopped parsley, tarragon, chives, chervil mixed.
Directions
In a large sauté pan, melt the 4 tablespoons butter. Add the onions and celery and cook until vegetables come translucent. Stir in the milk and oyster liquid. Season the mixture with salt, cayenne and black pepper. Be careful with the cayenne because it will make the stew spicy (for some that will be a good thing!) Bring the liquid to a simmer and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure not to overcook the oysters. Remove from heat. Serve hot.
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What's so special about the Historic Lewes Farmers Market --Volunteers!
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The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that sponsors the weekly farmers market, accepts SNAP and offers up to a $20 match for SNAP customers. Throughout the year, over 200 community volunteers (including an all-volunteer Board of Directors) assist with market operations from setup to breakdown. For market setup, we are especially grateful to the Tentations who put up our market tents and help farmers set up their tents and farm stands. Abbey Feierstein and Nancy Beaumont coordinate the volunteer program and Cathie Rosenfeld oversees the SNAP program. Have a question? At Market, Volunteers wear tan aprons and the Market Manager wears a red apron-all of these dedicated volunteers will be happy to assist you! Want to become a volunteer? You can sign up at the Market Information table or email us at [email protected].
Our weekly market e-news will let you know more information about our farmers and producers this season, tell you what new foods are coming to market and share seasonal recipes. Thanks for shopping at HLFM! To receive weekly emails from the Historic Lewes Farmers Market, email us at [email protected].
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How could the HLFM Therm-O-Tote Market Bag get any bett
er? It just did this
year with the addition of an inside pocket that will hold steady a water or even a wine bottle, and keep it cool. (There's also an outside pocket.) This pea green-colored bag is a sturdy insulated tote that also keeps produce cool while you shop. There is a zipper closure, dual reinforced 20" carrying handles, and plastic bottom insert. Measuring 13W x 10 x 15H, this earth-friendly bag contains 20% post-industrial recycled content and is reusable. How can you resist? You can get one, two or more at the HLFM table for $10 each and let everyone know that you are an HLFM fan.
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Support HLFM!
Every week you shop at the HLFM, you are supporting farmers and producers in our Delmarva region who need your market dollars to survive economically. You can also support the Historic Lewes Farmers Market by making a tax-deductible donation. Every week our Market Information table has a selection of new, bargain-priced books-from cooking to farming to kid's books -- all donated-so that every book you purchase provides much needed operating funds to HLFM. Thanks so much for your support!
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We have a very active Facebook page, where we post
Market pictures,
activities, events you should know about, and much more.
We would l
ove to be your friend, and also to see your pictures and comments
about the Market on our page.
HLFM
P.O. Box 185, Nassau, DE 19969
Thank you,
The H
istoric Lewes Farmers Market Team
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