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Weekly Update
October 21, 2017
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Photo Courtesy of Scholl Orchards
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Apple Jam is one of our favorite events of the year. Crisp apples, sweet cider, fresh-baked pies, and simple stuff like pie-eating contests, and sampling a gazillion different varieties of PA grown apples... some varieties dating back hundreds of years. Join us for some live music, and grab some hot apple fritters or a slice of pie. And be sure to bring the kids because we have some great crafts this weekend too!
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Let the
Games Begin!
Twelve lucky individuals will get to compete in our annual apple pie eating contest Saturday at 12 Noon!
How fast can
you down a giant slice of Tomblers crumb pie? Oh wait... did we mention that it's piled high with a mountain of whipped creme? And... there's one more twist... you can't use your hands!
The winner will receive a $20 downtown Easton Gift Card and $20 in EFM market tokens. Sign up at the EFM Information Tent.
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Farm Fresh Fall Fun for Kids!
We'll be offering apple printing in the kids tent this weekend. Stop by and stamp a t-shirt, tote, or greeting card. Adults are welcome to join in the fun too!
And check out the ACE Tent where Mosaic Mary will be offering a mosaic workshop for kids. Bring your little ones and get crafty!
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Apple Sampling!
Saturday 10:00 am - 12 noon
One of the highlights of Apple Jam is getting to sample dozens of varieties of apples, including some really unique heirloom varieties offered by The Backyard Growers. Apples like, Ashmead Kernel spicy, 20 oz., Red Haralson, Pink Sugar, Liberty, Rhode Island Greening. Stop by and sample them all for just $1. It's a great way to learn which apples are best for eating, versus baking and find out which apples hold up best in salads and store the longest.
Learn more about Pennsylvania apples on this informative site.
The Apple Sampling tent will also feature ice cold Scholl cider by the cup, and delicious caramel apples prepared by the Highmark Farmstand.
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Locally Grown Music
Featuring: Stinking Badges
Saturday 10:00 am - 12 noon
Stinking Badges is a local Easton band who is going back to their roots -- a fusion of family and friends with distinctive voices and diverse musical influences. Their vibe is eclectic and acoustic, mixing multiple genres from yesterday to today. Pull up a seat on the North Lawn of the Circle to hear the SB musical vibe. At the EFM Music Tent from
10 am to 12 noon.
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Farm-Fresh Fall Recipes:
German Apple Cake
"German Apple Cake has chunks of fresh apple, lots of fall spices, crunchy pecans, and a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. This is one of the most delicious apple desserts you will ever taste so get ready for some fall baking!" -Spicy Southern Kitchen
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WHAT'S FRESH THIS WEEK
Just Picked - Fresh Baked - Pickled - Brewed
FEATURED VENDORS
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Scholl Orchards
Apple Madness!
The photo to your left is no joke! Scholl's will be bringing truckloads of apples to market this week!
Look for fifteen varieties of just-picked apples, fresh pressed apple cider, spicy cider donuts, honey crisp apple sauce, apple butter and more!!! In fact... Scholl's will have so many applicious products that they'll be setting up in two different spots. Look for them in their usual space AND next to Easton Salsa Company.
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Tomblers Bakery
Apple Pie, Dumplings & Cake!
Look for plenty of apple pies this week both crumb and lattice. And of course those delightful apple dumplings, and
Apple Dumplettes - bite size baby apple dumplings! Oh, and don't miss Karen's old fashioned Apple Cake. It's great for breakfast, brunch or dessert because it's not too sweet!
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Sycamore Grill
Hot Apple Fritters
Mmmm... we wait all year long for these sweet, crispy, fried rings of pure apple goodness! Made with Scholl apples and dusted with powdered sugar they're pure heaven! For a more savory treat Sycamore will be featuring an Apple Jam Grilled Cheese... Scholl apples, white cheddar, bacon, and a drizzle of stagecoach honey! Oh my!!!!
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Guest Vendor:
College Hill Cakes
Liza's back with lots of old-fashioned homemade treats for Apple Jam! Look for apple pie, whole, or by the slice, apple-pear pie, apple buckle, apple turnovers and a delicious apple spice cake. Be sure to stop by early though... this apple goodness is filled with love and it's gonna go fast!
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Blooming Glen Farm
Cold Nights make for a Sweet Harvest!
Carrots are plentiful and super sweet with the frosty nights we've been having. That goes for all the roots right now at Blooming Glen. Look for red cabbage, butternut squash, potatoes, kohlrabi, fall radishes and turnips. And they're still rocking the Hawaiian ginger!
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Roasted Apples & Red Cabbage
Garden Chili; African Sweet Potato, Spinach & Coconut; Pumpkin & Wild Rice; Tuscan Turkey & Cheese Tortellini; Vegetable, and Wild Rice & Bean are some of the hearty, healthy soups you'll find this week at Leon Tree Lane. Other goodies include: Pot Pies; Cabbage & Noodles; Bacon, Beer & Cheese dip; Old Bay Lump Crab dip; Hummus; Roasted Apples & Red Cabbage...and more!
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Fall weather is finally here, and the team at Bad Farm is working on the last cutting of hay, getting ready to spread lots of manure on the fields for awesome fertilizer, and cover crops are already coming up in corn fields. This week at the market they will have a full line-up of their delicious dairy products including, Raw Milk, Yogurt (drinkable sMOOthies, greek style and creamy) Curds ( plain, pizza, dill garlic, garlic basil and chive onion) a large selection of aged CHEESE, cottage cheese and even fresh mozzarella. Oh, and Cage free brown EGGS and BEEF too!
Email your order and Dave will have it ready for you when you arrive!
[email protected]
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Jenny's Kuali
Pakora Indian Style Pancakes & Sweet Potato Rice Balls
Back by popular demand (customers come looking for it every week) is vegetarian
Tom Yum soup. With lemon grass and a creamy coconut milk base this soup is chock full of fresh mint, jicama, cucumber, onions, red bell pepper, and tofu. ($5)
Pakora - Indian style pancake with diced potato, tomato, onions, bell pepper, egg plant, green onion and cabbages in cumin and red pepper spiced rice/flour batter. Served with mint chutney for dipping. (2 for $4)
Cucumber Jicama Papaya Salad with papaya cucumber lime dressing ($6)
Nasi Goreng - curried fried rice with tofu, red bell pepper, broccoli, onions,snow peas, and bean sprouts. ($7 or add shrimp and eggs $8)
Sweet Potato Rice Ball filled with red bean and coated with sesame seeds $2
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Breakaway Farms
Harvest Brats
Harvest Spice & Everything Nice! Be sure to catch Breakaway's Monthly Feature; Harvest Brats! Available in both Fresh & Smoked varieties! Their featured sausages are only made annually, so stock up while you can! And don't forget fresh pork goes great with apples and the other flavors of fall like sweet potatoes and butternut squash!
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Highmark Farmstand
Our friends at the Highmark Farmstand were busy bees yesterday dipping juicy red delicious apples in silky caramel just for Apple Jam! Some are rolled in peanuts and other have a special drizzle of butterscotch peanut butter. Stop by the EFM apple sampling tent to get yours!
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Guest Vendor:
Mud & Maker
Mud & Maker returns this week! It's Stephanie's last visit of the year so now's the time to stock up on fun and functional pottery. It's definitely not too early to start your Christmas shopping!
Stop by and see what's new. Stephanie has some great fall decor!
Be sure to ask about Mud & Maker's
Glaze your Own Ornament class, November 19th at the Easton Public Market.
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Around Town...
Easton's Haunted Happenings
Get into the Halloween spirit with a walking tour that takes you on a chilling walk around Easton, where guides and ghouls will share hysterics and history. (Tour not recommended for the faint of heart.) Find more information at
hauntedeastontour.com.
Proceeds benefit Greater Easton Development Partnership and the Easton Police Athletic League.
8-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday | Tickets $14 in advance (online or at Easton Main Street Initiative, 35 S. Third St.) or $20 on site | 30 Centre Square | MORE
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2017 SPONSORS
Our deepest thanks to the companies, organizations, and businesses that help support the Easton Farmers' Market.
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