America's Oldest, Continuous Open-Air Market, Est. 1752
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'Tis the Season
Little Brass Band and a Visit from Old St. Nick
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Although a few showers are forecast for Saturday, temps will be nearing fifty degrees! And with Christmas just 10 days away we won't let a little wacky weather stand in our way.
Come enjoy the Little Brass Band from 11am - 1pm, and a visit from Jolly Old St. Nick! Santa will be busy handing out free gifts to all the kids - a hand-illustrated collectible Easton Coloring book, crayons, and a free day pass to Crayola Experience! Bring your kids or your pooch and snap a photo with the big guy. At 12 Noon Santa will be pulling the lucky ticket and announcing the winner of a Martin Guitar! So don your slicker and come hang with us in the circle, and shop small - we guarantee that you'll leave filled with holiday spirit!
Check out our list of participating vendors
HERE.
Thank you to Pete Boccadoro for the beautiful photo of The Little Brass Band.
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Separatist Beer Project
in the Local Libations Tent
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Separatist is back in the Local Libations tent this weekend and they'll be featuring some fabulous brews including
All the Feels, Ritual Death, Miracle Visions, Foolish Things, and Foudre Tropic. These are limited batches so get 'em while you can!
If you want to truly bring a smile to the face of the craft beer-lover on your list - well, get them some some Separatist. And if you want to be really popular, grab some for your holiday parties too... #drinklocal
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Butter Braised Radishes & Radish Greens
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It's winter time folks, and if you're going to commit to eating seasonally, it's time to get creative! Cooking radishes brings out a surprisingly sweet flavor. Combined with farro, feta, and fresh parsley this is a soul satisfying winter dish.
Red radishes are packed with Vitamins E, A, C, B6, and K. Plus they're high in antioxidants, fiber, zinc, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and manganese.
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I promised to report back on my experience making Pickle Soup with dill pickles from Jersey Pickles. I'm pleased to report that it was a big success - creamy and delicious (see photo)! I used chicken stock from Apple Ridge Farm, and left out the salt because the pickles provided plenty of saltiness. If you're vegetarian, you could certainly opt to use vegetable broth. I also opted to use half the flour because the potatoes served as a thickener. I was pleased to see many folks at the market purchasing pickles to make the soup! EFM volunteer Jenne Hogan reported a tasty outcome with her soup as well. If you'd like to try it, the recipe is below.
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Serving Stone Creations had a gorgeous selection of serving stones at the market last weekend. And they had so much fun that they're coming back again this Saturday! And everything is $10 off! These beautiful granite servers are perfect for cheese and fruit and other appetizers, and add a beautiful touch to any table.
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Breakaway Farms
12 Days of Bacon Holiday Gift Box
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As we approach the Holidays, don’t miss out on the opportunity to give the perfect gift from your favorite farmers!! Team Breakaway offers treats for your friends & family members who love meat! But not just any meat... pasture raised, grass fed, non-GMO, chemical & antibiotic free meat!! You’re sure to find something... for everyone! Beef jerky, beef sticks, or better yet, BACON! Stop by this week to talk with your farmers about getting the “12 Days of Christmas Bacon Lovers' Gift Box”!
And don’t forget they also have hams, turkeys, beef & pork roasts... everything you need for the perfect Holiday meal!
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Doughnut Love
Hot Mulled Cider, Doughnuts, Pumpkin Bread & More...
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This week's fresh baked doughnut line-up includes Red Velvet, Chocolate Peppermint (and in honor of Santa coming) Gingerbread!
Susan will also have her homemade Pumpkin Bread (slices, small loaves, & large loaves) and her signature doughnut cookies in singles & holiday-wrapped six packs. And, Doughnut Love is bringing back hot mulled cider from Scholl’s, stop by for a cup to enjoy while you shop!
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Valley Milkhouse
Holiday Gift Sets
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This Saturday Valley Milkhouse will be bringing Goldenrod cave aged Gouda! Also ripe Thistle, Witchgrass and Clover is back in plain or with locally grown herbs!
Gift Certificates
Valley Milkhouse is also offering gift certificates for the cheese lovers in your circle! Pick one up at the market this Saturday and give the gift of local artisan cheese! Certificates can be used at Easton Farmers Market through next summer season or at the Berks county creamery's farmstore, and it can also count towards registration for a cheesemaking class.
Gift Sets
Holiday gift sets are still available for pickup on Dec 22! This gift set is $30 and includes three wedges of Valley Milkhouse cheese along with a perfect pairing of locally crafted spiced pear preserves. The gift set is festively packaged in a white window pastry box with greenery and a ribbon, ready to place under the tree.
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Farmstand Recipes
New! Jingle Bite Gift Sets
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This weekend, the Sunshine Salad is making a return, along with the Kale & Quinoa Power Salad and Harvest Slaw.
New on the menu is a vegetarian Roasted Cauliflower, Feta and Orzo Salad tossed with
Dried Cranberries, Red Onion, Spinach, Garlic and a Dijon Mustard and Honey Vinaigrette. Also look for some hearty vegetarian soups including Moroccan Butternut Squash Soup, Caribbean Black Bean Soup, and West African Peanut Stew.
And be sure to check out the NEW Jingle Bite gift sets - your favorite energy bites, and some festive new flavors packaged for gift -giving!
*** Did you Know? A
portion of proceeds from every sale will benefit the Easton Hunger Coalition to support the coalition’s new initiative to develop and serve meal kits to those in our community who are food insecure
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#ServingTheCommunit
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Apple Ridge Farm
Vegan Chili, Chicken & Chard Soup and More
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Don't forget the frozen section! Every week Apple Ridge brings a cooler full of pasture raised chicken, seasonal soups, and chicken pot pies. The Vegan Chili and the Chicken & Chard soup are two of my personal favorites, and the chicken pot pies are outta this world - buttery flaky crust, rich gravy, and chock full of chicken and veggies all grown on farm. And they're available in two sizes. The soup, chili or pot pies all make for a quick, easy dinner during the busy holiday season!
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Stagecoach Apiaries
Honey keeps you Healthy
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Area farmers will tell you that Pete Sliwka, aka Honeyman is one of (if not
the) hardest working men in the business. Known throughout PA and Upstate New York, folks swear by Pete's raw honey. Bee Keeping is a tough business and and many of the veteran bee keepers have passed on or retired. And the younger bee keepers don't manage nearly the number of hives that Pete does. He's still going strong and committed to his bees and his loyal customers. Stop by and stock up this weekend or purchase some jars for gifts. Pete's always ready to answer all your questions too!
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Scholl Orchards
All the fixins for winter soups & stews
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Scholl's has plenty of potatoes, carrots and onions for all your winter soups and stews, and ginormous super sweet beets for roasting. Look for lots of winter squash, including spaghetti, butternut and acorn and humongous heads of cabbage for stuffed cabbage, cabbage & noodles, or healthy slaws. Did you ever try slicing cabbage, tossing in olive oil and S&P and roasting on a cookie sheet? So simple, but so good!
And of course you'll find an array of apples for your holiday baking or eating. And the pears are a lovely addition to cheese plates. Scholl's continues to press fresh cider so pick up a gallon for mulling.
Grab some of their jarred items for gift baskets or ask them to create a gift box for you (great teacher gift). Choose from fruit butters, applesauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, hot sauces, and more. A collection of hot sauces is a great gift for guys... just sayin'!
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Salvaterra's Gardens
Farming like a Boss
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Farmer Matt is still at it....
Spring Mix in December? You betcha! Spinach? Yepper! Plus collards, kale, parsley, radishes, and scallions. The parsley is so sweet and fragrant - try making a pesto with it - perfect on pasta!
And check out this recipe for
Green Goddess Mac n Cheese. Chock full of spinach, parsley, and garlic - it's a great way to get your greens!
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Primordia Mushroom Farm
Order your Mushroom Kits for Holiday Gifts!
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Last year I gave my brother Mike one of Primordia's mushroom growing kits and it was the best gift ever - he's still growing them (in his basement) a year later! Place your preorder this week for Organic Mushroom Kits $20 each/pick up on 12/22.
Or email: pirimordiafarm@gmail.com
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Pheasant Hill Farm - Portch Tea
Strengthen your Immune System
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Don promises more innovative and delicious kombucha flavors again this week. Stop by and fill your growler with the best kombucha around!
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Martin Guitar Drawing
12 Noon, Saturday at the Market!
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Who will be the winner of the OME Cherry Martin guitar,
valued at $2500!? Join us at 12 Noon as Santa picks the winner! Good luck and thank you to all who purchased tickets!
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Easton Collectible Holiday Ornaments
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Did you know that you can purchase all five Easton Collectible ornaments at the Easton Farmers' Market INFO Tent every Saturday?
Choose from the Peace Candle, The Bugler, The Free Bridge, The Easton Farmers' Market, and this year's ornament, The State Theatre!
$20 each or a boxed 4-piece set for $75.
All Proceeds Benefit Easton Main Street Initiative Programs
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Buy Local - Give Local
Online or at the Market
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EFM tokens make a perfect gift for your locavore friends and for people you'd like to introduce to the market! They're great for teacher gifts too. They're available in $5 denominations, they're valid for use with all vendors, and they never expire! Purchase $25 or more and we'll include a free gift bag or box.
Available at the EFM Info & Merch Tent, and online - along with the EPM giftcard, the Downtown Easton gift card, and the collectible Easton holiday ornaments!
Shop Here
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Hey Kids!
Come Meet Taco Dragon at 12 Noon at the Easton Public Market
Presented by Book & Puppet Co.
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What do you like in your tacos? Whatever you put inside, tacos are delicious and dragons love them, and so do we! Meet the Dragon from the popular book Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin. And be sure to check out Book & Puppet @ EPM. They have an incredible selection of cookbooks and delicious foodie titles for kids and adults!
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Easton Farmers' Market| 610.330.9942| marketmanager@eastonfarmersmarket.com
Easton Farmers' Market is a subsidiary
of Greater Easton Development Partnership
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