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--THIS IS EASTON --
 "Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in." 

The author of that quote is unknown, but our friend Curt Ehly embodies it. We are grateful for the music and joy Curt brings to the Winter Market - no matter how brisk the day.

Come soak up some sun on Saturday, grab your veggies and local favorites, and get your groove on too. (Curt's always happy to take requests.) And don't miss our new vendor, Maria's Homemade Pierogies!
Vendor Lineup for the Winter Market

  • Apple Ridge Farm (sourdough bread, pot pies, pastured pork, bone broth, winter soups)
  • AquaSprout Farm (Aquaponically-grown greens, cherry tomatoes, basil, and micro greens)
  • Breakaway Farms (pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry & eggs)
  • Flour Shop Bakery (breads, pastries, cookies and savory crostini)
  • Farmstand Recipes (vegetarian soups, and energy bites)
  • Jersey Pickles (pickles, olives and other fermented treats)
  • Maria's Homemade Pierogies
  • Primordia Mushroom Farm (largest selection of chemical-free mushrooms in PA)
  • Scholl Orchards (apples, pears, root veggies and jarred items)
  • Stagecoach Apiaries (raw honey and honeycomb)
*** Welcome New Vendor ***
Maria's Homemade Pierogies
There's something extra special about recipes that are passed down through the generations. Daria Kolodij's pierogies are one of those special finds. Daria's mother Maria started teaching her to cook when she was just three years old. And today Daria carries on her family's Ukrania tradition with her mouthwatering pierogies, lovingly named after her mother. Featured in Edible Jersey Magazine, these pierogies are larger and heartier than their Polish counterparts and have flavor to match. 

Choose from Potato and Onion ($1 ea.) or Farmer's Cheese ($2 ea.), or better yet, try them both! You can purchase them frozen for take-home or enjoy them on-site, and sauteed in butter.
This Week's Vendor Highlights
Flour Shop Bakery
Fasnachts!
The Flour Shop is gearing up for Fat Tuesday with some fabulous fasnachts this weekend! These scrumptious hand formed doughnuts are made with organic flour and Scholl Orchards' cider, and then fried to perfection! Choose from traditional plain, glazed, powdered, and cinnamon sugar.

If you want to pre-order additional fasnachts for pick-up at the Shop on Fat Tuesday, call 610.419.9646.
Aquasprout
Welcome to the Jungle!
Stephen and his team have been busy growing more incredibly flavorful chemical-free greens in their aquaponic jungle.

Here's the line-up:
Salad Bowl lettuce
Red Butterhead lettuce
Basil
Curly Kale
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Sunflower Microgreens

There will be a limited supply of cherry tomatoes and radish greens. If you want those, be sure to come early!
Breakaway Farms
Everything's Better with Bacon

Breakaway Farms is cooking up some of your faves! With over 40 varieties of bacon & sausages, you’re sure to find something you love. Not to mention the wide variety of Grass Fed, Dry Aged Beef, Pastured Pork, & Free Range Poultry! Look for various cuts this week to bring flavor & wholeness to your favorite recipes!

Farmstand Recipes
New - Spring Rolls, Vegan Tacos!
Farmstand Recipes' Hot Soup Bar continues this week with Tanya serving up West African Peanut Stew (a crowd favorite!), Vegetable Minestrone, and Italian Wedding (served with Vegetarian Mushroom Meatballs). 

But the big news is that Chef Scott is bringing his *brand new* fresh creations outside this weekend! His Vegan Tacos feature perfectly seasoned mushrooms, guacamole & pico de gallo nestled in a crunchy Bibb lettuce wrap. But that's not all... his Vietnamese Spring Rolls will also be making an appearance. Fresh veggies rolled in rice paper served with sriracha make for the perfect snack on the go! Make sure to check out these new additions this weekend! 
Apple Ridge Farm
Why Buy Sourdough?

There's a lot of talk about gut health these days. Did you know that the sourdough bread is generally easier on the gut? This is due in large part to the bread's pre-biotic content. The sourdough fermentation process also degrades the gluten (to a greater extent than yeast) and provides nutritional benefits. Apple Ridge Farm's sourdough is the real deal and is made with all organic flour. Lately they've been adding ancient wheats and spelt flours into the mix. For more info, stop by and chat with Tracy at the market!

Heads-Up: Some store-bought sourdough breads are not made using the traditional sourdough method, thereby reducing their health benefits. Buying sourdough bread from an artisan baker or a farmer's market increases the likelihood of it being 'true' sourdough bread.
Primordia Mushrooms
It's Prime Season for Shrooms
The winter Shiitake storm continues Saturday with a sale on small shiitakes - $8/lb.!

Looking to try a new mushroom? Say hello to the super flavorful Pioppino, your market manager's favorite! The Pioppino (aka black poplar mushroom, aka Italian mushroom) has a nutty flavor and keeps its mushroom shape upon cooking. It fries up crispy with potatoes or works great in soup. In addition to amazing flavor, texture, and presentation, it also has a lower water content which yields a longer shelf life!
Scholl Orchards
They're Roots Run Deep
The apples are crisp, and the cider is freshly pressed and waiting for you!

You'll also find beets, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, winter squash, onions and lots of jarred items.

TIP: Dice up a batch of beets and butternut squash and roast on cookie sheets. Refrigerate for use all week long in salads, stir-fries, or side dishes!
Jersey Pickles
Think Outside the Pickle Jar...
Jersey Pickles is about more than just pickles.
Have you tried their peppadews (a manager's favorite)? Or how about their sun-dried tomatoes, homemade sauerkraut, pickled mushrooms, or extensive variety of olives. Stop by and find a new favorite!
Winter Cooking
Easy Plant Based Meals
Black Bean Chili with Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard
From: Epicurious
This hearty chili highlights winter veggies, and won't leave you missing the meat. Top with chopped fresh cilantro, red onions, and grated cheddar cheese!

Ticket Giveaway
Stop by the Highmark Farmstand inside Easton Public Market to Register to Win Tickets to Master Chef Junior!
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