Yes it does feel like Fall |
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A welcome sight - early Macs from Pleasant Pond Orchard |
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Bath Farmers Market September 18 & 25 2021 |
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Good Morning,
Yes that small wave of fall & winter Squash last week has meaning; tomatoes and corn dwindle, apples and pears arrive. Monday the Harvest Moon is full and bright, and the Autumn Equinox arrives on Wednesday, marking the official end of Summer and the start of Fall. Fear not, there are still lots of warm weather vegetables here, but it's time to stock up and prepare for the colder months ahead.
As part of that prep, consider the Winter CSA (November-April) from Goranson Farm, a tradition staple for many of us thru the years. Go to their website at http://www.goransonfarm.me . A scenic leisurely drive to their fully loaded farm stand is a pleasant and fruitful way to spend a few hours and you can sign up there too..
Meanwhile I think we can expect a full house next week so bring lots of bags and start getting ready for colder weather. Here the fall breezes are sharp so best to have a sweater or jacket in reserve!
This Saturday the SNAP match changes to 50%; if you are a SNAP shopper, ask the SNAP volunteer any questions you have about this change. They're there for you.
Please note that this newsletter is good through the 25; The next one arrives October 1. Summer has flown.
Joan
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Arriving Now: butternut, delicata and orange winter squash, purple okra
purple daikon, melons, amaranth greens, radicchio, husk cherries, fennel, spicy greens, celery, white salad turnips, cauliflower, amaranth greens, pattypan, green & yellow squash, red & golden beets, fresh garlic, young carrots, cucumbers, lettuces, kales, broccoli & broccolini, pak choi, chards, radishes, fresh herbs, peas, scallions and new onions (red & white), tomatoes large and small, red , green & yellow peppers, new potatoes , eggplant, edible flowers, micros, carrots, peas, autumn plants & seasonal cut flowers
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Pretty purple okra, use like green, in gumbos, veggie , stirs, stews. Fear not slime - ask Chef Google: most recipes help with this, At New Roots |
Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables
Dharma Farm
Goranson Farm
Hawkes Farm
New Roots Farm
Oyster Creek Mushroom Co
Tarbox Farm
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A handcrafted wreath at Mindful Gardens - Everything here speaks of Mare's joyous connectiont o nature
Baked Goods
Alchimia
Beryl's Pastries
Borealis Breads
Chase Farm Bakery
Hootenanny
Stewart & Reid (gluten free)
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Try this ripe St. Davids from Hahns End in a veggie pizza or in an omelet. Delish
Meat and Poultry
Fuzzy Udder Creamery
Kelley Brothers Beef
Mainely Poultry
Meadowcroft
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Jen from Mainely Poultry - she knows her foul! Usually one of her well trained working dogs tags along to keep an eye on.
Seafood
Emily's Oysters
Pemaquid Lobster & Seafood
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Eggs
Goranson Farm
Mainely Poultry
Old Narrow Gauge Farm
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Cheese & Dairy
Chase Farm Bakery
Fuzzy Udder Creamery
Hahn's End
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Angela at JyangLee radiates good will and her Chinese specialties have the same effect. |
Handcrafted, Homegrown, Preserved, Premade
Alchimia
Big Barn Coffee
Fuzzy Udder Creamery
Goranson Farm
Gracie"s Garden
Jyang_Lee Kitchen
Mainely Poultry
Mana Medicinals
Meadowcroft
Mindful Gardens
Old Narrow Gauge Farm
Pemaquid Lobster & Seafood
Tarbox Farm & Sasanoa Brewery
West Maquoit Vinegar Works
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Some like it Hot! At Dharma Farm. Just ask Jeff if the sign's not up |
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Shira at Goranson Farm - where hard work leads to classy classic vegetables and service with a smile |
From our vendors - Sales,
Seasonal, Specials
Making a hearty fish chowder or stew? Good buy for you: Fresh made fish stock at Pemaquid, from Chef Tom, full of flavor and a true cooks' friend.
This has been a wildly successful pepper season. All our growers have choice selections. Like 'em hot? head for dharma and their very useful "which is which & how hot is it really" display
With summer winding down, Angela at Jyang_Lee wants her noodle fans to know that the basil is done, so cilantro it is from now on. Grab a few bags of dumpling to toss into the freezer for winter.
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A crowd favorite: cornmeal pumpkinseed loaves at Hootenanny - eat some, be happy
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Look for leeks winter squash at Goranson: green beans are done,but there is lovely broccolini. Rosemary will be ready soon, and their fall bouquets will soon show off fresh eucalyptus.
Flaxseed loaves for sandwiches & toast, and fresh bagels are moving quickly at Stewart & Reid, so GF shoppers hie over there early. It's hard not to fall for one of Jeff's tempting pastries - savor and smile.
Mare at Mindful Gardens will bring a great pile of her handcrafted wreaths this week - she may have just the basket for you to take them home in too.
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The line at Emily's Oysters keeps growing. |
Nice to have apples again; Shane offered Honeycrisps, Chestnut Crabs, and Macs last weekend. Still some pears too, at Pleasant Pond.
Orange Cranberry scones tempt - their crumbly tops are endearing and delicious. Explore their sliced breads, all sourdough, full flavored. good freezers.
Fresh chorizo at Fuzzy Udder, and a very nice little Turkish dried sausage to nibble on while you work on dinner. Some 2 year old Windswept: talk to Stephan about it!
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Actually Stephan does know all of Fuzzy Udders' large inventory. Impressive, as is the cheese, oh yes.
Beryl regularly offers fruit galettes to brighten a brunch or end a celebratory meal. Right now sour cherry and blueberry are showing their fruitiness and flaky pastry.
Try some of the fresh yogurt at Chase Farm; Robin usually offers plain and raspberry. Her fresh raw milk has significant & delicious cream easy to skim off and use as your personal decadence demands!
Lovely mushrooms continue to feather, fan out, trumpet silkily, button and beckon at Oyster Creek Mushroom Co.
Be sure to stock up on their dried, if you want the nicest kind of stock.
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Music
Married with Chitlins comes in this week to help celebrate the change of seasons! Liz and Chris offer a wide and varied repertoire to soothe and excite. Enjoy dancing along on the hillside, just leave the traffic lane open on the sidewalk!
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Please note
We welcome well trained dogs with good manners who are comfortable with people. We love them all, but oversensitive or reactive dogs scare some folks, many of them kids. Keep them (and everyone else) happy by letting them stay home. Especially in bad weather.
Bathrooms, courtesy of City of Bath, are located at North End of Park. Please help us keep them hospitable.
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Preordering
Vendor Direct
Not all vendors are accepting preorders this summer, others are.- just ask! .
Most have websites with any preordering info, as well as market and farm stand hours. Most vendor sites are accessible from market website; go to
Online Store
Easily accessed: go to www.bathfarmersmarket.com, and select online store. Pickup at Chase Farm Bakery this summer. Vendors in the Online Store are listed below. check to see if they are online this summer. Direct questions about the store to bathfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Alchimia
Chase Farm Bakery
Goranson Farm
Hootenanny
Mana Medicinals
Old Narrow Gauge Farm
Oyster Creek Mushroom Co.
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Goranson welcomes autumn with these perfect Delicata and Acorns. Roast on! |
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