Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: With Gratitude

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. - Melody Beattie

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market Managers and Vendors Wish You a Safe, Happy Thanksgiving Holiday.

A Sue's Kitchen pecan pie. Photo courtesy of Brickstreet Communications. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers Market: Opportunities for All - WARM, WARM Fresh Green and Westerville Caring & Sharing

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. ~George Bernard Shaw

Help your Neighbor!

Westerville Caring & Sharing:

Check out the City of Westerville facebook page and you'll learn about an opportunity to enjoy a good meal and help Westerville Caring & Sharing on Wednesday, December 2nd: Eat out for a good cause. Westerville Caring & Sharing will receive 20% of your purchase at Max & Erma's, Westerville, 790 N. State at Maxtown (with presentation of a special coupon). Applies to lunch, dinner and carry-out on Wednesday, December 2nd. Westerville Caring & Sharing is an all-volunteer program working now to serve families, children and senior citizens during the holiday season.

Click here to download or print the special Westerville Caring and Sharing coupon.

Westerville Caring and Sharing helps folks & families in the Westerville School District 365 days a year with everything from everyday needs like blue jeans and school supplies to toys for kids on the holidays. This vital organization welcomes your support including donations, gift cards, and new and gently-used clothing (this is a good time of year for coats) and home furnishings. To learn more about contributing money, gift cards, or new or used items to Caring & Sharing, contact Marge Day Lewis or Bobbie Nelson at 614.470.4320 or P.O. Box 970, Westerville, OH, 43086.

Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM):

WARM Westerville (the Westerville Area Resource Ministry) offers a much needed hand-up for people and families in need in the greater Westerville area. From job training to personal growth to day-to-day needs, WARM is there to offer empowerment opportunities.

▪ Adopt a WARM family for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.

For more information, contact WARM at info@warmwesterville.org or call 614.899.0196

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market teams up with WARM for the WARM Fresh Green Program.

With WARM Fresh Green everyone in the greater Westerville area has the opportunity to benefit from Ohio Proud healthy foods throughout the growing season. Fresh Green participants bring vouchers provided by WARM to the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market throughout the market season for fresh produce, foods, and fruit bearing garden plants. Market vendor participation is entirely optional and every eligible market vendor accepts the Fresh Green vouchers.

During the 2009 Market Season, market vendors accepted $2,470 in WARM Fresh Green vouchers.

The WARM Fresh Green Program is entirely funded by donations.

Join in with the Uptown Westerville Merchants Association's Home for the Holidays Festival of Wreaths this week as we look forward to November 28th's Home for the Holidays.

14 Uptown Merchants are displaying a custom-made and designed wreath available for "wraffle" to benefit WARM Fresh Green.

Purchase a $1 "wreath wraffle ticket" for a chance to win your favorite wreath! No limit on "wraffle" ticket purchases. All "wreath wraffle ticket" money collected goes directly to the WARM Fresh Green Program.

The wreath winners will be drawn by each participating merchant during Home for the Holidays at 7 p.m. on November 28th.

Thank you for your support!! Happy Holidays!

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: October 28th Market Report

It's Market Wednesday and it's hard to believe, but this week is the last week of the 2009 Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. This market opened on May 6th and we watched the produce colors move from spring pastel to vibrant summer sun to earthtones of fall. Three seasons.

Jane Varley of Varley Valley tells us:

It’s been a great year. Sarah and I want to give a big thanks to our customers – you make our job fun. Remember that you can order breads, jams, pies, cookies, and cakes from us throughout the winter. Just give Jane a call at 614.523.0754 or email janevarley@yahoo.com.

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Challah -- $5.50
French Baguette -- $2.75
Italian -- $4.25
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat-- $6.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Garlic -- $6.50

Dale and Kevin Benedict invite you to visit Honey Health Farms:

Honey Health farms has developed a new bar of soap to help combat flu viruses using ingredients from mother nature's storehouse.

Our "Mother Nature’s Best Skin Soap" has excellent antiseptic ingredients including:
Tea Tree Oil
Honey
Niaouli Oil
Glycerin
Rosemary

Help Protect yourself and family by using Nature's Gift! Buy a bar for each of your bathing areas!

Honey Health Farms would also like to thank all of our wonderful customers in the Westerville area for their patronage over the past two years.

Our goal at Honey Health Farms is to provide alternative nutrition and health options by selling high quality, all natural products produced with the help of honey bees and mother nature.

Arjay Gourmet Foods and Blue Jacket Dairy have now ended their 2009 Market season. Rohini's chutneys and Blue Jacket's fabulous cheeses, especially that Gretna Grillin', were a market favorite throughout the season.

We always encourage you to Shop Uptown Westerville and stop by Meza, 48 N. State, and visit with Tatjana Brown and take some wine for a test drive with Meza's Market Wednesday $1 wine tastings.

From everyone at the market, thanks for a great 2009 Market Season!

See you at the market!

Photo: Fresh apples from Malabar Acres at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: October 21st Market Report

What a beautiful Market Wednesday afternoon in Uptown Westerville. And, the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is open today 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at N. State and E. Home.

This is the next to last Market Wednesday for 2009. While the season of sweet corn, green beans, and tomatoes has passed, market vendors are featuring fresh from the earth vegetables like sweet potatoes, potatoes, turnips, onions, and carrots and from the vine like a variety of squash and pumpkins.

Artisan food vendors feature a variety of baked goods, jams, jellies, chutney, veggie burgers, meats, and cheeses.

And, stop by Nature's Honey to check out Krista Wagner's fabulous soaps made from common food ingredients and essential oils.

Jane Varley of Varley Valley shares:

It looks like it will be absolutely beautiful weather for the market this week. Sarah is planning to come to the market, sit in the sun, and clean crabapples in preparation for jelly making. I will have to do my crabapple cleaning at home.

It is hard to believe that another season is already over. Please remember that you can still order bread from me throughout the whole year. Since I live in Westerville, it is easy to pick it up at my house. I might even be able to deliver it to you.

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl -- $5.25
Lemon Swirl -- $5.75
Orange Swirl -- $5.50
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin -- $5.00
French Baguette -- $2.75
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat-- $6.00
Sourdough White
Rustic Sourdough

On a day like today, we hope you have some time to stroll Uptown and Shop Uptown Westerville.Stop by Meza, 48 N. State for their Market Wednesday $1 Wine Tasting.

See you at the market!

Photo: Pumpkins and squash from Northridge Organic Farm at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: October 14th Market Report

It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville and the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is open today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at N. State and E. Home.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market features Central Ohio's best fresh home-grown and home-made with a touch of down-home. Our market vendors know their stuff, have a passion for what they do, and are just plain nice. So, next time you're at the market, if you haven't done so yet, take a minute and shake the hand or chat for a bit with the person who baked the pie you just bought or grew your favorite veggies .

Krista Wagner of Nature's Honey has a new bath treat today. Krista shares: "Brand new product this week, Herbal Bath Tea bags! My Calm and Soothing Bath Tea is a great way to rid yourself of the winter itchies and relax after a long day. I will be offering my bath teas at a special price this week...only $1.00! They are regularly priced at $2.00 each, so stop by and stock up this week while they are such a good deal!"

Jane Varley (Varley Valley, 614.523.0754) is bringing her fresh-baked table breads to the market today:

It’s a perfect time to stop by for some fall vegetables for a hearty soup and some bread to round out the meal. I just love some butternut squash soup with a hearty Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat bread. Whatever your meal plans, stop by and try out some bread and jam. Our seasonal jams include: apple butter, brandied apple butter, no sugar apple butter, crabapple jelly and spiced crabapple jelly.

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl -- $5.25
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin -- $5.00
Italian -- $4.25
French Baguette -- $2.75
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat-- $6.00
Fruit Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat -- $7.00

Angel King of Blue Jacket Dairy tells us they are now featuring a seasonal favorite:

One of our favorite seasonal products is Sweet Pumpkin Quark. It's light, fluffy and simply delicious especially when serve on a vanilla wafer for a quick snack or as a light dessert. Your family and friends will love it.

Blue Jacket Dairy's farmstead cheeses are not only Ohio Proud, but are delicious! Stop by Blue Jacket's market space today, visit with Julie, and by all means if you haven't done so yet, try the Gretna Grillin' cheese!

Thinking about an autumn tablescape? The market has a selection of pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, and squash.

Sue's Kitchen will not be attending this week's market. Visit Sue's cool blog, click here. Carousel Watergardens Farm, Arjay Gourmet, and Pleiades Maple Products will also not be attending this week's market.

We encourage you to Shop Uptown Westerville on Market Wednesdays. Meza at 48 N. State always features a Market Wednesday wine tasting.

The market meets rain or shine and Accuweather is indicating a break in the rain and cloudy skies between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., so pack the umbrella or rain gear just in case, and we'll see you at the market!

Photo: Buckeye Buddies from Landrum Cottage at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: October 7th Market Report

It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville! Market weather is sunny with a touch of autumn and perfect for shopping at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market.

This week Krista Wagner of Nature's Honey tells us:

"A new soap bar this week! Some of you might have had a chance to try it in its mini-soap form, which I offered a couple weeks ago. Now I have large bars! Evergreen Envy is one of my absolute favorite blends, made from Bay, Rosewood, and Pine Essential Oils. It is a great woodsy smell that both men and women will love. This soap also has bentonite clay, my key ingredient all my shaving bars, so this bar can be duel-purpose...both for the bath and shaving! This is the only time Evergreen Envy will be offered...once these 15 bars are sold, that is it! Stop and have a smell...smelling is always free!"

Nature's Honey is a perfect, affordable artisan gift!

Arjay Gourmet Foods will not be at this week's market.

The market is a great source for Halloween pumpkins and fall decor(including Indian Corn).

See you at the market!

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Sept. 30th Market Report

It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville! The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market opens for business each Wednesday from 3 p.m to 6 p.m. at N. State and E. Home.

While you're at the market, stop by and visit Eddie Lou Meimer at Pleiades Maple Products and check out Pleiades Ohio State Logo maple syprup. Perfect for tailgating brunches! Now you just need a stack of Buckwheat pancakes!!

This week Krista Wagner of Nature's Honey tells us: "Sorry I wasn't around last week, folks, but I promise to make up for it this week! TWO new soaps this week! Cedarwood Sage Bath Bar, made with cedarwood, sage, and petitgrain essential oils and lovely ground lemon basil (that I dried myself!). I will also have a new soap in my goat milk and lavender line: Lavender & Vanilla Body Bar. Made with lavender and vanilla essential oils and ground chamomile flowers, this bar is great for the fall season (vanilla is very warming). See you at the market!"

Dale Benedict of Honey Health Farms tells us they'll have... "Comb Honey and autographed copies of Miss Moxie The Amazing Honeybee Story that I recently wrote and published. This story makes a wonderful gift for any person interested in one of nature's most creative and nectar producing insects. Plus our highly sought after wildflower honey, cinnamon honey, honeybee pollen blend, bee pollen, four homemade soaps, moisture cream and lip/body balm."

Bridgman Farm and Amherst Greenhouse have now ended their 2009 Market Season.

We recommend an afternoon in Uptown Westerville! Come uptown for lunch, browse, visit and Shop Uptown Westerville, and take dinner ingredients home from the market!

Meza, 48 N. State, features Market Wednesday $1 wine tastings and a selection of delicious pantry foods and quality ingredients to bring out the best in your market fresh meals.

With highs in the low 60s and partly sunny skies, it's a great day for fall market shopping.

See you at the market!

Photo: Ohio State maple syrup from Eddie Lou Meimer at Pleiades Maple at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: September 23rd Market Report

Happy first market of fall 2009! It's Market Wednesday and the Uptown Westerville Farmers Market will be open for business from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. today.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market features home-grown, home-made, Ohio Proud organic and conventionally-grown produce, meats, and artisan foods including chutney, raw honey, cheese, an amazing array of baked goods including pie, and food-sourced personal care products.

This week Jane Varley of Varley Valley sends her market report:

This week I decided to try a couple of “new” breads. At a customer’s request (thanks Pat) I have added some cinnamon to my Oatmeal Raisin Bread. Stop by and try a sample. I have also made an oldie but goodie, Zucchini Walnut Bread. Hope to see you at the market!

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl -- $5.25
Lemon Swirl -- $5.75
Orange Swirl -- $5.50
Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin -- $5.00
French Baguette -- $2.75
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat-- $6.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Garlic -- $6.50
Zucchini Bread -- $6.50

We will not see Krista Wagner of Nature's Honey this week, but Krista will be present at the September 30th market next week!

We also won't see Mark & Cathy Krist of Carousel Watergardens Farm this week. And, Amherst Greenhouse has finished its 2009 market season (they've sold all this year's mums).

We always like to encourage our market patrons to Shop Uptown Westerville on Market Wednesday! Just a few steps from the market, you'll find Meza at 48 N. State. Stop in to visit Tatjana Brown and check out her selection of pantry accompaniment for your market purchases. Wine pairings? Tatjana always features a Market Wednesday special $1 wine tasting.

Traffic note: County Line Road east of N. State is being graded to be resurfaced. Expect delays on County Line and occasionally at the County Line/N. State intersection.

See you at the market!

Photo: Kid-size pumpkins at Bird's Haven Farms at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: September 16th Market Report

It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville! The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is open for business from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at N. State & E. Home through October 28th.

The produce selection is colorful, flavorful, and plentiful! And, we are starting to see autumn squash like butternut and acorn and... pumpkins.

Jane Varley of Valley Valley shares this week's report:

September is a great time to visit the market. The summer produce is still available and the fall produce is just starting to come in. In addition, we typically have wonderful weather this time of the year.

Sarah has been busy picking wild grapes and turning them into wild grape jelly. If you have never had any, please stop by for a sample. It really doesn’t taste like the typical Concord grape jelly. The fruit is very sour so it makes a wonderful sweet and tart jelly. Sarah is planning to spend some time at the market tomorrow cleaning the latest batch of grapes. If you haven’t met Sarah (my bread apprentice and jam business partner), please stop by and say hello.

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl -- $5.25
Lemon Swirl -- $5.75
Orange Swirl -- $5.50
Oatmeal Raisin -- $5.00
French Baguette -- $2.75
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat-- $6.00
Angel Pinwheels (4) -- $5.00

See you at the market!

Jane

Jane Varley
614.523.0754

We will not see Pleiades Maple Products this week and Mary Bridgman of Bridgman Farm has completed her 2009.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market encourages you to Shop Uptown Westerville! Stop by Meza, 48 N. State, for special Market Wednesday $1 wine tastings and a selection of pantry foods to compliment your market purchase.

See you at the market!

Photo: The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is open for business. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: The 16th Annual Cops & Kids Day

Sunday, September 13th is 2009's Cops & Kids Day at Hoff Woods Park 556 McCorkle Blvd (south of County Line and north of Hoff) from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Brought to you by the Central Ohio Peace Officers and Westerville Police Division, the 16th annual Cops & Kids Day features...

▪ Free Admission
▪ Free Refreshments
▪ Free Prizes
▪ Music
▪ SWAT Displays
▪ Helicopters
▪ DARE Cars
▪ Mounted Patrols
▪ K-9 Units
▪ “Dunk-A-Cop” Tank
▪ Souvenir Gift to the 1st 1200 Kids

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market and Westerville Uptown Merchants Association are proud to help sponsor this informative and fun annual community event.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: September 9, 2009 Market Report

It's Market Wednesday! Weather reports indicate no rain until early evening, so it's a great day to visit the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market!

Krista Wagner of Nature's Honey shares: "Double Mint Delight handmade soap bars are back! Made with peppermint and spearmint essential oils, these bars are great for the hot days of summer."

Eyestone Flower Farm has finished their season and Bridgman Farm will not be attending today and will be making select appearances over the next few weeks.

Artisan foods and fresh produce! A happy place! See you at the market!

While you're uptown for the market, just a reminder to Shop Uptown Westerville!

Photo: Shopping at Doran's Family Farm at the Uptown Westerville Farmers Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: September 2nd Market Report

It's a beautiful day in Uptown Westerville, so it must be Market Wednesday and the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market will be open for business from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The colors and flavors of summer continue to reflect in the beautiful produce, flowers, and artisan foods from our market vendors.

This week, we will not see Sue's Kitchen, but Sue will be back next week with her great pies, cookie stacks, and coffee bread. (Check out Sue's blog fromsueskitchen or follow Sue on twitter at suebakespies.)

And, Eddie Lou Meimer is involved in the Morrow County Fair, so we won't see Pleiades Maple Products this week, either.

Jane Varley of Varley Valley sends her market report:

We certainly have had some great weather recently. Sarah has been busy picking wild grapes and hopes to have some wild grape jelly next week. For those of you who don’t know, wild grapes are quite a bit different than the domesticated varieties. They are very small and quite tart. Their small size makes for a lot of labor but their tartness makes excellent jelly.

This week we added low sugar rhubarb jam and low sugar spiced tomato jam.

We will also have the following breads available at this week’s market:

Challah
Orange Swirl
Lemon Swirl
Cinnamon Swirl
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl
Oatmeal Raisin
Sourdough White --in both Italian and Baguette form
Rustic Sourdough (3/4 white flour and ¼ whole wheat flour) – in Italian, Baguette, and Boule form
Totally Wheat
Parmesan Peppercorn Totally Wheat
Parmesan Herb Totally Wheat – this is a very mild loaf that is a great accompaniment for dinner

Birdseed Nut Totally Wheat – this is a form of our very popular Birdseed Nut Bread using all whole wheat flour. It is heavier than the standard Birdseed Nut Bread but has the same great crunchiness and taste.

We will also be offering tastes of sourdough bread using all whole wheat flour. We would love to get your feedback.

See you at the market!

Jane

Thanks, Jane!

The Horsts of Amherst Greenhouse will have their beautiful mums -- $5 per pot and the mums with ornamental grass pots are $20.

Dale Benedict of Honey Health Farms (if you haven't tasted Honey Health's raw honey yet, you are missing out!) will have autographed copies of his new book about Miss Moxie the Honeybee.

So, stop by for the peak of produce, meats for the grill, eggs, veggie burgers, fresh baked goods, chutneys, jams, jellies, cheese, raw honey, and to wash up for dinner, stop by Nature's Honey to check out Krista Wagner's wonderful natural ingredient soaps.

Thanks to the City of Westerville and Westerville Magazine for including the market in the September/October community calendar!

Remember, while you're uptown for the market to take a little time and Shop Uptown Westerville. Be sure to step carefully around the ladders at W. Main and N. State at the old Holmes Hotel.

Meza, 48 N. State, always features a Market Wednesday $1 wine tasting and Tatjana Brown's selection of made-in-Ohio pantry foods are the perfect compliment to a wonderful meal. And, check out Amish Originals Furniture Co., 8 & 38 N. State, those great adirondack chairs we all love to sit on are now marked down 15% for end of season (in stock & while they last).

Keep an eye at the market on twitter: marketwednesday.

Have a great day and... see you at the market!

Photo: Amherst Greenhouse mums at the Uptown Westerville Farmers Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Honey Health Farms Miss Moxie

Dale Benedict of Honey Health Farms has authored a special book about honey bees, Miss Moxie The Amazing Honeybee.

Dale's cover model, Miss Moxie, is the subject of his new book about the benefits of honey and honeybees.

Humans and honeybees have had a beneficial relationship for ages. This enjoyable and interesting book, is for all ages, and in these green times, tells an important story to illustrate that even the tiniest creatures help hold up the world!

Dale will have copies of Miss Moxie available for sale at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market starting today.

Dale is currently self-publishing Miss Moxie's story and will make the book available for school, civic groups, and churches for fundraisers at a discounted price. For more info contact Dale 937.642.3164 or visit http://www.honeyhealthfarms.com/.

By the way, when you stop by Honey Health Farms, taste the honey!

Click here to read more about Dale's book in the Marysville Journal-Tribune.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: August 26th Market Report

It's a beautiful day in Westerville, Ohio and it could not be a more perfect day to visit the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market.

A feast for the senses, a trip to the market is fun, relaxing, and an adventure. You never know who you'll meet, what new flavors you might taste, and what you might find!

10% of today's receipts from most market vendors will go to the Westerville South High School Athletic Boosters. Thanks to Mary Bridgman of Bridgman Farm (see the tomatoes above!) for her efforts.

Malabar Acres orchard is now a weekly market feature. Their peach crop may have been wiped out by a freeze, but their apples are plentiful, beautiful, and fresh-picked. Last week, they featured Granny Smith's and Cortland's.

This week, we welcome back Amherst Greenhouse -- their beautiful potted mums are something to behold and a good value.

Jane Varley of Varley Valley sent us her market report. Jane shares:

Hello everyone. I bought a bushel and a half of apples from Malabar Farms last week and have been busily making apple butter. If you haven’t tried some of Mike’s pesticide free apples stop by his tent this week. I was so busy with the apples I didn’t get a chance to make the low sugar rhubarb jam or the low sugar spiced tomato jam that I promised a few people. I will definitely have them for next week’s market.

It looks like it will be perfect weather so Sarah and I baked up a storm. I made my absolute favorite bread (to eat – not necessarily to make), jalapeno cheddar garlic. If you like the hot taste of jalapenos, stop by and try a sample.

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl -- $5.25
Lemon Swirl -- $5.75
Orange Swirl -- $5.50
Orange Rosettes (4) -- $5.00
Oatmeal Raisin -- $5.00
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Parmesan Peppercorn Totally Wheat -- $5.75
Onion Garlic Totally Wheat -- $5.00
Birdseed Nut -- $6.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Garlic -- $6.50

JAMS AND JELLIES (most are chemical free):

Apple Butter (low sugar and no sugar)
Sweet Apple Butter (low sugar)
Apple Cranberry Butter (low sugar)
Gingered Apple Pear Butter (low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Jam (full sugar, low sugar, and very low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Jelly (full sugar, low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Triple Sec Jelly (full sugar)
Wild Black Raspberry Jelly (low sugar, very low sugar)
Blueberry Jam (low sugar)
Sweet Cherry Jam (low sugar, very low sugar and no sugar)
Crabapple Jelly (full sugar)
Spiced Crabapple Jelly (full sugar, low sugar, and no sugar)
Elderberry (full sugar and low sugar)
Grapefruit Marmalade (full sugar)
Brandied Grapefruit Marmalade (full sugar)
Mango Chutney (low sugar)
Hot Mango Chutney (low sugar)
Spiced Mulberry Jam (full sugar)
Pear Jam (no sugar)
Gingered Pear Jam (no sugar)
Pear Jelly (low sugar)
Gingered Pear Jelly (low sugar)
Hot Plum Jam (full sugar)
Spiced Plum Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Rhubarb Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Rhubarb Pear Jam (very low sugar)
Wild Rosehip Jelly (full sugar)
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Tomato Basil Jam (full sugar)
Spiced Tomato Jam (full sugar)

Remember to Shop Uptown Westerville! Meza, 48 N. State, features a Market Wednesday $1 Wine Tasting and Tatjana carries a lot of Made in Ohio pantry foods to compliment your market purchases.

By the way, E. Main between Haywood Alley and N. Vine is currently closed.

See you at the market!


Photo: Cherry tomato selection from Bridgman Farm at the Uptown Westerville Farmers Market. ©2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: August 26th Proceeds Raise Money for Westerville South Athletics

Go 'Cats! Today is a special day at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market.

Buy from these market vendors today and 10% of their receipts will go to the Westerville South High School Athletic Boosters.

▪ Batter & Bowl
▪ Bird's Haven Farms
▪ Blue Jacket Dairy
▪ Bridgman Farm
▪ Carousel Watergardens Farm & Cathy's Tasty Treats
▪ Doran's Family Farm
▪ Flying J Farm
▪ Honey Health Farms
▪ Landrum Cottage Designs
▪ Luna Burger
▪ Malabar Acres
▪ Nature's Honey
▪ Northridge Organic Farm
▪ Pleiades Maple Products
▪ Speckled Hen Farm
▪ Sue's Kitchen
▪ Sweet Thing Gourmet

Thanks for your support! See you at the market!

Special thanks to Mary Bridgman of Bridgman Farm for her help in making this event possible!

Click here to follow WSHS Athletics on facebook.

Westerville High School online.

Thank you for your support.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: School's In. Go Slow.

Today is the first day of school in Westerville and throughout Central Ohio.

Four life saving words: Pay Attention. Slow Down.

See how slow you can go by respecting speed limits in school zones and neighborhoods and when the school bus is stopped, please stop, too. Been a while since you took the test for your temps and not sure what to do? Click here for the Ohio revised code on stopped school buses.

Be safe.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: August 19th Market Report

It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville! The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is ready for a warm, humid afternoon.

Krista Wagner of Nature's Honey tell us:

I will be offering a new product this week, called Chamomile Facial Scrub. My 8 oz jars of Chamomile Facial Scrub contain a mixture of chamomile flowers, organic ground oatmeal, and grated handmade soap. You also recieve a piece of muslin and ribbon to tie it all together, moisten, and scrub away! I only have a limited number of jars, so come pick up a Chamomile Facial Scrub before they are gone!

Be ready for pie withdrawal -- Sue Renner of Sue's Kitchen will not be attending this week's market -- but she'll be back next week!

Jane Varley of Varley Valley shares:

We have several new jams this week: elderberry, low sugar wild elderberry, Mango Chutney (similar to Major Grey’s chutney), Hot Mango Chutney, and Spiced Tomato Jam. If you have never tried tomato jam before, please stop by and try it. It tastes like lemon and spices with a very mild tomato flavor.

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl -- $5.25
Lemon Swirl -- $5.75
Orange Swirl -- $5.50
Oatmeal Raisin -- $5.00
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Parmesan Peppercorn Totally Wheat -- $5.75
Birdseed Nut -- $6.00

JAMS AND JELLIES (most are chemical free):

Apple Butter (low sugar and no sugar)
Sweet Apple Butter (low sugar)
Apple Cranberry Butter (low sugar)
Gingered Apple Pear Butter (low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Jam (full sugar, low sugar, and very low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Jelly (full sugar, low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Triple Sec Jelly (full sugar)
Wild Black Raspberry Jelly (low sugar, very low sugar)
Blueberry Jam (low sugar)
Sweet Cherry Jam (low sugar, very low sugar and no sugar)
Crabapple Jelly (full sugar)
Spiced Crabapple Jelly (full sugar, low sugar, and no sugar)
Elderberry (full sugar and low sugar)
Grapefruit Marmalade (full sugar)
Brandied Grapefruit Marmalade (full sugar)
Mango Chutney (low sugar)
Hot Mango Chutney (low sugar)
Spiced Mulberry Jam (full sugar)
Pear Jam (no sugar)
Gingered Pear Jam (no sugar)
Pear Jelly (low sugar)
Gingered Pear Jelly (low sugar)
Hot Plum Jam (full sugar)
Spiced Plum Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Rhubarb Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Rhubarb Pear Jam (very low sugar)
Wild Rosehip Jelly (full sugar)
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Tomato Basil Jam (full sugar)
Spiced Tomato Jam (full sugar)

There is a chance we may see Mike Dippold of Malabar Acres this week (if not this week, next) -- he's started to pick apples.

We encourage you to Shop Uptown Westerville while you are here for the market and keep in mind that Meza, 48 N. State, offers $1 wine tastings and has some really special pantry compliments to your market choices.

See you at the market!!

Photo: Fresh Sweet Corn from Doran's Family Farm. (c)2009 Brickstreet Communications. All rights reserved.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Blue Jacket Dairy's August 12th Market Report

What Angel King has to say is short and sweet....

We will be bringing our farmstead original cheese, Ludlow, to the market this week. This is a great time to pick up a package of Fresh Mozzarella to go with some fresh basil and tomatoes from the market. We look forward to seeing you!

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Nature's Honey August 15th Market Report

Krista Wagner of Nature's Honey has a new soap:

I will have a new soap at the market this week, called "Sweet Bay Rose." It is made with Rose, Basil, Eucalyptus, and Bay Essential Oils.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Varley Valley's August 12th Market Report

Jane Varley sends her August 12th Market Report:

We will have fresh picked wild blackberries for sale again this week. Sarah is planning on picking Wednesday morning.

We have no new jams this week. We have been so busy picking and juicing that the jams just didn’t get made. We hope to have the following additional jams next week: Elderberry Jelly, low sugar Elderberry Jelly, Mango Chutney, Hot Mango Chutney, and Spiced Tomato Jam.

TODAY’S BREAD SELECTION

Challah -- $4.25
Cinnamon Swirl -- $4.50
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl -- $5.25
Lemon Swirl -- $5.75
Orange Swirl -- $5.50
Orange Rosettes -- $5.00
Oatmeal Raisin -- $5.00
Totally Wheat -- $4.75
Parmesan Peppercorn Totally Wheat -- $5.75
Birdseed Nut -- $6.00

JAMS AND JELLIES (most are chemical free):

Apple Butter (low sugar and no sugar)
Sweet Apple Butter (low sugar)
Apple Cranberry Butter (low sugar)
Gingered Apple Pear Butter (low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Jam (full sugar, low sugar, and very low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Jelly (full sugar, low sugar)
Wild Blackberry Triple Sec Jelly (full sugar)
Wild Black Raspberry Jelly (low sugar, very low sugar)
Blueberry Jam (low sugar)
Sweet Cherry Jam (low sugar, very low sugar and no sugar)
Crabapple Jelly (full sugar)
Spiced Crabapple Jelly (full sugar, low sugar, and no sugar)
Grapefruit Marmalade (full sugar)
Brandied Grapefruit Marmalade (full sugar)
Spiced Mulberry Jam (full sugar)
Pear Jam (no sugar)
Gingered Pear Jam (no sugar)
Pear Jelly (low sugar)
Gingered Pear Jelly (low sugar)
Hot Plum Jam (full sugar)
Spiced Plum Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Rhubarb Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Rhubarb Pear Jam (very low sugar)
Wild Rosehip Jelly (full sugar)
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (full sugar and low sugar)
Tomato Basil Jam (full sugar)


Jane Varley
614.523.0754