Friday, August 30, 2013

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Enjoy the Holiday Weekend


Without labor nothing prospers. - Sophocles
 
Have a safe, happy Labor Day Weekend!
 
With gratitude, from the vendors and management team
of the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market.
 
 
Photograph of Westerville Creamery Workers from the 
Westerville Public Library online historic photo catalog.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Cops and Kids 2013


A great event for everyone - it's Cops and Kids Day, coming up on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hoff Woods Park at 556 McCorkle Blvd.

Cops and Kids day is a free parking/free admission family-friendly event that features a gathering of law enforcement and safety forces from all over Ohio. Kids can interact with police, mounted police, bike unit, K9 unit, and rescue personnel and up-close and personally check out cruisers, DARE cars, and helicopters.

There's a lot to do on Cops and Kids Day including free refreshments, activities, demos, and the popular dunk-a-cop tank.

It's a cool, fun experience for kids of all ages!

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is a proud sponsor of Cops and Kids Day!

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Great Read


A part of our lives all our lives! 
Westerville Public Library is today's community partner.
Stop by. Say Hi. Check 'em out!



Photo courtesy Westerville Public Library photo catalog.

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: August 28th Market Report


It's going to be a warm, muggy August afternoon - sounds inviting doesn't it?!! It's still a great day to pick up your locally-grown and locally-made market fare.

Home-grown. Home-made. All Ohio. It's Market Wednesday in Uptown Westerville. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of N.State & E. Home.

Today's market line-up: Bridgman Farm, Hartzler Family Dairy, Doran's Family Farm, Ohio Farm Direct, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farm, Fox Hollow Farm, Branstool Orchards, Northridge Organic Farm, Blue Jacket Dairy, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Chuck Evans' Montezuma Brand Salsas and Sauces, Annabelle's Blooms, and Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard.

Produce selection includes sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, squash, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, garlic, kale, onions, peaches, and apples.

Northridge Organic Farm, Branstool Orchards, Bird's Haven Farms, Blue Jacket Dairy, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Chuck Evans' Montezuma Brand Salsas and Sauces, and Hartzler Family Dairy all accept major bank debit and credit cards.

We do have some vendors on the sidelines this week - Pleiades Maple Products will be out this week - Eddie Lou Meimer is at the Morrow County Fair. Dana Lee's and Sugar B Bakery are both out this week. Both bakers tell us they will be at Saturday markets - Dana Lee's at Worthington and Sugar B at Worthington and Powell. For more information on those markets, click here. 

Honey Health Farms is out as Dale recovers from surgery. The Benedicts can fill orders via their website.


Malabar Peach and Apple.


Tomatoes from Bird's Haven Farms.




Cut flowers from Annabelle's Blooms.




Peppers from Doran's Family Farm.




Branstool Orchards bill of fare. (Pk. = Peck)



Branstool Orchards Peaches.


Tomatoes from Northridge Organic Farm.


Sauces and Marinades from Chuck Evans' Montezuma Brand Salsas and Sauces.


Annabelle's Blooms.


Apples from Branstool Orchards.

  

Onions from Northridge Organic Farm.


Potatoes from Flying J Farm.

See you at the market!

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: Keep It At Room Temp


Here's a helpful guide to market produce storage from Food Network - get the most from your market purchases from flavor to nutrition:

Tomatoes
The chill of the icebox makes tomatoes dull and mealy. Store on the counter (under-ripe ones can go on the windowsill). If they begin to get too ripe, it’s time to make tomato jam or roasted tomato sauce.

Melon
Keep whole melons like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew on the counter for best flavor. USDA research found that storage at room temp may even help keep the antioxidants better intact. Once cut, store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Potatoes
Cold temps will break down the starches in potatoes, making them unpleasantly sweet and gritty. Cool and dry darkness is a spud’s best bud.

Onions
Uncut onions are happy out of the cold. The humidity of the refrigerator makes them moldy and mushy. Avoid direct sunlight and once cut open, place in a resealable bag in the vegetable drawer.

Garlic
Preserve the powerful flavor of garlic by storing in a cool, dry and ventilated container. Once the head has been broken open, use the cloves within 10 days.

Apples
Freshly picked apples will do well (and look pretty) on your counter. If they aren’t eaten after a week or two, make them last a little bit longer by then chilling them in the fridge.

Berries
Fresh berries from your local farm taste amazing at room temperature so it’s the sooner the better for munching. For long-term storage keep them in the fridge. To avoid soggy or moldy berries, rinse just before eating.

Stone Fruit
Allow peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums to ripen at room temperature. If you can’t gobble ‘em up right away, place in the fruit bin of the refrigerator for a few extra days.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: August 21st Market Report

Blue Jacket Dairy Cheddar Curds.

It's going to be a typical August day in Uptown Westerville. That means it will be a beautiful, hot, and humid afternoon with an occasional light breeze that we'll wish would linger a little longer. So, dress for a hot Central Ohio summer day and come on up to the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market for some al fresco shopping!

Home-grown. Home-made. All Ohio. N. State and E. Home Streets. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It's Market Wednesday!

This week's vendor line up: Chuck Evans' Montezuma Brand Salsas and Sauces, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Blue Jacket Dairy, Pleiades Maple Products, Northridge Organic Farm, Branstool Orchards, Fox Hollow Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Flying J Farm, Doran's Family Farm, Hartzler Family Dairy, Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard, Annabelle's Blooms, and Sugar B Bakery. 

This week's community partner is the Westerville Electric Division.

Visit. Taste. Browse. Shop.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market features:

Protein, Cheese, and Dairy Products from Fox Hollow Farm, Flying J Farm, Blue Jacket Dairy, and Hartzler Family Dairy.

Fresh Produce from Branstool Orchards, Northridge Organic Farm, Flying J Farm, Bird's Haven Farms, Doran's Family Farm, and Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard.

The Market Wednesday fresh-picked selection includes peaches, melons, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, kale, summer squashes, eggplant, onions, potatoes, basil, tomatilloes, garlic, cucumbers, cauliflower, and broccoli.

Artisan Foods from Sugar B Bakery, Chuck Evans' Montezuma Brand Salsas and Sauces, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Pleiades Maple Products.

Cut Flowers from Annabelle's Blooms.

If you are coming to market to buy frozen and refrigerated product along with produce, think about packing a cooler to bring along as you shop or keep in the car.

Not attending market this week: Dana Lee's, Honey Health Farms, Ohio Farm Direct.

Have a great day!


Fresh-picked peaches from Branstool Orchards.

 
French Toast Bread from Angela Bowman's Sugar B Bakery


 Fresh Kale from Doran's Family Farm.


Ohio Maple Syrup from Pleiades Maple Products. 
The small size is perfect for gift baskets.


Great for sauces - Grandpa Nick's tomatoes! These heirloom tomatoes 
come from seeds from Laura Laughlin's Grandfather in Italy.


Bill of Fare for Hartzler Family Dairy.


Summer Heat! Hot Sauces from Chuck Evans' 
Montezuma Brand Salsa and Sauces.


Fresh-picked sweet corn from Doran's Family Farm.


Fresh peaches from Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard.


Heirloom tomatoes from Northridge Organic Farm.


Home-made Jams from Sweet Thing Gourmet.


Tomatoes from Bird's Haven Farms.


Bill of Fare from Doran's Family Farm.


Fresh melon from Doran's Family Farm.


Fresh basil from Bird's Haven Farms.

 See you at the market!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market:Westerville's Hanging Gardens



Each year, Uptown Westerville greets summer and puts out the welcome mat, lining State Street with distinctive lampposts, that feature seasonal banners, flags, and what has become a Westerville hallmark - colorful hanging flower baskets and pots. 

In 2013, the city added lampposts and hanging flower baskets to the gateway entrances to town on S. State and W. Main

Eash season, Market Wednesday limited engagement vendors (and Westerville residents) Mark and Karin Bildsten of Bildsten Landscape create these hardy, beautiful pots and baskets.

This week, the Columbus Dispatch's Lori Kurtzman wrote a really nice article about Westerville's hanging gardens supplied with care by Mark and Karin Bildsten.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market: August 14th Market Report


What a beautiful first day of school in Uptown Westerville! We think the best thing to do on a summer's day as nice as this is to pick up a little farm fresh at the Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market.

It's Market Wednesday! Home-grown. Home-made. All Ohio. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m @ N. State and E. Home Streets.

This week's vendor line-up: Bird's Haven Farms, Flying J Farm, Ohio Farm Direct, Doran's Family Farm, Hartzler Family Dairy, Bridgman Farm, Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard, Sugar B Bakery, Chuck Evans' Montezuma Brand Salsas and Sauces, Sweet Thing Gourmet, Blue Jacket Dairy, Pleiades Maple Products, Northridge Organic Farm, Branstool Orchards, Fox Hollow.

Update: Annabelle's Blooms will not be at market today. Dana Lee's will be at market today!

Honey Health Farms is on injured reserve right now - owner, Dale Benedict, is in the hospital. We'll keep you posted and Honey Health Farms customers can continue to order online. Click here for the Honey Health Farms website. Our thoughts are with Dale and his family.


Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies from Pleiades Maple.


Market favorite Cherry Cognac Jam from Sweet Thing Gourmet.


Delicious beefsteaks from Doran's Family Farm.


Peaches from Branstool Orchards.


Cut flowers from Annabelle's Blooms.


Tomatillos from Northridge Organic Farm.


Awesome flavor! Marinades from Montezuma Brand Salsas.


Tomatillos and jalapenos from Flying J Farm.


Ashland County peaches from Malabar Peach and Apple.


Cheddar curds from Blue Jacket Dairy. Yum!


Buying peaches at Branstool Orchards.

Garlic from Bird's Haven Farms.


Shopping at Fox Hollow Farm.


Peaches at Malabar Peach and Apple Orchard.


Shopping at Flying J Farm.

See you at the market!