August 1st

^{Market Report}

Here’s a peek at what you can expect to find in the market this week.

Cranberry Beans and that famous tote bag.

Nectarines, Canteloupe & Saturn Peaches…how sweet it is.

Okra!

We have a HUGE selection of locally made artisanal cheeses. Stop by for a sample.

Baby Eggplant and Peppers are now showing up.

Sungold Tomatoes…sweet as candy.

Lovely herbs….Italian and Purple Basil, Fresh Dill and so much more….

         

You’ll find several varieties of Cabbage in the market for you summer salads.

Outstanding selection of bread from Our Daily Bread 

 

Wonderful selection of Organic Produce

Celery from Migliorelli Farm and Glorious Salad Greens with Herbs and Edible Flowers from Sky Farm 

* New * Breezy Hill Orchard is now making fresh fruit sorbet with their own fruit.

    

…and Julia & Isabella has introduced The Ultimate Thirst Quencher!

Cool, Refreshing Fruit & Herb Iced Tea

Trust the taste testers…they’re both wonderful!

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Book Signing  of Clean Food

A Seasonal Guide to Eating Close to the Source

by Terry Walters

Terry will be in the market sampling some of the recipes in her book.

A portion of proceeds benefit the Rhinebeck Farmers Market

Sponsored by Oblong Books

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Music:

Matt Turk

Singer / Songwriter 

"an artist to be reckoned with."  All Music Guide
Matt Turk is a veteran performer who has engaged audiences around the world, both as a hard-rocking bandleader and an acoustic folk troubadour. Matt's new recording American Preservation, highlights the latter, as well as showcasing his growing reputation as a stellar re-interpreter of classic tunes. The new record is a collection of traditional standards and well-loved classics,  with an inspired track list ranging from Roy Acuff to Pink Floyd, and from Taj Mahal to T. Rex, Turk's singing is both confident and relaxed, his mandolin, lap steel, and guitar playing crisp and rollicking.

10am – Noon

 

 

 Steven Michael Pague & Friends

Steven’s original and collected uplifting songs express the true commonalities of the experience of being human; feeling, dreaming, waking, wanting, needing, hoping, loving, losing, finding oneself, letting go, and being thankful. Voice and guitar. Folk, pop, reggae, country, skiffle.

Noon – 2pm

 

Don’t forget to pick up a ticket for a chance to win a

Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market Shopping Spree!

One lucky winner will receive a booklet of gift certificates to each of our vendors booths in the market.

A $300 value. Tickets at only $5 each.

The drawing will be held on Labor Day weekend.

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…and last but not least

Congratulations to Chelsea + Marc who were married in Rhinebeck over the weekend.

July 18th

Market Report

Tomato season is here!

 

We’ve got all kinds of summer fruit, just waiting for your pies, tarts and jams.

Apricots just arrived & Cherries will soon be on the way out.

Why not try making a Cherry Crumble and Cherry Vanilla Soda while they last?

 

Blueberries & Peaches. Here’s a sinfully easy recipe for Peach Tartlets

….and a simple little blueberry breakfast too.

Currants & Gooseberries, oh my!

Raspberries & Blackberries.

Plums, plums and plums. Yums.

  

Corn. So delicious that the Migliorelli kids eat it raw, right off of the cob.

…or you could try this tasty Chile Lime Corn Saute.

Pick up some Kirby cucumber and try making these simple Half Sour Pickles.

We served them at the market on the 4th of July with some tasty BBQ and they were a big hit.

 

Red, White & Blue Potato Salad anyone?

Green Beans and Patty Pan Squash.

Hot Peppers are starting to show up at market….and you can still find some squash blossoms if you come early. If you don’t see them out, ask…they are often held out of the sun.

Try making these Squash Blossom  Corn Fritters for a little summer snack.

Summer Onions and beautiful Mesclun with edible flowers and tasty herbs.

Add some summer color to your home.

     

We are so lucky to have so many wonderful locally made cheeses. Stop by for a sample.

We promise you will be pleasantly surprised by how tasty they are.

Pick up some Mucca, a sheep’s milk ricotta and try it out with this Herbed Ricotta Pizza Recipe.

We have a wide variety of smoked and cured meats including chicken, duck, pheasant, venison.

Perfect for your summer picnics….just grab and go.

 

Tomatoes are here!

Try this Summer Tomato & Bread Salad.

It makes a great summer side dish for all of your grilled meats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of the sudden our tote bags are the talk of the town.

Stop by and pick one up. All sales benefit the farmers’ market.

 

Music this Sunday:

Crazy Feet - Swing dance music.

It's toe tappin' fun for everyone!

 

 

 

 

Community Group this Sunday:

Sinterklaas - Get ready for Sinterklaas 2010 !! Visit our table at the market and find out more about Sinterklaas, an old Dutch Tradition in Rhinebeck. Bring your baubles, ribbon, "jewels", lace, buttons, bows, and other shiny stuff for this year's Crowns and Branches workshop to the Farmer's Market on Sunday July 18. That's right, the Sinterklaas parade and fun are coming back this winter! www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com

 

 

 

 

 Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market Shopping Spree

…last but not least, congratulations to Elaine Bryant who won a farmers’ market shopping spree valued at $300.

This drawing was such a success that we’re doing it again. Stop by to pick up a ticket on Sunday. Tickets are $5 each.

The winner will receive a booklet of gift certificates to all of our vendor’s booths…a $300 Value.  Winner will be selected on Labor Day weekend.