Sunday is Tomato Day

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Gigi Hudson Valley 

visits the market this Sunday to help us celebrate Tomato Day. 

They will serve tastings of a delicious, seasonal dish featuring 

ripe, juicy, local tomatoes. 

Stop by to see them. 

Starts at 11am

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Have you tried Amazing Real Live Food Co.'s cheese lately?

It's the perfect addition to the summer table or picnic basket.

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Our Daily Bread just built a brand new bakery, 

so we went up to Chatham for a visit. 

The old bakery is now dedicated to producing their wonderful line of 

Gluten Free Baked Goods.

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Tomatillos & Yellow Plums are both in season right now.

Making it the perfect time to try this recipe for 

Tomatillo & Yellow Plum Salsa

from Terry Walters, Author of Clean Food

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The market is full of Peaches of all kinds.

Pick some up and give our recipe for Peach Johnnycake a try.

Print copies of the recipe are also available at the market info booth. 

The recipe can be adapted to whatever fruit happens to be in season but the star ingredient is the Corn Flour from Wild Hive Farm, so be sure to pick some of that up before it sells out.

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Gorgeous & tender Eggplant from Mead Orchards

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The River Garden is bursting with fresh flowers right now 

and some incredible, unusual combinations too.

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Music this week:

with David Baggett at 10am 

and

Long Steel Rail at 11:30am

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Insulated Tote Bags are just $6

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The Market Info Booth now accepts credit & debit cards 

for purchases of Rhinebeck Farmers' Market merchandise.

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Shoppers please note that market hours are 10am-2pm. 

Vendors are not allowed to sell before the official 10am start time as they need time to set up so that everyone can be served safely and properly. 

No Early Birds Please.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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More market info: rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com

Sunday July 3rd Market Report + More

Cherries. Sweet, Tart & Sour. Come & get 'em.

Baby Squash, Squash Blossoms and Chile Peppers

Congratulations to Hudson Red. Gold Medal Winner for Washed Rind Cheese in the 2011 North American Jersey Cheese Awards. Stop by to see Meri at Julia & Isabella to pick some up for your next picnic.

This Sunday we welcome back Todd Young from Living Edge Designs with his rustic creations made from locally sourced and salvaged wood. Stop by to see his selection of one of a kind cutting boards and platters.

   

It's Basil time!

Beautiful, Organic Frisee from Taliaferro Farms

Congratulations to the 2011 recipient of the Rhinebeck Farmers' Market / John Honey Scholarship, Sarah Meyer. Sarah was awarded the $1500 scholarship to pursue studies in an agriculturally related field.

This Sunday we will host another T-shirt Sale.

All shirts are only $5 each with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the John Honey Scholarship.

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Memorial Service for John Honey will be held on Saturday, July 9th at 11am at Bard College

Music this Week:

Acoustic Medicine Show

Welcome to the travellin' medicine show, come on people, come on, let's gooooo. www.theacousticmedicineshow.com

 

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This Sunday, May 15th

The market operates Rain or Shine...and it sure is good to see you out there even when it rains!

Market Report:

Here's a look at what you can expect to find at the market this week.

Ramps are here. Stop by to see Meg Crawford at Twin Ponds Nursery to get them while they last.

"Tis the season for Asparagus & Rhubarb.

Spring Garlic & Chives

Dancing Ewe Farm makes a wonderful variety of Sheep's Milk Cheeses on their farm in Granville, NY. In the winter they head to their family farm in Italy to help with the olive harvest. This year they brought back their family's olive olive, marinated olives and fig jam. They are also curing their own meats now so stop by for a taste of their new Salsiccia.

 

 

 

So much cheese, so little time. Cheese from Amazing Real Live Food Co., Hudson Red, Berkshire Blue and Sprout Creek.

The River Garden has Lily of the Valley & Dried Lavender plus a huge assortment of dried arrangements.

 

Sweet Cinnamon Rolls from Tivoli Bread & Baking Co.

We've got so much more than just plain old chicken eggs.

Monkshood Nursery has Organic Herb & Vegetable starts. They will only be in the market for the month of May, so don't miss out on these wonderful plants.

Wiltbank Farm has their Oyster & Shiitake Mushrooms along with Sunflower, Mung Bean & Radish Sprouts.

Ask about their new Wheatgrass too.

         

Clinton Vineyards will have their line of award winning dessert wines and Cascade Mt Winery has a great selection of Red, White & Rose wines.

        

The season gets off to a good start with radishes, carrots and broccoli rabe.

 

Migliorelli Farm & Mead Orchards have been busy bottling their tomatoes into delicious tomato & marinara sauces.

 

Kesicke Farm joined us toward the end of the winter market and is now joining the summer market as well. Stop by to check out their selection of grass-fed Angus beef from right here in Rhinebeck.

 

 

 

 

    

Stop by the market info booth to check out our greeting cards designed by local artist, Gina Palmer. Each set contains 8 lino-cut designs. $10 each....and if you sign up to volunteer, you'll get a special discount. Contact: volunteer@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com for more info.

Music this week:

Strawberry Hill Fiddlers - Kids of all ages playing traditional music, directed by Carole and Emily Schaad. www.strawberryhillfiddlers.com