Summer is Coming – But Not Just Yet
The signs that summer is coming are everywhere. School is out for most, the spring produce is winding down, gardens and flower beds are being planted, tomatoes cucumbers and eggplant have made their appearance at the Market; and as the weeks go by, all the summer produce will begin to show up. We’re already enjoying BLTs with vine ripe tomatoes while savoring strawberry shortcake and asparagus with hollandaise sauce just one more time before their season is over. And don’t forget about farm fresh eggs!
Vendor Highlights for June 6, Week #1
VENDOR NEWS & UPDATES:
- Look for fresh produce like sugar snap peas, garlic scapes, strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, scallions, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, arugula, carrots, radishes, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs, flowers, and farm fresh eggs!
- Johnnie Raber Family Farm will have zucchini & yellow squash and blueberries as well as strawberries and tomatoes this week.
- Full Hand Farm – last call for garden plants. And stock up this week because they will be out next Saturday (June 13).
- Rebecca’s Best is starting their season with us this Saturday with shagbark hickory syrup.
- U-Relish will be with us for their once-a-month appearance.
- Jason Michael Thomas will have honey lavender focaccia as well as jalapeno gouda cornbread and rosemary sourdough loaf.
- Get Dirt Rich Compost & Soil is here for the last time this season. Stop by This Saturday and grab what you need to get your gardens and flower beds started.
VENDOR SCHEDULES:
Vendors Out This Week/Schedule Changes:
- Lick Ice Cream and 4 Birds Bakery are switching weeks in June. Lick will be with us this week and on Week #3 instead of 2/4.
- Rebecca’s Best is starting their season this week
- Latin Arepa is with us off schedule
- Sirocco Ridge Farm is back this Saturday
- Artisano’s Oils & Spices is out due to staffing
- Barn Talk is out for two weeks to replenish stock
- Xchocol’Art is out on vacation (hiking in Spain)
SPECIAL GUESTS:
- Hope Plumbing – new sponsor joins us this week
To find vendor locations at the Market, check the newsletter Vendor Map each week or scan the Vendor Map QR Code at the entrance to the Market. Click here to see the complete list of our Summer Market vendors. The Vendor Map and Vendor list are also available on our website.
Remember to bring CASH for the few vendors who don’t take credit cards (Norman Mullet Farm, Johnnie Raber Family Farm, and Phelps Family Farm).
Lost & Found items are turned in to the BRFM Information booth – be sure to check there if you’ve lost something at the Market.
WHAT’S COOKING: Roasted Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas are currently in season, and the window is always a short one as the summer starts to heat up. Grab some this week at the Market and make this super easy side dish that is bright green, vibrant, and oh-so-tasty!
Get the recipe.
MUSICAL GUEST: North – Dan Kusaya
Danmore Kusaya is a one-man band — cool, likeable, and totally unique. His musical mix is world and afrobeat-groovy. Dan uses story-like lyrics, and powerful looping of multiple instruments while performing original songs and so much more.
MUSICAL GUEST: South – Judy Liu
Judy Liu, aka Hey Judy is a local singer-songwriter specializing in indie pop. Her repertoire consists of originals and covers from various artists like Coldplay, Adele, John Mayer, and 2000-2010 hits. Enjoy the vibe while shopping the Market this Saturday.
Our musicians volunteer to perform at the Market, so tips are much appreciated!
