Happenings at Downtown Farmers' Market September 28

Friday, September 28, 2012

Join us Fridays 11am-2pm!

Let's Growhio Challenge: To celebrate Sustainable Cleveland 2019's Year of Local Food, Growhio is challenging you to "Let's Growhio!" You can win restaurant and farmers' market gift certificates and Growhio t-shirts by filling out a challenge card on the contest webpage, shooting a photo or video of yourself doing a challenge action (such as making a dish with local ingredients or shopping for produce at a farmers' market), and sharing that photo/video with Growhio via social media. Free cooking class with Cleveland Indians: On Friday, October 12, Jacob Galbraith of the Cleveland Indian's will lead our final cooking class of the season. The class takes place at Old Stone Church from 1:30-3:30pm. To attend this intimate hands-on cooking class, please email downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com or call (440) 821-0254. About Cleveland Cooks A monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Classes are free and open to the public and include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Cleveland Cooks was made possible thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections and space generously donated by Old Stone Church. Locally Brewed Extravaganza at Coit Road Market: If you're looking for something to do tonight, consider attending Locally Brewed Extravaganza at Coit Road Farmers Market. Home brewed beers and local food from the market. Cleveland Critical Mass will ride to the event from Public Square at 7:00pm.   Today at Downtown Farmers Market! Vendor Highlights Community Greenhouse Partners Microgreens, Pattypan Squash, Cooking Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes and Hungarian Cherry Bomb Hot Peppers! Maggie's Farm White pumpkins, regular pumpkins, an assortment of winter squash, yellow crook neck squash, zucchini, turnip greens, tomatoes, green tomatoes, Swiss chard, golden beets, radishes.  In addition, Maggie's will also have banana chocolate granola bars, cranberry raisin granola bars (both made with local honey and Ohio maple syrup), and jams - pear pepper jam, a special blend we call Oops! Jam; salsa jam; grape jelly (w/ grapes from Por Bar Farm) & peach butter! Vendor Highlights - lunch specials! Judy’s Oasis Fresh baked white and wheat Pita bread, hummus, meat pies and spinach & feta pies In Forno Pizza Classic (grated mozzerella, olive oil) $10 Margherita (fresh mozzerella, basil, oregano, olive oil) $12 Di Parma (prosciutto, grated mozzerella, fresh garlic, basil, olive oil) $14 Bianco (fresh mozzerella, tomato, fresh garlic, olive oil, basil) $13 Pepperoni (grated mozzerella, pepperoni) $14 Veggie (grated mozzerella, mushroom, black olives, basil, olive oil) $13 Spinach (baby spinach, fresh mozzerella, tomato, olive oil, garlic) $12 ***Wood-fired pizza featuring toppings from vendors at the market; also available by the slice w/ free drink***   Ohio Farm Direct Grass-fed beef burgers and cheeseburgers Toasted cheese Ice Cream Drinkable yogurt Take-home cheese ***Made with local and organic grass-fed cheese, milk and beef*** ***You can still purchase your favorite grass-fed cheese - just visit the truck*** The Nosh Box Check their Facebook for today's menu. ***Accepts all major credit cards*** Mad Mouth Gyros Classic Gyro $7 Chicken Gyro $7 Chicken Wrap $8 Mad Mouth Gyro $9 Pita Melt $10 Gyro Platter $10 Salads $9 Fresh-Cut Fries $2.50 Greek Fries $3.50 Greek Burger $8 Pulled Pork Sandwich or Wrap $8 Baklava $3.50 Kataifi $2.50 ***Accepts all major credit cards*** Pig Lickin' Good BBQ Rib Sampler $7 Pulled Pork Sandwich $6 BBQ Chicken Kabob (served over rice pilaf) $7 Portabella Mushroom Sandwich w/ peppers, onions, provolone and pesto (vegetarian) $7 Cornbread $1 Coleslaw $1 ***Accepts all major credit cards*** SURVEYS: Stop by the info booth to take a brief survey. You can get a free Growhio tote and/or $3.00 in produce perks! “Produce Perks” accepted: EBT users will receive “Produce Perks,” a dollar for dollar bonus (up to $10) to be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce Perks are available at area farmers markets while supplies last. Please stop by the information table for more information or to use your card. EBT, WIC, senior coupons and debit cards are accepted. Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information of fill out the online applicationhere.    Here's our complete list of vendors for the 2012 season: Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs Community Greenhouse Partners: Organic vegetables and greens grown just a few blocks east of downtown Harvest in Christ: Heirloom produce grown using sustainable methods Lucia's Fresh Produce: Hard neck garlic grown in Old Brooklyn Maggie's Farm: An urban farm located in The Stockyards Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese Crystal Moon Acres: Goats milk fudge and baked goods Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch Peddler Bread: Artisan bread bakery  Blaze Gourmet: Exotic hot sauce and salsas SPICEHOUND: High quality spices, herbs, chillies, and natural salts No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit The Tea and Honey Company: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items Kernels by Chrissie: hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn from Ohio grown corn Real Fruit: Made to order real fruit juices  BONJOUR Crepes: French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients In Forno Pizza: Wood-fired authentic neopolitan pizza Pig Lickin' Good BBQ: Hot-off-the-grill BBQ, bottled sauces and salad dressings The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick Mad Mouth Gyros: Authentic Greek and Mediterranean goods on the go Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos Come hungry and enjoy a delicious lunch from one of our prepared food vendors. Just make sure you save enough time during lunch to visit all of your favorite vendors, enjoy the fresh air, listen to the live music, and maybe even picnic in the grass! Follow Downtown Farmers Market! Facebook | Twitter | Blogspot For more information, please contact: Ashley Shaw, Market Manager Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com (440)-821-0254

Happenings at Tremont Farmers Market September 18

HEALTH & SAFETY FESTIVAL POSTPONED A NEW DATE WILL BE SET DURING OUR HOLIDAY MARKETS IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER OF 2013!

Tremont Farmers' Market! FRESH LOCAL VEGGIES & FOOD IN LINCOLN PARK SEPT 18th 4-7pm!    TREMONT FARMERS' MARKET  TUESDAYS 4-7pm LINCOLN PARK PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF WEST 14TH STREET BETWEEN STARKWEATHER AND KENILWORTH FROM 2-9PM Enjoy a great dinner from one of our food vendors and shop from the best farmers, vendors & artists!     WIC at the Market on Sept 18th! Everything you need for Good Eating! Vendors: Abby's Kitchen, Anna in the Raw Kale Chips, Charbel Soaps, Community Greenhouse Partners, J&R Farms, Lakeside Produce, La Bellaria Patisseries, Lucky Penny Creamery, Godmother's Pizza,  Maple Crest Farm, Modern Pixie, Morning DEW Orchards, MorningSide Farm, Noon Knife Sharpening, Ohio City Pasta, Ohio Farm Direct, Peddler Bread, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Pride of Cleveland Pierogies, SpiceHound, Sugar Me Desserterie, SweetHeart Granola, t by Sarah, Urban Growth Farm & Valley City Fungi Prepared Food Vendors:   Godmother's, Mad Mouth Gyros, & Scott's Fire & Ice Catering        EBT PROUDLY ACCEPTED  EBT PRODUCE PERKS!  Starting in May of 2012, customers utilizing the Ohio Direction Card at participating famers' markets throughout Cuyahoga County can receive extra money or PRODUCE PERKS (in the form of market-dispensed tokens) towards the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. To receive your PRODUCE PERKS locate the Customer Service booth at any of the 17 participating farmers' market and use your Ohio Direction Card to purchase tokens. The farmers' market will provide a dollar-for-dollar match (up to $10) in PRODUCE PERKS tokens that can be used to purchase fresh produce from local farmers. "Produce Perks" will be redeemable at all participating markets and will be available while supplies last. How does this incentive differ from last year? Last year Ohio Direction Card customers were able to receive an extra $5 for every transaction they made for $5 or more at participating farmers' markets to use on all Ohio Direction Card eligible food items. The 2012 incentive is limited for use on fruits and vegetables only and starts with the first dollar you spend. There is no minimal transaction amount necessary to receive incentive tokens, therefore you can spend $1 and earn another $1.  For more information and to see which markets are participating, please visit: Cleveland - Cuyahoga Food Policy Coalition     Make it a Great Day and see you at the Market!Jim Votava- TFM Manager     Featured Vendor!    J&R Farms! J&R Farms offers the freshest meats and eggs that contain no antibiotics or hormones. Click on the link for their price sheet and place your order for pickup at the Tremont Farmers' Market every Tuesday from 4-7pm.   Call Justin or Roseanne Burkholder at 419-526-6161   Learn More!     CHEF DEMO! See what our fabulous chef demo organizer Sue Carrara is cooking up... Learn from a pro on how to utilize the great products our vendors sell in a tasty dish every market at 5pm. Samples are free! Featured Demo Ricardo Sandoval   Tremont Eats Metrohealth is our title presenter! We are proud to announce our new title presenter MetroHealth! Stay tuned for more information on our partnership!   Learn More...

Happenings at Downtown Farmers Market September 14

Join us Fridays 11am-2pm!

TODAY: Free cooking class with The Root Cafe! Nicole Tuzzio, raw chef at The Root Cafe in Lakewood will host today's free cooking class at Old Stone Church. The Root Cafe is a vegetarian cafe, bakery and coffee shop with a menu that incorporates local and organic ingredients whenever possible. You can find Nicole every Thursday, 5:00-9:00pm, preparing a delicious raw menu for The Root's weekly Raw Food Night. About Cleveland Cooks A monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Classes are free and open to the public and include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Cleveland Cooks was made possible thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections and space generously donated by Old Stone Church. THIS WEEKEND: Local Food Ignite Talks at Ingenuity Festival Friday, 7-8pm: Local Food Ignite Talks: Organized by the City of Cleveland Office of Sustainability, 10 local food champions will speak about their ideas and personal or professional passions, accompanied by 20 slides. Each slide will be displayed for 15 seconds, and slides will automatically advance. Feed your mind with 10 presenters in under an hour! Mansfield Frazier, Chateau Hough Sudhir Raghupathy, Eco Tuesday Ifeoma Ezepue, Cleveland Crops Carlton Jackson, Tunnel Vision Hoops Brittany Barski, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Green Team Paula Hershman, Storehouse Tea Christa Ebert, Neighborhood Progress Inc and co-founder of the 1st annual Citywide Potluck Gwen Forte, Growhio Jenny Kelly, Kelly Green Web Diane Morgan, Maggie’s Farm Kristen Baumlier-Faber, Food Fonts SURVEYS: Stop by the info booth to take a brief survey. You can get a free Growhio tote and/or $3.00 in produce perks! Today at Downtown Farmers Market! Lots of squash from Maggie's Farm!   Vendor Highlights Harvest in Christ Arugula, Kale, Mesclun, Green Beans, Beets, Beet Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Cherry Tomatoes Por Bar Farms Potatoes, Salad Mix, Tomatoes, Ground Cherries/Cape Gooseberries, Sweet & Chili Peppers,Okra, Eggplant Community Greenhouse Partners Cherry Tomatoes, Heirloom Green Zebra Tomatoes, Micros, Cooking Greens, Hot Peppers & more! Maggie's Farm Grape Jelly (made with grapes from Por Bar Farm), Big Dog Tomato Pepper Jam, Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Blue Hubbard, Lakota Squash (a Native American traditional squash in the hubbard family), Butternut Squash, Cucumbers, Arugula, Tuscan Kale, Swiss Chard, Pumpkins, Yellow Squash, Apples, Pears, Eggplant and Lauki Peddler Bread A variety of bread, baguettes, muffins, and flour & cornmeal from Stutzman Farms Vendor Highlights - lunch specials! Judy’s Oasis Fresh baked white and wheat Pita bread, hummus, meat pies and spinach & feta pies In Forno Pizza Classic (grated mozzerella, olive oil) $10 Margherita (fresh mozzerella, basil, oregano, olive oil) $12 Di Parma (prosciutto, grated mozzerella, fresh garlic, basil, olive oil) $14 Bianco (fresh mozzerella, tomato, fresh garlic, olive oil, basil) $13 Pepperoni (grated mozzerella, pepperoni) $14 Veggie (grated mozzerella, mushroom, black olives, basil, olive oil) $13 Spinach (baby spinach, fresh mozzerella, tomato, olive oil, garlic) $12 ***Wood-fired pizza featuring toppings from vendors at the market; also available by the slice w/ free drink*** BONJOUR Crepes Savory Crepes-of-the-Day: French Grilled Cheese:  Cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, field greens, balsamic vinaigrette Grilled Chicken, Carmelized Onions, Chipotle Sauce Sweet Crepes-of-the-Day: Bananas, milk or dark chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ohio Farm Direct Grass-fed beef burgers and cheeseburgers Toasted cheese make w/ Peddler's Bread Ice Cream Drinkable yogurt Take-home cheese ***Made with local and organic grass-fed cheese, milk and beef*** ***You can still purchase your favorite grass-fed cheese - just visit the truck*** The Nosh Box Chicken Flatbread, Shrimp and Asian Pork Tacos, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Rosemary Tater Tots ***Accepts all major credit cards*** “Produce Perks” accepted: EBT users will receive “Produce Perks,” a dollar for dollar bonus (up to $10) to be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce Perks are available at area farmers markets while supplies last. Please stop by the information table for more information or to use your card. EBT, WIC, senior coupons and debit cards are accepted. Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information of fill out the online application here.    Here's our complete list of vendors for the 2012 season: Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs Community Greenhouse Partners: Organic vegetables and greens grown just a few blocks east of downtown Harvest in Christ: Heirloom produce grown using sustainable methods Lucia's Fresh Produce: Hard neck garlic grown in Old Brooklyn Maggie's Farm: An urban farm located in The Stockyards Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese Crystal Moon Acres: Goats milk fudge and baked goods Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch Peddler Bread: Artisan bread bakery  Ohio City Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta Rising Star Coffee Roasters: Small batch coffee roasters located in Ohio City Blaze Gourmet: Exotic hot sauce and salsas SPICEHOUND: High quality spices, herbs, chillies, and natural salts No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit The Tea and Honey Company: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items Kernels by Chrissie: hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn from Ohio grown corn Real Fruit: Made to order real fruit juices  BONJOUR Crepes: French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients In Forno Pizza: Wood-fired authentic neopolitan pizza Pig Lickin' Good BBQ: Hot-off-the-grill BBQ, bottled sauces and salad dressings The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick Mad Mouth Gyros: Authentic Greek and Mediterranean goods on the go Hodge Podge: Chris Hodgson's famous food truck Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos Come hungry and enjoy a delicious lunch from one of our prepared food vendors. Just make sure you save enough time during lunch to visit all of your favorite vendors, enjoy the fresh air, listen to the live music, and maybe even picnic in the grass!

Follow Downtown Farmers Market! Facebook | Twitter | Blogspot For more information, please contact: Ashley Shaw, Market Manager Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com (440)-821-0254

Happenings at Downtown Farmers Market September 7

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Join us Fridays 11am-2pm!

Next Week: Free cooking class with The Root Cafe Nicole Tuzzio, raw chef at The Root Cafe in Lakewood will host our next free cooking class, which takes place Friday, September 14 at 1:30-3:00pm at Old Stone Church. The Root Cafe is a vegetarian cafe, bakery and coffee shop with a menu that incorporates local and organic ingredients whenever possible. You can find Nicole every Thursday, 5:00-9:00pm, preparing a delicious raw menu for The Root's weekly Raw Food Night. To attend this intimate hands-on cooking class, please email downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com or call (440) 821-0254. About Cleveland Cooks A monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Classes are free and open to the public and include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Cleveland Cooks was made possible thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections and space generously donated by Old Stone Church.   Today at Downtown Farmers Market! Come see the baby goats and sample some Goat's Milk Fudge from Chaotic Farms!   Vendor Highlights Harvest in Christ Broccoli, Arugula, Kale, Radishes, Green Beans, Beets, Beet Greens, Summer Squash, Green Onions, Green Tomatoes, and Cherry Tomatoes Por Bar Farms Grapes, Edamame Soy Beans, Potatoes, Gooseberries/Ground Cherries, Salad Mix, Asian Greens, Baby Kale, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Sweet Peppers, Tomatillos, Chili Peppers, Okra Community Greenhouse Partners Cherry Tomatoes, Heirloom Yellow Tomatoes, Eggplant, Microgreens, Salad Mix and Baby Kale Peddler Bread A variety of bread, baguettes, muffins, and flour & cornmeal from Stutzman Farms Real Fruit Company Fresh juices made from scratch with local fruit from Perry, OH Vendor Highlights - lunch specials! Judy’s Oasis Fresh baked white and wheat Pita bread, hummus, meat pies and spinach & feta pies In Forno Pizza Classic (grated mozzerella, olive oil) $10 Margherita (fresh mozzerella, basil, oregano, olive oil) $12 Di Parma (prosciutto, grated mozzerella, fresh garlic, basil, olive oil) $14 Bianco (fresh mozzerella, tomato, fresh garlic, olive oil, basil) $13 Pepperoni (grated mozzerella, pepperoni) $14 Veggie (grated mozzerella, mushroom, black olives, basil, olive oil) $13 Spinach (baby spinach, fresh mozzerella, tomato, olive oil, garlic) $12 ***Wood-fired pizza featuring toppings from vendors at the market; also available by the slice w/ free drink*** BONJOUR Crepes Savory Crepe-of-the-Day:  Bistro Turkey.....Turkey, mozzarella, tomato, bacon and bistro sauce Sweet Crepe-of-the-Day:  Strawberries & Dark Chocolate....fresh strawberries with dark chocolate, powdered sugar and whipped cream Featured Crepe:  Peanut Butter Cup.... sweet crepe with miniature peanut butter cups and milk chocolate drizzle Ohio Farm Direct Grass-fed beef burgers and cheeseburgers Toasted cheese make w/ Peddler's Bread Ice Cream Drinkable yogurt Take-home cheese ***Made with local and organic grass-fed cheese, milk and beef*** ***You can still purchase your favorite grass-fed cheese - just visit the truck*** The Nosh Box Double Wides, Fried Chicken sammy, Jimmy's and Ribeye Melt's ***Accepts all major credit cards*** Mad Mouth Gyros Classic Gyro $7 Chicken Gyro $7 Chicken Wrap $8 Mad Mouth Gyro $9 Pita Melt $10 Gyro Platter $10 Salads $9 Fresh-Cut Fries $2.50 Greek Fries $3.50 Greek Burger $8 Pulled Pork Sandwich or Wrap $8 Baklava $3.50 Kataifi $2.50 ***Accepts all major credit cards*** Pig Lickin' Good BBQ Rib Sampler $7 Pulled Pork Sandwich $6 BBQ Chicken Kabob (served over rice pilaf) $7 Portabella Mushroom Sandwich w/ peppers, onions, provolone and pesto (vegetarian) $7 Cornbread $1 Coleslaw $1 ***Accepts all major credit cards*** Live Music: Rob Duskey, 11:30am-1:30pm **Music brought to you each week by Tri-C Recording Arts and Technology. “Produce Perks” accepted: EBT users will receive “Produce Perks,” a dollar for dollar bonus (up to $10) to be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce Perks are available at area farmers markets while supplies last. Please stop by the information table for more information or to use your card. EBT, WIC, senior coupons and debit cards are accepted. Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information of fill out the online application here.    Here's our complete list of vendors for the 2012 season: Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs Community Greenhouse Partners: Organic vegetables and greens grown just a few blocks east of downtown Harvest in Christ: Heirloom produce grown using sustainable methods Lucia's Fresh Produce: Hard neck garlic grown in Old Brooklyn Maggie's Farm: An urban farm located in The Stockyards Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese Crystal Moon Acres: Goats milk fudge and baked goods Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch Peddler Bread: Artisan bread bakery  Ohio City Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta Rising Star Coffee Roasters: Small batch coffee roasters located in Ohio City Blaze Gourmet: Exotic hot sauce and salsas SPICEHOUND: High quality spices, herbs, chillies, and natural salts No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit The Tea and Honey Company: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items Kernels by Chrissie: hand-crafted, gourmet popcorn from Ohio grown corn Real Fruit: Made to order real fruit juices  BONJOUR Crepes: French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients In Forno Pizza: Wood-fired authentic neopolitan pizza Pig Lickin' Good BBQ: Hot-off-the-grill BBQ, bottled sauces and salad dressings The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick Mad Mouth Gyros: Authentic Greek and Mediterranean goods on the go Hodge Podge: Chris Hodgson's famous food truck Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos Come hungry and enjoy a delicious lunch from one of our prepared food vendors. Just make sure you save enough time during lunch to visit all of your favorite vendors, enjoy the fresh air, listen to the live music, and maybe even picnic in the grass!

Follow Downtown Farmers Market! Facebook | Twitter | Blogspot For more information, please contact: Ashley Shaw, Market Manager Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com (440)-821-0254

Happenings at Gordon Square Farmers Market September 8

Subject: eater update: 8 september

Hello fellow eaters:

I hope that everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend. Sometimes I find that I have grand plans for getting stuff done when I have an extra day off, only to find that I not only did not get more done, somehow I feel further behind. While I still have not done the weeding that I intended to do on Monday--and it is not looking good for getting it done between now and Saturday morning--it is certainly not going to happen on Saturday at noon. Gentle reader, there is an impromptu holiday at the market on Saturday: tomato tasting day. I think that this idea is genius; I wish that I had thought of it; let's savor this idea one more time: tomato tasting day. While this is actually a contest (there is a prize, I am told), I prefer to think of it as a quilting bee or even getting together to watch the big game (with snacks): everyone brings what he or she has to contribute, and the whole is greater that the sum of its parts. I am not sure who the judge(s) are, but who cares? For small fee you, too, can sample the tomatoes and pick your own winner. With care you might even save a couple of seeds from your favorite to attempt to grow in the garden next year (hope for an heir loom or it might be a surprise). Here's the thing, this holiday will not take up your whole day: it only runs from noon to when the tomatoes run out. So you can bring your proudest tomatoes, or you can just bring yourself in a tasting frame of mind. For those few odd ducks who do not like tomatoes as much as the rest of us, you can just do your shopping, and we will welcome you (more tomatoes for the rest of us!). Happy tomato tasting day!

EcoVillage Produce will have tomatoes, green beans, eggplants, okra, peppers (cubanelle, jalapeño, banana, and bells), kale, collards, cucumbers, potatoes, bunching onions, garlic, apples. In the herb department: basil, sage, parsley, chives, cilantro, thyme.

Golden Gate Garden will have tomatoes--cherry and slicers, beans, collards, kale, cabbage, kohlrabi, miniature ophelia eggplants, peppers, squash, beets in abundance, and flowers.

Maggie's Farm will have tomatoes, trombone squash, pumpkins, a variety of zucchini, yellow squash, kale, swiss chard, green beans, barcarole lettuce, arugula, and maybe some surprises. Diane, welcome back!

Origins Beanery will have coffee of several varieties, probably hot and cold press. Perhaps they will have lisa anne's homemade jam as well.

MoBite Bakery will be back, I think, with their delicious, delicious, delicious, and healthful delights.

Peddler Bread usually has multigrain, cranberry walnut, and cinnamon raisin loaves; sometimes they have french loaves. Bakers and their friends take note: they also have locally-grown and milled white (unbleached) and whole wheat flours.

Bethany's fabulous Maria Quiles will probably have fabulous mexican-puertorican food: tamales, empanadas, and sometimes the widely-enjoyed pork sandwiches. Other parishioners may have plants to sell.

ReMemories will have her stylish purses, totes, and quilts made from repurposed fabrics. She will also have her unique reclaimed chairs.

Anita Nonneman might be at the market with lovely South African village crafts.

Sister Fires will be at the market with their fair trade crafts, including hand woven baskets from Africa, hair wraps, tote bags, purses, handmade prayer flags from Tibet, dreamcatchers, and items for children.

There will be yoga at the market this and every week, woo hoo! Class is from 11-12 and is open to all levels of practice. the class is donation-based and will meet in the labyrinth across the street from the market.

The Gordon Square Farmers' Market: more food, fewer tourists.
GSFM is usually located in the parking lot of Bethany Presbyterian Church at W. 65th and West Clinton streets (one block south of Detroit Ave.).
Every Saturday through October, 10am-2pm.
Feed back? Please email or talk to us at the GSFM booth on Saturday.
www.gordonsquaremarket.org

Happenings at Tremont Farmers Market September 4

Tremont Farmers' Market! FRESH LOCAL VEGGIES & FOOD GOOD FOOD is the BEST CURE!    TREMONT FARMERS' MARKET  TUESDAYS 4-7pm LINCOLN PARK PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF WEST 14TH STREET BETWEEN STARKWEATHER AND KENILWORTH FROM 2-9PM Enjoy a great dinner from one of our food vendors and shop from the best farmers, vendors & artists!     WIC at the Market on Sept 4! Everything you need for Good Eating! Vendors: Abby's Kitchen, Anna in the Raw Kale Chips, BeeCology, Charbel Soaps, Community Greenhouse Partners, J&R Farms, Lakeside Produce, La Bellaria Patisseries, Lucky Penny Creamery, JB Wood n Craft, Karim Crops, George Cormack Publish Ohio, Godmother's Pizza,  Holly Ridge Nurseries, Maple Crest Farm, Modern Pixie, Morning DEW Orchards, MorningSide Farm, Noon Knife Sharpening, Ohio City Pasta, Ohio Farm Direct, Peddler Bread, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Pride of Cleveland Pierogies, Red Basket Farms, SpiceHound, Sugar Me Desserterie, SweetHeart Granola, t by Sarah, Sterling by Tom Cole, Urban Growth Farm & Valley City Fungi Prepared Food Vendors:   Godmother's, Mad Mouth Gyros, Pig Lickn' Good Barbecue & Scott's Fire & Ice Catering  NonProfits & Sponsors: MetroHealth PanCreatic Cancer Action Network Neighborhood Family Practice Second Hand Mutts Cleveland Animal Protective League Earth Day Coalition Citi Roc Real Estate Moms Clean Air Force Highlights: Anna in the Raw Kale Chips  $5.95! Made by chef Anna Harouvis at Good to Go Cafe!  Olives! Hummus! Pita! and more!    Pierogies of Cleveland Cooking up hot Pierogies!    Noon Knife Sharpening Bring your sharpenables SEPT 4th! Lisa M. Ackim, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist Certified Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner  Thai Yoga Massage samples at the Tremont Farmer's Market this week Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00.  15 min for $15.  Come out for me, come out for the community! Lucky Penny Creamery Sheep milk Ricotta and goats milk soap Godmother's Pasta Sauces  Marinara, Roasted Red Pepper & Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hand Made Breads Transylvanian Rounds, Baguettes, Wheat/White Sour Dough loaves, Focaccia Bread & Focaccia Rolled Breads  green olive, tomato & pepperoni Pizza by the Slice    La Bellaria Patisseries Wonderful homemade Baklava, Smores Bars and delicious Fleur de Sel Salted Caramels. La Bellaria Pâtisseries is offering as a show special buy any 2 confections for $5 which is a savings of almost 20%! Modern Pixie A local handmade jewelry collection focused on minimal design, fun pops of color, high quality gemstones and vintage treasures    Morning DEW Orchard Apples, apples & more apples! Honey Crisp & Gala! Sweet Corn! Pears & Plums! Ohio Farm Direct 100 % grass fed cheese J&R Farms Eggs, Chicken, beef & pork! Special: Flat Iron Steak $8.89lb & Mild Italian Sausage (in casing) $4.18lb Plant Kingdom Bakery Organic chocolate chip celebration featuring Chocolate cherry Gluten free Hemp bars, Chocolate crunchy bars w/ cardamon and sea salt, And peanutty+chocolate lucious NO BAKE GOO BALLS   Maple Crest Farm green beans, yellow wax beans, tomatoes, red peppers, green peppers, kale, pickling cucumbers, hot peppers, potatoes, sugar pie pumpkins, zucchini,a few red raspberries, and maybe a few winter squash    Abby's Kitchen  Blackberry Jam, Peach Preserves, Red Raspberry Jam and more! MorningSide Farm Lettuce, Leeks, Sweet Onions, Garlic, Carrots, Basil, Parsley, Cutting Celery, Arugula, Kale, Beets, Swiss Chard, Summer Spinach, Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Acorn Squash, Kabocha Squash, Delicata Squash, Green Beans, Yellow Wax Beans, Purple Beans, Okra, Eggplant, Sweet Peppers - Many Kinds, Hot Peppers - Many Kinds, Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Ground Cherries, Potatoes   SpiceHound Spice up your barbecue & cookout!     Valley City Fungi Beautiful shiitake, lionsmane along with grey and yellow oyster mushrooms.   Also 4 varieties of fresh garlic  EAT MORE FUNGI Scott's Fire & Ice Fire baked Artisinal Pizza & Gelatto   Mad Mouth Gyros  Fresh Cut Gyros Chicken Gyros TFM Garden Gyros Baklava     Make it a Great Day and see you at the Market! Jim Votava- TFM Manager           Featured Vendor!   Godmother's Pizza! Pasta Sauces  Marinara, Roasted Red Pepper & Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hand Made Breads Transylvanian Rounds, Baguettes, Wheat/White Sour Dough loaves, Focaccia Bread & Focaccia Rolled Breads  green olive, tomato & pepperoni Pizza by the Slice!           Featured Musician    Sean Benjamin!   Learn More!      Our WKYC Weather Fairy Hollie Strano!     Every week our favorite weather fairy waves her magic wand and keeps us warm and dry at the Tremont Farmers' Market!   Check out your Tuesday shopping forecast at  WKYC WEATHER    NOW ABAILABLE AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE BOOTH!    Check out the Tremont Farmers' Market Three Season Recipe Book!   Recipes from local chefs and farmers on how to use all the GOOD LOCAL FOOD!   $10      La Bellaria Pâtisseries!  La Bellaria Pâtisseries is debuting at the TFM with their wonderful homemade Baklava, Smores Bars and delicious Fleur de Sel Salted Caramels. La Bellaria Pâtisseries is offering as a show special buy any 2 confections for $5 which is a savings of almost 20%!    Click here to learn more!      EBT PROUDLY ACCEPTED  EBT PRODUCE PERKS!  Starting in May of 2012, customers utilizing the Ohio Direction Card at participating famers' markets throughout Cuyahoga County can receive extra money or PRODUCE PERKS (in the form of market-dispensed tokens) towards the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. To receive your PRODUCE PERKS locate the Customer Service booth at any of the 17 participating farmers' market and use your Ohio Direction Card to purchase tokens. The farmers' market will provide a dollar-for-dollar match (up to $10) in PRODUCE PERKS tokens that can be used to purchase fresh produce from local farmers. "Produce Perks" will be redeemable at all participating markets and will be available while supplies last. How does this incentive differ from last year? Last year Ohio Direction Card customers were able to receive an extra $5 for every transaction they made for $5 or more at participating farmers' markets to use on all Ohio Direction Card eligible food items. The 2012 incentive is limited for use on fruits and vegetables only and starts with the first dollar you spend. There is no minimal transaction amount necessary to receive incentive tokens, therefore you can spend $1 and earn another $1. For more information and to see which markets are participating, please visit: Cleveland - Cuyahoga Food Policy Coalition   A 24-Hour Mega Adoption Event with a goal to adopt out 300 animals! The mega adoption event will be held at the Parma PetSmart, located at 6870 Ridge Road from Friday, September 7, at 5 p.m. to Saturday, September 8, at 5:00 p.m. The APL, in collaboration with other area shelters and rescue groups, has a goal of finding wonderful homes for 300 animals in 24 hours. The overnight adoption event, which is made possible with funding from PetSmart Charities, looks to not only find forever homes for wonderful homeless animals but also to raise awareness about adoption and the wonderful work being done by the participating organizations.  Learn More... Metrohealth is our title presenter! We are proud to announce our new title presenter MetroHealth! Stay tuned for more information on our partnership!   Learn More...