Growhio is a non-profit Sustainable Cleveland 2019 initiative designed to strengthen and support all aspects of Northeast Ohio's local food economy through branding, marketing and collaboration.

10.30.2012

Local Food Rocks


We think local food rocks, which seems to be something appropriate to say in Cleveland. Cleveland excels when it comes to growing, eating, buying and sharing local food, and our place on the rock map was etched into the US coastline with the building of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on our shore. 

Thinking about food and rock brings to mind some classic songs with fresh produce and other local (to Ohio) food types in the title...
  • St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
  • Blueberry Hill
  • Strawberry Fields Forever
  • A Taste of Honey    
... Which then led to our own attempts at putting the "local food" in rock songs. Here are our favorites:
  • Let It Beet
  • In the Dill of the Night
  • I Walk the Brine
  • Good Golly Miss Parsley
  • Plum as You Are    
  • Sweet Greens Are Made of This
  • Nothing Compares to Root
  • Turn the Bean Around
After this brainstorming session, we got a little hungry (and inspired). So we browsed over to Pinterest and renamed our boards to local food-rock song titles.

Surely we haven't come up with the best. Have a good one to add to our list? Share it with @growhio #localfoodrocks on twitter or facebook.

10.18.2012

Harvest Photo Spread

After a recent trip to Countryside Conservancy's Farmers Market at Howe Meadow, our camera was loaded with colorful images from the late summer harvest. We just had to share! Want to see more?








10.16.2012

Put a Fork in It! 5 Myths of Local Food

10.15.2012

Tuesday 10/15 at Tremont Farmers Market

 
Carving Pumpkins available this week at the 
TFM customer service booth
 $4 each for Large Orange or $2 for White Luminas!

All proceeds benefit TFM! 

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Tremont Farmers' Market!
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FRESH LOCAL VEGGIES & FOOD
EVERY TUESDAY THRU OCT 30
IN LINCOLN PARK

TUESDAYS
4-7pm
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!
  
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, JB Wood n Craft,
George Cormack Publish Ohio,
Godmother's Pizza,
 Holly Ridge Nurseries,
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, Sterling by Tom Cole,
Urban Growth Farm
& Valley City Fungi

Prepared Food Vendors: 
 Godmother's,
Mad Mouth Gyros,Scott's Fire & Ice Catering  & Zydecko Cajun Bistro Returns! 
  
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:
  
 $5.95! Made by chef Anna Harouvis
  
Pierogies of Cleveland
Cooking up hot Pierogies!
  
Bring your sharpenables OCT 16th!
  
  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 & FocacciaRolled Breads 
green olive, tomato & pepperoni
Pizza by the Slice
  
Enjoy the flavors of the season with La Bellaria Pâtisseries homemade Fleur de Sel Caramels, hand crafted Caramel Apples that are approximately 150 calories and 0 Trans Fat and finally taste our Pumpkin Pie Bark - creamy Ghirardelli white chocolate, pumpkin, caramel, nutmeg and cinnamon all blended
for an irresistible treat.
  
Morning DEW Orchard
Apples, apples & more apples!
  
Ohio Farm Direct
100 % grass fed cheese
  
Por-Bar Farms
Beets, Carrots, Scallions, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Asian Greens, Kale, Chili & Sweet Peppers     
Eggs, Chicken, beef & pork!
   
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
 
 Abby's Kitchen
Red Raspberry Jam, Blackberry Jam,
Ohio Apple Jam and Concord Grape Jam!
 
MorningSide Farm
 Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Beets, Fresh Ginger, Lettuce, Arugula, Parsley, Celery, Mustard Greens, Rapini Greens, Swiss Chard, Kale, Sweet & Hot Peppers, Potatoes, Onions & More!  
SpiceHound
Spice up your tailgating dishes!
  
 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  

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 Food Vendor!


         
CHEF DEMO
 
Hosted by 
  
Sue Carrara!
New apple recipes...come out and try wonderful apples at the market.
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away!
 
 
         
Featured
Musician
  
ROB DUSKEY!  
 
    
Our WKYC
Weather Fairy
Holly 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 
  

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




















 
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:
    

Metrohealth is our title presenter!

We are proud to announce our new title presenter MetroHealth! Stay tuned for more information on our partnership!
 
 

10.13.2012

Local Food Trending on Twitter

What's Trending in Local Food on Twitter?

Want more local food tweet action? Here are some local handles we're following:

  • @CCCFoodPolicy - The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition was formed in 2007 to help bring about public and private policy-based changes to promote a just food system.
  • @edibleCleveland - Our Region, Our Stories, Our Food, Season by Season. Our FALL issue is out! Find out where you can get a free copy at ediblecleveland.com.
  • @RepMarciaFudge - Congresswoman Fudge works on behalf of those living in Ohio's 11th district to create jobs, combat predatory lending, improve health care, and reform education.
  • @NPI_CLE - Neighborhood Progress Inc is a local community development funding intermediary with over 20 years of experience in community revitalization work in Cleveland.
  • @EcoWatch - EcoWatch is an online news service that supports the work of more than 1,000 grassroots environmental organizations and activists worldwide.
  • @ClevelandMarket - Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market features farm fresh produce and products - offering an alternative shopping experience and a neighborhood destination.
  • @DFMPublicSquare - Downtown Farmers Market
  • @NUFarmersMarket - North Union Farmers Mkt is a nonprofit org. that runs producer only farmer's markets in NE Ohio.
  • @CWRUFarm - Tweets from Case Western Reserve University's Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms.
  • @MaggiesFarm2 - Grow and produce quality local food to create opportunities for access to local food in Stockyards and to provide equitable income opportunities.
  • @TheChefsGarden - Our sustainable family farm has been providing vegetables of exceptional quality to the most discerning chefs in the world for nearly 30 years.

10.05.2012

Happenings at Kamm's Corners Farmers Market October 7

Free Perennial Exchange Sunday 10-12
   
Market Members!
Backyard Gardens
Blaze Gourmet
Bluebirds Meadows 
Campbell's Popcorn
City Club Catering
Flying Monkey Tye Dye
Hummingbird Creations
Instant Concepts
Jenny’s Sweets
Jimmy’s Jams
Jorgensen’s Apiary
Judy's Oasis
Kaskey Farms
Knoble Farms
Kernels by Christie
L&L Knife Sharpening
Lucy’s Sweet Surrender
May's Produce
Mitchell's Ice Cream Needham Gardens
No Whey Chocolates
Ohio City Pasta
Ohio Farm Direct
Pierogies of Cleveland
Plant Kingdom
Roots of Change
Smith's Fruit Farm
Spicehound
Sweets and Treats
Tea Hills Farm
The Enchanted Florist
The Olive Tap
The Olive & The Grape
Troubadour Coffee
West Park Massotherapy
White Family Farm
Plus...
Chefs, Artists, Wellness, and Musical Guests!
       Calling all gardeners,  
      Free Perennial Exchange 
      THIS Sunday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
       
      Dig up and divide your plants, place them in containers, water them well and bring them to market to trade. Please note, this is a free exchange - the sale of plants will not be allowed.
       
      Indoor Market Begins 11/11/12!
       
      The outdoor season is coming to an end on October 14th, but you can still get your market favorites the 2nd Sunday of each month indoors at the Cretan Party Center at 3853 W. 168th, across from the Outdoor Market lot.
       
      Featuring Seasonal Fruits & Veggies, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Sausages, Burgers, Chicken Patties, Cheese, Eggs, Pasta, Pierogies, Bread, Bakery, Jelly, Salsa, Hot Sauce, Spices, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Honey, Maple Syrup, Chocolate, Snack Bars, Popcorn, Coffee, Tea, Ice Cream, Gyros & Prepared Greek Food, Soaps, Lotions, Essential Oils, Cut Flowers, Artist & Community Guestsand more!
        10/7/12
        Music: The Mighty Tigues - Jim & Marysa Tigue 
        Chef Demo: Cafe Roma
        Artist: Flying Monkey Tye Dye & Steph-A-Knees hair accessories 
        Wellness: Priority Home Health Care - Free Blood Pressure Screenings
        Plus: WIC coupon distribution from 10 a.m. - Noon
          
        10/14/12
        Music: The Sunrise - Jim & Rebecca Mileti
        Artist: Roxanne Anderson - Mixed Media Pieces
        Wellness: West Park Massotherapy - Chair Massage & Stuart Survance - Everything about Bicycling 
        Plus: Spicehound 
          
        Mark your calendar:
        10/14/12 - Last Outdoor Market
        11/11/12 - First Indoor Market
        11/13/12 - Dine at Backstage Bar
        11 a.m to 10 p.m. and 20% of your purchases* will benefit The Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market. Back Stage Bar - 17007 Lorain Ave. 
         
        *must present flyer - pick one up at the market or click here to view and print.
          Need New Countertops?
             
          Raffle Drawing October 14th
            
          Enter to win up to 30 sq. ft of Corian or Zodiaq countertops and a stainless steel sink from Rocksolid Stone Works for only $5
           
          Proceeds benefit the Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market.
           
          Prize is fully transferable. No limit on ticket purchase quantities.
           
          Visit the info tent for details or e-mail kcfarmersmarket@gmail.com
          Back Stage Bar Flyer
           
          Let's Growhio Challenge


            Produce Perks
            Up to $10 Extra!
              
             When you use your EBT card at KCFM and participating farmers markets, receive up to ten dollars in extra tokens to spend on produce!
             
             
            E-newsletter is brought to you by City Club Catering.
            Extra $10 to EBT recipients
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             

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