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12.15.2011

Happenings at Downtown Farmers' Market Friday


Thursday, December 15, 2011


Join us Fridays 11am-2pm!



TOMORROW at Downtown Farmers Market!

  

Cleveland Cooks w/ Bonbon Pastry & Cafe - FREE Cooking Class!
Chef Kevin Joecken from Bonbon Pastry & Cafe will lead our final cooking class of the season, tomorrow, December 16 at 1:30-3:00pm at Old Stone Church. Chef Joecken will prepare the Bubble & Squeak dish on the cafe's menu, using root veggies from the market. 
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. Part of the Growhio Education Sessions, classes include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Classes are free and open to the public but will target Downtown residents and employees. Cleveland Cooks was made possible thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections.
For photos from previous Cleveland Cooks classes, please check out our Facebook page.

Great stocking stuffers!
It doesn't matter if you've got a chocloate-lover or a grill-master left on your holiday shopping list, we've got spices, sauces, marinades and sweets that make great stocking stuffers!



Gift items from SpiceHound and No Whey! Vegan Chocolates

We're now located indoors at The Arcade
(401 Euclid Avenue) 



Here's a complete list of vendors that you can expect to find at the market tomorrow:
  • Por Bar Farms
  • Community Greenhouse Partners
  • Plant Kingdom
  • SpiceHound
  • Oh Baby Cakes
  • No Whey! Vegan Chocolates
  • Pig Lickin' Good BBQ
  • Ohio Farm Direct
  • Blaze Gourmet Hot Sauces and Salsas
  • Medina Pasteries
The 2011 Holiday Market will take place on Fridays, 11am-2pm at The Arcade (401 Euclid Avenue) from November 4 – December 23.

Questions? Interested in becoming a vendor? Email me at DowntownClevelandMarket@gmail.com.
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

11.03.2011

Happenings at Downtown Cleveland Farmers' Market


Join us Fridays 11am-2pm!

We're now located indoors at The Arcade
(401 Euclid Avenue) 


The 2011 Holiday Market kicks off tomorrow, 11am-2pm at The Arcade with a Vermicomposting workshop with Dan Morgan from Morgan Farmstay. Composting starter kits will be available for sale. Chair massages will also be available from Dreams Massage and BodyWorks - $10.00 for 10 minutes!

Here's a complete list of vendors that you can expect to find at the market tomorrow:
  • Por Bar Farms
  • No Whey Chocolates
  • Oh Baby Cakes
  • Plant Kingdom
  • SpiceHound
  • Pig Lickin' Good BBQ
  • Ohio Farm Direct
  • Sweet Nostalgia Bakery
  • Blaze Gourmet Hot Sauces and Salsas
  • Medina Pasteries
  • Grateful Dog Bakery
Throughout the season we'll also be taking orders for poinsettias, which will be grown locally at Kollman's Greenhouse in Twinsburg. Poinsettias will be delivered to DFM in early-December and will be available for pick up at the market.

Shoppers can give back by bringing canned goods and new, unwrapped toys to the market. These items will be donated to Old Stone Church on December 4. The food items will be used for Old Stone’s free weekly grocery bag program and the toys will given to Family Promise of Greater Cleveland, a shelter for homeless families. (Seehere for requested food items)

The 2011 Holiday Market will take place on Fridays, 11am-2pm at The Arcade (401 Euclid Avenue) from November 4 – December 23.

Questions? Interested in becoming a vendor? Email me at DowntownClevelandMarket@gmail.com.
 
Cleveland Cooks with John Q's Steakhouse -
FREE Cooking Class! 
Rick Cassera, Owner at John Q's Steakhouse will prepare a few of the restaurant's specialty steaks for our next cooking class, which takes place on Friday, November 11 at 1:30-3:00pm at Old Stone Church.

Located on Public Square since 1979, John Q's Steakhouse has been an anchor in downtown dining. John Q's uses locally sourced ingredients, including produce from our very own Por Bar Farms. The menu features Certified Angus Beef, including items such as a 24oz porterhouse, 12oz black pepper strip steak, 12oz bone-in filet mignon and a 18oz bone-in Rib eye steak. It also features lamb and pork chops, along with a variety of fresh fish daily.

To attend this intimate hands-on cooking class, please emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com or call (440) 821-0254.

About Cleveland Cooks
A monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Part of the Growhio Education Sessions, classes include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Classes are free and open to the public but will target Downtown residents and employees. Cleveland Cooks was made possible thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections.

For photos from previous Cleveland Cooks classes, please check out our Facebookpage.
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

9.30.2011

Happenings at the Downtown Cleveland Farmers' Market


We'll be at Public Square today 11am-2pm, RAIN or SHINE! Grab an umbrella and come on down! As I'm looking at yet another rainy forecast, I wanted to take the time thank all of the loyal patrons who make it down to the market each week - no matter how cold or wet - to support their favorite vendors. This season's market runs through Friday, October 28 so we have just a few weeks left on Public Square. Come on out and make the best of what's left of the 2011 farmers market season. 

Cleveland Cooks with The House of Blues Foundation Room
There are still a few spaces available for tomorrow's Cleveland Cooks class. Theresa Todia, Executive Chef for The House of Blues Foundation Room will lead the cooking class, which takes place tomorrow - Friday, September 30 at 2:00pm. To attend this intimate hands-on cooking class, please email downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com or call (440) 821-0254.

A monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Part of the 
Growhio Education Sessions, classes will include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Classes are free and open to the public but will target Downtown residents and employees. Cleveland Cooks will take place at Old Stone Church on the last Friday of the month. Cleveland Cooks was made possible thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections. 

Photo: For photos from previous Cleveland Cooks classes, please check out ourFacebook page. 

EBT Incentive Program: Just a reminder that this week and every week, you'll get $5 free when you use your EBT card at Downtown Farmers Market. Thanks to the generousity of The Gund Foundation, residents who use their Ohio Direction Card to make purchases receive an additional $5.00 in tokens (w/ a minimum $5.00 purchase). Please stop by the information table tomorrow for more information or to use your card.


FREE PARKING! 
We have saved a limited number of parking spaces for shoppers of Downtown Farmers Market on Rockwell Avenue between Ontario and East Roadway.

 

Come down on your lunch hour and stop by Judy's Oasis for a Middle Eastern meal including Falafel sandwiches & meat pies, Frickaccio's for pizza bagels and pepperoni rolls, BONJOUR's gourmet crepes, or visit one of the food trucks (Dim and Den Sum, The Nosh Box and StrEat Mobile). 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

9.08.2011

Happenings at the Downtown Farmers' Market


Learn about Agritourism from Morgan Farm Stay
Morgan Farm Stay will be joining the market this week to share it's vision of Agritourism in todays exciting sustainability, local food movement. Morgan Farm has availability for family vacations this fall, during the most beautiful time of the year in Ohio. All the joys of farm living, without the hard work.


Cleveland Cooks at Downtown Farmers Market
 A monthly cooking series providing hands-on demonstrations from area chefs. Part of the Growhio Education Sessions, classes will include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Classes are free and open to the public but will target Downtown residents and employees. Cleveland Cooks will take place at Old Stone Church on the last Friday of the month. Cleveland Cooks was made possible thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections.

Our next cooking class is Friday, September 30 at 1:30pm. To attend this intimate hands-on cooking class, please email downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com or call (440) 821-0254.

Photo: Chef Brian Goodman of the Greenhouse Tavern on August 26, 2011. For additional photos from previous Cleveland Cooks classes, please check out ourFacebook page. 


Live music tomorrow: Harry Bacharach will be playing from 11:30am-2:00pm. Listen here.

Featured Vendor: Plant Kingdom Bakery
Specializing in nutrient-dense goodies, Plant Kingdomcomes stocked on Fridays with all vegan baked goods and nutty snacks. Ask baker, Jeremy, what makes the goods so valuable and you're sure to hear about the benefits from Hemp Seeds.

Hemp is the primary protein source in Plant Kingdom's energy bars. Scrumptious and satisfying choices abound including coconut, berry, apple maple, carob, and chocolaty snack varieties. "We're really rooting for sustainable farming practices to win out over the polluting ones" Jeremy says.  Ohio-proud to the max, Plant Kingdom sources Spelt & oats from Organic land in Holmes County. If it's not made with those Ohio-grains, that's because it's a gluten free option! Find out more on Fridays or visit www.plantkingdombakery.com

Since Plant Kingdom is dedicated to putting the Industrial Hemp crop to work in N E Ohio. Operations Manager, Jeremy Koosed, is always fielding questions related to the Hemp seed snack foods. By posting some FAQ's here, we're hoping to bring clarity to the subject.

Q: What is Hemp? What are Hemp seeds?
The term Hemp refers to the Industrial Hemp crop, a non-drug variety of Cannabis Sativa that is genetically (and visibly) distinct from Marijuana plants. Hemp has a tall, woody stalk, growing well over 8 ft tall. It only needs to be planted 6 inches apart. Fibers derived from the Hemp stalk or other stalks are called "bast-fibers". Hemp fiber was a primary resource for Paper, cloth, strong rope for thousands of years. In fact, the term "canvas" is derived from "cannabis."

Hemp is a bast-fiber as well as an oilseed crop. The Hemp seeds are remarkably nutritious, containing all the essential amino acids (a complete protein) and essential fatty acids that we need in our diet. Hemp seed is not only a complete protein, but a high-protein food, second only to soybeans in respect to protein density

Q: What will this do to me? Will I fail my drug test?
No you cannot fail a drug test by eating Hemp seed foods. The Hemp industry pledges this with the website, ww.testpledge.com. There is no marijuana on the Hemp plant when it's growing. Eating Hemp seeds helps us feel strong! The goods knock-out hunger and the good-fats benefits our brain health and circulation so it’s help us feel clear and alert!

Featured Recipe: 
Purple Bean Salad w/ Hummus

This recipe shared by HAPI Fresh. You can find them on Fridays 11am-2pm at Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square.
  • 6 oz purple beans, chopped
  • 3T hummus
  • 1t lemon juice 
  • 1 sprig parsley and oregano, minced
  • 3 ounces romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
Steam the beans for 4 minutes, set aside. In a small bowl, combine hummus, lemon juice, oregano, and parsley. Set aside. Place salad lettuce in bowl, top with tomato slices and warm steamed beans. Season with pepper and and pour hummus mixture over salad. Toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.

The Cleveland Farmers Market Guild and Growhio have teamed up to bring you this collection of recipes featuring ingredients from your favorite Cleveland area farmers markets. Please feel free to send your own market recipes to downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com and we'll share them on this page. 

Fundraiser: Support Growhio while enjoying delicious Ohio wines!
What: $20 proceeds to benefit Growhio, will help continue efforts to advance the region's local food economy and to connect you to the region's amazing local food resources for buying, eating and growing local. Also, at 7:00pm a "No Cook Fresh Prep Produce Demo" by Arabelle Rome of Acenda Yoga and at 7:30pm, a screening of Growhio's Local Food Video.
You can also sign up for a Market Tour by NEO Food Tours. Kick off with a glass of wine at Visible Voice at 6:00pm then walk over to the Tremont Farmers Market in Lincoln Park, returning to Visible Voice at 7:00pm. Contact info@neofoodtours.com for tour info & pricing.
Who: Growhio and Visible Voice Books
When: Tuesday, September 13 from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Visible Voice Books, 1023 Kenilworth Avenue in Tremont


FREE PARKING! We have saved a limited number of parking spaces for shoppers of Downtown Farmers Market on Rockwell Avenue between Ontario and East Roadway.


Furnished Market Booth Space is available for start-up fruit and vegetable farmers at the following farmers' markets:
  • Broadway
  • Coit Road
  • Downtown Cleveland
  • Gordon Square
  • Kamm's Corners
  • Lakewood
  • Tremont
Sign up to participate or visit Growhio.org for more information.

Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information.

About Downtown Farmers Market: Each Friday, look forward to delicious prepared foods for lunch as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, cheese, spices, salsas, chocolate and baked goods to take home.

Here's a complete list of vendors that you'll find at the market tomorrow:
  • Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers
  • HAPI Fresh: Vegetables including Bok Choy, carrots, cabbage, and Asian eggplant
  • Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch
  • No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit
  • SpiceHound: High quality spices, herbs, chilis, and natural salts
  • Plant Kingdom Bakery:Vegan, organic and gluten-free snacks and bakery
  • Ohio City Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta
  • Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese
  • Frickaccio’s: Pizza Bagels and pepperoni rolls
  • Oh Baby Cakes: Cupcakes that come in many flavors: Strawberry Lemonade, Banana, German Chocolate, Peach, Carrot, and more!
  • Just Good Scents: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items
  • French Creek Bakery: Artisan breads and pastries
  • Jorgensen Apiary's: Homemade honeys, james, preserves, and beeswax products
  • BONJOUR Crepes: French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients
  • Dim and Den Sum: Regional comfort foods with an Asian flair 
  • The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick
  • Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos
Come down on your lunch hour and stop by Judy's Oasis for a Middle Eastern meal including Falafel sandwiches & meat pies, or Frickaccio's for pizza bagels and pepperoni rolls or visit one of the food trucks (Dim and Den Sum, The Nosh Box and StrEat Mobile). 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!