This Week at the Market..
It's going to be a great day at the market this Thursday - Lots of fresh produce courtesy of the amazing spring weather we've had so far: tomatoes, peaches and berries are now in season! Chipotle Mexican Grill will be demonstrating how to prepare their famous salsa using market produce, there will be live music and activities for the kiddos too! Scroll down for more details and to learn about more summer-fun activities and ways to support and get involved in the local-food movement!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the market, where you can support your local economy, farmers and artisans. We are open every Thursday from 4 to 8pm.
Farm of the week...
Country Gardens Farm
Country Gardens Farm is a multi-generational family farm, located in Coweta County, Georgia. They raise grass fed beef, free range chickens and organic vegetables. They also have a passion to teach others how to grow, cook and preserve good food through classes and community outreach, visit their website and follow them on facebook to learn more. This week they are bringing a fresh harvest of tomatoes, squash and other recently available vegetables, eggs, milk, flowers and more!
"All of our farm food is grown without chemicals, antibiotics, or hormones. Our farm fresh food is grown in a sustainable manner using organic methods. Our animals are treated humanely and have access to pasture every day."
 Two baby goats were recently born at Country Gardens Farm so keep an eye out for goat milk coming in the next weeks!
Chef Demo..
Chipotle has been a part of our My Market Club from the beginning — This summer, they’re ringing in tomato season with what might be the most popular tomato recipe ever – Chipotle’s salsa! Not only will they demo how to make their delicious salsa using fresh, local tomatoes, but they’re also giving you a challenge. They’ll provide you with a list of ingredients available at the market to make their salsa, and a-hunting you will go! Find all the ingredients listed and you’ll be entered to win great market prizes!
Support Your Farmer's Market
Whole Foods is having and incredible fundraiser to benefit the Double Your Dollars program of The Community Farmers Markets, shop at Whole Foods Market Ponce de Leon on Wednesday June 18th and 5% of the net sales on this day will go to support our efforts to help bring more healthy food to the tables of all families in your community. The more you shop, the more you give! Whole Foods is open from 8am to 10pm, save the date! Support your community by getting your regular groceries on this day!
Glue & Glitter Presents
Glue and Glitter is a blog by Becky Striepe, a local crafts and food writer with the mission of making vegan food and crafts available to everyone.
Blackberry Cobbler Green Smoothie
Aromatic pie spices make this berry smoothie extra special.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup frozen banana chunks
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch each of ground cinnamon and nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 cup soy milk – If your soy milk is unsweetened, I’d add 1/2 teaspoon
maple syrup to this recipe, since blackberries aren’t very sweet on their
own.
• 1 handful of lettuce
• 6 ice cubes
Directions
• Throw everything into the blender, and blend until smooth. If things aren’t coming together nicely, add a little more soy milk, one splash at a time, until it thins out.
Need more smoothie inspiration? Check out my ebook: 40 Days of Green Smoothies It's got 40 yummy green smoothie recipes plus weekly tips and grocery lists to help you start a green smoothie habit!
ENJOY!
|
|
|
|
Market Info
The EAV Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 4-8 pm, April-December. Come rain or shine! Find us at 561 Flat Shoals - across from the Midway Pub.
So come get to know your farmer, your food, and your community at our market.
www.farmeav.com
|
|
DOUBLE SNAP
The Decatur Market is a grateful partner of Wholesome Wave Georgia, an organization that doubles every SNAP/EBT dollar spent at the market. Families using SNAP get twice the purchasing power for healthy food! $1 = $2. Visit the main info booth to get SNAP tokens or to find out how you can support the program.
|
|
Bike to the Market
Your efforts to support your community don't have to end at buying local. Choose walking or biking to the market instead of car transportation, and help improve your neighborhood's carbon footprint. Cruise the roads of the East Atlanta Village and enjoy the outdoors in support of your community.
Driving to the market? Park on the sidestreets off Stokewood Ave or try the lot located at 1231 Glenwood Ave - open tonight only from 4 to 8 for market patrons .
|
|
|
