Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: October 30th

Happy Halloween!


We wanted to thank everyone who came out this season to help support our local farmers and food artisans. By doing this you have supported not only us but your community! We are incredibly grateful for having such an awesome season! 

Super shout out to Mr. Jim Budros! Jim made over twenty pizzas last Thursday! Thank you for sharing this with us Jim! We could not thank you enough for your support and generosity!

Since Thursday, October 30th is Trick-or-Treat in Bexley, the farmers' market will not be present! We are gone for the winter and will be back in the spring!

See you next year for another great year!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: October 23rd

"Our deep respect for the land and its harvest is the legacy of generations of farmers who put food on our tables, preserved our landscape, and inspired us with a powerful work ethic."

-James H Douglas, jr

Our Time is Up!


Our outdoor market season here in Bexley has come to an end! This Thursday, October 23rd, will be our last market of the season due to Trick-or-Treat taking place Thursday, October 30th!

But no fear, as this last market will be a good one! Mr. Jim Budros will be making  pizzas again, John Millard will be singing his heart out, the Bexley Public Library and Sharpening on Site will be present as well! Not forgetting the farmers and food artisans, we will have a full house! 

So come on out to the Bexley Farmers' Market this Thursday, October 23rd, from 4-7pm, and support us and the Bexley community one last time for the year! 

Our vendors for ThursdayOctober 23rd include:

Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Lyly's Bakery 
Nom Nom Nom
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Sharpening on Site
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
VanScoy Farms
The Brown and Blond Bakery
Two Roasting Joes
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment:  John Millard

Our community table:  The Bexley Public Library

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: October 16th

"It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn"

-B.C. Forbes 

It's That Time of Year Again...


We are nearing the end of market season for the year! Next Thursday, October 23rd, is our last market of the year due to trick-or-treat being held in Bexley on Thursday, October 30th! 

Bring your friends and families to enjoy the last two markets of the year! We have fall's best produce, fall-inspired coffees, cheeses, dog treats, meats, salsas, and baked goods!

See you at the market!

Our vendors for ThursdayOctober 16th include:

Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm 
Nom Nom Nom
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
Sweet Thing Gourmet
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Challah Food Truck and Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment:  Dave Sky

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: October 9th

"Breathe properly. Stay curious. And, eat your beets"

-Anonymous
The Unbeatable Beets!


Have some leftover beets from the summertime? Beets are one of the most versatile vegetables that summer and fall has to offer! These nutrient dense veggies last quite some time if stored properly!

At the market, look for firm round beets with an intact slender tap root (the tail-like root at the bottom of the beet). Beet greens should look bright and fresh and can be added to salads or cooked like any other leafy green. To store beets, rinse the roots, cut off the greens (making sure to leave about an inch of the stem to prevent the color from bleeding) and place the beets, tap-root intact, in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. Mature beets can be stored this way up to three weeks. Don’t forget about the greens! Wash the beet greens, wrap in a paper towel and store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. Use the greens as you would in a salad or throw them in a sauté!

Not only are beets delicious, but they are packed with nutrients! Beets are a great source of folate, which can help protect against heart disease and anemia. Beet greens are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, potassium and magnesium.

Read more from this article about all the sorts of ways you can use beets in your next dish!

Our vendors for ThursdayOctober 9th include:

Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm 
Kinetic Food Truck
Lyly's Bakery
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey 
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Kinetic Food Truck and Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment:  Charlie Fabb and the Plastic Horses

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: October 2nd


"It is like the seed put in the soil - the more one sows, the greater the harvest"

-Orison Swett Marden

Feast on the Farm!


Our very own VanScoy Farms is hosting a family style meal at their farm on Sunday, October 12th, from 4-7pm!

Begin the evening with a tour of the farm, then enjoy a family style meal that showcases the best of VanScoy farms and the season. Dinner will be accompanied by live music and enjoyed outdoors.  Tickets are available at the VanScoy Facebook page!



Our vendors for ThursdayOctober 2nd include:

Challah Food Truck 
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker 
Hirsch Fruit Farm 
Ohio Farm Direct 
Oink Moo Cluck 
Rhoads Farm 
SaraBee Pure Honey 
Spiral Touch 
Sweet Thing Gourmet 
VanScoy Farms 
Secret Garden Bakery 
Two Roasting Joes

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Challah Food Truck and Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Jordan Lynch

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: September 18th

“So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being.”

― Franz Kafka


Introducing the...


Final Food Swap of the season at The Market Italian Village – 1022 Summit Street -

Sept 23rd at 6:30 pm!

It’s a Columbus Soup and Bread event sharing so much more than soup. Like Columbus Soup and Bread, participation is free, and supports the mission of having fun with food and community while providing for those who don’t have enough through our donation mason jar.

Interested in learning more? Click here!

Our vendors for ThursdaySeptember 18th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Nom Nom Nom
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet 
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms 
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Challah Food Truck and Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Jordan Lynch

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: September 11th

“Earthworms will dance”
― Joel Salatin

Looking for a Good Time?
Hirsch Fruit Farm Can Provide You With Just That!


The Annual Apple Harvest and Open House starts Saturday, September 20th at Hirsch Fruit Farm! 

Wagon rides, orchard tours, and apple treats galore!

Join the Hirsch Family on their farm on Saturday from 9am-6pm and on Sunday from 12pm-6pm!

It's time for some family fun!

There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, apple butter making, maple syrup, food, face painting, apple and cider tasting, barnyard buddies to pet, make-your-own scarecrows and more.

There will be many different varieties of homegrown apples available. The Hirsch Family also makes their own fresh, sweet cider on the farm with no additives or preservatives.

For your fall decorating, there will be pumpkins in all sizes, gourds, Indian corn, fodder shocks, straw bales and hardy mums.

Admission is free but there is a parking charge of $6.00, with the proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity. So load up the family and come on out for a relaxing and enjoyable day on the farm.

For more information and directions, visit the Hirsch Fruit Farm website!

Our vendors for Thursday, September 11th include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes
Wayward Seed Farm
And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Dave Sky

Our community table: Bexley Health and Wellness:  Try it Thursday!

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!
Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: August 28th

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?"


-Mother Goose

As Pepper Season Continues to Roll On...

"Mouth-filling flavor, sizzle, pizzazz, sweat-inducing, eye-popping—if you are a chile fancier then all these sensations are familiar to you." - Debra Knapke, writer of the article, Some Like It Hot, published in Edible Columbus.


Chile peppers are some of the most sought out foods at a farmers market. Ever thought about where they originated, when they were introduced to the Americas, or how they like to grow? Read through the article, Some Like It Hot, by Debra Knapke, of Edible Columbus. Learn the history and the science behind our beloved bites of fire! Who knows, maybe you will become inspired to hunt some down this Thursday, at the Bexley Farmers' Market!

Our vendors for Thursday, August 28th include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Lyly's Bakery
Nom Nom Nom
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
Sharpening on Site
Sippel Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese
Spiral Touch
Sweet! Mobile Cupcakery
Sweet Thing Gourmet
The Secret Garden
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment:  John Millard

Our community table:  Bexley Public Library

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!
Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: August 21st

“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.”

― Masanobu Fukuoka, The One-Straw Revolution

Now Here's a Dog Who Knows His Fruits and Vegetables!


Check out Maymo, the talented fruit and veggie balancing dog! Maymo happens to be our inspiration for the week. Let's see how many different fruits and veggies we can find at the Bexley Farmers' Market! Find something new to try! Who knows, you may love it!

Our vendors for Thursday, August 21st include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm 
Nom Nom Nom
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
The Secret Garden
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Challah Food Truck and Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Chris Bullwinkle

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: August 14th

“Farming is a profession of hope” 
― Brian Brett

"Ohio's Growing Cheese Culture" is Taking Place in Bexley!

"Across the state, small-batch cheese makers are crafting cow, sheep and goat cheese that’s turning the heads of local chefs and judges in national competitions. Any way you slice it, Ohio’s artisanal cheese market is on the rise," according to Crave Magazine, a local, Columbus dining magazine.


Check out our cheese vendors, Kokoborrego and Ohio Farm Direct in Bexley this week on Thursday, August 14th, from 4-7pm! See which cheese pairings they would suggest!

Our vendors for Thursday, August 14th include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Sippel Farm/Kokoborrego
Spiral Touch
SWEET! Mobile Cupcakery
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Bexley Middle School Band

Our community table: Bexley Health and Wellness:  Try it Thursday!

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: August 7th

"WHEREAS farmers markets are important outlets for agricultural products nationwide, providing them with increased opportunities to meet consumer demand for a variety of fresh, affordable, convenient, and healthful products sold directly from the farm..."

-The Secretary of Agriculture of the United States of America

The 15th Annual National Farmers Market Week is Off to a Great Start!

We are celebrating fresh, local food here at the Bexley Farmers' Market this week! Even though our farmers and food artisans make this possible for us consumers every week, we finally get the excuse to celebrate because it's National Farmers Market Week here in the United States! Farmers markets around the nation are celebrating the important role they play in the agricultural and food economy. 


Interested in reading the National Farmers Market Week Proclamation by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States of America? Click here!

So, join us and celebrate with us this Thursday at the Bexley Farmers' Market from 4:00-7:00pm, rain or shine! 

Our vendors for Thursday, August 7th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Sharpening on Site
Sippel Farm/Kokoborrego
Spiral Touch
SWEET! Mobile Cupcakery
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Challah Food Truck and Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Jordan Lynch

Our community table:  Bexley Library

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: July 31st

“Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don't they should, for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers.”

― Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine

Farming VanScoy Style

Hydroponic farming is the science of growing or the production of plants in nutrient-rich solutions or moist inert material, instead of in soil. VanScoy Farms located in Ridgeway, Ohio, brings fresh hydroponically grown produce to you at our market! Join us this week on Thursday, July 31st, from 4-7pm, and talk to them about their unique farm and why they grow some of their produce the hydroponic way! Check out the info-graphic below to read about some interesting hydroponic facts and figures!


Also! Make a note to bring your utensils needing to be sharpened! Sharpening on Site will be present for market this Thursday, July 31st, from 4-7pm!

Our vendors for Thursday, July 31st include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey 
Sharpening on Site
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
The Secret Garden
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!
Our food trucks: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment:  John Millard

Our community table: Bexley Library

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM! Rain or shine!
Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: July 24th

“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” 

 ― Claude Monet

Why Support Farmers' Markets?

Find out why supporting your local farmers' market is good for our communities and ourselves! Check out the info-graphic provided by the Farmers Market Coalition below and see why farmers' markets matter!



Our vendors for Thursday, July 24th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm 
SaraBee Pure Honey
Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Ohio Farm Direct and Challah Food Truck

Our musical entertainment: Jordan Lynch

Our community table:  Bexley Library

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: July 17th

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the mind.”

― Luther Burbank

Fruit + Sugar = SORBET!

Fruit sorbet is a summer classic treat. With plenty of fresh fruit options throughout the summer, there's a fruit sorbet for everyone! Here's a recipe on, "How To Make Sorbet With Any Fruit", from one of our favorite blogs, The Kitchn.

To make sorbet, you'll need about 2 pounds of fruit, a cup of sugar, water, and lemon juice. At least 24 hours before making the sorbet, place the ice cream base in the freezer to freeze.

                                      

How To Make Sorbet With Any Fruit
Makes 1 quart

Ingredients
2 pounds fresh fruit (4 to 5 cups after prepping and slicing)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

Freeze the ice cream base: At least 24 hours before making the sorbet, place the ice cream base in the freezer to freeze.

Prepare the fruit: Wash and dry the fruit. Cut away or remove any rinds, peels, pits, seeds, stems, or other non-edible parts of the fruit. Slice the fruit into bite-sized pieces. You should have around 5 cups of chopped fruit, though a little more or less is fine.

Prepare the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and water in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring gently once or twice. Simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved in the water, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Combine the fruit and 1/2 cup of simple syrup
: Combine the fruit and 1/2 cup of the cooled simple syrup in the a blender, the bowl of a food processor, or in a mixing bowl (if using an immersion blender). Reserve the remaining syrup.

Blend until the fruit is completely liquified: Blend the fruit and the syrup until the fruit is completely liquified and no more chunks of fruit remain.

Strain the juice: If your fruit contains small seeds (like strawberries or raspberries) or is very fibrous (like mangos or pineapples), strain it through a fine-meshed strainer to remove the solids. Gently stir with a spoon as you strain, but don't force the solids through the strainer.

Test the sugar levels with the egg-float test: Wash and dry a large egg. Gently lower the egg, still in its shell, into the sorbet base. You're looking for just a small nickel-sized (roughly 1-inch) round of shell to show above the liquid — this indicates that you have the perfect balance of juice and sugar. If you see less shell (dime-sized), stir in a little more sugar syrup; check with an egg and continue adjusting as needed. If you see more shell (quarter-sized), stir in a little water or fruit juice; check with an egg and continue adjusting as needed. (Store leftover simple sugar in the fridge.)

Stir in the lemon juice: Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste the sorbet base and add more lemon juice if it tastes to sweet and bland.

Chill the base: Cover the sorbet base and refrigerate until very cold, at least 1 hour or overnight.

Churn the sorbet: Pour the chilled base into the ice cream machine and churn. Continue churning until the sorbet is the consistency of a thick smoothie. This typically takes between 10 and 15 minutes in most machines.

Freeze the sorbet: Transfer the sorbet to pint containers or other freezable container and cover. Freeze for at least 4 hours, until the sorbet has hardened. Homemade sorbet will generally keep for about a month in the freezer before starting to become overly icy.

Serve the sorbet: Let the sorbet soften for a few minutes on the counter, then scoop into serving bowls.

Our vendors for Thursday, July 17th include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Chris Bullwinkle

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!


Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: July 10th

“Ol' man Simon, planted a diamond. Grew hisself a garden the likes of none. Sprouts all growin' comin' up glowin' Fruit of jewels all shinin' in the sun. Colors of the rainbow. See the sun and the rain grow sapphires and rubies on ivory vines, Grapes of jade, just ripenin' in the shade, just ready for the squeezin' into green jade wine. Pure gold corn there, Blowin' in the warm air. Ol' crow nibblin' on the amnythyst seeds. In between the diamonds, Ol' man Simon crawls about pullin' out platinum weeds. Pink pearl berries, all you can carry, put 'em in a bushel and haul 'em into town. Up in the tree there's opal nuts and gold pears- Hurry quick, grab a stick and shake some down. Take a silver tater, emerald tomater, fresh plump coral melons. Hangin' in reach. Ol' man Simon, diggin' in his diamonds, stops and rests and dreams about one... real... peach.” 

― Shel Silverstein, Where the Sidewalk Ends


Thank you, thank you Jim Budros! We could not thank you enough!



Sending a shout out to a good market friend, Jim Budros! If you did not make it to market last week, July 3rd, Jim brought his mobile oven in which he prepared and baked 35 pizzas for our customers! His generous donation to our market deserves a great deal of thanks to this wonderful Bexley resident and supporter of our market. Thank you again, Jim on behalf of the Bexley Farmers' Market!

Our vendors for Thursday, July 10th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spriral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food trucks:  Ohio Farm Direct and Challah Food Truck

Our musical entertainment: Dave Sky

Our community table:  Bexley Health and Wellness:  Try It Thursday

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: July 3rd

“The single greatest lesson the garden teaches is that our relationship to the planet need not be zero-sum, and that as long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant, think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves without diminishing the world. ”

― Michael Pollan, The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals


Happy Independence Day!


Join Us This Week, July 3rd!

The Bexley Farmers' Market is open at its' normal hours this week despite the holiday and Red, White and BOOM! Come grab your holiday favorites, from 4-7pm at the Bexley Farmers' Market! Rain or shine!

Our vendors for Thursday, July 3rd include (this list is intended to change this week):

Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Oink Moo Cluck
Rhoads Farm
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet 
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms 
Wayward Seed Farm

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market! 

This week Jim Budros will be present to serve his wonderful grilled pizzas!

Our musical entertainment:  Dave Sky

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Monday, June 23, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: June 26th

“The first supermarket supposedly appeared on the American landscape in 1946. That is not very long ago. Until then, where was all the food? Dear folks, the food was in homes, gardens, local fields, and forests. It was near kitchens, near tables, near bedsides. It was in the pantry, the cellar, the backyard.” 

― Joel Salatin, Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World


BASIL ORZO SALAD WITH CORN, CHICKPEAS, FETA AND SUMMER VEGETABLES

RECIPE BY MOLLY HAYS

This is one of those clever, hard-working recipes: You chop while the water boils, cook the vegetables with the pasta and have dinner made in 20 minutes. It also makes ideal picnic fare, as it holds beautifully, is mayonnaise-free and tastes best at room temperature.

Adapt the vegetables to whatever is good and fresh; only the corn is essential. Lemon basil is fantastic here, if you’ve got it; sweet basil is equally, differently wonderful.

2 teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoons freshly ground pepper
¼ cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 ears fresh corn
3 small zucchini, cut into ¼-inch coins (optional)
2 cups greens beans, topped, tailed, and cut into ½-inch bits (optional)
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch dice
8 ounces orzo pasta
1 bunch (six) scallions, white and pale green ends sliced
1 (15-ounce) tin chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1½ packed cups sweet or lemon basil, washed and well dried
1 heaping cup feta, crumbled

Set a large stockpot of well-salted water to boil.

In a lidded jar, combine vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper. Swirl to dissolve salt. Add olive oil, replace lid and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.

Stand shucked ears of corn upright in a wide, shallow bowl, and cut off kernels with a sharp knife, just to the cob. Set aside. Slice zucchini and green beans if using, and set aside together, separately from the corn. (These vegetables will be added to the pasta water in two stages: first the zucchini and green beans, then the corn.)

In a large serving bowl, combine diced red pepper, sliced scallions, slivered basil and ⅔ of feta, and set aside.

When pasta water comes to the boil, add orzo and set timer to 5 minutes fewer than final cooking time (mine took 10; I set the timer to 5). When orzo is 5 minutes from done, add the zucchini and green beans, if using. Stir, and return to the boil for 4 minutes. One minute from orzo’s final cooking time (test one; orzo should be al dente), add corn, return just to the boil, then drain orzo and vegetables into a colander.

Return hot pasta and cooked vegetables to the stockpot, and toss with all the dressing, plus the chickpeas, while still warm. Let sit 10 minutes, to cool slightly. While cooling, sliver basil: Stack a dozen leaves, then roll them and slice them crosswise with a sharp chef’s knife, repeating until done. When pasta is no longer steaming, toss gently with the red pepper, scallions, basil and ⅔ feta. Top with remaining feta, and eat immediately, or leave out up to 4 hours. Salad is best served at room temperature. Leftovers are marvelous the next day.

Our vendors for Thursday, June 26th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Lyly's Bakery
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Sippel Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese
Spiral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
The Secret Garden
Two Roasting Joes

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food carts: Ohio Farm Direct and Challah

Our musical entertainment: John Millard

Also, Sharpening Onsite will be present! Bring your utensils that need sharpening!

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Monday, June 16, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: June 19th

“The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. It is the healer and restorer and resurrector, by which disease passes into health, age into youth, death into life. Without proper care for it we can have no community, because without proper care for it we can have no life.” 

― Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture


Have You Heard About the Honeybees?

The effect that honeybees have on our environment is astounding. Honeybees have been an environmental highlight in the recent years for the devastation of our honeybee colonies. From pesticide use to devastating winters, the number of honeybee colonies have greatly reduced. Honeybees not only provide us with honey and beeswax, but act as key contributors to pollinating our plants.




There are steps we can take to help save our pollinators!

Interested in learning more about honeybees? Read the article from National Geographic, "The Plight of the Honeybee".




Our vendors for Thursday, June 19th include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spriral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet Alternate
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
The Secret Garden
Two Roasting Joes

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food carts: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Jordan Lynch

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Monday, June 9, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: June 12th

“We gardeners are healthy, joyous, natural creatures. We are practical, patient, optimistic. We declare our optimism every year, every season, with every act of planting.”

― Carol Deppe, The Resilient Gardener: Food Production and Self-Reliance in Uncertain Times


Our vendors for Thursday, June 12th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm 
Lyly's Bakery
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spriral Touch 
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food carts: Ohio Farm Direct and Challah

Community Table:  Bexley Health and Wellness:  Try it Thursday

Our musical entertainment: Chris Bullwinkle

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!


Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: June 5th

“We are exploring together. We are cultivating a garden together, backs to the sun. The question is a hoe in our hands and we are digging beneath the hard and crusty surface to the rich humus of our lives.”

Parker J. Palmer, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation

What's Local and In Season?

There's still some time left for some of our springtime favorites! Due to the cooler start to our spring season we are still able to enjoy some of our spring season favorites as we quickly creep towards the start of summer.



Good news! There are still springtime goodies available at the Bexley Farmers' Market!




Interested in reading what Edible Columbus has to say? Read the featured article in the spring 2014 issue, "Local and In Season", for ideas on what you can eat and plant within these last few days of spring!

Our vendors for Thursday, June 5th include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Lyly's Bakery
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spriral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
Two Roasting Joes

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food carts: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: Avalon Nine

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: May 29th

“It was such a pleasure to sink one's hands into the warm earth, to feel at one's fingertips the possibilities of the new season.”

Kate Morton, The Forgotten Garden

Are Your Kitchen Knives a Bit Dull?

Bring your utensils to the Bexley Farmers' Market and check out our monthly vendor, Sharpening on Site! Dull utensils and tools will be sharpened as you shop!



Interested in learning more?

Read more about the dangers of dull utensils in your home in, "The Importance of Sharp Knives", by Michael Ruhlman!




Our vendors for Thursday, May 29th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spriral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
VanScoy Farms
Secret Garden Bakery

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market! 

Our food carts: Ohio Farm Direct and Challah

Our musical entertainment: Jordan Lynch

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Monday, May 19, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: May 22nd

“Earth is so kind, just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs with a harvest.”

Douglas Jerrold


Love a Good Cup of Coffee?

Two Roasting Joes at the weekly Bexley Farmers' Market can provide you with just that! After discovering the technique of roasting fresh green coffee beans, Two Roasting Joes expereinced new aroma, new taste, and no bitter aftertaste. Come taste theses differences with Two Roasting Joes at the weekly Bexley Farmers' Market. Hot and iced coffee is now being served!



Interested in learning some of the science behind roasted coffee and why we love the effects of chlorgenic acid? Read about "The Bitter End" from Roast Magazine

And, don't forget to put your yard signs out Thursday morning!




Our vendors for Thursday, May 22nd include:

Bridgman Farm
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Lyly's Bakery
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
Rhoads Farm
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spriral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms
Secret Garden Bakery

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our community table:  Bexley Library

Our food cart: Ohio Farm Direct

Our musical entertainment: John Millard

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Monday, May 12, 2014

Bexley Farmers' Market: May 15th

"What makes the farmers market such a special place is that you’re actually creating community around food."

Bryant Terry

We're back! Join us every Thursday, May through October from 4:00-7:00PM! 

And, don't forget to put your yard signs out Thursday morning!

Our vendors for Thursday, May 15th include:

Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces and Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck
Organic Green Fix
SaraBee Pure Honey
Spriral Touch
Sweet Thing Gourmet
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
Two Roasting Joes
VanScoy Farms

And don't forget... Grab your dinner at the market!

Our food carts: Ohio Farm Direct and Challah Food Truck

Our musical entertainment: Plastic Horses

Join us every Thursday through October from 4:00-7:00PM!

Bexley Farmers' Market
2111 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. See you at the market!

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The Bexley Farmers' Market is Back!

We are so excited to announce our vendor line up for 2014. With your old favorites and lots of new ones, 2014 is sure to be a great season!
Bridgman Farm
Challah Food Truck
Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces & Salsas
Dan the Baker
Hirsch Fruit Farm
Lyly's Bakery
Ochs Fruit Farm Ohio Farm Direct
Oink Moo Cluck Farms
Organic GreenFix Ohio
Rhoads Farm Inc / Split Rail Nursery
SaraBee Honey
Secret Garden Bakery
Spiral Touch
Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery
Sweet Thing Gourmet
VanScoy Farms

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 15th. The market will open promptly at 4pm with live music from the Plastic Horses! 
Welcome (back) Bexley Farmers' Market vendors and shoppers!

Thursday, January 30, 2014

2014 Bexley Farmers' Market

Friends of the Bexley Farmers' Market... Happy New Year!

The Bexley Farmers' Market will open on Thursday, May 15th and be held rain or shine through October 30th, and will be open from 4:00-7:00PM. Again in 2014, the market will be located in the lot across from Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, at the corner of East Main Street and South Parkview Avenue.

Interested in joining the Bexley Farmers' Market? To be considered a potential market vendor, please email us at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com. The Bexley Farmers' Market will review applications and make invitations to the finalists by March 14th.

If you have any questions, please contact Market Manager, Jaime Moore at (614) 327-0102 or email us at info@bexleyfarmersmarket.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the Bexley Farmers' Market!