September 25, 2012 Old Rochester Farmers' Market

Pumpkins abound at the ORFM

It is Week 17 of the Old Rochester Farmers' Market, and we are super excited that Autumn has officially arrived.  That means Fall Crops are here, yet because Autumn has only just begun we can still enjoy some of summer's bounty.  There is such an amazing variety available to us as a result.  Come along to the market to find (and freeze or can) the last of summer deliciousness.  There will be eggplant, peppers, squashes, beans, tomatoes and cucumbers all ready for you to put up for the winter.  Also at the market, there will be the most delicious pumpkins, butternut squash, acorn squash, apples, leeks and turnips, too!



Participating this week:

Cervelli Farm, Rochester, MA Conventional
Winter squashes, pumpkins, and apples are in at Cervelli Farm.  Scott will have crates of apples for you to choose from.  Applesauce, apple pie, apple crumble, apple bread--the possibilities are endless.  Making a batch of delicious applesauce and then freezing or canning it will ensure that you have some of that wonderful sweetness this winter.  This week, Scott will also have available tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, summer squash, zucchini, cucumbers, and eggplant.

Engelnook Farm, Rochester, MA Pesticide-Free

Eggs, Narragansett Creamery Cheeses, fresh dill and meats available for order can all be found at the Engelnook tent. This week Joanie is featuring garden fresh salsa, delicious pickles and sweet heat pepper jam.  Also available are chicks, pullets and layers to bring home for your own backyard chicken experience.

J.H. Beaulieu, Fairhaven, MA Hormone-Free

Beaulieu's Beef

Humanely raised, hormone free meats are available from Beaulieu Farm.  Each week, Joe drives his trailer to the market with a variety of beef and pork cuts.  Stop on in to find out which cuts are available this week.

Skinny Dip Farm, Westport, MA Certified Organic

This week, Skinny Dip Farm brings organic watermelon, eggplant, peppers, summer squash, flowers, tomatoes, salad greens, and onions.  New fall crops like potatoes, leeks, winter squash, turnips will be at this week's market, too.  Lots of good stuff!  This week Hannah will bring along to the market IPM (low spray) apples.

Bakers 

Gail's Goodies, Mattapoisett, MA

Gail bakes all day on Tuesday to bring you a wonderful assortment of fresh bread, muffins, scones, delicious treats and prepared food items as well.

Great Cape Baking Co., Barnstable, MA

With a wide variety of fresh baked breads, you are sure to find a bread that suits your tastes.

Value Added Foods

Al's Backwood's Berrie Co., Plymouth, MA

Each week it is a new surprise over at Al's tent.  Al delights in creating new and visually appealing jams and jellies.  The apple pie, blueberry rhubarb and jalepeno pepper have been some of the favorites this season.  Do not be fooled into thinking these jams are only for toast--we've used them for fish, fruit spreads for pancakes or french toast, and the classic pb&j.  Each week Al also has raw, local honey, too.

Liv a Little, Rochester, MA
Chocolate Nachos made fresh in Rochester.  Varieties include Sunflower Seed, Toffee and Pecan.  Sarah's chocolate nachos are not your average dessert.

Additional Necessities


SoBerry Clean Bourne, MA
Are you looking for a way to get your laundry and home clean without using chemicals?  Then soapberries are exactly what you need.  These amazing little berries will get the job done without introducing harmful chemicals to your home or our groundwater drinking supply.

Willow Grove, Fall River, MA
Back with her amazing soaps, the Willow Grove product line has expanded with body lotions, bath teas and other great body care products.  This week Kathy is featuring her lavender lotion, citrus lotion, spritzers and bath oils in either lavender or citrus.  Bath salts in lavender or rose will also be available. Using only natural ingredients these products are a dream.  The hand made neck and eye pillows are fabulous for providing yourself with some relaxation time.  Stop on in the Willow Grove tent to check it all out. 

Please remember the market is open 3-6pm.

See you at the market...