Cary Downtown Farmers Market http://caryfarmersmarket.com Local Fresh Food since 1991 Thu, 23 May 2013 19:36:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Let the Cooking Begin http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/23/let-the-cooking-begin/ http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/23/let-the-cooking-begin/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:26:44 +0000 queenbeads http://caryfarmersmarket.com/?p=2755 Continue reading →]]>

 

 

Come taste samples from our vendors and load up on new recipes for all those fresh veggies, cheese, meat and seafood you will be taking home!

We have another new vendor to highlight this week! -

Bethesda Roasting Company- They  began roasting coffee in the spring of 2011 and the Downtown Cary Farmer’s market is there first commercial exposure.  They produce single origin and blended coffee products in a “social entrepreneurship” methodology.  More infomation is on their website http://bethesdacoffee.com/.  Check out this Menu!

Signature ‘Coffee Cocktails’   (No Alcohol)         $4.00

A frothy Iced Coffee “Shaken not Stirred”

Blueberry Morning        (Blueberry  &  Vanilla Syrup)
Toasted Almond           (Almond  &  Hazelnut Syrup)
Nutella-cino             (Hazelnut  &  Mocha)
The Cinnamon Roll        (Cinnamon  &  Vanilla)
Nuts & Berries       (Almond, Hazelnut  &  Blueberry)

Brewed Coffee                 
Your Mug (24 oz or smaller)                                                                                   $1.75
Your Mega Mug                                                                                                  $2.75
Our recyclable cup                                                                                          $2.25

Cold-Brew Coffee
Cold-brew is a long-soak method of brewing (we do12 hours!) that imparts unique flavor profiles to your coffee
Iced Coffee
Your Mug (24 oz or smaller)                                                                                   $2.50
Your Mega Mug                                                                                                  $3.50
Our recyclable cup                                                                                          $3.00

Flavor shot            (single/double)                                                                        $0.75/$1.00

We welcomed Culture Cow Creamery  last week; more information from them on their products -”we are committed not only to crafting high quality cheeses, but creating positive change in the world.  Our motto “Mooving to Change the World” is taken very seriously by everyone associated with our organization, making cheese in a more sustainable manner that can be replicated around the world.  Locally, we are the lone cheese producer in North Carolina that is both Humane certified and Kosher.  Our cheese is produced on Agri-Science Opportunities farm in Durham, North Carolina a well established leader in veterinary nutrition consulting and breeder of top quality cows.  These award winning cows are used for cancer treatment research based on a protective agent produced from cows.”

Our Special entertainment guests this week are the Motley Tones -  we welcome back out favorite pirates!

News from out vendors:

  • SALEM GARDEN will be at the market this weekend with lots of color. Perennials: Ballerina Rose Gaura, Miracle Heuchera, Dianthus Silver Star, Coreopsis Big Bang Cosmic Evolution, Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow, Sedums(Variety)and much more. Annuals: Hip Hop Euphorbia, Various Lantana, Trailing Ivy Geraniums, White Callies, Double Bloom Begonias, Angelonia(various) and much more. I’ll also have a few containers gardens. Look forward to seeing everyone! Michele
  • Parker Farm and Vineyard  will be at market this week with lettuce, salad mix, kale, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, green onions, sugar snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, cut flowers, eggs, herbs and goat’s milk soap! See you Saturday!
  • Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday.
  • Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with candles for your spring decorating and tote bags for your every need.
  • Young will at the market with great pottery look for her sale items!
  • QueenBeads jewelry will be at the market – check out the new earrings!
  • Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be not only have all 3 varieties of yummy dog treats — but she will have cat treats as well!
  • Custom Confections will back on May 25th. Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
  • Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
    • Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
    • Hydroponic Tomatoes
    • Grape Tomatoes
    • Bell Peppers
    • Aruba Peppers
    • Baby Kale
    • Kohlrabi
    • Scallions
    • Baby Bok Choi
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Fresh Basil
    • Fresh Brown Eggs
  • Custom Confections  will be bringing
    scones (Blueberry, Orange Cranberry)
    Apple Bars
    Peanut Butter Bars
    Cookies (M & M, Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia)
    Red Velvet Cupcakes
    Biscotti (Almond, Chocolate Pecan, Cinnamon Macadamia)
    Banana & Banana Nut Bread
    Mini Cheesecakes (NY, Cookie Dough)
  • Sweet Temptations will offer Oatmeal Raisins, Oatmeal Sammies, Pistacchio ,Toffee with White Chocolate Cookies, Orange Cranberry Apricot Bread,  Chicken Pot Pies, and more.
  • Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread, Fresh Strawberry Scones and alsoGerman Strawberry cake w/ Strawberry glaze.
  • Parker Family Farms will back with their pork products and once again beef from their award winning steer!
  • Shore to Door Seafood will be bringing fresh Carolina seafood.
  • Currin Farms will be there with squash, cukes, zucchini, onions, sweet potatoes & new potatoes & some vegetable plants.
  • Motley Crops will have swiss chard, kale, fresh cut herbs, spring garlic, shallots, onions, baby salad mix with edible flowers!, cut flowers, vegetable seedlings for your own gardens, and recipes to share. Also-raw local honey is almost ready for harvest-if you have mason/canning jars in good condition, I would be happy to take them off your hands! 8/16/32 oz
  • Parker Farm and Vineyard will be at market this weekend with strawberries, head lettuce, salad mix, limited quantities of spinach, radishes, green onions, sugar snap and snow peas, kale, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, cut flowers, eggs and goat’s milk soap. See you Saturday!
  • Cultured Cow will be back to the market with Cheddar,Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese. 
Share on Facebook ]]> http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/23/let-the-cooking-begin/feed/ 0 Wheels On Academy Market Open until 2:00 http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/15/wheels-on-academy-market-open-until-200/ http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/15/wheels-on-academy-market-open-until-200/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 02:38:24 +0000 queenbeads http://caryfarmersmarket.com/?p=2733 Continue reading →]]> Along with your regular market shopping you can attend Wheels On Academy. Check out all the events at http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/holiday/wheelsonacademy.htm

The market will be open until 2:00 to coincide with the hours of the Wheels On Academy. Our special musical guest will be Cole Koffi. Cole is a french pianist/vocalist.

Cultured Cow is out featured new vendor this week bring their Cheddar Cheese

Our charity for this week is Second Harvest and Meals on Wheels. We will be collecting donations of food or money.

Don’t forget about the Cooking Contest Challenge May 25th, entry form and rules are available on the Special events page.

News from our vendors:

  • SALEM GARDEN will be back here with plants for spring plantings.
  • Parker Farm and Vineyard will be at market this Saturday with salad mix, head lettuce, spinach, radishes, kale, green onions, sugar snap and snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, herbs, eggs and goat’s milk soap!
  • Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday.
  • Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with candles for your spring decorating and tote bags for your every need.
  • Young will at the market with great pottery!
  • QueenBeads jewelry will be back Sat, May 25th.
  • Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be back Sat, May 25th.
  • Custom Confections will back on May 25th.
    Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
  • Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
    • Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
    • Hydroponic Tomatoes
    • Grape Tomatoes
    • Bell Peppers
    • Aruba Peppers
    • Scallions
    • Baby Bok Choi
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Fresh Basil
    • Fresh Brown Eggs
  • Sweet Temptations will have Ginger, oatmeal, and oatmeal sammies cookies, fruit bars with white chocolate and nuts, strawberry bars made with strawberries from Barnes Farm, and chicken pot pies.
  • Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread, Fresh Strawberry Scones and alsoGerman Strawberry cake w/ Strawberry glaze.
  • Parker Family Farms will back on May 25th.
  • Shore to Door Seafood will be bringing Fresh Tuna and Wahoo this week as a feature!!!
  • Currin Farms will have Vegetable plants, sweet potatoes, squash, cucumbers & knockout roses .
  • Motley Crops will have swiss chard, kale, fresh cut herbs, pea shoots, spring garlic, shallots, baby salad mix with edible flowers!, cut flowers and recipes to share.
  • 8pm Beauty will be at the market with soap, body butter, and lip balms
  • Parker Farm and Vineyard will be at market this weekend with strawberries, head lettuce, salad mix, limited quantities of spinach, radishes, green onions, sugar snap and snow peas, kale, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, cut flowers, eggs and goat’s milk soap. See you Saturday!
  • Bordeaux Lane Studio is bringing new Medieval Manuscript Initial and Zodiac Pendants and mini decorative canvases.
  • Cultured Cow will coming to the market for the first time with Cheddar Cheese
Share on Facebook ]]> http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/15/wheels-on-academy-market-open-until-200/feed/ 0 Mothers are Special at the Market http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/08/mothers-are-special-at-the-market/ http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/08/mothers-are-special-at-the-market/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 01:03:10 +0000 queenbeads http://caryfarmersmarket.com/?p=2727 Continue reading →]]> What better place than the Farmer’s Market to get all the fixing to make Mom the dinner she deserves!   We have Pork, Fish, Vegetables, Strawberries, and special desserts.

Not sure what to make? Chef Alyssa Campo will be here  with Mom inspired cooking demonstrations and free samples.Easy recipes will be given to every child to cook mom a special market inspired meal.  Speaking of recipes, the hit from last week, Strawberry Salsa is posted on the Recipe page.

Our special entertainment will be Never Home 4 – The Never Home 4 is a “seasoned” Barbershop Quartet with collectively over 170 years of membership in the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Don’t forget about the Cooking Contest Challenge May 25th, entry form and rules are available on the Special events page.

News from our vendors:

  • SALEM GARDEN will be back next week!
  • Parker Farm and Vineyard will be at market this Saturday with salad mix, head lettuce, spinach, radishes, kale, green onions, sugar snap and snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, herbs, eggs and goat’s milk soap!
  • Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday if the rain stops!
  • DJs Berry Patch will be back next week — too much rain.
  • Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with candles for your spring decorating and tote bags for your every need.
  • Young will be back with great pottery!
  • QueenBeads jewelry will be back just in time for Mother’s Day Gifts.
  • Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be back with Bacon and Cheese treats.
  • Custom Confections will have
    Scones (Blueberry, Lemon Poppy)
    Raspberry Bars
    Peanut Butter Bars
    Cookies (M & M, Chocolate Chip, Sugar)
    Chocolate Cupcakes
    Biscotti (Almond, Cinnamon Macadamia, Chocolate Pecan)
    Banana and Banana Nut Bread
    Mini Heart Cheesecakes (for Mother’s Day)
    Cannoli
  • Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
  • Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
    Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
    Hydroponic Tomatoes
    Grape Tomatoes
    Bell Peppers
    Aruba Peppers
    Scallions
    Baby Bok Choi
    Sweet Potatoes
    Fresh Basil
    Fresh Brown Eggs
  • Sweet Temptations will have will have oatmeal sammies, oatmeal raisins, cranberry orange apricot bread, double chocolate bars, and more.
  • Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread, Fresh Strawberry Scones and also German Strawberry cake w/ Strawberry glaze.
  • Parker Family Farms will be bringing pastured raised pork products, included new smoked item this week and asparagus. Stock up — she will not be at the market on the 18th..
  • Shore to Door Seafood will be bringing Fresh Tuna and Wahoo this week as a feature!!!
  • Currin Farms will have Vegetable plants, sweet potatoes &knockout roses .
  • Motley Crops will have wiss chard,  herbs, pea shoots, spring garlic, baby salad mix, radishes and recipes to share.

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Another returning vendor is back this week – DJ’s Berry Patch — with Strawberries of course.     More information on our special entertainment guests:   Tom is a music teacher in Cary and has entertained audiences for over 25 years.  He sings favorites from the 70′s and 80′s Classic Rock as well as country and acoustic singer/songwriter music.  The Cary Elementary Select Choir is comprised of 4th and 5th grade students who love to sing.  They have performed at several local events over the past few years and are excited to sing for the Cary Downtown Farmer’s Market.

Get ready for the Cooking Challenge Contest May  25th.  More Details on the special events tab — entry form will be available on Monday May 6!

News from our vendors:

  • SALEM GARDEN will be at the market this week with a variety of annuals and perennials
  • Parker Farm and Vineyard will be bringing  head lettuce, salad mix, spinach, arugula, radishes, green onions, broccoli, romanesco cauliflower, kale, snow peas, fresh eggs and goat’s milk soap!
  • Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday. We’ll have  strawberries!!!!  We’ll also have spinach, spring onions, broccoli.
  • DJs Berry Patch will have strawberries and for produce we will have kale, raddishes, romain and butter crunch lettuce, arugula, Swiss chard, beets, broccoli, and Springs-firewood onions.
  • Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with candles for your spring decorating and tote bags for your every need.
  • Young will be back on May 11.
  • QueenBeads jewelry will be back on May 11.
  • Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be back on May 11.
  • Custom Confections will have
    Scones (Blueberry, Strawberry)
    Peanut Butter Bars
    Strawberry Bars
    Cookies (Chocolate Chip, M & M, White Chocolate Macadamia)
    Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes
    Biscotti (Almond, Chocolate Pecan, Cinnamon Macadamia)
    Banana and Banana Nut Bread
    Mini Cheesecakes (NY, Strawberry Swirl)
  • Tiny Forest Mushrooms is  in Nevada on a mushroom cultivation internship, Jenny will be back in June.
  • Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
    Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
    Hydroponic Tomatoes
    Grape Tomatoes
    Bell Peppers
    Aruba Peppers
    Scallions
    Baby Bok Choi
    Sweet Potatoes
    Fresh Basil
    Fresh Brown Eggs
  • Sweet Temptations will have Oatmeal Sammies, Oatmeal raisins, and ginger cookies.  Strawberry bars, chocolate strawberry mini cakes, and banana/peach/strawberry bread.  We will also have chicken pot pies.
  • Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread, Fresh Strawberry Scones and also German Strawberry cake w/ Strawberry glaze.
  • Parker Family Farms will be bringing pastured raised pork products, and asparagus.
  • LL Urban Farms will be bringing  their own “Living Butterhead Lettuce” and “Garden Fresh Arugula.
  • Shore to Door Seafood will be at the market with Fresh local clams, shrimp, sea scallops, yellowtail snapper
  • Currin Farms will be bringing Hanging baskets, Knock out roses, Vegetable plants, Beets, Radishes, Sweet potatoes.
  • Motley Crops will have swiss chard, herbs (lemon balm, mint, catnip, sage, rosemary, parsley), pea shoots, spring garlic, baby salad mix, radishes and recipes to share.
Share on Facebook ]]> http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/05/01/strawberry-festival-this-saturday/feed/ 0 Strawberries are in! http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/04/24/strawberries-are-in-2/ http://caryfarmersmarket.com/2013/04/24/strawberries-are-in-2/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:02:53 +0000 queenbeads http://caryfarmersmarket.com/?p=2700 Continue reading →]]> We will have Strawberries this week at the market!    Also Broccoli, swiss chard, spinach, lettuce,cauliflower, and more!

We welcome Another new vendors this week — Barnes Farm !  Also Motley Crops is back ! Stop by and say hi.

Our entertainment this week will be  Paula Snyder (singer/keyboardist/guitar).  She has performed for the market several times and is definetly a favorite.   Stay awhile and enjoy while you also enjoy breakfast!

News from our vnedors:

  • SALEM GARDEN will be at the market this week with a variety of annuals and perennials
  • Parker Farm and Vineyard  head lettuce, salad mix, spinach, arugula, broccoli, spring onions, romanesco cauliflower, kale, herbs, radishes, eggs and goat’s milk soap!
  • Barnes Farms & Produce  will be at the market this coming up Saturday. We’ll have strawberries, lettuce, swiss chard, bok choy, radishes (red and white), spinach, spring onions, broccoli,  sweet potatoes, hand painted bird house gourds. We look forward to Saturday!
  • Donna Walker with Mind Your Beeswax and Go Green Totes will be at the market with candles for your spring decorating and tote bags for your every need.
  • Young will be back on May 11.
  • QueenBeads jewelry will be back on May 11.
  • Melissa’s Mutt Munchies will be back on May 11.
  • Custom Confections Scones (Blueberry, Lemon Raspberry),Lemon Bars,Peanut Butter Bars, Cookies (M & M, Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia), Cupcakes,Biscotti (Almond, Chocolate Pecan, Cinnamon Macadamia), Banana Nut Bread
    Mini Cheesecakes (Cookies & Cream, NY Style)
  • Tiny Forest Mushrooms will be bringing oyster mushrooms and a small  amount of lions mane and a few grow your own mushroom kits.
  • Spahr Farms This week I will have the following products:
    Hydroponic lettuce–Romaine, Red Leaf, Green Leaf, and Bibb
    Hydroponic Tomatoes
    Grape Tomatoes
    Bell Peppers
    Aruba Peppers
    Scallions
    Sweet Potatoes
    Fresh Basil
    Fresh Brown Eggs
  • Sweet Temptations will have ginger snaps, oatmeal sammies, toffee and nuts, and oatmeal cookies.  Apple & cherry pudding cake, and more.
  • Annelore’s German Bakery will bring in addition to our pastries and sweets also our bread line that has enjoyed great popularity last Sat. We’ll bring again Bavarian pretzels, cheese breads, Multi-Grain bread and more.
  • Parker Family Farms will be bringing pastured raised pork products, and asparagus.
  • LL Urban Farms will be bringing  their own “Living Butterhead Lettuce” and “Garden Fresh Arugula.
  • Shore to Door Seafood will be at the market with fresh caught seafood.
  • Currin Farms will be bringing sweet potatoes, vegetable plants & herbs. And hanging baskets.
  • Motley Crops is happy to finally be back at the market!  We will have swiss chard, herbs (lemon balm, mint, catnip, sage, rosemary, parsley), pea shoots, green garlic, green onions, baby salad mix.
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