INDOOR Chappaqua Farmers Market is BACK; every Saturday at St. Mary’s next to Bell School 9am-1pm

Snow or no-snow—we’re back at St. Mary’s tomorrow, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
January 7, 2011
by Pascale Le Draoulec

January’s “blue pot” month at my house.

Most days my kids head straight to the kitchen after school, lift the lid of my cast-iron enameled Dutch Oven while asking “What’s in the blue pot today, Mom?”

In fact, throughout the month of January, it seems the blue pot never makes it back to its shelf between washings.

That’s because nothing chases the January blues away like a hearty stew simmering on the stove. Or a pork and mushroom ragu. Or a creamy risotto.  This week you should find everything you need at the farmers market to flesh out your risotto, from squash to mushrooms to carrots. Also check out Cowberry Crossing and Roaming Angus for suggestions on good pieces of meat to throw into a stew. Fresh fish is also great in stews.  Pura Vida should have plenty of monkfish on hand this week. But get there early for clams: they sold out at the last market!

Fork and Glass was such a hit at the last market, they will return with more delectable samples to pass out (wasn’t that duck morsel divine?). This week, the Cold Spring Catering Company will also have some of their prepared soups and foods to sell—for those of you who may not have a blue pot.

If you fall into the former category, please make sure to try some of Lasagna Preziosa lasagna.  A slice of their pesto lasagna, with a batch of fresh chicory or arugula from Aqua or Madura Farms and you’re good to go.

Concklins Orchards is here this week with their cider donuts (sugar and plain) and snappy orchard apples.

Snow is in the forecast for Saturday morning. We’ll have complimentary, fresh brewed Peet’s coffee from Pika’s Nuts for you when you get there and then you can warm your stomach with a hearty breakfast burrito (organic egg and potato, or chorizo and kale) from True Food.

See you at the market!

Farmers and Vendors for January 8, 2011

Madura Farms:
Fresh produce and a wide range of culinary mushrooms to accent any dish.

Orchards of Concklin:

Many varieties of local apples and pears, lots of berries and stone fruit in the summer, cider donuts, fruit pies, honey, some annuals in early fall and spring. 

Bread Alone:

Organic breads baked every day using fresh grains and local produce. You’ll find a variety of their hugely popular panoply of breads from rustic miche loaves to San Francisco-style sourdough as well as their signature Morning Glory Muffins.

Hudson Milk Company, Shrub Oak, NY:

Milk from Hudson Valley cows, Amish butter, Maple Hill yogurt and eggs.They also can deliver to your home. You can whip their cream, but you cannot beat their milk.

Simply Valley, Beacon, NY:

Distributing an array of artisanal cheeses from the Hudson Valley and the Adirondacks, smoked trout from the Catskills, and makes All You Knead rustic-style breads.

Fork and Glass, Cold Spring, NY:

Specializing in local, fresh foods made from ingredients found at the Chappaqua Farmers Market. Homemade soups for sale, and samplings of new recipe ideas using market ingredients.

Cowberry Crossing, Hudson, NY:

Lamb, chicken, beef and eggs from a Bio-Dynamic farm (Demeter certified).

Adair Vineyards

Over 10 acres of vines set in the Hudson Valley with wines ranging from dry to slightly sweet.

Dutch Desserts:Kinderhook, NY:

Impossible to resist European-style tarts made with seasonal fruit…and a decadent chocolate tart sure to satisfy every chocolate craving.

Panzarella Foods, Riverdale, NY:

Champagne crab cakes that melt in your mouth, tummy warming soups, crusty Italian breads, hand-made mozzarella, and fresh pasta!

Little Croc Bakehouse, Dobb’s Ferry, NY:

Classy cupcakes and elegant lemon bars- as pretty to look at as they are to eat. Many gluten free options.

Clearwater Aqua Farms, Wassaic, NY:
Combining both traditional and advanced methods in farming, this farm provides herbs and heirloom greens all year around as well as fresh local trout in the spring/summer.

Roaming Angus: Cobleskill, NY

Grass-fed beef, farm-raised chicken, naturally fed port, farm fresh eggs.

Lasagna Preziosa, Hastings, NY:

Home-style recipes made in the Italian culinary tradition. Fresh lasagna, mozzarella, specialty “arancini di riso” (rice balls), and much more!

Big Girl Bakery

Irresistable cheesecake, biscotti, cookies, granola, and flatbreads.

Picklelicious:

An amazing array of pickles (including their famous “pickle-on-a-stick”!) olives, and tapenade.

Pura Vida Fishery, Long Island, NY:

Fresh fish and shellfish from the Hampton Bays, best scallops ever!

Mountain Smokehouse, La Grangeville, NY:

Smoked meats and cheeses, chipotle-laced bacon.

Tierra Nut Farm:

Organic locally roasted and prepared nuts (ginger cashew, tamari almond, Thai-spiced cashews etc…) as well as nut butters and coffee made from fair-trade beans roasted in the Hudson Valley.

True Food of Nyack:

Prepared salads and entrees made with local ingredients, burritos and some baked goods as well

PLUS . . . A Book and DVD Swap at the Market! Tired of the same old books and DVD’s? Help “Reduce and Reuse” by bringing them with you tomorrow to swap! Donate your former favorites at the “Take it or Leave it Table” from 10-1pm each Saturday at the Farmers Market.  Be sure to stop by for a new “favorite” for yourself or a friend!

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What a storm!

We thought all was lost after the late December Blizzard had its way with our banner—the wind devoured it!.

But Accel Printing came to our rescue and is replacing it at no charge!