February 23, 2019

Supermoon rises over the Lincoln Memorial. Washington Post (Kevin Wolf)

February 23 market at
​Litchfield Community Center

We are headed back to the Community Center for the next several markets so look for us there.  We will have a market again next week on March 2nd since we did not want to take a 3 week break.  Market after that is March 16.

Did you all have the pleasure of seeing one of the first signs of spring this week - the snow moon - on Tuesday February 19th?  It's called a "super snow moon" because it appears up to 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than usual, and is the largest the moon will appear to us this year.  The term was coined by Native Americans and reflects the chilly time of year it occurs.  For those who follow such things, it indicates we are half way through winter.  Always a welcome sign.

The Winter Harvest Dinner is on March 16 and lots of you have asked to see the menu.  We are working with Chef Sam and the farmers right now to develop it and will post it on the website with the response form.  Go to the website and click on the button on the right hand column and it will take you there.  Tickets available at the market or on our website, where you can pay online or print out reservation form and mail in.  Tickets through our website.
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​PLEASE NOTE:  Next market is NEXT week, March 2, at the Community Center.

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Market Notes

​See complete vendor list below for all who are participating this week.  Of special note:

• Bantam Bread ​is back with us this week.
• Troy Brook Bakery returns with biscones, donuts, quiche, peach cherry crostatas - large and individual, Linzer torte cookies, pear mini cupcakes, lemon candied ginger biscotti and triple chocolate brownies.  Many will be available gluten free!
• Plum Brook Chocolate is at market this week, absent next week.
• Produce available living lettuce heads, microgreens, mushrooms from Earth's Palate Farm, Mohawk Mountain Mushrooms, Stella Rose Farm and the NW CT Food Hub.
• Twin Pines Farm jams and pickles available from NW CT Food Hub, as well as select Winding Drive Jams products.
• Belle Alpaca and Z Farm are absent from the market this week, back on March 2.
• Birdseye and Tanner Brook Farm will be back at market on March 16.
• Guest nonprofit -  Lewis S. Mills Class of 2021. A group of students will be at market offering Community Discount Cards - a fundraiser for their class.

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Anna Gill's  column discusses the history and virtues of turnips.  She tells us that as a food source, the turnip is actually older than agriculture itself.  It was eaten by prehistoric man as a staple. It is so old that no one is convinced of its origins.   Fascinating!  Recipes included, as always.
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​See you at the market Saturday, INDOORS at the Community Center.

 

Sustainable Tip of the Week

From the Minimallist Vegan website, here are four easy sustainable tips in the technology field.

1. Use solar energy charges for your smartphones and tablets.
2. Use rechargeable batteries where possible.
3. Recycle your devices when ready to dispose of.
4. Donate your old devices to schools and institutions

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Featured Guests

Lewis S. Mills High School

Cookbook Exchange

Vendors this Week

Bantam Bread artisanal breads
Belle Alpaca alpaca clothing 
Berry Ledges Apiary honey products
Brookside Farm II  maple syrup
Cato Corner Farm artisanal cheese
Earth's Palate Farm  living lettuce, eggs
Laurel Ridge Farm grass fed beef
Mohawk Mountain Mushrooms  mushrooms
NWCT Food Hub eggs, jams, pickles
Goat Boy Soaps with soaps
Oliva on Main hummus, eggplant dip, and other ready-to-eat options
Plum Brook Chocolate handcrafted chocolates
Stella Rose Farm microgreens cut to order, mushrooms
Troy Brook Bakery artisanal baked goods, regular and gluten free
Wave Hill Breads three grain pain de campagne, ciabatta, garlic and sourdough breads