Apr 11, 2012
Posted on Apr 11, 2012 in In season, Info, News, Vendors
Hillside Farm mid-summer goods
The Media Farmers Market is gearing up for another great season of farm-fresh fare and homemade goodies. The Market returns on May 10 this year with many of the same farmers and vendors returning, and some new exciting offerings as well.
Hometown Fresh
Fresh eggs and homemade soup, artisan breads and cheeses, sausage and humanely raised poultry, beef and pork along with to-die-for cookies and pastries and, the freshest vegetables and fruits in season will be available, making each visit to the market a culinary adventure. Freshly made pickles and guacamole help to create the perfect accents as a pre-meal snack for a family, or great party!
New Manager
Joe Fazik will be the market’s new manager. Already a presence in Media – Fazik is a chef in town – he will be a great addition to the market. Another Media resident, Allison Messick, will bring her homemade cupcakes and whoopee pies as well as other sweet surprises.
At the market
Early spring offerings will include strawberries that really taste like strawberries and dark green leafy veggies – like kale. Kale is one of the most nutritious vegetables any time of the year. Our website has a delicious kale recipe that may surprise you.
Media Farmers Market is also expanding food-related educational activities for kids and will continue to bring a variety of local musicians and entertainers to the market each week. Anyone who would like to share their talents on market day, let us know by leaving a message with the market manager.
Please remember that the benefit of fresh produce goes way beyond the market’s convenience. All the produce is picked the day of the market, so it tastes better and is more nutritious. Food products made from local ingredients and made by regional entrepreneurs means we are supporting our region and getting the best quality and freshest food we can give our families, too.
Thanks
The Media Farmers Market committee wants to thank the members of Borough Council, the Media Theatre, and the Media Business Authority for its continued support and helping us make the market a success.
See you on May 10 from 3pm to 7pm!
Oct 26, 2011
Posted on Oct 26, 2011 in Vendors
If you travel about twenty five minutes south of Media via Route 1, you will enter the “Mushroom Capital of the World,” Kennett Square. Over a million pounds and a wide variety of mushrooms are produced here every year, making mushrooms the number one cash crop in the sate of Pennsylvania. 51% of all the nation’s mushrooms are grown in and around Kennett Square and there are many restaurants and cafe’s serving up specialities featuring this unique crop.
One such restaurant is Mushrooms Cafe, located between the Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens on Route 1. Here you’ll find the freshest mushrooms, with an array of mushroom specialties from the cream of mushroom soup and the stuffed mushrooms to the portabella sandwich.
Luckily for us in Media, Meryl from Mushrooms Cafe brings many of these products with her to the Media Farmers Market each week. She’s also been bringing some yummy fall soups – in addition to her Cream of Mushroom – that are perfect for these chilly nights: Apple Butternut, Tomato Florentine and Savory Butternut. The next time you’re at the market, stop by and say hi to friendly Meryl and what mushroom and soup delights she has for you to enjoy!
May 23, 2011
Posted on May 23, 2011 in In season, Info, News, Vendors
This song makes me look forward to one of our new vendors, Made in the Shade Lemonade. Walking to the market last week, and smelling fresh lemons wafting through the warm breeze was such a welcome surprise! It took a little while for the line to thin out, but when it did, I discovered what the buzz was all about. As the lemons were squeezed before my eyes, my mouth began to water. One for me and one for my daughter…the perfect size for each of us. She wanted straight lemonade, but mine was infused with raspberries. This cool and refreshing drink immediately hit the spot. I’m thrilled that Aldo Pinero and his thirst quenching drinks will be at the market to compliment a pastry or cool us in the hot summer months. Stop by and taste for yourself!
May 4, 2011
Posted on May 4, 2011 in News, Vendors
For many reasons, we are thrilled that Fruitwood Farms will be back at the Media Farmers Market this year. To begin with, Fruitwood’s Mike Nelson had such a positive presence at the market last year: he was always willing to lend a hand to other vendors when they had tent issues, or encourage us all to stay open on rainy days, or bring flood lights to keep the market going on those fall evenings when it grew dark before 7pm.
But the main reason we are thrilled Fruitwood is back is because of the quality and selection of their produce week after week. Fruitwood’s offerings are consistently abundant yet diverse. A sampling of their many fruits throughout the spring, summer and fall include strawberries, Rainier cherries, peaches, nectarines, seedless watermelons, Asian pears and Golden Delicious apples. But Fruitwood also reliably offers those veggies that are on every summer menu: beans, tomatoes, peppers, corn, squash and so much more. And don’t forget about Fruitwood’s raw honey – so delicious and nutritious! You can find Fruitwood at the first market on May 12th, so stop on by and visit them!
May 19, 2010
Posted on May 19, 2010 in Info, News, Vendors
The forecast is for clear skies and temperatures in the 70′s on Thursday and we are looking forward to our second market! The same great vendors that were at the market last week will be there again, as well as three new ones. Big Sky Bakery will be selling a fine selection of sweet and wholesome treats and whole-grain breads. Spotted Hill Farm will have a wide variety of artisan soaps and lotions. Elmer Fudd and Son Farm will have a large offering of herb starts.
Each week the Farmers Market will be featuring a Media business of the week. The featured business this week is Ten Thousand Villages. Located on the corner of State and Olive Streets, Ten Thousand Villages sells fair trade jewelry, home decor and gifts from more that 38 countries around the world.
Come check out what delights our new vendors have in store for you and see what freshly harvested and prepared goodies our returning vendors will be offering. As always, leave your comments/questions in the comments box at the Manager’s table and join us on Facebook. See you at the market!
