The arrival of peaches and plums is especially sweet
after last year's 99% wipeout of all stone fruit due
to a warm spell in February, followed by a killing frost.
Nate Benjamin from Charlton Orchards is busy picking for us.
Some say that a farmers' market is not in full swing until you
can purchase tomatoes. That time is now, with seven
sweet varieties of cherry tomatoes grown by Brigham Farm and Two Field Farm.
Look for larger,
colorful heirlooms in the weeks ahead, and in the meantime, cherish these little gems.
for guaranteed delivery
to the Wayland Market.
On her last visit to the Market, Lucy Parker of
Fox Hollow Pie
talked of her excitement as the weeks go by and more of her favorite fruit becomes available for pie making. In addition to pies,
she is making her delicious Sweet Almond Crisps.
We are looking forward to hearing the details of
Lilac Hedge Farm's big Back 40 Music & Beer Farm Festival which took place this past
perfect-weather weekend when we see Ryan MacKay.
Lilac Hedge Farm sells beef, chicken, turkey and duck.
Doris Montoya made a lot of new friends when she introduced her Doris' Peruvian Pastries to Wayland Winter Farmers' Market shoppers. We welcome her to the Summer Market and know you will enjoy her learning about and tasting her Peruvian alfajores, mosquitos, orejitas and cicadas.
Mycoterra Farm grows oyster mushrooms of several colors.
When asked what is flavor difference, owner Chris Haskell replied,
"The pinks may have a slightly stronger or more earthy/of the sea taste to them and hold up better when cooking.
The yellows cook quickly and taste 'brighter' and
have a
hint of lemon to them."
Mill River Winery is located on 3.3 acres in Rowley on the
North Shore.
Started by partners Rick Rousseau
and Donna Martin in 2011, the winery has produced an impressive number of wines in
a short time, include a line of Mill River, Plum Island and Mill
River Select Wines. The winery has been very popular at the Wayland Summer and Winter Farmers' Markets.
Take a
taste and see why!
Thank you, Kaat Vender Straeten, for the photo of Joni, trying
to keep her
Joni's Cannolis dry at the Market two weeks ago.
The forecast for Wednesday currently predicts sunshine and moderate temperatures for a change. Nice weather for a
cannoli! Thank you to all who have been able to come out on
the hot, hot
days to support the vendors.
Jane Parant from West River Creamery makes her monthly trip down from Vermont to bring us these delicious cheese choices:
Fresh Goat Cheese in six flavors:
Ginger, Chive, Plain, Blueberry, Cranberry, Marinated
Cambridge (cow's milk)
Smoked Cambridge (cow's milk)
Farmhouse Jack (cow's milk)
Middletown Blue (cow's milk)
Middletown Tomme (cow's milk)
Steel Wheel (sheep Milk)
Feta and Marinated Feta
Look for pickled vegetables and mustard, too!
Town Farm Gardens' Ron Starcher has created
another new addition to the sauce product line, "Our Spicy Smoky BBQ Sauce. We used lots of smoked peppers to give it extra flavor - Chipotle, Ancho and Spanish Paprika. All natural ingredients, as always. Stop by to have a taste and get hooked on the best BBQ sauce ever!
More good news: eggplant makes its' first appearance Wednesday. Pick up ingredients (including Marinara sauce and feta) for
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We received the following message from Malcolm Astley:
Join us for the Final 2017 Blueberry Picking for the
Thanks to all of you who were able to join in the blueberry
picking last week. We picked over 36 pints and raised about
$214 in blueberry sales and about $50 in book purchases.
We sold out in less than 45 minutes! Those who picked may
want
to pick again or bring friends or may feel they have
had enough for this year!
Thanks also to Brian Benson and Allan Jeng of the Metrowest
would be interested picking on
Tuesday, July 25
,
2:30-5 PM
or Wednesday, July 26,
8-11 AM.
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Photo and recipe courtesy of mazzetta.com.
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C & C Lobsters and Fish welcome your pre-order to insure your seafood of choice is waiting for you no matter what time you
arrive at the Market. Email: topnotchhull@comcast.net.
Puddlestompers
visits the Market and invites you and your children to participate in a Pollinator Scavenger Hunt with
Melissa Roberts on the Russell's Garden Center property.
"Puddlestompers' mission is to connect the youngest naturalists, ages 2 to 8 (and their parents and caregivers) to the open
spaces in their communities. By providing children and families with seeds of
interest and tools of exploration, Puddlestompers seeks
to help build the foundation for a lifelong
enjoyment, love of the outdoors, and a lasting stewardship
of nature. A percentage of Puddlestompers revenues are
given to the host towns to support local environmental
education and/or conservation efforts."
Despite the heat, you can still get lettuce mix from
Two Field Farm and head lettuce from Brigham Farm.
Some people associate maple syrup with winter, but the potential for use is endless, year round, and is so much more
than a
pancake topping.
Ian Ackermann of
Ackermann Maple Farm is always full
of
ideas and happy to share his maple knowledge.
Do you need a quilt? Do you need help finishing a quilt?
Margo Coates from Dragonfly Longarm Quiltings Services has a wonderful
sense of how to combine colors and design. Finished quilts, placemats,
table runners and aprons are available for sale.
Freshly harvested garlic is available now. Take advantage of
the
short local season (through October) to purchase this flavorful,
healthy cooking staple.
Revelations about the growing methods of inexpensive imported garlic
grown in China is cause for concern.
Buying organic
certified garlic is no guarantee that it is not tainted, as regulations are not strict. Spraying with bleach and other chemicals to whiten the bulbs, stop sprouting and kill insects makes imported garlic risky and eliminates the natural health benefits garlic is known for.
Cheryl Cellucci is loading up the van with Great Harvest Bread
cookies, scones, pancake mix, cookie mix and bread
and
heading our way.
 "Our dog, cat and horse products are made exclusively on
Laszlo Family Farm, and small batch-produced. Every item
is baked, blended, slow-roasted or ground fresh weekly on
our farm. We offer several healthy choices for your dog,
healthy meats or grain-free treats for your cat, and pony
cookies lovingly baked with high-quality ingredients. Unlike
most other pet products, SITZENS are always fresh and preservative-free." - Sitzens Animal Treats website
Laszlo also sells lamb and pork in a variety of cuts.
OMG!Bagels
brings plain and raisin challah to the market
in addition to English muffins, cream cheese and
two dozen flavors of bagels.
Feeling thirsty? Check in with our Chief-of-Hydration,
Liz Hanson from When Life Gives You Lemons, who has saved
the day these last two weeks with her made-to-order lemonade.
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We have two vendors who had to leave town due to
emergencies this week. Ken & Gina's Amazing Organic
Ice Cream will return next week. On the Edge Knife Sharpening
will continue to join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month,
August 23 and September 27.
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Photo courtesy of Jayne Carney Photography.
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Larry Todd (left) and his fellow musicians took part in a
Civil War Encampment at Eastleigh Farm over the
weekend. Look (and listen) for Larry and his fellow
musicians
this week from 12 to 2 PM.
By now, chances are that you have seen the Massachusetts
"Choose Fresh & Local" license plate on the road.
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July 26 vendors:
Larry Todd and Friends
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