Saturday's weather is looking a bit iffy, but we'll be there, rain or shine. And today's update is chock full of seasonal recipes that celebrate all the winter veggies, fruits, cheeses and pasture raised meats you'll find at the market this weekend. Our vendors are stocked with tasty holiday gifts and we're offering free gift wrapping at the EFM Merch Tent, not to mention a t-shirt sale, since temps are gonna be soaring into the sixties (what?)! And don't forget you can find the Easton Ornaments for sale at the merch tent too.

With butternut squash, sweet juicy apples, creamy gruyere cheese, spicy Italian sausage, and fennel, this hearty, flavorful casserole is a celebration of seasonal flavors!

Don't get caught with a dull carving knife at the Holiday table! This will be Neil's final appearance in Easton until NEXT spring so bring your scissors, clippers, razors, knives, mower blades, axes... anything you need sharpened!

This week's organic apple feature is the granny smith. Except this isn't just your typical grocery store granny smith! Our granny smith's are bright green with a pretty pink flesh, juicy, crisp, and tart with a little sweetness. Lovely for a pie or eating fresh!

The full line-up includes lettuce mix, arugula, spinach, kale (green curly, tuscan), Swiss chard, scallions, red beets, carrots, hakurei turnips, green cabbage, napa cabbage, pak choy, parsley, butternut squash, and apples.

Looking for a new salad idea? Try this recipe for Beet & Walnut Salad.

Hand-decorated holiday decorations sold out quickly last week at Phillips Farms, but there will be plenty more this week. Fresh eucalyptus is still available but winding down for the season.

Phillips Farms is your one-stop shopping for all your local produce, and this week’s offerings include: Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, leeks, kale, bok choy, arugula, scallions, fennel, beets, carrots, cabbage, fresh herbs, potatoes, onions, winter squash and much more. Apples varieties include: Evercrisp, Fuji, Macoun, Suncrisp, Jonagold, Mutzu, Gala, Braeburn, Pink Lady and Gold Rush, and freshly pressed apple cider.

Try this recipe for Creamy One Pot Mushroom & Leek Pasta.

Tis the season of cooking over an open fire. Cabbage Throw Farm honeynut squash and Bok choy are delicious roasted over a fire (or in the oven). Simply brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Or blend fresh cilantro and parsley with garlic, olive oil and lemon juice to drizzle over roasted Bok choy. Other great roasting veggies include beets, carrots, turnips, specialty radish and kohlrabi. Cabbage Throw Farm will also have lots of head lettuce, romaine, salad radish and turnips, spinach, Tatsoi, napa cabbage, dandelion greens, parsley and more.

Try this recipe for Honey Roasted Radishes - it will forever change how you feel about radishes!

Mountains and mountains of mushrooms are coming to market! You'll find everything from Lion's Mane to Pioppinos but it's the Chestnut mushroom that's in the spotlight this week. The Chestnut is similar to a cremini but prettier and more flavorful. This beautiful rustic brown colored mushroom grows in large bountiful clusters. Use the entire mushroom - both cap and stem maintain their crunchy texture even after cooking. And they don't shrink as much as cremini mushrooms, making them the perfect choice for this Chestnut Mushroom Beef Bourguignon

Your manager's favorite apple arrives this Saturday - Goldrush! The Gold Rush apple is derived from Golden Delicious as the seed parent, with crosses from several other varieties including Winesap, Melrose, and Rome Beauty. The mildly sweet flavor and crispness of the Gold Rush's flesh make this apple good for fresh eating and cooking, as well as juice and cider. Sounds like the perfect apple. Also new this week - Honeycrisp applesauce and Evercrisp applesauce!

Looking for a new apple dessert? We're pretty jazzed about this recipe for Peanut Butter Apple Crisp - try it!

If you've found cream cheese a bit hard to come by lately, you're not alone. Yesterday the NY Times reported that this latest supply chain issue has hit the famed bagel shops of the Big Apple. And foodies in Philadelphia have been feeling the pinch for weeks.

Well, here's where your local farmer comes to the rescue! Behold Philly Fromage - a delightfully creamy fresh schmear created by Haven Farmstead Table. Philly stores have been buying up this local cheese like crazy, but fear not, there's still some left for Easton!

Here's what one EFM shopper had to say about Philly Fromage on Instagram:

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Rob will be featuring St Marks cheese this weekend. St Marks is a soft cheese with a bloomy white rind. It is similar to a brie or camembert but is more tart making it an excellent companion to fruit, honey or a holiday cheese tray.

Rob will also have manchego, gouda and baby blue cheese. And his sheep milk yogurt and spreadable cheeses. 

Cinnamon is back! Enjoy this delicious creamed honey on your favorite breads, oatmeals, or straight out of the jar. Fall honey will also be available in two pound jars. Stay warm Easton! See ya soon! -Jeremy

Warm up this weekend with Apple Ridge Farm's vegan chili. Always naturally grown ingredients, always homemade, always delicious! Pair it with your favorite sourdough bread.

The family does expect dinner. Every. Single. Day. Let us help with, what else, PIE!

Chicken Pot Pie, Aussie Dinner Pie, vegetarian Strudel, or Beef and Bean Chili Pie with Cornbread topping.  

Satisfy a sweet tooth with Apple Cheesecake Crumb Pie, better-than-traditional Bakewell Tart, or a Chai Custard Pie.  There will also be Holiday Treats, Apple Turnovers, Sausage Rolls, and Mince Pies.  

Looking for a super cool gift for your favorite foodie? How about a subscription to Pie + Tart's Secret Pie Society!

Ho-Ho-Ho! The Flour Shop is gearing up for Christmas with strudels, gingerbread people, and their decadent red velvet cream cheese roulade. And what better way to start your Christmas morning than with a tray full of Flour Shop's pastries, croissants, and sticky buns!?

Check out their holiday offerings HERE.

Look at these Sweet Treats! I made them with my mint soaps, Wake Up, Summermint and Peppermint Stick. How nice would it be to find one of these in your stocking or on your desk at work? I'll also have holiday soap bundles and holiday soaps. -Susan

You may have been lucky enough to meet Santa's furry little pals Polly and Dolly last week. Well, this week you can discover what wonderful skincare products Polly and Dolly help produce! The Bubbly Goat is loaded with handmade holiday gifts - all made on their Stockton, NJ farm with fresh goats milk from a small herd of goats that are treated like family.

In a hurry? Stumped for what to get the kids teachers, or your co-workers? The Bubbly Goat has pre-made boxes all decorated and ready to go. Soaps to go under the tree and lotions to go in the stockings and candles to treat yourself. 

Holiday scents are getting limited so stop by and get yours before they are gone!

P.S. Check out the banana cream pie candle... it's almost as good as having a slice of banana cream pie (almost)!

The Pottery Club at Lafayette College will be selling their handmade pottery pieces at the market this Saturday. All of the proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania.

Calling all pet parents! Bella's Bistro (123 N. Second St., Easton) is hosting Pet Photos with Santa on Saturday. Bring your four-legged furry friend to get your special photo shoot with Santa. There will be a $5 donation requested and 100% of the proceeds will benefit The Center for Animal Health & Welfare in Easton.