We were worried about Santa's suit getting soaked but it turns out the real issue is goats hate getting wet, who knew? And of course nobody wants to stand in the rain waiting for photos on a stormy day.

So look for Santa and his goat friends on December 10th and 17th from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (weather permitting).

Spread your love of EFM this holiday season! A little pouch stuffed with market tokens makes a perfect gift for those special people in your life. And they're a great way to say 'thank you' to your child's teacher, your hair stylist, yoga instructor or the mail carrier. Wooden Market tokens come in $5 increments, spend like cash, and are good year round!

We also received a new batch of cozy BEE hoodies this week. Here's fun gift idea - buy a hoodie and tuck some tokens in the pocket for an extra surprise!

HOMESTEAD of Easton strives to connect the community with the opportunity to shop consciously for all their gift, home and lifestyle good needs from makers around the country that are doing good with their businesses. All items are carefully picked to meet standards of responsibility and transparency, starting with not being on Amazon, being small batch and handmade. You’ll also find shops that include vegan items, eco-conscious items, and/or may be women and LGBTQ-owned businesses. They strive to be a model in the Lehigh Valley changing cultural purchasing preferences to goods that do good. HOMESTEAD is registered as a Benefit Company and is working towards becoming Easton, PA’s first B Corporation adhering to strict guidelines of responsibility, transparency and accountability. 

House with Heart is a charity that provides a home for abandoned children, an education center for impoverished women and children, and an outreach program for needy families in Kathmandu, Nepal. Formed in 2001, the organization continues to uplift children and families by providing educational services. With an extensive array of handmade felted ornaments and beautiful mohair scarves, every gift supports their mission!

Beginning in 2008 as a cooperative of women in Cajolá, a Mayan town in the western highlands of Guatemala, the women of the town came together to explore ways to provide jobs within their community, rather than migrate to the U.S. and separate their families. Since then, then cooperative has grown to 20 weavers and seamstresses, all earning fair trade wages while learning the skills to run a business. As proud members of the Fair Trade Association, their products range from beautiful woven bags to jewelry, toiletry cases to aprons, belts and so much more! 

The holidays are here! And Phillips Farms has hand-decorated Christmas wreaths and door swags in all sizes, in addition to all sorts of fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm. Lots of produce still available at Phillips this week: Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, spinach, lettuce, kale, swiss chard, broccoli rabe, arugula, radishes, scallions, fennel, beets, carrots, cabbage, fresh herbs, potatoes, onions, winter squash and much more. Apples varieties include: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Ambrosia, Winesap, Ludacrisp, Granny Smith, Suncrisp, Macoun, Braeburn, Pink Lady and Gold Rush, and don’t forget the freshly pressed apple cider. Fragrant Eucalyptus bunches are still available.  

Cabbage Throw Farm still has a lot of mixed baby greens as the winter begins. Continue to toss together salads with their signature Farmers’ Mix, Baby Kale, and Spring Mix. Heartier greens available such as spinach, Bok choy, Rosie choy, tatsoi, and kale are delicious tossed into soups. A Ginger Garlic or Miso Bok Choy Soup is perfectly paired with mushrooms from Primordial!

Additional produce available includes chard, kohlrabi, beets, carrots, turnips, various radishes, fennel, Napa cabbage, winter squash, garlic, onions, and Comeback Farm’s potatoes and sweet potatoes. 

Try this delish recipe for Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy.

Mattie's is extending our holiday sale! When you purchase any savory strudel on Saturday, you will get 25% off an apple strudel.

They'll also be bringing two brand NEW strudels to the market! Greek Omelet (eggs, feta, roasted red bell peppers, fresh garlic, kalamata olives, salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano) and Caprese Chicken (roasted chicken, roasted red bell peppers, fresh garlic, cream cheese, fresh basil, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder) served with a side of fig balsamic sauce. Yummy!

Roastwell Coffee Roasters got a special visit from Santa himself and he's stocked their mobile coffee shop with a bounty of gifts to delight the coffee (and tea!) lovers on your list. From their Barrel Aged Sampler to Bourbon Barrel Aged Bourbon Coffee Hip Flask to their new seasonal blend "Holiday in the Country," you'll find a Santa-sized sack of gift options. Not sure what to choose? Roastwell also has gift cards and coffee subscriptions to bring ease to your holiday shopping and delight to your giftees.

Of course don't forget to pick up a delicious drink from our new winter menu to warm you inside and out as you do your market shopping!

December, really?! Where. Has. The. Time. Gone. Though. 

No matter; this week we’ll bring lots of fresh, delicious things in crispy, buttery pastry to make it all better. Things like quiches, Chocolate Fudge Tarts, Cranberry Custard Pie (shown here), hand pies, Spinach and Ricotta Strudels, Chicken Pot Pies, Quiche Lorraine, slices, and Pop Tarts…whew! - Anne & Lisa

Warm up with Zekraft! Zeke is offering three different soups this week: Tomato, Cream of Mushroom, and Truffle Asparagus.

For desserts, they will be featuring their Banana Pudding, Cookies & Cream and Pumpkin Caramel jars.

Why wait until the New Year for your “eating more healthy” resolution when you can start this week by eating Zekraft salads? They’ll have; Thai Peanut Chicken, Smoked Gouda, Roasted Vegetable, Southwest Salmon, Chicken Bleu, and Quinoa Chickpea.

If you can’t make the market check out their home meal delivery service at https://zekraft-home-meal-delivery-lv.square.site/ 

Rob will be featuring a variety of aged and brined cheeses this week.  

We love halloumi! This versatile cheese is best known as a grilling cheese or a cheese that can be sautéed in olive oil. It can also be enjoyed without any cooking - it's delicious grated on a salad.

Rob will also have Manchego, Rose's Ridge, gouda and blue cheese. And of course our feta and spreadable cheeses. Try this recipe for Fried Feta with Honey & Sesame Seeds it's soooo good!

Stop by for nutritious sheep milk holiday treats!

Funny Farms is buzzing with more than honey this December... check out all their great handmade gifts. They're the bee's knees - and perfect for combining with a few jars of honey to create a sweet little gift basket!

Stock up on Mia & Maddie's festive Holiday Hot Chocolate Bombs - they make great little gifts! New this week... Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins, Cranberry Pecan Scones, Cranberry Bread, and limited edition Ruby Chocolate Cupcakes. Oh, and don't miss the Hot Chocolate Cupcakes and Cinnamon Rolls! 

One of our favorite stocking stuffers is back... Shortbread Cookies! Available in Cinnamon or Original.

This year's ornament is the historic Mount Vernon Hotel, known today as Two Rivers Brewing Company. There's a limited supply of 750 ornaments so hurry down...

Purchase your Easton ornaments at the EFM Merch Tent (cash only) or online at https://store.shopdowntowneaston.com/