This cool rainy weather should give the fields
new life. Usually this time of year everything is burnt up. Hopefully, if the
crops don’t wash away, we will have a fabulous fall crop. And, yes, fall is
just around the corner. John Pate and I were discussing just today that the
seasons, they are changing. Next week may well be the last week for peaches,
however the apples are coming in.
But don’t expect either tomorrow as Pates does
not come to the Thursday market in August. We should have plenty of other farmers,
including our biggest, Braker Berry Farm, Harmony Hill and E & O Produce,
as well as at least three other farms. Check the market facebook page for
Thursday’s details. We have purposely made Thursday a smaller, quieter market
this year so folks didn’t have to fight traffic on at least one day of the week.
The choices are still excellent. We usually have most things you’d find on
Tuesday, just without the crowd.
Stewart’s Bakery will serve Stuffed green
pepper, potato and veggies for $6, a fruit cup or chef salad for $5 each. The
Granny Chicks will entertain.
Saturday is a BIG day at the market. Chuck
Lonardo brings his special flair to the Market cooking demonstration table where
he will demonstrate “Veggies Three Ways 2.0”. It involves cabbage, squash,
zucchini, basil and potatoes, the market barbecue grill and butane burners. Be
prepared for a show, an education and a tasty treat.
The Tri-State Iris Society is on tap to have
their annual bulb sale at the market Saturday. They will be north of the
market, either under pop-ups by our new barn or under the kids’ tent. They will
sell bulbs from 9 to 11, then at 11 they will have an auction of the remaining
bulbs plus some special bulbs saved especially for the auction.
The Kids Garden Club meets Saturday in the
south end of the pavilion. They will be making flower “spinners”, patterned on
an old fashioned children’s toy.
Cooking for a Cause benefits the Ozark Gateway
Audubon Society. Biscuit and gravy, sausage, farm fresh tomato slices and
coffee or orange juice for $3.50. Add two eggs cooked to order for another $1.
Stewart’s Bakery will serve Potato Soup. The
Sassy Salad Girls will have Smokehouse Salad, berry parfaits, fruit cups and
fresh juice.
And we will be loaded with vendors. E Farms
who normally sells on Tuesdays will be there with their exceptional granola. Garden
‘n’ Goats will have handcrafted soaps made with goat’s milk. Marlee’s Creamery
will be back with raw local milk. MoBlooms will have beautiful bouquets. And
there will be freshly roasted coffee beans, peppers - sweet and hot - roasted
right at the market, baked goods of all descriptions, jams and jellies, meats,
kettle corn, and loads of local fresh produce.
On Tuesday Stewart’s Bakery is serving chicken
fried chicken, mashed potato and green beans for $6, polish sausage on a bun
with baked beans for $5 and chef salad and a fruit cup for $5 each.
Rob Pommert will be on the market stage
Tuesday.
I hope you’ll join us at the market for good
food and a good time.
