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Here’s a few things to look out for at the market this week:

~ Thames River Melons had raspberries and blueberries at market last Saturday! We were floored, and so happy! They will have more on Thursday and Saturday again this week.

~ Ellen (Orchard Hill Farm) will have crunchy new cabbage, cauliflower, red tropeana fresh onions, and a Broccoli & Potato soup. And did you see the cucumbers they had last weekend!? We’ll be sure to spot them again this coming Saturday!

~ Entangled Roots is back this week! They will have microgreens, herbs, peppers, raw honey, infused honey, salves, and more. After a short break, we can’t wait to see Becky again!

~ Tomatoes are almost in full swing! Sungold Market Garden and Joyce Farms both have fresh tomatoes at market already, and we’ll only see more as the weeks pass!

~ I spotted a lovely wine infused cheese on Monforte’s table this past weekend! I always knew that simply pairing a cheese with a glass of wine was not *enough wine. It seems like Ruth felt the same! Check it out this Saturday.

~ If my calculations are correct, this week is samosa week! Lorraine (Morsels) brings her samosas every other week, and did not have them last Saturday, so keep an eye out for them this coming weekend!

~ Eric’s Wood Bin is planning to be at market this Saturday! We have not seen them since last year, and we could not be more excited! Make sure to give them a warm welcome back!

~ Cindy (Elgin Harvest) will have fresh pretzels on Thursday Evening! These will pair well with a fresh mustard, or while enjoying a beer. Cindy’s been up to a lot lately – have you tried her fresh pastas? I’m in love with her flavoured paprika pasta!

~Sweet corn is coming SOON! I just received an email yesterday from The Corn Crib giving me a couple weeks notice before they come to market, so get ready!! (Can you believe the seasons are coming this quickly?)

Entangled Roots is BACK at the Farmers’ Market this weekend, and will now have microgreens! Becky had a few the last time they were at market, and will continue to have them throughout the season. But what are microgreens?

Microgreens are the tiny seedlings of edible plants, somewhere between a sprout or a baby green! They are usually about 1-3 inches tall and are extremely flavourful, sometimes spicy and sometimes mild but always tasty; since their nutrition is concentrated in their tiny size, they are also super nutritious!

Microgreens can be used in many different ways and honestly, you can probably add them to anything and everything! Salads, soups, sandwiches, stir-fries, smoothies, juices, pasta, omelets, curries, on top of pizzas, and more!

While some microgreens are spicy such as radish and mustard, others are mild but extremely tasty such as sunflower and peas. Becky grows a few different varieties, so make sure to ask her which will be best for you and the dish you are planning to make!

Not sure where to start? Check out these three microgreens recipes we’ve uploaded to the website!

Have you noticed the recipes on the entrance table? Emily has been putting together new recipes each market using seasonal produce available at the market!

The recipes include ingredients lists and instructions, as well as a list of items and where you can find them at the market! This makes your weekly shopping trip that much more fun and easy! This week’s recipes are a strawberry-basil shortcake, a cucumber and tomato salad and marinated zucchini, depending on the day. (I’m very excited about that last one!)

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Thursday, July 8th! Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses!

• Greystead Gardens, fresh produce
• Thames River Melons, fresh produce
• Blanbrook Bison Farm, bison products
• Den Besten’s Rainbow Trout Farm, fresh smoked trout products, and fresh eggs
• Helm Baked, gluten free baked goods
• Elgin Harvest, woodfired pizzas, frozen for convenience
• London Sandwich Co, handcrafted gourmet sandwiches
• Polina’s Nostalgic Treats, traditional Persian treats
• Nightingale Pie Co., variety of pies
• Pied Piper Co., dog treats and bandanas
• Da Costa, hand made stone and leather jewelry
• Great Lakes Goat Dairy, goat cheeses
• Pillitteri Estates Winery, VQA Ontario Wines

Check out their websites for more information about their products and to see what’s in season/currently available!

Live Music: Thursday, 4-7pm: Rick McGhie

This is the list, folks! See who you can find at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, July 10th! Click on their names to find information on pre-orders and to learn more about their farms and businesses!

• Greystead Gardens, fresh produce
• Orchard Hill Farm, fresh produce
• Sungold Market Garden, fresh produce
• Thames River Melons, fresh produce
• Joyce Farms, fresh produce
• Entangled Roots, honey, microgreens, salves, fresh produce
• Blanbrook Bison Farm, bison products
• Den Besten’s Rainbow Trout Farm, fresh smoked trout products, and fresh eggs
• Carver’s Natural Farm, chicken and pork products
• Dave’s Beef and Lamb, beef and lamb products
• Lynch Maple Farm, maple syrup and products
• Monforte Dairy, locally produced cheeses
• Morsels, fresh baked goods
• The Whole Grain Hearth, fresh baked goods
• La Houlette de Vie, fresh baked goods
• Helm Baked, gluten free baked goods
• Pillitteri Estates Winery, VQA Ontario Wines
• London Brewing Co-Operative, organic craft beer
• Elgin Harvest, woodfired pizzas, frozen for convenience
• Wandering Bee Flowers, fresh cut flowers
• Da Costa, hand made stone and leather jewelry
• Harvest Moon Trading Co., preserves, jams, jellies, granola
• London Sandwich Co, handcrafted gourmet sandwiches
• Eric’s Wood Bin, live edge wood slabs, and finished wood items

Check out their websites for more information about their products and to see what’s in season/currently available!

Live Music: Saturday, 10-1pm: Orlando Valencia