Collingswood Farmers' Market

"...the obligatory stops to the farm stands on the way home from the beach in the mid-1960's...even as a kid, I appreciated the earthy yet spicy smell of bushels of tomatoes in the late afternoon sun...or, I was just plain glad to pry my hot, sticky self off of the vinyl seats for awhile..."

-- Bob Grzib, Market enthusiast
Bob responded to our call for Jersey Fresh memories from our readers.
Click here to read his entire essay.

August 8, 2008:
Weather forecast for Market hours:
Partly sunny, with highs in the 70s.

Last Saturday, 8AM. Many late sleepers never knew it was raining at the start of the Market last weekend. The only evidence was that the band was cancelled.

Thank you, dedicated rain-or-shiners! It means so much to all of us at the Market when you choose to come out in crummy weather. You rock!

What's in season:
Lima beans were spotted at Hymer Farms (check with AT Buzby as well, they might have them too). Yes, that elusive shell bean is back.

Green bell peppers are turning color and you will see many more color varieties at the market. Once a green bell pepper turns red it has more Vitamin C than an orange.

Some very delicious sweet pepper varieties are mistaken for hot peppers and can get overlooked...pay attention to the cards on the bins.

Patrick from Great Harvest reports, "This week we are featuring our Pineapple Zucchini bread. Also our new S'mores Bread...a whole wheat bread with graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows, just like the old fireside treat but without the campfire."

Organic tomato special!
DanLynn Organic Farms writes:

We've got 26 crates (25 lbs each) of ripe organic tomatoes that are just perfect for canning or making your own organic spaghetti sauce or red gravy! $15 for a crate.

Just email Danlynnfarms@aol.com (or call 856-299-6665) to reserve a box. We'll bring it to Collingswood on Saturday for you to pick up! (Contact us by 9pm Friday night. While supplies last.)

Thanks,
Lynn

(Please note what veterans to buying canning tomatoes already know: Canning/sauce tomatoes are blemished in some way but all are ready or near ready for canning or making spaghetti sauce.)

"Never give up on your dreams"
A hearty congrats to Aaron McCargo, Jr., who hosted our first Market cooking demo this season. He took it all the way and won the title of Food Networks' Next Food Star. We are proud to say we knew him when...

Personals:
To the person who lost something valuable in the beginning of the season and came to the info tent before it was returned: we have your lost item! We've been hoping for you to check again. Please come to the info tent to pick it up!

Congratulations to a Market family member
Second to None, our café Market participant, officially opened their Home-Style Take-Out and Catering store this past Tuesday, 865 Haddon Avenue (about a block from the Market.) Their Market location simply can't accommodate refrigeration for all the foods that they offer, so check them out. We look forward to watching their business evolve! www.secondtononecatering.com

Arts & Crafts and the Market:
200 craft and fine artists are coming to the Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Haddon Avenue.
THE MARKET WILL STILL BE AT ITS USUAL LOCATION ALONG PATCO.

Linger longer to see it all--bring an empty cooler in the car. Schober Orchards' frozen cider makes a great ice pack.

Recipes: Basic succotash. Raw corn salad. Click here to view and print.

Perennial Market News
Check out these links for season-long or multi-week Market happenings:

Produce ON THE GO: Produce sold on Wednesdays at PATCO .
Pre-order Hillacres Pride meats .
Canned Goods/Pantry donations .
Cooking Jersey Fresh: Cooking Demos .
Vendor Links .
Tortilla Press "Market tours" .

Our 2008 Sponsors.
We are a thriving Market with their support. Thanks!