08.03.2020 - At the Market Tonight
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Happy Monday! It's a new month, and we are happy to have been spared by Tropical Storm Isaias. We're getting used to responding to major disruptions around here, but it's nice not to have to worry about a major storm for now. It means we get to keep charging on, doing our best to keep our little market buzzing.
Just in time for this new month, and for National Farmers Market Week, we are thrilled to welcome Slow Turtle Farm back to the market. Those of you who have been shopping with us for years will remember Carol and her incredible goat cheeses. We were always overjoyed during kidding season, when Carol would bring baby goats to see us during the market. A little over two years ago, Carol took a step back from markets to engage in the arduous process of becoming a USDA Grade A Dairy, which will allow her to do more with the products coming from her farm. It's an incredibly overwhelming process, and is especially hard for small, independent farmstead dairies like Slow Turtle Farm. After all this time of major sacrifices, piles of challenges, inspections, and more, Slow Turtle Farm is now certified and returning to markets. We hope you'll join us in welcoming her back to the market family.
We also received the news this week that Fresh Access Bucks is expanding their unlimited matching program for SNAP/EBT and P-EBT shoppers. Thanks to this program, we will now be able to provide unlimited matching through the end of this year. Stop by the market HQ booth for more details!
As a weekly reminder in these pandemic times, we will continue to provide hand-washing facilities and will maintain a setup that allows for plenty of space between vendor booths. We have masks and gloves on hand for anyone who needs them - just stop by the HQ booth and ask. Please continue to limit to one party per booth at a time, and maintain a safe distance from your fellow shoppers.
We hope to see you at the market.
With Gratitude,
Gabby Lothrop
Market Director
Here's our vendor lineup for tonight (Subject to change due to weather):
Avenue A Eatery
Handmade, Colombian Vegan Eats. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Azalea Acres Farm
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Website/Facebook)
Selections included Whole Chickens, Cornish Game Hens (sold in 2-packs), Fresh Eggs, Chicken Livers, and more. (Pre-orders available through the website).
The Bearded Vegan
Healthy, alkaline-based food and beverages for everyone - from the novice vegetarian to the seasoned, plant-based veteran. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Ceylon Hut
A family business serving up authentic Sri Lankan street food. (Facebook/Instagram)
Pre-order available (order through Facebook DM). This week's selection includes:
Banana Leaf wrapped Rice meals - Yellow Rice, Choice of Spicy Shrimp or Chicken Curry, Stir-Fried Moringa Leaves, Spicy Potatoes and Eggplant Sambol. Vegan/Veg. option is available as well.
Chicken Kottu - A stir-fry of Shredded Roti mixed with Vegetables, Eggs and Chicken Curry
Frog Song Organics *NEW
A family-run organic farm in Hawthorne that produces nutritious food and creates meaningful employment opportunities while working with respect to human, ecological, and economic resources. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Greenworks Orlando
Can’t compost at home? Bring your food waste (dairy, meat and bones included!!) to the market and learn about the kitchen recycling services available for free to @thecitybeautiful City of Orlando residents.
Heart of Christmas Farm
Raw milk and raw milk cheeses, local honey, and more. Also featuring produce from The Barefoot Farmer in Samsula, FL. (Facebook)
Live Food Experience
Provisions for Raw, Vegan living. Holy basil (Tulsi) Plants and tea, butterfly pea plants and tea, moringa powder and plants, flax crackers (Website/Instagram).
Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more.
(Website/Instagram)
Mary's Sustainable Farm *NEW
Raw cow's milk and cheeses, from a 30-acre farm in Sumter County. (Website/Facebook)
Nearby Naturals
Orlando's Finest Urban Mushroom Farm. Gourmet mushrooms grown just a few miles from the market! (Instagram)
Orlando City Kombucha
Locally-brewed, high quality kombucha available in returnable bottles & growlers. Now featuring products from The Proper Pickle. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Second Breakfast
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (Facebook/Instagram).
Slow Turtle Farm *NEW
A goat farm and dairy in Eustis offering USDA Grade A milk and cheeses from happy, pastured goats. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)
Wild Ocean Seafood
Wild-caught seafood, fresh from Florida's waters. Pre-orders only; check in with their booth to get in the loop. (Facebook/Instagram)