07.20.2020 - At the Market Tonight

Use your District Dollars from the Audubon Park Garden District to purchase goods from every market vendor.

We checked the forecast: it's just as hot as you would expect it to be in Florida in July, but there's a 100% chance that we'll be there anyway, supporting local businesses and getting our local food for the week.  

We talk a lot about how the selections change pretty drastically in the summer, especially when it comes to produce.  While we work hard to make sure as much variety as possible is available at the market, we stick to our commitment to bring you Florida-grown and Florida-made foods every week.   Sometimes the drop in produce availability can make it hard to imagine making it through the summer, but it's important to us to continue supporting all the businesses that power through these tough months, making their products available year-round.  We hope you'll join us in thanking our awesome vendors for sticking it out!

We’re still accepting District Dollars from the Audubon Park Garden District - if you have them, bring them on down! If you’re not familiar, check out this awesome program from our neighborhood Main Street organization. Details are available here. We also accept SNAP for all eligible items, and will continue to provide unlimited matching through the end of July. So if you’re shopping with SNAP, we’ll match your spending with Fresh Access Bucks, which will buy you Florida-grown fruits, vegetables, and edible plants/seeds. More details on that here.

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):

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:

• Chicken Kottu

• Curry Rice Box - White Rice, Choice of Spicy Tempered Shrimp or Chicken Curry, Okra Curry, Yellow Lentils, Kale Mallum (Kale Greens tossed in fresh Coconut) / Vegan/Veg.option available.

Edward's Gourmet Confections 
Offering a variety of baked sweets, from brownies and cookies to cakes and pies, with gluten-free options available. Their menu for this week is available here. (Facebook/Instagram).

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).  This week, Chef Adam is also bringing homegrown mangoes.

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

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). 

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)

07.13.2020 - At the Market Tonight

We're open 5-8 pm.

Welcome back to Monday.  We're ready for our weekly dose of outdoor shopping, and this week we have a new (returning) vendor for you.  It's been quite a while since we've had Frog Song Organics at the market, but one of their newer team members is bringing it back tonight! This organic farm in Hawthorne is dedicated to sustainable growing practices, fair compensation for their team members, and year-round production.  We hope you'll join us in giving them an enthusiastic welcome back - we're excited to have more produce options as we progress into the most difficult growing season for Florida! 

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:

• Chicken Kottu

• Curry Rice Box - White Rice, Chicken Curry, Karawila Sambol, Spicy Tempered Potatoes, Yellow Lentils (Vegan/Veg. option available)

Edward's Gourmet Confections 
Offering a variety of baked sweets, from brownies and cookies to cakes and pies, with gluten-free options available. (Facebook/Instagram).

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. (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).  This week, Chef Adam is also bringing homegrown mangoes and papaya.

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram). Living greens available by the tray, and cut greens are available by the clamshell. 

Nearby Naturals 
Orlando's Finest Urban Mushroom Farm. Gourmet mushrooms grown just a few miles from the market! (Instagram)

Second Breakfast 
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (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)

07.06.2020 - Rain or Shine at the Market Tonight

Well, we made it to July, and it's a little hot and rainy.  That said, we're open rain or shine tonight, because farming and food production don't (usually) stop for the weather.  As with last week, most of the produce you'll see tonight will be in the form of tropical fruit, such as mangoes, papayas, and passion fruit, available from Second Breakfast and Live Food Experience.  Heart of Christmas Farm will be  bringing summer crops in from The Barefoot Farmer, including cucumbers and squashes.  And of course, microgreens and mushrooms are available year-round, thanks to indoor growers at Microganics and Nearby Naturals!   You'll also find prepared food options, including pickles, sauerkraut and kombucha from Orlando City Kombucha (featuring products from The Proper Pickle), jams and jellies, teas and tinctures.  Items have been selling out fast, so come early, or reach out to vendors about pre-ordering.

Azalea Acres Farm (Pastured Chicken and Eggs) and Wild Ocean Seafood are also year-round operations, and both offer pre-orders of their products to make it easier to support them through the season.   

Don't forget there are plenty of dinner options to grab and take home - from the Bearded Vegan and Ceylon Hut.  

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):

Azalea Acres Farm 
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Website/Facebook)
This week's selection includes (Pre-orders available through the website):

• Fresh Chickens

• Fresh Cornish hens

• Fresh eggs.

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:

• Chicken Kottu

• Curry Rice Box - White Rice, Chicken Curry, Beetroot Curry (Fresh Beets cooked into a Curry), Kale Mallum (Finely chopped Kale mixed with Coconut, Onions, Green Chilies and a sprinkle of Lime) -- Vegan/Veg. option available.

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. (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).  This week, Chef Adam is also bringing homegrown mangoes and papaya.

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram). Living greens available by the tray, and cut greens are available by the clamshell. 

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). Featured items this week include:

• Carrie Mangoes

• Atemoya

• Passion Fruit

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)

06.29.2020 - At the Market Tonight

This intense summer heat is signaling a true transition in the seasonally available foods at the market.  This will be Winter Park Urban Farm's last market with us for a while, so today is a good day to stock up on some of those end-of-season crops from farmer Mason.  I've been freezing and preserving the harvest for the last few weeks in order to capture some of those seasonal flavors to get me through the summer.  Heart of Christmas Farm will continue to bring produce from The Barefoot Farmer, but you'll start to see less variety available.  This also means there will be more tropical fruit coming in, with mangoes, miracle fruit, passion fruit, and more available from Second Breakfast and Living Food Experience.    

Take a break from cooking tonight and grab to-go meals and snacks from The Bearded Vegan, Ceylon Hut, and Avenue A Eatery.  There are plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians,and omnivores to pick up on the way out.

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)
This week's selection includes (Pre-orders available through the website):

• Fresh Chickens

• Fresh Cornish hens

• Fresh eggs.

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:

• Chicken Kottu

• Curry Rice Box - White Rice, Chicken Curry, Mango Curry, Yellow Lentils with Moringa Leaves, Fresh Salad (Vegan/Veg. option available as well)

Edward's Gourmet Confections 
Offering a variety of baked sweets, from brownies and cookies to cakes and pies, with gluten-free options available. (Facebook/Instagram).  This week's selection includes:

• The Harmony Doughnut - Luscious chocolate brioche topped with decadent dark chocolate ganache, handmade toffee-covered hazelnuts, and white chocolate.

• Citrus-glazed Croissant Doughnut - Hand-rolled all-butter, orange croissant carefully fried and generously glazed with a fresh five-citrus glaze.

• Strawberries and Cream Brioche Doughnut - Pillowy soft and rich yeast doughnut, dipped in real strawberries and cream glaze and drizzled with a creamy vanilla bean stripe.

• Macadamia Nut Turtle Brioche Doughnut - Pillowy soft and rich yeast dough, covered in rich dulce de leche and roasted macadamia nuts, then drizzled with premium chocolate.

• Honeycrisp Apple Fritter - Delicious, delicately spiced sweet dough, generously filled with seasoned, hand-cut Honeycrisp apples. Delicately fried and drizzed with a creamy vanilla glaze.

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. (Facebook)

Live Food Experience
Provisions for Raw, Vegan living. Holy basil (Tulsi) Plants and tea, butterfly pea plants and tea, morninga powder and plants, flax crackers (Website/Instagram).  This week, Chef Adam is also bringing homegrown mangoes tonight!

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram). Living greens available by the tray, and cut greens are available by the clamshell. 

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). Featured items this week include:

• Mangoes from Merritt Island

• Fresh Miracle Fruit

• Passion Fruit

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)

Winter Park Urban Farm
Vegetables grown to organic standards right in Winter Park.  (Website/Instagram)

06.22.2020 - At the Market Tonight

It's Market Monday, and as of June 20th, there is a mask mandate in effect in Orange County.  These last 5 weeks, having the market open again has been an uplifting experience.  Our team feels much safer shopping in the outdoors, with plenty of room to social distance, from vendors who have thoughtfully and carefully produced their goods.  We feel very strongly that we are providing an essential service, both to our small business owners and our customers, and we're so glad to be back.  

Some of our vendors are taking a step back from the market out of an abundance of caution in light of recent spike in COVID cases, and we totally understand and respect their decisions. It’s our hope that we can continue to demonstrate our efforts to maintain a safe environment, so that we have a market for them to come back to. We want to stick to our plan of staying open through all of this, but we need everyone’s help to make the market as safe and comfortable as possible for everyone involved.

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.  

It's important to us to do our part to keep these incredible small business owners healthy and in business, and for our shoppers to be safe, healthy, and able to eat well.  We hope you'll join us in our efforts to do so!

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):

Azalea Acres Farm 
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:

• Fresh Eggs

• Cornish Hens

• Chickens

Edward's Gourmet Confections 
Offering a variety of baked sweets, from brownies and cookies to cakes and pies, with gluten-free options available. (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. (Facebook)

Live Food Experience
Provisions for Raw, Vegan living. Holy basil (Tulsi) Plants and tea, butterfly pea plants and tea, morninga powder and plants, flax crackers (Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram)

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)

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)

Winter Park Urban Farm
Vegetables grown to organic standards right in Winter Park.  (Website/Instagram)

06.15.20 - At the Market Tonight

Produce from Winter Park Urban Farm

Summer is settling in and we're seeing many of our friends in the farming community starting to close down for the season.  We still have some fresh produce coming in from Winter Park Urban Farm, The Barefoot Farmer (via Heart of Christmas Farms), and Second Breakast, but you'll see that the selection has shifted to heat-friendly crops like peppers, eggplant, tropical spinaches, and smaller tomato varieties.  Now is a great time to get some tropical edibles going in your home garden, and you can pick up starter plants at the market, from vendors like Miller's Edible Garden and Second Breakfast.  If you're a SNAP shopper, you can use your benefit to purchase edible plants and seeds (along with all the other staples you already buy with SNAP), and you can use your Fresh Access Bucks for those purchases as well.  Stop by the HQ booth if you have any questions about how that works!

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. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:

• Fresh Eggs

• Cornish Hens

• Chickens

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:

• Curry Rice Box - White Rice, Chicken Curry, Tempered Pineapple, Yellow Lentils, Fresh Salad - $13 (Vegan/Veg. option available)

• Chicken Kottu - $11

Edward's Gourmet Confections 
Offering a variety of baked sweets, from brownies and cookies to cakes and pies, with gluten-free options available. (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. (Facebook)

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram)

Miller's Edible Garden
Backyard plant nursery specializing in a variety of edible plant starts such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons and much more! (Instagram).  We hear they have some great summer-friendly tropical plants, like purple passion fruit, ready to add to your garden. 

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)

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)

Winter Park Urban Farm
Vegetables grown to organic standards right in Winter Park.  (Website/Instagram)
 

06.08.20 - At the Market Tonight

With everything that has been happening in the world around us, including in our community, it has been a real gift to reconnect with our awesome local food community these last few weeks.  We can hardly believe this is our fourth week back in operation.  I want to take the opportunity to thank our amazing vendors and shoppers for venturing out into this world each week in order to connect over local food.  It's important to have good ways to feed our community, and we're grateful to be one of the places where that can happen.  The market is open, rain or shine tonight, and we're looking forward to seeing all of you there. 

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. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:

• Fresh Eggs

• Cornish Hens

• Adirondack Blue Potatoes (!!!)

• Onions 

Ceylon Hut 
A family business serving up authentic Sri Lankan street food. (Facebook/Instagram)
Pre-order available (order through Facebook DM).

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. (Facebook)

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram)

Miller's Edible Plants
Backyard plant nursery specializing in a variety of edible plant starts such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons and much more! (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 by the glass and in refillable bottles & growlers. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Second Breakfast 
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (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)

Winter Park Urban Farm
Vegetables grown to organic standards right in Winter Park.  (Website/Instagram)

06.01.20 - At the Market Tonight

Our hearts are hurting today.  As a community-minded operation that has been active for over 11 years, we've always been proud to play host to organizations, businesses, and shoppers from all walks of life and with an extraordinarily wide variety of personal and political beliefs.  As we prepare to open tonight, we cannot ignore what is happening around us, in our own community, and in communities across the country.  While our political actions as a market have always centered on the politics of food (Eating is a political act!), we are keenly aware that those politics are also a critical piece of the larger discussion of racial equality in this country.  Food is a human right, and so is life without fear.  We, as the market producers, stand with the protesters in demanding real and lasting systemic changes in this country.  We cannot ignore the unjust deaths of black people at the hands of police, of people in positions of power, because we believe that black lives matter.  

The generally positive vibe at the market means we've never really felt the need to say this "out loud," but we're saying it now and we'll keep saying it: Our market is built on community and inclusivity.  We will not tolerate any racist behavior or hatred.  We're in the business of supporting the people who produce good, quality local food, by connecting them with the people who want and need the joy and nourishment it provides.  We think those connections are building blocks for a community that cares for one another.

Our little market is just a tiny fragment of all the things that are happening in our community today.  But we will be open, because we believe in feeding our community and it's what we do best.  We hope you'll join us in finding ways, every day, to contribute to your community, to support justice, and to strive to be anti-racist.  

With Gratitude,

Gabby Lothrop 
Market Director

Here's our vendor lineup for tonight:

Avenue A Eatery 
Handmade, Colombian Vegan Eats. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Azalea Acres Farm 
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:

• Fresh Eggs

• Cornish Hens

• Adirondack Blue Potatoes (!!!)

• Onions 

The Bearded Vegan 
Dairy-free ice cream and other vegan-friendly goods, including Jamaican patties. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Ceylon Hut 
A family business serving up authentic Sri Lankan street food. (Facebook/Instagram)
Pre-order available (order through Facebook DM).

Edward's Gourmet Confections 
Offering a variety of baked sweets, from brownies and cookies to cakes and pies, with gluten-free options available. (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. (Facebook)

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram)

Miller's Edible Plants
Backyard plant nursery specializing in a variety of edible plant starts such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons and much more! (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 by the glass and in refillable bottles & growlers. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Second Breakfast 
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (Facebook/Instagram)

Thrown by Hand
Small batch handcrafted pottery inspired by the beauty of food and nature. (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)

Winter Park Urban Farm
Vegetables grown to organic standards right in Winter Park.  (Website/Instagram)
 

05.25.20 - Rain or Shine at the Market Tonight

We were thrilled to re-open last week, and are grateful to everyone for taking extra precautions to make it as safe and comfortable as possible to support local business. 

Of course we don't love that it's raining today (but our gardens love it!), but we're sticking to the plan and setting up rain or shine.  So grab your umbrella and stock up on local goodies at the market!

Along with a smaller market, you'll see an updated layout, partly due to the expanded outdoor seating for Stardust, and partly to make it a little easier to social distance while shopping.  We'll be following county guidelines on mask use and social distancing, and are encouraging shoppers to follow them as well.  We are providing a handwashing station for guests and vendors to use as needed.  We're asking to limit one customer per booth at a time, in order to maintain safe social distance, and we ask that you treat the market as a grocery store and takeout counter.  Some vendors will be keeping the product visible but not touchable, and will safely package it for you.  We're not ready to bring back the communal tables and live music, but we look forward to the day that we can. 

Please check with vendors about options for ordering for pickup or delivery.  Many of them already have those services in place, and others are working on making them available.  We will also be sharing that information online throughout this period.  

And be sure to visit the Stardust walk-up window!  They'll be offering up a limited menu along with coffee, tea, cocktails and soft drinks.  Thank you for helping us to keep our first market back as safe as possible, and for continuing to support our community of incredible purveyors. 

With Gratitude,

Gabby Lothrop 
Market Director

Here's our vendor lineup for tonight (Subject to change slightly due to weather):

Azalea Acres Farm 
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:

• Fresh Eggs

• Cornish Hens

• Adirondack Blue Potatoes (!!!)

• Onions 

The Bearded Vegan 
Dairy-free ice cream and other vegan-friendly goods, including Jamaican patties. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Ceylon Hut 
A family business serving up authentic Sri Lankan street food. (Facebook/Instagram)
Pre-order available (order through Facebook DM):

• Curry Rice Box - White Rice, Chicken Curry, Pineapple Curry, Yellow Lentils & Fresh Salad

• Chicken Kottu - Stir-fry shredded Roti mixed with vegetables, Egg and chicken curry 

Heart of Christmas Farm
Raw milk and raw milk cheeses, local honey, and more. (Facebook)

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Microganic Farm
Microganic Farm produces pounds of Living Microgreens using Certified Organic Seeds and Non-GMO, No Chemical Fertilizers, and No Pesticides.(Facebook/Instagram)

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 by the glass and in refillable bottles & growlers. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Second Breakfast 
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (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)

05.18.2020 - At the Market Tonight

Tonight we’ll be open from 5-8 with a socially distant setup, a hand washing station, and masks. We do consider local food essential, and we’re hoping we can provide a safe way to shop for it.

As our amazing local purveyors continue to adapt to the "new normal," some will be returning sooner than others.  We'll send a vendor list out with each week's newsletter, and will be updating day-of on our website.  

Along with a smaller market, you'll see an updated layout, partly due to the expanded outdoor seating for Stardust, and partly to make it a little easier to social distance while shopping.  We'll be following county guidelines on mask use and social distancing, and are encouraging shoppers to follow them as well.  We are providing a handwashing station for guests and vendors to use as needed.  We're asking to limit one customer per booth at a time, in order to maintain safe social distance, and we ask that you treat the market as a grocery store and takeout counter.  Some vendors will be keeping the product visible but not touchable, and will safely package it for you.  We're not ready to bring back the communal tables and live music, but we look forward to the day that we can. 

Please check with vendors about options for ordering for pickup or delivery.  Many of them already have those services in place, and others are working on making them available.  We will also be sharing that information online throughout this period.  

And be sure to visit the Stardust walk-up window!  They'll be offering up a limited menu along with coffee, tea, cocktails and soft drinks.  Thank you for helping us to keep our first market back as safe as possible, and for continuing to support our community of incredible purveyors. 

With Gratitude,

Gabby Lothrop 
Market Director

Here's our vendor lineup for tonight:

Avenue A Eatery 
Handmade, Colombian Vegan Eats. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Azalea Acres Farm 
Pasture-raised chickens and eggs from Osteen. (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:

• Fresh Eggs

• Cornish Hens

• Adirondack Blue Potatoes (!!!)

• Onions 

The Bearded Vegan 
Dairy-free ice cream and other vegan-friendly goods, including Jamaican patties. (Website/Facebook/Instagram)

Black Cat Baked Goods 
Black Cat Baked Goods is a one-woman cottage micro-bakery based in Orlando, FL. All products are lovingly made by hand, in small batches.  (Facebook/Instagram)

Ceylon Hut 
A family business serving up authentic Sri Lankan street food. (Facebook/Instagram)
Pre-order available (order through Facebook DM):

• Rice Meal - Yellow Rice, Chicken Curry, White Jackfruit Curry/ Kiri Kos (A creamy white Jackfruit curry cooked in coconut milk), Deep-Fried Eggplant with Onions & Salad  -$13,

• Rice Family Meal  -$45

• Rice vegetarian meal - Yellow Rice, White Jackfruit Curry/ Kiri Kos (A creamy white Jackfruit curry cooked in coconut milk), Deep-Fried Eggplant with Onions & Salad - $12

• Chicken Kottu - Stir-fry shredded Roti mixed with vegetables, Egg and chicken curry  - $11

• Kottu Family meal ( serves 5 to 6) - $50

Heart of Christmas Farm
Raw milk and raw milk cheeses, local honey, and more. (Facebook)

Lyle Lane Cosmetics
Handmade body care products, soaps, hair care and more. 
(Website/Instagram)

Miller's Edible Plants
Backyard plant nursery specializing in a variety of edible plant starts such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons and much more! (Facebook)
This week's selection includes:

• Eggplants and plants

• papayas

• tomato plants

• elderberry bushes

• moringa and more

Second Breakfast 
Gluten-free foods, local rare fruit, jams and preserves, edible plants. (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)