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Vol 2 Issue 05
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Get Your Super Bowl Party Goodies at the Leesburg Farmers Market!
The Leesburg Winter Farmers Market opens November 5 and runs through April 28, 2012--9am until noon. Shop local ALL Winter!
The Leesburg Winter Farmers Market will be open no matter what the weather (unless driving is dangerous--). Check for latest updates on our Website Winter Newsletter page or Facebook and Twitter.
Are You Connected?
Follow the Loudoun Farmers Markets on Social Media! Keep up-to-date with happenings from the Market and weather related updates.
New Facebook Page for the Leesburg Farmers Market! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leesburg-Farmers-Market/336061523081552
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/LoudounFarmMkts
Want to join our Summer Farmers Markets? The application is available on our website: www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org
The LVHMC Markets in Leesburg, Ashburn, Brambleton and Cascades are Producer-Only Markets; everything sold must be grown, raised or made from scratch by the vendor.
This Week on the Farms
Enjoy Bolivian Folk Music by Group AMA at the Leesburg Market on February 4 (weather permitting).
Eating Healthy Seminar
February 13 at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg
Sugar Blues
Beat your sugar cravings! Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Hilary Tarkington Stowers will help you understand the cause of your sugar cravings and you'll receive practical tools for dealing with them. It's not about deprivation; it's about freedom - the freedom to each foods you love and have sweetness in your life without the side effects of the guilt.
RSVP: 703-777-1368, or via Web Trac www.idalee.org, registration #: 308724a. ($15)
Products in season for the month of February
At present there is nothing to display.
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This week's recipe
Apple Sausage Pancakes with Spiced Cider Syrup
Pancakes:
1 lb Pork Sausage, cooked, drained & crumbled
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
3 Tablespoons Sugar
4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1 Stick Butter, melted
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Cup shredded peeled Apples
Spiced Cider Syrup:
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/4 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 Cup Apple Cider
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Butter
Instructions:
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, milk and shortening; stir into the bowl of dried ingredients. Add the sausage and apples and stir just until moistened--do not over mix!
Pour batter by 1/4 cupful onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes; cook until the second side is golden brown.
Spiced Cider Syrup:
Combine the sugar, cornstarch and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan. Stir in cider and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Serve warm.
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News from the Market Vendors
Baguette Republic ~ Pick up some of our wonderful artesian breads for your Super Bowl Party! Also crossiants and muffins--Breads include: Kalamata Olive, Panebello, Multigrain, Baguettes and more. Our baguettes are great for your party appetizers! Tel: 703-870-7740 E-mail: orders@BaguetteRepublic.com
Baker Pork ~ We have farm raised bacon and sausage, perfect for your breakfast. Pick up some kielbasa sausage, chops and ribs for dinner! All our hogs are born and raised on our farm in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. Tel: 540-477-3550 E-mail: bakerinc@shentel.net
Beckys Pastries ~ There's ALWAYS something good on our table! Our Bun's Bread makes a great french toast or sandwiches! Have you tried our scones, tarts and other sweet breads? We have healthy multigrain bread, too! Tel: E-mail:
Beechwood Orchards ~ Sorry, we won't be at the Market this week. Check out our facebook page for latest updates: http://www.facebook.com/beechwoodorchards Tel: E-mail: info@beechwoodorchards.com
Blue Ridge Dairy Co ~ Have you tried our home-made farm style butter? Blue Ridge Dairy has all your favorite gourmet soft cheeses: mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, ricotta, feta for all your cooking needs. We also have yogurt, Greek yogurt and yo-lite. Locally made here in Leesburg! Tel: 703-443-6605 E-mail:
Cake Flower Bakeshop ~ We will be at the market this week with a delicious assortment of cookies and other goodies! Call ahead (888.212.6983) or email (bakers@cakeflowerbakeshop.com) to pre order your favorite flavor or to order cookies, cake pops, or cupcakes delivered personally to your home or office in Loudoun County! We also have beautiful gift boxes of cookies by mail on our website www.cakeflowerbakeshop.com Tel: 888-212-6983 E-mail: cakeflowerbakeshop@gmail.com
Caprikorn Farms ~ We won't be at the Market for the next couple of weeks--check back for updates. Tel: 301-834-8030 E-mail: kidslovegoatmilk@gmail.com
Catoctin Coffee ~ We are a local, small batch coffee roaster with Fair Trade, Organic coffee. We will have coffee by the cup and fresh roasted beans for sale. Be sure and try our special Leesburg Blend! Tel: 703-615-5548 E-mail: kellie@catoctincoffee.com
Chef Eloys KICKIN SALSAS ~ Don't forget some Chef Eloy's salsa for the big game this Sunday--and try our Guacamole! Made fresh and has a "kick" at the end! Get your favorite freshly made, "never cooked" salsa! Try our Mild, Medium or Extra Hot; Banana, Mango or Corn & Black Bean Salsas.
Tel: 571-313-1531 E-mail: chefeloycarrera@gmail.com
Cocina Rivas ~ Try our authentic Mexican salsas, guacamole and tamales! Tel: 304-724-4108 E-mail: cocina-rivas@hotmail.com
Fabbioli Cellars ~ We will be back at the Market on February 4 so you can pick up wine for your Super Bowl Party or Valentine. Come and taste the offerings at Fabbioli Cellars: Royalty, a port-style dessert wine with a taste of smoked cherries, cloves, spices, cinnamon and cranberries; Tennat, a full earthy, rich and rustic wine, which wowed many people in its debut year; and the ever popular Rosa Nera, the port-style, black raspberry dessert wine, wonderful with just about any dessert and with warmth for fall and winter, a perennial favorite. And we will also have your
favorites available as always, so stock up for the entertaining and gift giving season. Come on out the the winery--see www.fabbioliwines.com for info!
Tel: 703-771-1197 E-mail: vinofab@aol.com
Glascock's Produce ~ When you buy from Glascock's, you're buying from the West Virginia Farmer of the Year! We have Winter squash and Apples from our piece of heaven in West Virginia! Also Apple Cider and Cherry Apple Cider. Be sure to try our Peach Barbeque Sauce--Also Pasta Sauce made from our Polish Linguisa tomatoes, Hot Pepper Jelly and Peach Daiquiri mix. Tel: 304-258-1431 E-mail:
Haskins Family Farm ~ (2/4) We have a limited supply of TURKEY SAUSAGE in Sweet Italian (linked and loose) and Country Style breakfast (loose only)! Customers have requested this for a long time & we are so happy to offer it. Chicken is done for the season, until April. Our regular selection of pork and (cuts, sausage) will be available available. All of our animals are raised on pasture without hormones or antibiotics. Tel: 540-869-3795 E-mail: info@haskinsfamilyfarm.com
Hidden Creek Apiary ~ We will be back at market on February 4, 2012 with our brown eggs, local honey and homemade jams. Tel: 304-261-3237 E-mail: hiddencreekapiary@live.com
Holy Cow Delivery/South Mountain Creamery ~ HOLY COW DELIVERY is at the Leesburg Winter Market. Holy Cow Delivery provides antibiotic and hormone free Dairy Products from our Family Farm: South Mountain Creamery. Try our MILK: skim, 2%,whole, cream top, chocolate, half & half, buttermilk, and heavy cream; YOGURT drinks & cups in fruit flavors; BUTTER: unsalted, salted, honey, dill & garlic; CREAM CHEESE: plain, crab, horseradish cheddar, apple, vegetable. Come try us out! Tel: 540-465-4742 E-mail: holycowdelivery@gmail.com
Jumping Jack LLC ~ Jumping Jack will return to the Market on February 4. Jumping Jack creates dog treats that dogs love to eat and dog-parents feel good about giving their canine family members. Pick up our tasty, all natural treats and the pups in your life will be jumping in no time!
~Feel good about feeding your dog healthy treats and support animals in need - Jumping Jack donates a percentage of each purchase to local animal rescue. ~
Email us: info@jumpingjacktreats.com
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* Twitter: www.twitter.com/JumpingJackTrts Tel: 703-662-3805 E-mail: info@jumpingjacktreats.com
Layered Cake Patisserie ~ Don't forget...if there is something you would like to order check out our website and either call or e-mail us and we can bring your order to the Farmers Market. We appreciate your business...stop by to see what delicious treats we have this week! Tel: 703-957-3353 E-mail: info@layeredcakepatisserie.com
Milcreek Farm ~ Beef, Lamb and Goat -- no hormones, no MSG, no antibiotics! Some of Loudoun County's best Grass-Fed and pasture raised meats! Try some and taste the difference. Come early for Large Brown Eggs from our free range hens that will make your breakfast special! Stock your freezer! We are taking orders for our grass fed Beef, Lamb and Goat. Offered in 1/4's and 1/2's. Tel: 540-822-4181 E-mail: milcrk@aol.com
Mill Road Farm, Inc. ~ I have an ‘attitude of gratitude’ and thank all the customers that come by the LVHMC Leesburg Saturday Market. Thank you for keeping it Local in Leesburg! Some of the best Grass - fed Angus beef Bred – Born and raise right here just five mile from the Leesburg Farmers Market site - by the piece or side (custom cut); Lamb bred & fed at the same location by the piece or whole lamb custom cut; and Honey Bee Hives; part of the community since 1950; Come by the market and say hi to all the vendors: Contact Chris Hatch ‘keeper of the fire pit’ Tel: 703-777-1356 E-mail: beefhatch@aol.com
Mock's Greenhouse ~ Flavorful hydroponically grown lettuce, basil & tomatoes--heirloom, hybrid and cherry (we'll have them all Winter--and they taste great)! All of our vegetables are greenhouse grown in beautiful West Virginia. Tel: 304-258-5608 E-mail: info@mocksgreenhouse.com
North Gate Vineyard ~ We'll be at the Leesburg Winter Market every other week--see you again on February 11 when you pick up your Valentine wine! We use 100% local grapes in our wines, about 90% coming directly from Loudoun County. Our current offering includes Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Meritage (Bordeaux blend), all priced between $16 and $20. Our 2008 Petit Verdot and Meritage are Gold Medal winners! Visit our new Tasting Room at the vineyard! Tel: 540-668-6248 E-mail: info@northgatevineyard.com
Quarter Branch Farm ~ Fresh-from-the-ground carrots, sweet turnips, mild radishes, butterchard, claytonia, sweet spinach, and parsley. Come early, since we sell out quickly! We grow these cold-hardy varieties in passive solar heated "high tunnels", where it gets up to 70 degrees during the day, even in the depths of winter! Everything we bring to market is Certified Naturally Grown and comes from our 2.5 acre farm in Lovettsville, Virginia. Tel: 540-822-0123 E-mail: kevinagrove@gmail.com
Simply Nut Free Chocolates ~ We will be returning February 4th with delicious chocolates just in time for Valentine's Day! All of our Velvets and molded seasonal chocolates are Gluten Free as well as peanut/tree nut, egg and sesame free. Our dark chocolate is also Dairy Free for most sensitivities. Tel: 703-855-6479 E-mail: info@simplynutfreechocolates.com
Staff of Life Bread Company ~ On the docket this week: Alpenbrot, Whole Wheat Levain, Olive Love, White Batard, Cheddar Beer, and Cranberry Pecan. We're also bringing our Seeded Rolls, our breadsticks, and two varieties of savory buns: White Cheddar and Artichoke, and Three Cheese and Basil Buns. It's also a Frozen Dough week. Look up Staff of Life Bread on Facebook, and oh: don't forget your Mandorlatini! Tel: E-mail: abbeythebaker@gmail.com
Willow Hawk Farm ~ Our lambing season is starting so we will be away from the market until February 18. Please contact us to make arrangements to purchase some lamb or roving until we return to the market.
What's an easy dinner when you don't want to see any more leftover turkey, ham, or whatever? Shepherd's pie, made with ground lamb from Willow Hawk Farm, of course! Yum! Ask us for our recipe.
We will also have an assortment of natural colored roving at the market this week for fiber artists, or for that last minute gift for the fiber person on your list. Gift certificates are also available. Tel: 540-822-9143 E-mail: sheep@willowhawkfarm.com
Winding Woods Farm ~ We're back at the Market on February 25--Try one of our Shampoo Bars! Enjoy some wonderful Goat Milk Soap. Soap and lotion bars make great gifts too! We will have a limited number of eggs. Tel: 540-668-9036 E-mail: windingwoodsfarm@yahoo.com
Woodtrail Graziers ~ We will be back at the Winter Market on February 4. We will have plenty of ground beef and sausage, and once-a-year ground veal and other veal cuts. We also have a limited amount of bacon this week. Our beef is 100% grass fed and finished, pork is pasture-raised, never caged, and our chickens eat and grow in the sunlight on pasture and in our garden. We do not use hormones, drugs, wormers or vaccines. Our animals grow slowly and naturally without agribusiness chemicals. Our pastures are maintained organically (certified by NaturallyGrown.org) and completely free of herbicides and artificial fertilizers. Tel: 540-554-8665 E-mail: woodtrailfarm@rstarmail.com
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We are a "PRODUCER ONLY" market - this means the people who you
purchase your items from are the people who produce, plant, grow and harvest, these items. We are very firm in enforcing this rule to assure you that you are getting locally and quality grown products by the producer selling you the products.
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