This weekend at the Market! 8-2-15

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First of all, we would like to thank everyone for all of their thoughtful and helpful comments on our last post about attendance this year. There are some great ideas that we are definitely going to take into consideration and we’ll discuss each and every one of them at our next meeting. Please feel free to continue giving feedback throughout the season, this is a community market and we want you to be a part of it. Likewise, if you’re interesting in volunteering, we’re always looking for new enthusiastic community members to join the committee. It’s a fun way to meet new people and participate in enriching the town of Swampscott.

One takeaway from your comments is that people often forget about the market and need reminders during the weekend. We are going to set up an email that will go out every weekend to remind you to stop by the market, highlighting events and vendors that will be there that week. If you would like to be added to our email list, just send us an email (swampscottfm@fastmail.fm), fill out the contact form on our website, send us a facebook message or stop by our booth on Sunday to add your name. We promise not to spam you!

This weekend we have a fun beach rock painting event planned for the kids. Bring them by to get creative while you get your shopping done!

Northshore 104.9 will be joining us providing music and Hope for Creativity will be our civic booth for the week.

We hope to see you out there on Sunday! Thank you again for your continued support!

This Weekend’s Market: 7-19, A Scavenger Hunt & Lanni Orchards

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As we get deeper and deeper into summer you’re going to start seeing more and more at the market every weekend. We’re supposed to have another gorgeous Sunday so stop on by to grab a cold brew Iced Coffee before the beach and stock up on fresh vegetables and fish to have for dinner when you get home.

We’d also like your help in welcoming a new vendor who will be joining us at the market for the remainder of the season: Lanni Orchards from Lunenberg MA. The orchard was started 50 years ago by Pasquale Lanni and his sons. Today the farm is being operated by the third and fourth generations. They grow their own apples, peaches, pears, corn, squash, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and so much more!

For the kids this weekend, we’ll be having a scavenger hunt, bring them down for some fun following clues around the market for a prize.

We’ll see you on Sunday, 10-1!

{Event} Halloweenfest October 26th!

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WHEN: Sunday October 26th, 10-1, Costume Parade starts at 11am

WHERE: Swampscott Farmer’s Market, Swampscott High School

This Sunday the Swampscott Farmers Market will be hosting our annual Halloweenfest celebration to close out the year! Bring the kids dressed in their costumes, we’ll be having a little parade around the market starting at 11am, participants will be given treat bags and goodies. We will also have face painting and a photographer to take free photographs of your family in a nice fall setting.

It has been another fantastic year at the market, we so much appreciate the communities support in making the market possible! Make sure you come by this Sunday to stock up on your favorite soups, baked goods and pickles, this will be your last chance!

Stay tuned for more information on our 2nd annual Thanksgiving market on November 23rd.

Happy HALLOWEEN!

{Event} Kid’s Fun Day! Sunday July 20th

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Join us for our 2nd annual Kid’s Fun Day at the market this weekend! Come on by to do some shopping and entertain the kiddos while you’re at it. We’ll have games and activities, face painting, balloon animals and prizes. Whole Foods Swampscott will be joining us for a food demo along with giving away children’s aprons while they last.

We’ll also be joined by Macaroni Kid of Lynn/Swampscott/Nahant. If you haven’t visited their site yet, now is the time to do so! They have a fantastic calendar of local events for children along with relevant articles.

WHEN: Sunday July 20th 10-1

WHERE: Swampscott Farmer’s Market, Swampscott High School

We look forward to seeing you at the market on Sunday!!

1st Indoor Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market!

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We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting our first Thanksgiving Market this year! Make your table stand out by serving fresh local meat, produce, wine and baked goods this year!

WHEN: Sunday November 24th, 2013 10am – 1pm

WHERE: Swampscott High School Atrium (inside main entrance)

Long Hill Orchard will be providing fresh local turkeys for sale at the Thanksgiving market but make sure you get your orders in soon! You can place an order this weekend at the farmer’s market or send them an email. They are also taking orders for stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, apple sauce and bulk vegetable orders.

Piper Ranch will be at the market with a variety of grass fed meats including their homemade charcuterie which would be perfect for Thanksgiving appetizers.

Worried about perfectly seasoning that turkey? Leave it up to the professional and talk to David Bowie from Salem Spice. He’ll guide you through all of his unique spices including specialty salts and peppers.

Alfalfa Farm Winery will be selling their delicious wines at the market, pick some up to have with dinner or serve one of their famous fruit wines with dessert.

Grant Family Farm and Long Hill Orchard will be bringing a bunch of fresh fall vegetables like butternut acorn squash, delicata squash, butter cup, blue hubbard, spaghetti squash, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, brussel sprouts, cabbage, celeriac, onions, kale, collards, chard, apples, pears and much more.

If you’ve tried any of Eventide‘s delicious baked goods at the market this year, you know that Meg is one talented baker! Don’t stress and spend hours baking pies this year, leave it up to the professional! She will be taking orders for pies at the Farmer’s Market or just send her an email at megpaine@hotmail.com.

Big Sky Bread will be baking up lots of fresh loaves for you to serve to your guests. Just pick up a few loaves at the market and then pop them in the freezer for a few days to keep them fresh until Thanksgiving.

In addition to these amazing food vendors, we will also have some crafters joining us so you can get your Christmas shopping started early! MISAAD will be joining us, they make hand-turned wooden pens, decorations, ornaments & doll accessories. You can also come pick up some unique holiday cards or hand crafted ornaments from Peach Tree Cards. Or a beautiful piece of artwork by Seascape Creations is the perfect gift for anyone on your list.

Help us make this special market a big success so it can become a Swampscott tradition for years to come!

Photo credits:
http://www.myrecipes.com/t/thanksgiving/turkey/
http://mylifeasareluctanthousewife.blogspot.com/2006/11/photographs-three-thanksgiving-pies.html
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/846979/a-thanksgiving-wine-list-and-festive-cocktails

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{Event} Chef Throwdown This Weekend!

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We hope you’ll all be coming out to join us this Sunday for what is looking to be a gorgeous sunny day! We’ve got our biggest event of the season and you won’t want to miss it!

We would like to take a quick moment to highlight the amazing people who are helping us out with the event this year.

Judging the Chef Throwdown competition will be three local experts:

Kim Carrigan, co-host of The Financial Exchange on WRKO 680 AM and long-time resident of Swampscott, will both emcee and judge the competition. A foodie at heart, Kim says she’s so excited to test the final results.

Our second judge will be Wellington Augusto of Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport and now the Red Rock Bistro in Swampscott. A native of Brazil, Augusto combines his love of food with his passion for hospitality. He has served as Executive Chef for several of Boston’s most prestigious restaurants.

Our third judge will be accomplished freelance journalist Jeanne O’Brien Coffey. She writes frequently on food and wine for Northshore magazine and her work has appeared in the Boston Globe Magazine, Wine Country International, and Executive Travel. Jeanne can’t wait to learn about the secret ingredient!

Rumor has it that the judges won’t be the only ones to get a taste of the competition’s results–samples of the chefs’ creations will be available to the public!

To find more details about the event or to read about the talented chefs participating, please see our previous post.

Not only will the event be a blast but this is one of the best times of year to visit the market. The tables are overflowing with sweet red tomatoes, peppers, corn, eggplant, cucumbers, and all your fall favorites like crisp apples, pears and butternut squash (just to name a few).

We’ll see you on Sunday, bring the whole family along!

{Event} 2nd Annual Chef Throwdown!!

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It’s that time again; Swampscott Farmers Market will be hosting their Annual Chefs Throwdown. Come watch 3 local chefs battle it out in a Farmers Market Style Throwdown on Sunday September 15th from 10:30-12:30.

Local chefs this year are Gregg Brackman, chef/owner of G Bar & Kitchen in Swampscott, the winner of last year’s first Throwdown in 2012 will be returning to defend his title. His spicy grilled flank steak, basil-butter poached lobster, sautéed rainbow chard, acorn squash-corn hash, baby heirloom tomato mélange and second dish composed of pan seared salt & pepper salmon, butternut-zucchini pancake, red and purple pepper puree won him the coveted frying pan trophy. Can Chef Gregg top himself this year and remain undefeated?

The second chef and fan favorite is Craig Hawley, private chef/caterer and owner of Bar-B-Que Bistro and Fish and Fowl Supper Club. Not only does he whip up some delicious food at his exciting popup kitchen dinners (10 courses with wine and/or beer pairings), he amazes everyone with his moving Bar-B-Que Bistro, a mobile food truck and trailer that specializes in Gourmet French Bistro Barbeque that comes equipped with a grill, smoker, burners, music and so much more. I wonder what Chef Craig has up his sleeve this year??

Our third chef and new to the Throwdown is Barry Edelman of 5 Corners Kitchen, a French inspired bistro in Marblehead. 5 Corners Kitchen recently celebrated their one year anniversary after reopening due to a fire they had back in 2011 followed by a huge accolade by getting Best of Boston, Best Restaurant and General Excellence for the North. Chef Barry recently did a food demo at the Farmer’s Market where he served a grilled bread panzanella salad which tantalized our taste buds. It will be exciting to see what this rookie to the Throwdown can do in 1 hour.

Each chef will be given the secret ingredient, allotted $35 to spend at the market, 15 min to shop, and 1 hr to prepare the ultimate dish for judging. Whole Foods of Swampscott will be providing basic pantry items such as salt, pepper, oils, vinegars and stocks. The chefs may bring up to 5 different pantry items from their own kitchens. The real focus will be highlighting all the seasonal vegetables and showcasing the secret ingredient. Judging criteria will be determined by taste, creativity, presentation and use of workspace.

We welcome you to come out and cheer on the chefs as the kitchen heats up at the Second Chefs Throwdown. Visit our facebook page to stay up-to-date!

Any guesses on what the secret ingredient will be this year??

{Event} Cooking Demo with Chef Barry Edelman

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Join us this Sunday for a cooking demo with Barry Edelman!

WHAT: Chef Barry Edelman from 5 Corner’s Kitchen will be performing a cooking demonstration featuring delicious seasonal ingredients you can find at the Farmer’s Market.

WHEN: Sunday, August 25th during the Farmer’s Market (10am)

WHERE: Swampscott High School

We’ll see you on Sunday!!

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