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The Market This Weekend {June 29th}

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The farmer’s are bringing more and more each week so make sure you stop by the market this weekend to see what they have!  If you haven’t noticed, this year we’ve been featuring a civic organization every month at the market.  They are mostly non-profit organizations who are joining us to spread the word about their causes, we’ll keep you updated on who will be with us each weekend along with the musicians playing a the market.

This weekend we have…

CIVIC BOOTH:  Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay

MUSIC: Phil Austin – The Laughing Crow Band

We’ll have a packed house this weekend, come on by to enjoy the beautiful weather, listen to some music and check out a few new vendors!

The Market is OPEN!

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We’ve been blessed with two GORGEOUS Sundays so far and the market is now in full swing!  If you haven’t made it out yet, make sure you stop by to check out all of our new vendors this year like salsa, cheese & thai food.  Our farmers will continue to have more items every week as we move into the summer.  Since photos can often speak more than words, here are some photos from our fantastic opening day!

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Thank you for your continued support!!

2014 CSA Shares

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We’ve had a lot of inquiries about CSA shares this year so we wanted to remind everyone that two of our vendors are offering CSA Shares this year and you can still sign up!

If you are new to a CSA, it is a great way to experience the freshest local produce on a weekly basis.  It will encourage you to get creative in the kitchen stay healthy with all that local produce!

Long Hill Orchard with have CSA shares available for pick-up at the Swampscott Farmer’s Market, you can sign up by visiting their website here.

Connor’s Farm is also offering CSA shares this year but pick-up is only available at the farm, sign up here.

 

Halloweenfest Photos!!

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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the vendors for our last regular market of the season!  We loved seeing all of those smiling faces and great costumes.  We hope that you’ll join us for our Thanksgiving market on November 24th.

If you had your photo taken you can view it below.  If you are interested in a larger version of your photo just email Mai-Lis at mai-lis@m-hdesign.com and specify the number of your photo (don’t worry – its free!)

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Happy Halloween!!!

– The Swampscott Farmer’s Market Committee

{Event} Cookie Decorating, October 6th

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Join us this Sunday for cookie decorating at the market!

WHAT: Cookies & decorating supplies will be provided, just bring along the kids and artistic talent!

WHEN: Sunday, October 6th during the Farmer’s Market (10am)

WHERE: Swampscott High School

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Lemon Sugar Cookies will be donated by Immaculate Baking Company.


We’ll see you on Sunday!!

{Vendor Spotlight} New Meat Vendor

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We are excited to introduce you to our new meat vendor!  Unfortunately our fantastic meat vendor John Crow Farm has run into some staffing issues for the remainder of the season so they had to bow out of the market for the rest of the year.  We know how important it is for you to have a source for local, grass fed meats so we searched high and low for a new vendor to replace them.

We were lucky enough to find Piper Ranch farm in Maine and they have agreed to join us every other week for the rest of the season!!  We hope that you’ll come out to support them and show them that its worth the trip they make down from Maine!

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In case you missed them the first time, they will be at the market this weekend (September 29th).  They have an amazing selection of salami’s, beef cuts, pork, smoked meats and much more!

Come by the market this weekend to stock up on some meat for the week and of course all of the amazing fresh produce the farmers will have this weekend!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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??

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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.

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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.

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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!!

{Event} Kid’s Fun Day!

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Join us this Sunday for Kid’s Fun Day at the Farmer’s Market!

WHAT: Bring the kids down to the market for a bunch of fun activities including games, face painting and balloon animals & vegetables!

WHEN: Sunday, August 11th, 10am – 1pm

WHERE: Swampscott High School


We’ll see you on Sunday!!