NEWS
This Week at DFM: October 24
This youngster was one of the youngest mask wearers at the Davidson Farmers’ Market. Masks were required for adults, and kids 5 years and older. (Bill Giduz photo)
Hello DFM Shoppers,
The thrill of shopping at a farmers market is the access to new and exciting produce, cuts of meat, and speciality items that we can’t find at commercial grocery stores. Added benefit is being able to connect with the purveyors, hearing their process, their recommendations, and how to use your selected items.
When I come across an item that I am unfamiliar with or have heard about but never used, I asked how they would prepare the item. This is where I find many of my inspirations for recipes. This week, ask your farmers and artisans if they have a recipe they like to use for the items you’re interested in. Typically, the recipes they suggest are timeless family recipes that are simple to execute and delicious –– becoming part of your family’s favorite regular meals.
Farmers markets are more than just places to purchase food. It is community, where the exchange of food sparks stories that bring us together and continue the history of the relationship between growers and eaters.
Happy eating,
Justin
The Vendors | Saturday, October 24
Don’t miss these items available at market:
Flying Fish Seafood has Vermilion Snapper; Batistini Farms has 15% off Chili EVOO; Your Mom’s Donuts has seasonal donuts and fresh baked bread; Big Oak has a variety of beef and pork; This is the last week to place your Halloween cookie orders with How Sweet It Is.
Vendors away this week: Everyone is here this week!
Vendors done for the season: Kathryn’s Cottage, Peaches N’ Cream, and Uno Alla Volta.
If you choose pre-order and do not plan to shop in-person, you can skip the line and pick up your pre-order from the Market Tent (the red tent to the right of the Market entrance). Just give your name and who you pre-ordered from and our DFM volunteers will get your order for you.
PRODUCE
Barbee Farms – A variety of fresh produce
Available this week: We will have all types of lettuce (green leaf, red leaf, and romaine), broccoli, kale, cabbage, spinach, collards, bok choy, Swiss Chard, and beets. To round out the fall offerings will be sweet potatoes, white potatoes, butternut, spaghetti squash, and shelled peas. Don’t forget about
those summer favorites that are still around: green beans, tomatoes (heirloom, red and Roma), squash, and zucchini! There will be many varieties of peppers including sweet
bells, sweet banana, poblano, and jalapeno. Don’t forget to pick up some farm fresh eggs!
To Know: At our Davidson Market vending site, customers will be able to choose their own produce after proper hand sanitization. We will not be offering online ordering this weekend for Davidson market pick up but will have staff available to assist you with your shopping if requested. Online shopping for farm stand pick-up is available as a “no contact” shopping option. Visit our website (www.BarbeeFarms.net) for more info!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for those last minute additions to our market inventory!
Coldwater Creek Farm *PO – Variety of produce, whole wheat flour, grits, and cornmeal
How to order: email at [email protected] or preferred text to 828.406.0849
Deadline: Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm
Available this week: Butternut, acorn winter squash, muscadine and scuppernong grapes, potatoes, green beans, red and yellow onions, turnips with greens, watermelon, easter egg, white icicle, daikon radishes, mustard greens, Tatsoi, green and red bok choy, muzina, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and grits. Mums, and pork. Cackleberry farms farmstead cheese.
Correll Farms – Quality produce fresh from the farm
Available this week: A huge selection of beautiful tomatoes, including: Pink, Purple, Red, Tiger Stripes, Yellow, and assortments of Grape and Cherries.
Fair Share Farm – Greens, roots, garnish, and specialty items
Available this week: Micro mix; Micro separates including: kale, broccoli, arugula, and radish; Spring mix and head lettuces; Salad arugula and fingers crossed for more spinach
Heritage Harvest Farm *PO – Wellness honey, mushrooms, heirloom produce, and flowers
How to order: Order via online store & don’t forget a la carte add-ons!
Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2:00 pm
Farmer’s Friend Food Boxes:
Chef Series with Chef Trusler | Ramen Week, vegan & vegetarian options: $20-21 Mix & Match Cheese Plate (included fruit & fresh bread): pricing varies
Big Box: $41-$44
Pre-order via our online store + loads more produce & goods to add-on!Fresh Mushrooms: Lion’s Mane, Black Pearl, Velvet Pioppino, Shiitake, Oyster & dried mushrooms.
Wellness, CBD, & Honey:
– Wellness honeys (mushroom-infused), Wicked Whiskey, Creamed & Raw
– Mushroom Extracts (Reishi, Cordyceps, and Changa/Turkey Tail
– NEW! Full Spectrum Rezn CBD hemp extract (100% locally-grown)
Artisan Cheese & Bread:
– Meadow Creek Dairy cow cheeses: Mountaineer (Alpine-style), Extra & Regular Aged Appalachian (tomme-style), and Grayson (semi-soft, washed rind).
– Wide variety of fresh bread available from our bakery partners to enjoy!
To Know: Free home delivery available for orders within 5 miles of Davidson. Enter code STRONGERTOGETHER to bypass shipping & note pick-up or delivery preferences at checkout.
Twin Oak Farm – A variety of fresh vegetables and fruit
Available this week: Tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, eggplant, bell pepper, okra, sweet corn, onions, potatoes, and cantaloupe.
PROTEIN
Big Oak * PO – A variety of beef and pork products
How to order: Email at [email protected], include order, name, and phone number
Deadline: Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm
Available this week: Please visit www.bigoakfarmnc.com for a full list of products.
Gilcrest Natural Farm *PO – Pasture raised meats (no hormones, antibiotics, or gmo’s)
How to order: Please place pre-orders on our website, http://www.gilcrestnc.com. Deadline: Friday, October 23, 1:00 pm
Available this week: New this week – Beef Shank – think Osso Bucco! Plus we have our Thaw and Bake Meatloaf back in stock.
Chicken: Whole birds, leg quarters, drumsticks, wings, split breast, boneless/skinless
breast, livers, hearts, feet, backs and necks for stock.
Beef. Steaks: ribeye, NY strip, filet, sirloin, Philly. Roasts: chuck roast, brisket, eye of round. Good stuff: ground beef, stir fry strips, stew beef, liver, short ribs, chorizo, sweet Italian sausage, soup bones. Check the website for ground beef shares (10# or 20# each).
NEW Lamb (from vendor partner Sun Raised Foods). Shank, loin chops, shoulder steaks, ground lamb, neck steaks, bones for stock.
Free Range Eggs: (gmo-free feed) large and jumbo. Limited supply.
To Know: Questions? 704-308-1431 Amy or [email protected]
Flying Fish Seafood – Freshly caught NC seafood
Available this week: Vermillion Snapper, Flounder, Shrimp, Dry Pack Sea Scallops, and Shucked Oysters (by the pint)
Two Pigs Farm *PO – A variety of pork, beef, and chicken
How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up
Deadline: Friday, October 23, Noon
Available this week: Please visit Two Pigs Farm website for a full list of products.
DAIRY & CHEESE
Blue Goat Dairy – Assorted goat cheese products
Available this week: Sampler packs of all types with chevre, crackers, and spoons. Tango and Samba pints plus the “Dancing Duos” pack of both, “Deciders Dozen” includes 12 samples of the most popular cheese flavors, along with all of Blue Goat Dairy favorite chevre flavors.
BAKED GOODS
Butter Crust Bakery – Freshly baked morning pastries
Available this week: Plain croissant, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, cheese danish, lemon danish, raspberry bun danish, morning bun, apple crumb danish, pumpkin bear claw danish, pistachio chocolate danish, pesto croissant, and crème bun danish.
How Sweet It Is – Freshly baked cookies, bars, pies, and more.
Available this week: Place your orders for Halloween cookies! Butter pound cake (lemon and chocolate), Sour cream cinnamon coffee cake, Banana nut bread, pumpkin bread, lemon blueberry bread, Chocolate pecan brownies, butterscotch blonde brownies, Muffins (lemon, blueberry, harvest, lemon raspberry), Pies (apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, mixed berry), Cookies (Chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar, kitchen sink), and Cinnamon Buns.
Your Moms Donuts *PO – A variety of fresh baked breads, pastries, and delicious donuts!
How to order: online www.your-moms-donuts-nc.myshopify.com/
Deadline: Thursday, October 22, 10:00 pm
Available this week: Visit online store for current available products
PREPARED FOODS
Cannizzaro Sauces – Authentic Italian sauces
Available this week: (16oz & 32oz) Marinara sauce, Arrabbiata sauce, Mushroom Marinara sauce, Vodka sauce, Vegan marinara, Piccata sauce, and Variety 3 pack.
Toro Loco Party Salsa – Fresh salsa and guacamole
Available this week: Guacamole, mild and medium salsa, and mango salsa.
FOOD TRUCKS
Bleu Barn Bistro – Delicious farm to truck food, breakfast and lunch
Available this week: In addition to delicious breakfast and lunch options, Bleu Barn Bistro will also have their Bleu Barn Pantry items which include: jellies, jams, preserves, pickles, spice blends, and hot sauces.
Hercules Kettle Corn – Freshly popped kettle corn
Available this week: Big Herc bag of kettle corn ($10), Lil Herc bag of kettle corn ($6).
SPECIALITY VENDORS
Batistini Farms *PO – Organic & Real Family Estate Olive Oil, Thick & Aged Balsamic, No Artificial or Additives, NON GMO & Gluten Free
How to order: Pre-order online or text Tom at 919-740-0998
Deadline: Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm
Available this week: 15% off Ginger EVOO and Apple Vinegar
To Know: During checkout, under shipping, click Flat Rate and select LOCAL for $0 charge. Under notes add DFM
Renn Bee Farm – Local honey by the pound and the quart
Updog Kombucha – Women owned, handcrafted kombucha
Available this week: 3 flavors on tap (including Carolina Strawberry). Selling 16oz cups and 64oz growlers, mix and match 4 packs, and Updog Kombucha canvas tote bags.
To Know: Updog be refilling any size growler (32oz or 64oz)—customers will receive an alcohol prep pad to wipe their growler and cap before refilling.
FLOWERS
Herr Fresh Flowers * PO – Fresh cut flowers and arrangements
How to order: Order online http://herrfreshflowers.weebly.com/our-store-front.html Deadline: Friday, October 23, Noon
Available this week: $10, $20, $30 floral bouquets. Bunches also available: sunflowers or gladiolus.
Raceway Berry Farm *PO – A variety of wildflowers in mason jar arrangements or bouquets.
How to order: Shop online and pre-order for pick-up
Deadline: Friday, October 23, Noon
Available this week: Seasonal Arrangements: Mason jar ($10), White ceramic ($20), Hobnail glass container ($45)
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Essential Soap Company *PO – Handmade, all-natural skin care products
How to order: Email order
Deadline: Friday, October 23, Noon
To Know: For a complete list of available products for pre-orders and in-person shopping, please visit Essential Soap Company’s Facebook page
Lavender Garden – Health and beauty lavender products
Available this week: Lavender hand sanitizer, lush fern skin restore, lavender spa lotion, lavender linen spray, lavender essential oil, lip balm, dried lavender sachets, lavender flower bundles, balm of Gilead, sweet dreams sleep aid