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This Week at DFM: November 21

by | Nov 19, 2020 | Davidson Farmers Market, Local, News, Nonprofits

Come on out to the Farmers Market this week. (DFM won’t be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving.)

 

Hello DFM Shoppers,

Happy Thanksgiving (almost)! This Saturday, 11/21, is the last full season market day. DFM will take a brief break to celebrate Thanksgiving and rest then return Saturday, 12/5, for DFM’s Holiday Markets.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Last Market for the season: 11/21

Holiday Markets: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19

Winter Market starts: 1/9/21

This Saturday, you will find everything you need to make a delicious holiday feast no matter if its for one or two or a larger (but still small) gathering with immediate family. This year’s Thanksgiving is unusual, that’s for sure, but there are still many things we have to be thankful for. My hope for you this holiday is that you have a peaceful and restful Thanksgiving with a moment of calm.

For those shoppers who are new to DFM, this Saturday is not our last –– DFM is a year-round market. Our farmers and purveyors operate every season of the year, growing in open fields and greenhouses and creating delicious seasonal product. Don’t be fooled by those who say farming is a warm weather trade or that eating fresh local foods in the winter is boring. We can debunk that myth at DFM!

When we return in December for our three Holiday Markets you will start to see new produce and products arriving at the market. Then come January when the 2021 Winter Market starts you will be surprised at what our vendors have to offer!

As we come close to ending the 2020 Market season, I can’t help but to be thankful for every single one of you. Our shoppers, donors, volunteers, vendors, Board of Directors, and Courtney who have come together during a challenging year and still put together the Davidson Farmers Market. It wasn’t easy, but the outcome was rewarding and humbling. Our community is strong and I am grateful and proud of what we accomplished this season!

Thank you!

Happy eating,

Justin

 

 The Vendors | Saturday, November 21

Don’t miss these items available at market:

Flying Fish Seafood has tuna, flounder, and catfish; Barbee Farms has carrots plus this is the last weekend to get stringless green beans and October beans; Blue Goat Dairy has sampler packs of chèvre great for Thanksgiving; and this will be Updog Kombucha’s last market day of the season but you can refill your growlers at Davidson Provision Co. and Yoga on Davidson until they return in the spring. 

Vendors away this week: Everyone will be there!

Vendors done for the season: Correll Farm, Twin Oaks Farm, 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 FarmsA variety of fresh produce

Available this week:​ Brussels sprouts are back just in time for Thanksgiving! Many of your fall favorites will be on hand: colorful cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, lettuce, spinach, green onions, kale, cabbage, spinach, collards, bok choy, Swiss Chard, and beets. To round out the fall offerings will be sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and butternut. Coming out of our greenhouse we will have cucumbers and grape tomatoes! Last weekend for stringless green beans and October beans! 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, November 20, 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.

 

Fair Share FarmGreens, roots, garnish, and specialty items

Available this week:​ Lettuce, micros, kale, collards, turnips, radish, carrots, radicchio, and escarole.

 

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, November 20, 2:00 pm
Farmer’s Friend Food Boxes:

Thanksgiving Chef Series Sides:​ Sweet potato pie kit (includes Bobby Boy Bakeshop pie crust) $10, Honey cider shrub glazed carrot kit (Chef Harrison Littell) $18

Big Box:​ $41+ (contents listed in online store)

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.

 

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, November 20, 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, November 20, 1:00 pm

Available this week: ​ We have several new packages highlighted on our website – check out what’s in stock and stock up! ​www.gilcrestnc.com  

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 SeafoodFreshly caught NC seafood

Available this week:​ Tuna, flounder, catfish, shrimp, dry pack scallops, and shucked oysters.

 

Two Pigs Farm*PO – A variety of pork, beef, and chicken

How to order:​ Shop ​online​ and pre-order for pick-up
Deadline:​ Friday, November 20, 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, crème bun danish, plus new this week​ mini brioche loaves and pecan sticky buns.

 

How Sweet It Is Freshly baked cookies, bars, pies, and more.

Available this week: PVisit online store for current available products

 

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, November 19, 10:00 pm
Available this week:​ Visit online store for current available products

 

PREPARED FOODS

Cannizzaro SaucesAuthentic 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 BistroDelicious 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.

 

SPECIALITY VENDORS

Renn Bee FarmLocal honey by the pound and the quart

 

Updog KombuchaWomen 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.

 

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, November 20, 5:00 pm

Available this week:​​​15% off Chili EVOO
To Know:​​​ During checkout, under shipping, click Flat Rate and select LOCAL for $0

charge. Under notes add DFM

 

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, November 20, 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, November 20, Noon
Available this week:​ Bundles with ornamental cabbage, eucalyptus, and roses ($15), Mason Jars ($10), and Holiday arrangements with Hawk and Sparrow Holiday Greens: magnolia, Carolina Sapphire, holly, ilex winterberry branches, ninebark, pine, cedar, and rosemary, plus roses, mums, and alstroemeria ($2-$110) ​Ordering online to reserve an arrangement for pick-up at the market ​(Last year many arrangements sold out quickly after the market opened)

 

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Essential Soap Company*PO – Handmade, all-natural skin care products

How to order:​ ​Email​ order
Deadline:​ Friday, November 20, 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

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