April (& May) Showers Bring May Flowers

The saying "April showers bring May flowers" was probably developed for morale during April, before May's more visible changes arrive. Showers of course haven't concluded their time with us, and happily so, as our region is a grower's comfort zone due to ample rainfall. We are seeing the progression to May flowers in the region now. Simply Planted has begonias for sale, which are cold tolerant and ready for your deck. Indoors Neversink Farm cultivated self-pollinating squash which have produced blossoms to be brought to the Market as a rare treat. The Pleasantville Garden Club visits Saturday with information on their Rose Project, and their upcoming May 13 Annual Plant Sale (held alongside the Market in Memorial Plaza). Taken as a whole, with the warm and the cold, the wet and the dry, spring is being spring, and the Pleasantville Farmers Market is here to bring the season's early bounty to you, each week.

Who's In This Week?

View our Map of the Market to see where vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace. You can also have a look at our Vendor Page by clicking here -- note that each vendor's "Frequency" is listed, clarifying how often they will visit the Indoor Market each month.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the following Rotation Vendors will also be in this Saturday:

• Adair Vineyards
• Bombay Emerald Chutney Company
• Conant Valley Jams
• Kriemhild Dairy Farms
• Spoonful Of Sugar Bake Shop
• Strudel Z

Open When, and Park Where?

The Outdoor Market is open Saturday from 8:30am

to 1:00pm. Where to Park? Get to know the "hidden parking lots of Pville". There are 7 parking lots within a few blocks of the Market. Review them all by clicking here to view a parking map.

Phelps Health Tip:

Eat More Whole Plant Foods

Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "The benefits of antioxidants show up everywhere, but the synergy that occurs between the vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals, and antioxidants when we eat whole foods may reduce the risk of some serious chronic conditions and cancers. Eat more whole plant foods and do it frequently!"

Adair Vineyards

Marc Stopkie of Adair Vineyard is back with his unique wines this Saturday. Stop by to speak with Marc and enjoy trying samples.

Edgwick Farm: Pairings For May

Edgwick Farm has made a garlic pesto (using pistachios for the nut ingredient) to pair with their Canterbury goat cheese. And for this month's sweet pairing, they have their Canterbury goat cheese matched with rhubarb jam.

Gajeski Produce: Asparagus Is In!

After just a whisper of asparagus last week, Brian is expecting a good amount for the Market Saturday.

Bombay Emerald Chutney Company

New flavor! Bombay Emerald Chutney Company will have for the first time a Coconut Chutney this week.

Kriemhild Dairy Farms & Trimona Yogurt

Kriemhild Dairy Farms will be in with freshly made 8oz. and 32oz creme fraiche and meadow butter. They will also have Certified Organic Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt (6oz. and 32oz. plain and in several flavors).

Kiernan Farm

Create some comfort foods using beef stew cubes (discounted to $9.75/lb), and pork sirloin cutlets, which are great for making Schnitzel (discounted to $10.75). Also, for ground beef, by 5 one pound packages at $10.25/lb., get $10.00 OFF the total for your ground beef.

Cowberry Crossing Farm

Cowberry Crossing Farm has discounted their t-bone steaks this week, and each week they have salad mix, baby carrots, spinach, rainbow Swiss chard, chickweed, sprouts (mung bean, radish & alfalfa) and more.

Strudel Z

Strudel Z will only be in on May 6 this month (due to the Market being closed on May 20), so make sure to get your fill of savory or sweet strudel this week.

Conant Valley Jams: Ramp Pesto

This week Conant Valley Jams will be in and they have their first batch of ramp pesto, created using regional ramps Margery harvests herself.

Spice Revolution: It's About Thyme

This week Spice Revolution is featuring FRESH bundles of thyme. Purchased early in the season from our market farms, these plants are now a source for fresh bundles and later in the season sold as dried thyme as well.

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Pleasantville Garden Club Tables Saturday

Note: Annual Plant Sale Next Saturday, May 13

The Pleasantville Garden Club will table Saturday, in advance of next week's Annual Plant Sale. They can answer questions about next week's event and they will also be promoting the Double Red Knockout Rose as the signature flower for the Mt. Pleasant and Pleasantville communities. To learn more about their Rose Project click here.

Benefit For Pleasantville Community Garden

Saturday afternoon at Chappaqua Station there will be an art auction and reception to benefit the Pleasantville Community Garden, as well as local pantries and other non-profits. The silent auction will feature artwork donated by local artists. The event will be held from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. To learn more about the event click here.

Chamber News

The Market congratulates W. Paul Alvarez on receiving the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award. Paul owns the local businesses Alvarez Cleaning Services and Alvarez Home Services.