Creating Food, Creating Meals, Creating Health

THE MARKET'S OPEN SATURDAY 4/4

Though visits are to be brief and purposeful, and from 6' away from each other, the Market offers a place for you to shop for many of the foods you need. This redeeming act of displays we're working together, directly supporting producers of the foods we eat, and tending to the health of our community.

A Reminder To Shoppers
Think of ways to help us ensure the marketplace is not too crowded. We must ensure shoppers can physically distance themselves the recommended 6' while visiting the Market. (Currently, there is a well-spaced queue to enter from 8:30am - approximately 9:45am, with few lines after that time).

• If your trip is only to collect a pre-order, arrive after 10am and you'll find the morning rush is over, the lines receded, and your items waiting for you.
• Select just one member of your family as the "designated shopper" to send to the Market.
• If arriving as a couple bring enough reusable bags so that you can split up shopping duties.
• Please do not use the Market as a social of family outing.
• The marketplace will again have only one entrance, at the south end, and a queue will be used to admit shoppers. Be prepared to wait on the sidewalk in a queue, spaced 6' from your neighbors in line.

Our vendors have pre-packed items, some have developed pre-order systems, some have brought on more staff, all to help customer service be as efficient as possible.

Absolutely avoid the Market if you are sick. Especially so if you exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus (temperature of 100° or above, a cough, a sore throat, shortness of breath).

The Market cannot guarantee that it will stay open without a gap in service during this health crisis. We post whether the Market will be open on our website's homepage every Wednesday.

The Market has implemented heightened safety protocols to protect people and food from potential transmission of germs. Our vendors have been incredible partners in this effort. We thank our shoppers for their patience as we've adjusted to meet these challenges.

To read the Market's Statement of Purpose during Covid-19 click here.

Who's In This Week?
View our Map of the Market to see where vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace. Bombay Emerald Chutney Company, Dutch Desserts, Dancing Spirits Herbs, Go-Go Pops, Head & Heal CBD, Red Barn Bakery, The River Garden, and Wright's Farm have paused their participation until further notice. Morgiewicz Produce and North Winds Lavender Farm will return as planned on 5/23.

Note: Hudson Valley Duck Farm and Chaseholm Farm Creamery will be absent on 4/4.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the Rotation Vendors listed below will also be in this Saturday.

• Conant Valley Jams
• Fjord Vineyards
• SallyeAnder (pending)
• Strudel House

Open When?
The Market is open Saturday from 8:30am to 1:00pm at Memorial Plaza.

Phelps Health Tip:
Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "Want to improve gut health? Eat fiber from fresh fruits and vegetables such as the apples and spinach present at the Market. Also seek foods that feed a healthy gut including onions and honey (and scallions and asparagus - soon). A healthy gut is important for the synthesis of enzymes, vitamins, and for a healthy immune system."

VENDOR'S ONLINE OPTIONS

Many of our vendors have on-line ordering. Unless otherwise noted on their site, the deadline for orders is 2pm Friday. For vendors in attendance that offer pre-order, you can arrive any time during the morning to collect your items, including after the morning rush. For some vendors who are absent at present, you can receive items by mail or by picking them up at the vendor's location. This is a developing list which will likely expand over time.

Neversink Online Organic Vegetables
To help Neversink Farm get shoppers in and out quickly and safely and reduce lines, you can now pre-order and pre-pay for larger orders which will pre-bagged and brought to the Market for pickup. (Vegetables can still be purchased at their stand as usual). Their online market opens on Wednesday at 6pm and closes Friday at 8am. To place your order click here. For more info visit www.neversinkfarm.com.

Woven Stars Farm
To keep your shopping efficient place your order ahead of time if seeking items from Woven Stars Farm. You can do so by emailing wovenstarsfarm@gmail.com or texting Lizzie directly at 508-254-0833.

Kiernan Farms
Pre-order to save time by emailing Thelma Kiernan at kiernanfarm@gmail.com.

Edgwick Farm
Their landing page says "for curbside pick up at the farm" BUT Talitha and Dan encourage you to place orders for Pleasantville delivery on-line using the same platform. They'll text or email you back to work out the details for each order - at which time you can clarify you'll pick at the Market. Begin by clicking here.

Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse
Bobolink has an on-line opportunity for you to order items to be delivered to the Market. Please limit items ordered for delivery at the Market to products Bobolink brings to Pleasantville (cheeses, breads, pasta). Get started by clicking here.

Pika's Farm Table
Customers can pre-order by emailing
pikasfarmtable@gmail.com, by phone 845-383-1199, or online by clicking here. When ordering online, indicate during check out that you will pick up at the Pleasantville Farmers Market. Good time to stock up from Pika's line of soups!

Teagevity/BeanLuv
Teagevity and BeanLuv are taking pre-orders for Pleasantville Farmers Market deliveries on Saturdays. Please pre-order if seeking BeanLuv Organic whole beans (decaf, medium roast & dark roast) as only a limited amount are brought to Market that are not pre-ordered. Email all pre-order requests to teagevity@gmail.com. They also have a 24/7 website for prompt Mail Orders via USPS, to learn more click here.

Spice Revolution
You're going to need flavor to get through this. Here is the link to buy Spice Revolution online, with pick up at the Market. Additionally, they have a quick link for pre-ordering spice refills here.

Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage
Who? Olde York Farm Distillery has joined the Market this season with some very unique products. They're unable to visit in April but are making home deliveries in the area. To read about their items and delivery process click here.

Red Barn Bakery's Still Baking
Though currently out due to the health crisis, Red Barn is still baking for online orders. To learn more click here.

Kriemhild Dairy Farms
For the present time Kriemhild will remain on farm, up north, but you can get their products by clicking here and order e-gift certificates by clicking here.

Dancing Spirits Farm
Clare Pierson will not be able to be at the Market this month. Email her at cmpierson8@gmail.com to review placing an order for home delivery.

Bombay Emerald Chutney Company
Unable to visit in April, Bombay Emerald Chutney Company wants you to know you can order from their website by clicking here.

Head & Heal Organic CBD
Head & Heal are unable to visit during the health crisis but their items can be found online here. They remain available to answer questions - reach out to them at support@headandheal.com.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR SATURDAY

Teagevity: Make Your Favorite Fruity Teas
Missing casual Saturdays at the Market with your favorite Teagevity fruity tea? You can buy those as loose tea to make a gallon at home! Hibiscus Pineapple, Strawberry Fields and Blood Orange are full of vitamin C to give one the will to fight on to summer! One 2oz bag makes a gallon of iced tea for the fridge. Email all pre-order requests to teagevity@gmail.com. Note: you'll want to get honey from Hudson River Apiaries or Mead Orchards to sweeten your tea to perfection.

Little Seed Gardens
Claudia and Willy are back to the Market this Saturday! Claudia says they will have spinach, Chinese cabbage, pea shoots, and a number of micro greens and salad greens too.

Kiernan Farm
This Saturday try Kiernan Farm's new cubed beef steaks for $16.00/lb (one pound pkgs). They're having a SALE on pork sausages: buy any 3 packages, get one free -- choose from hot Italian, sweet Italian, breakfast, chorizo, Cajun andouille or bratwurst (reg. $11.00-13.00/lb). Also buy five 1lb packages of ground beef at $10.75/lb, you get $10.00 off the total. Pre-order by emailing Thelma Kiernan at kiernanfarm@gmail.com.

Simply Planted
George and Kathy are back with herb and lettuce bowls, spring bulbs, cool season annuals and combos, spring baskets and easy to garden with Drop-n-Grows.

Bobolink Has Got Taste
Bobolink reports that their Endgame cheese is at its peak in taste. Try this pungent, end of last season's production as a gooey delight! Great with beer, ale, cider, and Bobolink's breads of course.

Spice Revolution
They're featuring salts & peppers as basics for a good meal. They're also highlighting Tahitian vanilla beans at $1.00 off - great for baking and homemade treats. Order ahead for quick pick up (note their link to pre-order in prior copy).

Trotta's Making Dinner
Trotta Foods creates heat & serve dinners which make for an easy night in the kitchen. They'll bring a good supply and nice assortment on Saturday along with their usual offerings.

Sweet!
Strudel House will be at the Market Saturday.

More Items From Orwasher's
Orwasher's is expanding their line of sourdough based bagels to have plain, sesame, everything and a multigrain option. They will also have their chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, banana bread, crumb cake as well as their line of breads.

Edgwick Farm: SALE! & Yogurt!
Edgwick Farm's Firthciffe cheese has an ashed goat milk bloomy rind that ripens as it ages (made with the same recipe as the world famous Humbolt Fog). Edgwick has a great many Firthcliffes reaching perfection, but many less markets open to sell them, thus they're offering Firthcliffe at a 1/2 SALE this week - scoop up this fantastic cheese for $6. (It's still fairly young and can be stored for several more weeks in your refrigerator). Additionally, Edgwick has changed to packaging 1/2 pound wedges (instead 1/4 pound) of Sackett Ridge Goat Milk Cheddar. They've lowered the price to $8/pound to sell the 1/2 pound wedges for $12. All wedges are being cut and vacuum packed instead of wrapped in paper which gives a shelf life of 10 weeks or more unopened in your refrigerator. Last week, Edgwick received many requests for yogurt and they have made up a special batch just for Pleasantville. Pints are available for $6.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Pleasantville Community Blood Drive
There is a huge blood shortage going on as all community drives have been cancelled until further notice (one at the High School on April 21 has been cancelled). Donations are down by 75%. Blood is still urgently needed during the crisis. Donors can now help in a safe way and during a time that works for them by going to the Elmsford Donor Center by appointment. The Blood Center has increased the capacity at its Donor Centers by expanding their hours of operation and adding additional days. They also provide for more physical space between donors, have reduced the number of donors per hour, and take several additional sanitary measures and precautions regarding both donors and staff. In order to control donor flow, appointments must be made and walk-ins will be not accepted until further notice. For questions regarding eligibility (travel, medications, last donation, etc), call 800-688-0900. To schedule an appointment to donate at Elmsford Donor Center, 525 Executive Blvd: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/center/20

NEXT WEEK:

Tree Juice Maple Syrup Alert!
Check the pantry. Time to stock up. Tree Juice Maple Syrup will be in on 4/11 at the Pleasantviille Farmers Market.