Our Market Vendors Are The Apple Of Our Eye

YES, THE MARKET'S OPEN
SATURDAY 4/11

This week is about our THANKING our vendors. Already stellar at producing best foods, with safest methods - our farmers and food artisans responded to COVID-19 by crafting 5 straight weeks, never to be forgotten, in which they did everything asked of them in order to keep themselves safe, their customers safe, their foods safe, and their businesses safe. Restaurant accounts and many other farmers markets are on pause, so in some cases vendor sales on Saturday in Pleasantville are a producer's remaining revenue channel. If you're able to make a brief, purposeful trip to gather foods at the Market Saturday please do so in support of these terrific individuals. They truly are the apple of our eye, in every regard.

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's a well-spaced queue to enter from 8:30am - approximately 9:45am, but few lines after that time. (Yes, that does mean that 10:00am is the sweet spot - few lines, any pre-ordered items held, and most products still in stock).

• 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.
• The Market begins admitting shoppers at 8:30am,

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.

THANKS Todd Shapera Photography!
Another local photographer has donated images of the Market's efforts during the health crisis - with a spotlight on our vendors. Learn about Todd Shapera's work at toddshapera.com. Follow him on Facebook, or on Instagram at @toddshapera.

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, Chaseholm Farm Creamery, 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: Bread Alone Bakery will be absent on 4/11, but is expected to resume weekly on 4/18. Campanelli's Poultry farm will be on vacation on 4/11 but Kiernan Farm will carry some Campanelli products Saturday.

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

• Demi Olive Oil
• Forward ROOTS (NEW vendor!)
• Simply Planted
• Strudel House
• Tree Juice Maple Syrup

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: "An apple a day may indeed help keep you out of the doctor’s office, and scientists are just beginning to find out why. Plenty of vitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients, are packed into one baseball-sized piece of fruit. Considerable research is currently centered on the role of phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, which are found in many fruits, red wine and tea. Antioxidants counteract chemicals in the blood that oxidize, or damage, certain molecules. Flavonoids are the most common group of phytonutrients in foods. Apples are particularly high in one of the flavonoids called quercetin, which has high antioxidant activity".

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. (By next week this list will be presented as an alpha order pdf).

VENDORS IN ATTENDANCE WITH PRE-ORDER OPTIONS:

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.

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.

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.

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

Mead Orchards
Mead Orchards has a pre-order process. A list of items available and further details are at meadorchards.com. Pre-paid orders help reduce person to person contact and reduce time spent at the Market. Note that orders must be in by Thursday for Saturday's market.

Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage
Who? Olde York Farm Distillery has joined the Market this season with some very unique products. Unable to visit in April (hoping to visit 5/30) they're making home deliveries in the area. To read about their items and delivery process click here.

Peanut Principle
Have a peanut butter pre-order to place? Email Shannon at peanutprinciple@gmail.com by 11am Fridays and she'll ensure your selected flavor(s) are waiting for you when you arrive to the Market.

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!

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.

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.

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.

ABSENT BUT STILL PRODUCING:

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. You can also email them directly at Bombayemerald@yahoo.com
or call 800-394-0983.

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.

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.

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.

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.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR SATURDAY

NEW Vendor: Forward ROOTS
Forward ROOTS produces small batch, naturally fermented kimchi sauces in original and vegan varieties. This staple of Korean cuisine, known for its tangy & sour fermented flavors, will have you consuming more vegetables, as well as plenty of natural prebiotics and probiotics. Forward ROOTS makes their first visit to the Market Saturday with fermented kimchi sauces, kimchi kraut, kimchi slaw, kimchi rice bowls (to go) and more.

Finally: Tree Juice Is Back!
If you ordered bulk maple syrup for pick up, or want to choose bottles from their many unique flavors, this Saturday is your chance to stock up on the sweet stuff.

Shopping For Easter?
Seek out Easter baskets with flowering bulbs or pansies from Simply Planted, cheeses from Edgwick Farm or Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, beeswax candles from Hudson River Apiaries, produce such as herbs, radishes, bok choy, fresh greens. The Market has nitrate-free smoked hams, lamb, whole chickens and fresh seafood. Strudel House has their strudel to offer for dessert as well.

Shopping For Passover?
The Market has a number of items for those observing Passover such as white and beet horseradish, horseradish root, eggs, parsley, chicken stock, carrots, potatoes, and lamb.

Pickle Licious: Horseradish
Pickle Licious is bringing horseradish on Saturday for Passover and Easter. Choose from fresh white and beet horseradish, produced in their certified Kosher kitchen. An 8 oz. container is $5.00, 16 oz. container is $8.00.

Gajeski Produce
For your meals this week Gajeski Produce has fresh horseradish root, greens, many well-stored root crops, and they have veggie starts in case you're ready to get gardening.

Pika's Farm Table
Pika's Farm Table can help your Easter Brunch be stress free. They'll bring a bounty of quiches to the Market, all of which are equally delicious.

Little Seed Gardens
Claudia and Willy are now back at the Market. They have spinach, Chinese cabbage, pea shoots, and a number of micro greens and salad greens too.

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.

Kiernan Farm
This Saturday try Kiernan Farm's beef kabob cubes are on sale at $10.00/lb (reg. $13.00/lb) and their pork country style ribs (2 pieces/pkg) are on sale at $9.50/lb (re. $12.50/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 kiernanbeef@gmail.com.

Simply Planted
George Cluff is back with herb and lettuce bowls, spring bulbs, cool season annuals and combos, spring Easter 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 spices for quick easy meals. Spices include: shallot pepper, Tuscan, adobo (salt free) & Mediterranean Island (salt free). 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
For another week Orwasher's will bring extra product and staff to accommodate Bread Alone's absence on 4/11 (Bread Alone expects to return on 4/18).

Demi Olive Oil
John Grado is back this week with his extra virgin olive oil.

Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery
Warwick Valley Winery makes their first visit of the season Saturday.

Simply Planted Greenhouses
Simply Planted is in with Easter baskets of flowering tulips, pansies and daffodils. They also have perennials, herb combos, cool season Drop & Grows - all grown without pesticides.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Shop Local Business Listing: Updated Daily
The Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce can help you stay connected to the small businesses that make Pleasantville such a wonderful place to visit and to live. Their Shop Local Business Listing is updated daily with the latest on store hours and pick up options. To view the listing visit pleasantvillechamber.com.

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