Some Market! With A Cherry On Top

We're proud to announce that the Pleasantville Farmers Market has been voted Best Of Westchester by the readers of Westchester Magazine for a fourth year in a row (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). We thank the 56 new and returning farmers and food artisans who bring healthful food to our community, and the thousands of people who come each week to support regional agriculture, patronize neighboring businesses, shop for their families, and enjoy the delicious good time. Whether you voted for us this year or not, we promise to continue to create an experience worthy of your support.

SUMMER IS AT THE MARKET

Summer is officially here, and the season is visible now in the items coming to market such as garlic scapes, sugar snap peas, summer squash, head lettuce, beets, spinach, rainbow chard, ripe cherries and our first tomatoes. Also arriving Saturday are two fun events: children get to participate in a planting workshop with Carolyn Ramsey of the Pleasantville Garden Club in the Kids area (9:30-11:00). And in our Music Series Doug Munro will play Gypsy swing from his release La Pompe Attack (10:00-12:00). To keep on top of over 60 events at the Market throughout the season visit the website's Calendar page by clicking 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. 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:

• Dancing Spirits Herbs
• Demi Olive Oil
• Krazy For Kazu's
• North Winds Lavender Farm
• Red Barn Bakery
• SallyeAnder
• Tousey Winery

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 Lots Of Cherries!

Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "Cherries are an abundant supply of antioxidants, which have been linked to reduced levels of nitric oxide, a compound associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis".

Orchard Report

Along with having seasonal strawberries, Mead Orchards reports that cherries are coming to market which are plump, juicy and sweet. Wright's Farm states they will have strawberries, raspberries and cherries. Yum!

Using SNAP At The Market

The Pleasantville Farmers Market welcomes shoppers using SNAP EBT. To use SNAP benefits begin at the Manager's Tent, located at the north end of the marketplace. A Market Manager will help you to redeem your benefits as tokens. And due to a generous grant from Market Sponsor The Pleasantville Lions Club, you'll receive 40% more value as "Bonus Bucks", enhancing your ability to purchase nutritious, farm fresh foods for you and your family. Learn more about SNAP benefits by clicking here.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS

Simply Planted: SALE

Simply Planted will have a summer sale starting this Saturday. All $25.00 10 inch baskets are buy one, get one free. Heat lovers drop-n-grows are $15.00, and two for $25.00. Also, review their nice variety of perennials for planting this month too.

North Winds Lavender Farm

North Winds Lavender Farm has lavender plants of several types, regionally propagated and grown at their Pawling, New York farm. Stop by to review their many lavender products including delicious lavender scones.

Kiernan Farm: SALE

Kiernan Farm beef, sirloin tip steaks are on sale at $14.75/lb (reg. $18.75). Or buy 5 one pound packages at $10.25/lb and get $10.00 off the total (making for an avg of $8.25/lb). Also, Kiernan's pork, country style ribs are discounted to $9.50/lb (reg. $11.50/lb).

Cowberry Crossing Farm: SALE

Cowberry Crossing Farm has a 40% off sale on organic soup chickens this Saturday. Also, they'll have their first summer squash and wonderful sugar snap peas.

Tousey Winery

Tousey Winery, in Clermont, New York, overlooking the picturesque Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, grows Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir grapes to create their unique, delicious, Hudson Valley wines. Stop by to have a taste.

Dancing Spirits Herbs: Summer SALE

To welcome summer, all Dancing Spirits Herbs vinegars will be on sale. Stock up on unique vinegars for your cucumber salads (Pine), and your delicious barbecue sauces (Onion, Garlic, Serrano Pepper), and fruit salads (Blueberry, Peach & Wineberry).

Spice Revolution: Merlot Sea Salt

Spice Revolution is featuring vintage Merlot sea salt. It's dry wine flavor is the perfect compliment to summer salads, beef, pork, chicken or mushrooms. It also pairs well with fresh seasonal fruits like strawberry and cherry for that extra special dessert. They will also be featuring their Tahitian vanilla cane sugar, the best way to sweeten your coffee or create a perfect pie crust.

Edgwick Farm: Strawberry Cantebury Burger?!

Edgwick Farm will have Strawberry Canterbury again this week ...soft goat cheese lightly sweetened with honey and layered on fresh strawberry jam. Following a seasonal menu is so much fun! One of their customers sent them a photo of sliders she made with Strawberry Canterbury and bacon. She said it was a HUGE hit with her teenage boys. We think we'll try this combination as well next time we grill.

EVENTS AT THE MARKET

Kids Market Sprouts Activity: 9:30am - 11:00am

Planting Workshop With Carolyn

of the Pleasantville Garden Club

Bring your kids by and let them get their hands dirty planting plants, while learning about the natural world and the pleasure of gardening.

Music Series: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Doug Munro: La Pompe Attack

Welcome back guitar virtuoso Doug Munro, with his latest release, "Doug Munro and La Pompe Attack: The Harry Warren Songbook." The release is a Gypsy swing infused tribute to Doug's great uncle Harry Warren. Read more about this fascinating recording project by clicking here.

To keep on top of over 60 events at the Market throughout the season view the website's calendar page by clicking here

IN THE COMMUNITY

Hillside Donation Day Success

Last week's Hillside Donation Day at the Pleasantville Farmers Market was a great community event - so many positive comments from so many people- and a great result in donated foods to address the on-going issue of food insecurity in Westchester County. 308 pounds of fresh produce, 52 loaves of bread, 30 pints of strawberries and several dozen eggs were collected from shoppers and vendors. All of this generosity, in volunteer effort and donated food, meant local residents in need had amazingly fresh food for this week. We thank our shoppers, farmers and representatives from the Pleasantville Community Garden and Hillside Food Outreach for helping this accomplishment to be achieved.