Strawberries Are At Peak

Rain showers and sunshine, along with warmer temperatures, has helped our growing season gain momentum. Saturday the Pleasantville Farmers Market will have delicious, ripe June strawberries as well as a full market of regionally produced, fresh food. There will be fun events too: a “Let’s Talk” event by Market Nutritionist Marina Stopler focuses upon Sustainable Seafood Week, Kat and Greg Nemec help children paint bird houses in our Kids & Families area, and acoustic indie rock band Tumbleweed Mile will provide a great soundtrack for the morning -- rooted in original songwriting and fine guitar playing. To keep on top of over 60 events at the Market throughout the season get to know the website’s Calendar page by clicking here.

Let’s Talk: Sustainable Seafood Week
Market Nutritionist Marina Stopler will share information about sustainable fisheries and the upcoming Seafood Restaurant Week on June 22 - June 27. Stop by to see what restaurants are participating in this event. Pick up a copy of the most recent Monterey Bay Seafood and Sushi pocket guides (limited supply).

Phelps Health Tip
Lead Sponsor Phelps Memorial Hospital Center advises:
“Wild-caught fish tend to have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, and when it comes to fat that is one you don’t want to cut back on. Your body needs these fatty acids to function”.
To view a resource listing seafoods highest in omega-3s (less obvious choices are mackerel, squid and scallops) click here“.

What Vendors Are In On June 13?
To review all vendors attending this Saturday, and where they’re located in the marketplace, view our interactive Map of the Market.

Where to Park?
Get to Know the “Hidden Parking Lots of Pville”. There are 7 parking lots within a few blocks of the Market. Get to know them all by clicking here to view a parking map.

Grill Alert: Yellow Bell Farm -- 25% OFF On Wings!
Yellow Bell Farm is offering a substantial chicken wing special: 25% off purchases this Saturday. Their fresh chicken wings are fantastic for a summery barbecue meal.

Who Has Eggs?
Campanelli’s Poultry Farm provides excellent eggs year-round (as well as poultry and turkey items) and is located in “Memorial Aisle” by the flagpoles. Wright’s Farm is new this summer and also has eggs. (Yellow Bell Farm hopes to reestablish their egg layers later this year).

Spice Revolution: Last Week For Their Herb Plants
For one last Saturday shoppers can find GMO free, heirloom seed herb plants from Spice Revolution including Giant of Italy parsley, wild thyme, Thai basil, Red Genovese basil and Purple Perilla basil.

Demi Olive Oil’s Ship Has Come In!
John and Demitria Grado of Demi Olive Oil are back this Saturday with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) produced from olives grown on their farm in Greece. As a highest level EVOO, their oil exceeds expectations for low acidity and for excellent taste. If you’re looking for the most health benefits from your olive oil, EVOO is the place to start. And purchasing olive oil directly from Demi Olive Oil you know your source, and can be assured what you’re buying is fresh and 100% authentic.

Westchester Magazine Notes Orwasher’s Bakery
Westchester Magazine has written a brief article about (new vendor, historic bakery) Orwasher’s Bakery joining the Market. Along with Bread Alone and Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, Orwasher’s Bakery completes a trio of terrific options for shoppers seeking truly artisanal breads. To read the article click here.

Mr. Trotta Is Shopping the Market Again
Using regional eggs and some items bought while shopping at the Market, Ed Trotta of Trotta Foods has made up two special pastas: Goat Cheese and Pea Ravioli (made with Ardith Mae Farmstead Goat Cheese) and the Swiss Chard Caramelle with Black Pepper Pasta (made with Swiss chard from J&A Farm). Pretty fresh ideas for dinner, right?

PROGRAMMING FOR JUNE 13

Let’s Talk: Sustainable Seafood Week
8:30am - 12:30pm
Market Nutritionist Marina Stopler will share information about sustainable fisheries and the upcoming Seafood Restaurant Week on June 22-June 27. Stop by to see what restaurants are participating in this event. Pick up a copy of the most recent Monterey Bay Seafood and Sushi pocket guides (limited supply).

Kids Event: Painting Birdhouses with the Nemecs
9:30am - 11:00am
Known locally for providing art instruction to kids, Kat and Greg Nemec always deliver a fun project when at the Market. Same story this Saturday as kids get to paint bird houses!

Music @ The Market: Tumbleweed Mile
10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday we welcome back Singer/songwriter/indie rockers Mike Levine and Chris Merola who create great songs that evoke Tom Petty, Elvis Costello, plus country and Americana, and make you want to see, and hear them again. To have a listen to Tumbleweed Mile click here.