Sure, summer is wrapping up, but for home cooks these can be some of the best weeks of the year. A bumper crop of summer's colors and flavors are expected Saturday at the Pleasantville Farmers Market. Cool evenings have slowed, but not stopped the supply tomatoes and peppers, which remain plentiful. Make one last perfect heirloom tomato salad, or grill a batch of gorgeous peppers. Enjoy these while you can as fall's cool weather will soon bring the parade of tomatoes and peppers to a close, setting the stage for new menu choices that utilize fall produce, fruits and meats.
The Market has some great programming this Saturday too. For our Kids Event Greg Nemec will help kids create their own newsprint shape collages (9:30-11:00). Our Music Series performance is by the Shovel Ready String Band (10:00-12:00). We'll have the community organization Pleasantville STRONG in to highlight their programs (8:30-12:30). Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health will visit to highlight their new Cancer Institute (8:30-12:30). And this Saturday is the first day you can pre-register for the upcoming Phelps Annual Apple Pie Contest, held this year on 10/14 (rain date 10/21). To pre-register stop by the Manager's Tent at the north end or email info@pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. See you at the Market!
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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.
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In addition to our Weekly Vendors the Rotation Vendors listed below will also be in this Saturday. NOTE: Spoonful of Sugar Bake Shop may be absent Saturday - if so, and you need gluten free, round challah, you can make arrangements by emailing
- Bombay Emerald Chutney Company
- Conant Valley Jams
- Kriemhild Dairy Farms
- Strudel Z
- Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt
- Whitecliff Vineyards
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.
Pre-register Saturday:
Phelps Annual Apple Pie Contest Is October 14
Do you have the baked goods to win? Have fun finding out -- bring an all-from-scratch apple pie or apple dessert, and a $5 entry fee, to the Pleasantville Farmers Market on Saturday, October 14 (rain date 10/21). This Saturday shoppers can pre-register at the Manager's Tent, the tent for visiting Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital, or you can inquire further by emailing info@pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. You could win bragging rights for a year and an abundant gift basket! For a basic summary of the event click here.
The Valley Table
The Valley Table has delivered complimentary copies of their newest issue, just out this week. Collect a copy at the Market's south entrance (while supplies last). If you want to learn more about The Valley Table click here.
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.
Phelps Health Tip:
Some Health Benefits Of A Colorful Meal
Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "Reducing the risk of disease, including some cancers, can be as simple as making your diet more colorful. Doctors recommend a variety of colorful foods like broccoli, bok choy, and squash to provide fiber and vitamins C, E and K".
Happy New Year!
If shopping for Rosh Hashana Saturday you can get traditional challah from Bread Alone Bakery and from Orwasher's Bakery (which has raisin challah too). Cowberry Crossing Farm and Kiernan Farm have brisket (Kiernan asks for large orders to call the farm to pre-order). Cowberry Crossing Farm, Yellow Bell Farm and Campanelli's Poultry Farm have chicken for the holiday. And our farms also have other items for the holiday such as apples, carrots, parsley, celery, eggs, potatoes wine and lamb. Spoonful of Sugar Bake Shop may be absent Saturday - if so, and you need gluten free, round challah you can make arrangements by emailing chrisgallispoonful@gmail.com.
VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS
Recipe Using Bobolink Cheese
Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse has shared a delicious and simple seasonal recipe, using their Olive Moon or Drumm cheeses, and the winter squash that is now showing up at the market. To review the recipe in full click here.
Wright's Farm Report
Soon we'll be focused squarely upon apples, but this week Wright's Farm is highlighting winter squash. Shoppers can enjoy many varieties including spaghetti squash, acorn squash, butternut squash, delicata squash and sweet dumpling squash. They also note they will have Concord grapes.
Cowberry Crossing Farm: Talkin' Turkey
Cowberry Crossing Farm is taking orders early for Organic Thanksgiving turkeys to better accommodate customers' desired bird size. To learn more stop by their tent.
Whitecliff Vineyards: SALE
Whitecliff Vineyard will feature a SALE on not one but TWO dry Rose wines, to celebrate the last weeks of summer! They will offer their classic 2016 Dry Rose at 25% off its retail of $12.95, and their elegant, complex Island Rose at 25% off its regular $19.95. The Island is made from a delicious blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah. While offering the fun that is typical of these light and pretty wines, it also has the depth and complexity to accompany a serious meal.
Kiernan Farm: SALE
This week Kiernan Farm has SALES on both their beef sandwich steaks at $11.25/lb (reg. $14.25), and their pork country style ribs at $8.50/lb (reg. $11.50).
Mums & Pansies Have Arrived
Simply Planted will have mums for sale in all colors. Sizes range from from 6" to 16" and also some hanging combo baskets. They also have cheerful pansies at this time of year.
Who Has Eggs?
Campanelli's Poultry Farm and Wright's Farm do, and they're located toward the north of the marketplace. Yellow Bell Farm provides fresh eggs and is located near the south entrance to the Market. And Cowberry Crossing Farm carries a small supply of eggs produced on their Certified Organic and Biodynamic farm.
Kriemhild Dairy Farms
Kriemhild Dairy Farms is at Pleasantville Saturday with a full line of Kriemhild Meadow Butter and Creme Fraiche as well as the Trimona Bulgarian Yogurt. Their 8 oz tubs of Meadow Butter make a great holiday gift.
EVENTS AT THE MARKET
Meet Our Lead Sponsor
Market Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health visits Saturday, highlighting their new Northwell Health Cancer Institute. Opened in early 2017, the Institute offers diverse supportive cancer services under one roof, including hematology and medical oncology, radiation oncology and thoracic surgery physician practices, as well as infusion and radiation therapy treatment areas. Their cancer specialists work closely with local surgeons so you can receive comprehensive and coordinated care close to home. In addition, a wide range of imaging and support services are available through Phelps Hospital. Stop by the Market and speak with their representative to learn more.
Visiting Community Organization
Pleasantville STRONG
Pleasantville STRONG is a federally funded Drug Free Community Coalition whose mission is to reduce underage drinking, drug use and other unhealthy behaviors by youth in our community. If you are interested in knowing about their programs or ways to support their mission, please stop by their tent.
Kids Market Sprouts Activity: 9:30am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts With Greg Nemec
Children are invited to stop by and create their own newsprint shape collages with artist Greg Nemec this Saturday.
Music Series: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shovel Ready String Band
Welcome back the Shovel Ready String Band, playing a vibrant mix of old-timey, bluegrass, jug band and original music. Their crafty lyrics and cagey instrumentals create music that is both traditional and freshly inventive. Their snappy good time tunes, traditional ballads, and heartfelt original songs will have you captivated.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Pleasantville Community Garden
Milestone Reached Last Week
As of their deliveries last Saturday, after the Pleasantville Farmers Market pick-up of foods donated by farmers and shoppers, Pleasantville Community Garden has now donated 40,288 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to those in need in our local communities. That is 20 tons of nutritious food! The Market congratulates all partners and volunteers of the Garden on this accomplishment, and thanks Market vendors and shoppers who support their efforts with donations. If you want to add a food donation to those made by our farmers to help eradicate food insecurity in Westchester, the Market maintains a collection bin at the Manager's Tent.
Food Justice Festival
How Do We Feed the World?
Saturday, September 16, 9:00 - 5:00pm. Sponsored by the Manhattanville College MFA Creative Writing Program. The Food Justice Festival is free and open to the public, and features special guest chef/author/advocate Dan Barber in conversation with Manhattanville MFA Program Director Lori Soderlind. All events are held at the Berman Center at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY. For more information click here.
“Focus on Nature” Film Series
Jacob Burns Film Center
The annual “Focus on Nature” film series at the Jacob Burns Film Center will run from Thursday, October 5 - Monday, October 30. There will be an Opening Night reception, Q&As following several of the screenings, and a photo exhibit in the Jane Peck Gallery of the Film Center. Join us Saturday, October 7 for the family film, Amazon Adventure 3D, followed by our FREE Family Saturdays @ the Lab program, featuring nature-themed activities. For full details of the series and to purchase tickets, click here.
