Tremont Farmers' Market

OK. Here’s the deal. It’s late, and I’m really tired, so I don’t have anything clever or witty to impart to you this evening. However, it is worth to spend a short minute to remind to you to spend your hard earned dollars on great food. Support our farmers of Northeast Ohio!

This week at TFM:

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, Blue Sage Farm, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Humble Pie Baking Co., Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, No Whey Chocolates, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, Red Cedar Coffee, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, Tremont Urban Food System (TUFS), t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm

New this week: Godmother’s Pizza and Subs. From Stefano Romanello, Manager:
“Godmother’s Pizza and Subs has been owned by the Romanello family since 1999. Being a family run business we take pride in making the highest quality products using the best ingredients. All of our ingredients are made fresh with no food dyes or preservatives. We create the products and tastes that we ourselves grew up on. We are excited to be a part of the Tremont Farmers Market. At the shop our main menu focus is pizza, subs, and dinners. TFM will give us the opportunity to expose more people to some of our existing flavors such as our sauces, and also offer a lot of new items not yet offered at the shop. At the TFM the Godmother’s stand will offer homemade authentic Italian items to create your own pizzas and dinners at home. Tremont is an extremely diverse and supportive community which mimics our micro community at Godmothers. We are looking forward to having fun and being part of the farmers market. Thank you and buon appetito.”

Vendor Highlights:
Humble Pie Baking Co: Peach Pie!
Woolf Farms: Summer Macs, Zestar, Peaches, Sweetcorn.

Market Offerings: Beans, blueberries, peaches, garlic, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, carrots, beets, peppers, swiss chard, apples; free range eggs, beef, grass fed organic cheese, Chevre and Feta; whole grain, locally sourced breads, granola, vegan chocolates and baked goods, pies, tea, tinctures, coffee, hot sauces, salsas, pierogies & hot sauces. Not food, but: knife sharpening, plants and funky planters for the garden.
Fantastic dinner options.

5PM Chef Demo: It’s been an exciting year in the Cleveland area, with many creative and innovative folks stepping forward, such as Chris Hodgson of Dim and Den Sum, who has been rocking the streets of Cleveland with his fantastic food cart! We’re excited to have Chris come to market, as I have heard amazing things about Dim and Den Sum, and he has been sourcing food for his truck from farmers’ market and urban growers!

Music: Coco and Lafe are a national act, touring farmers’ markets across the country! Let’s give them a big Tremont welcome!

LifeShare Blood Drive at market this week! Support this local blood drive!
www.lifeshare.cc

Greg Tomasi offers FREE 5-10 minute Reiki Sessions!

We proudly accept WIC, Senior’s Coupons and EBT!
Let folks know about the EBT Incentive Pilot Program. EBT (SNAP) users receive an extra $5 when they purchase at least $5 at TFM and 3 other participating farmers’ market. More info: http://employment.cuyahogacounty.us/

A tuber today is a tuber tomorrow.
Peace,
Jody Lathwell, Market Manager

This I believe: I believe in real food for all people. High-quality food is the key to healthy individuals, a healthy environment and a healthy economy. We have a long way to go to bring our food economy back into balance, but we continue to make great strides. My job as market manager allows me the opportunity to work with food producers and with the community, which I consider incredibly important work. And I believe in order for us to be able to create a viable local food system, we need to change from a competitive business model to a collaborative one. One of these collaborations has brought some incredible results: the initiation of an EBT Incentive Pilot Program, which includes 3 other farmers’ markets. With funding from the George Gund Foundation, we are able to offer EBT participants an extra $5 when they spend at least $5 at one of four farmers markets: TFM, Coit Rd Farmers’ Market, Downtown Farmers’ Market at Public Square and Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market. More info: link
May you always have good food to put on your table.

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Humble Pie Baking Co., Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, Red Cedar Coffee, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm
New this week: Tremont Urban Food System! TUFS is a group of young men who garden in Tremont under the guidance of Nancy DiAlesandro of Merrick House. We are very excited to welcome them back to TFM!

Vendor Highlights:
Woolf Farms: Peaches and sweet corn!
Por-Bar Farms: Might have tomatillos, suggested uses: salsa verde/chile verde. I’m sure Kevin has some recipes to share.

Market Offerings: Corn and peaches….tomatoes and potatoes, peppers, fennel, okra, onions, beets, garlic, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, lettuce, basil, broccoli, peas, beans, swiss chard. Eggs, meat, Chevre and Feta cheeses, grass-fed organic cheese, pierogies, whole grain breads, waffles, granola, hot sauces & salsas, scrumptious baked goods, pies, spices, coffee, tea, blueberries and apples. Fantastic perennials and planters for your garden. Get your knives sharpened.
Dinner options include scrumptious pierogies and vegan foods cooked by Ms. Julie’s Kitchen.

5PM Chef Demo: I’m looking forward to meeting Tamara Mitchell, whose business Dine in Diva Personal Chef Service, is gaining quite the reputation!
From her website Dine-In Diva: “My food philosophy is simple: Use fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Grow your own if you can – it doesn’t get any fresher than your own backyard. Avoid processed foods, and cook simple, delicious meals from whole food ingredients. Keep it healthy, but indulge occasionally.
Eating should not only fuel your body, it should fuel your soul.”

Music: I’m excited to announce the return of Ryann Guitar Anderson A Tremont resident, Ryann will bring some coolness to TFM, as his music is “like ice cream to the ears”. Fantastic! Thanks for playing for us once again, Ryann!

Many thanks to Savvy-Avenue Cleveland, which has dedicated the month of July to raising money for TFM and the Coit Road Farmers’ Market. Check out their website to find great deals to some of Cleveland restaurants that source food locally and directly from the farmers.

Greg Tomasi: bringing great, healing energy to TFM, Tremont and beyond. Try a free 5-10 minute session this Tuesday, and you’ll see what the hype is all about.

EBT, WIC and Senior’s Coupons proudly accepted.

Barbara Kingsolver speaks with Krista Tippett about producing her own food. They address many issues, including the misperception that local, organic food is elitist.
Please take the time to listen to this interview.

Peace,
Jody Lathwell

Have some compassion for the garden pest…. “Has she finally flipped her gourd?!” TFM farmers might be wondering. Maybe not totally….I am currently debating how to deal with a tenacious groundhog who has topped my beans, kale and giant marigolds (of all the plants..). And although we might not see any good reason for the squash bug to exist, all insects have their place. Mother Nature created a special balance that we can’t comprehend, and I’m sure there is some environmentally important reason they exist. (In fact, I thought I read once that some of what gives plants some of their nutritional value to humans is the plant’s response to stress and insect damage. Don’t quote me on that one, though.) And often we benefit, even though we might not be aware of that fact: wasps do sting, but they feed their young on garden pests, which far outweighs the pain of a sting (unless you’re allergic, of course). So instead of attacking all uninvited critters, I am taking a deep breath, embracing diversity and trying to plant enough for all of us! TFM Vendors: Sharing the harvest with you, guests with an invitation!

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Humble Pie Baking Co., Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, No Whey Chocolates, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Pranzo Forno!, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, Red Cedar Coffee, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm

Vendor Highlights:
*Ms. Julie’s Kitchen: Breads, etc made with Ohio grown organic spelt from Millersburg; picked up whole at the farm and ground fresh every batch. Most of our vegetables come from the farmers who sell at the local markets and also the majority of our fruits at least for now. If not local-it’s organic. Locally made pastas and sauces, seasonings and sweeteners. Everything’s vegan unless otherwise obvious. Nothing processed-no white flour, no white sugar, no hydrogenated oils. Low oil, low salt cooking-healthy & delicious for everyone!
*Plant Kingdom Bakery: Nut Buttery Goo Balls with Ohio spelt and maple syrup!
*Woolf Farms: Delicious, juicy peaches!

Market Offerings: Tomatoes and potatoes, peppers, fennel, okra, onions, beets, garlic, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, lettuce, parsley, broccoli, peas, beans, radishes, swiss chard. Eggs, meat, Chevre and Feta cheeses, grass-fed organic cheese, pierogies, pizza, whole grain breads, waffles, granola, hot sauces & salsas, scrumptious baked goods, spices, cherries, coffee, tea, blueberries and apples. Vegan chocolates; and pies! Whacky and whimsical planters, as well as a fine selection of perennials. AND bring your knives for sharpening!
Make TFM your shopping and dinner destination! We have a fine selection of ready to eat foods!

5PM Chef Demo: Bac Asian American Bistro & Bar opened last year in Tremont, and we are thrilled that owner Bac will take charge of our cooking demo this week!

Many thanks to Savvy-Avenue Cleveland, which has dedicated the month of July to raising money for TFM and the Coit Road Farmers’ Market. Check out their website to find great deals to some of Cleveland restaurants that source food locally and directly from the farmers.

Greg Tomasi, Reiki King of TFM, offers free 5-10 minute sessions. TFM staff, volunteers and vendors have greatly benefitted from Greg’s good energy! Keep it coming, Greg, we can use all we can get!

EBT, WIC and Senior’s Coupons proudly accepted.
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“From my own limited experience I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion.”

“Inter-dependence, of course, is a fundamental law of nature. Not only higher forms of life but also many of the smallest insects are social beings who, without any religion, law or education, survive by mutual cooperation based on an innate recognition of their interconnectedness. The most subtle level of material phenomena is also governed by interdependence. All phenomena from the planet we inhabit to the oceans, clouds, forests and flowers that surround us, arise in dependence upon subtle patterns of energy. Without their proper interaction, they dissolve and decay.”

Quotes from: Compassion and the Individual by Tenzin Gyatso; The Fourteenth Dalai Lama

Peace,
Jody Lathwell, Market Manager

“Raspberries are my favorite. Look at this one, isn’t it beautiful!?!” is the constant chatter coming from my almost 5 year old this year as we harvest from our small backyard patch. The freshness and delight that he brings to the process of berry picking is inspirational, a reminder of the beauty and uniqueness of each individual fruit. And when I am rushed by time and have forgotten what’s really important, his words bring me back to what is real and true, right in front of me. Then I had to laugh when I got a call from my Dad, who moved to a farm in northern Ontario this past January; he had called to tell me how excited he is that he has raspberry bushes loaded with berries! Discover the fruit of your delight this week at TFM.

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, Blue Sage Farm, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm
*New this week: Red Cedar Coffee

Vendor Highlights:
Blaze Gourmet: Cowboy George will be offering Trivia to win Valuable Coupons!
Plant Kingdom Bakery: Whole grain breakfast baked goods!
t. by Sarah: Check out some of our new teas! 3 new blends: Pasa Teana, Be Well blends & Elderberry White.
Woolf Farms: Red Transparent Apples: Tart, crunchy & great for pies or apple sauce.

Market Offerings: Potatoes, onions, beets, garlic scapes, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, lettuce, parsley, broccoli, peas, beans, swiss chard. Eggs, meat, Chevre and Feta cheeses, grass-fed organic cheese, pierogies, whole grain bread, waffles, granola, hot sauces & salsas, scrumptious baked goods, spices, cherries, coffee, tea, blueberries and apples. Whacky and whimsical planters. AND bring your knives for sharpening!

5PM Chef Demos: Ricardo Sandoval is a market favorite and a staunch supporter of the local food economy. He buys from the market regularly to supply his three restaurants: Fat Cats, Lava Lounge, and Felice’s Urban Café. Ricardo combines foods in a most amazing way, and he does it all with a smile.

Music: This week is the market debut for Joshua Rex of Trans Atlas. Always great to sample new music, meet and listen to some new musicians!

Savvy-Avenue Cleveland has dedicated the month of July to raising money for TFM and the Coit Road Farmers’ Market. Check out their website to find great deals to some of Cleveland restaurants that source food locally and directly from the farmers. Right now Lucky’s Café is featured!

Greg Tomasi faithfully, and with a smile, brings his chair to market to offer a free sample of Reiki! Don’t miss this opportunity!

EBT, WIC and Senior’s Coupons proudly accepted.

*Want to be the TFM Facebook Featured customer? Find me at market, it’s a lot of fun!

Peace,
Jody Lathwell, Market Manager

As you may have gathered, I love plants and I love gardens. I participated in a garden tour this weekend, and aside from forcing me to spiff up long neglected corners, what I found most enjoyable was showing folks my edibles. I’ve written a bit about the free-flowing food growing in my backyard, but one of the things I love the most is incorporating food throughout my “ornamental” garden. These are the plants that elicited the most comments and questions: fig, bronze fennel, rhubarb, asparagus, brussel sprouts and rosemary; all look really cool and/or smell great. One could literally graze while browsing the garden, or snack while weeding. Plants definitely appeal to our sense of beauty. Observe the aesthetics at TFM this week, as our dedicated farmers artfully display their incredibly gorgeous vegetables and fruit. This Tuesday, select the palette for your own fantastic meals!

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, Blue Sage Farm, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Humble Pie Baking Co., Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, No Whey Chocolates, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm.
Please note Foodgazi Farms will be taking a few weeks off from market. We look forward to their return!

Highlights:
No Whey Chocolates: XL PB Cups, made with Organic Fresh Ground peanut butter. Heart healthy Organic Fair Trade Dark Chocolate with cacao nibs or pineapple blueberries and almonds. Great Antioxidants.
Plant Kingdom Bakery: Goo Balls, nutty goodness!
Por-Bar Farms: Will have tomatoes and husk cherries!
t by Sarah: Elderberry White Tea.
Woolf Farms: First apples of this season! Red Transparent Apples! Tart and great for pies.

Market Offerings: Onions, beets, garlic scapes, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, lettuce, parsley, broccoli, peas, beans, swiss chard. Eggs, meat, Chevre and Feta cheeses, grass-fed organic cheese, pierogies, whole grain bread, waffles, granola, pies, hot sauces & salsas, scrumptious baked goods, vegan chocolates, spices, cherries, blueberries and apples. Whacky and whimsical planters. AND bring your knives for sharpening!

5PM Chef Demo: Dante Boccuzzi agreed to return for another cooking demonstration! Dante impressed me with his flexibility and comfort at the helm of the cutting board, deftly choosing items at the market and creating a feast in a matter of moments. Don’t miss out on his demo this week! You can also try his food at Restaurant Dante in Tremont.

4-5 & 6-7PM Music: Ryan Wilkins of Good Touch Bad Touch will be crooning for market goers this week.
Free 5-10 minute Reiki session with Greg Tomasi. Greg is a fully certified Reiki instructor, resident of Tremont, and brings peaceful energy and cheer to the market.

Looking for parking near the market? We have been given permission to use the lot at the Holy Ghost Byzantine Church on W14th & Kenilworth Aves. Look for the A-frame TFM sign and parking signs on the chain link fence.

WIC, Senior’s Coupons and EBT (Food stamps) proudly accepted.

“If we are blessed with an abundance of choices about food, we are surely obliged to consider the responsibility implicit in our choices. There has never been a more important time to think about where our food comes from. We could make for ourselves a safer nation, overnight, simply by giving more support to our local food economies and learning ways of eating and living around a table that reflects the calendar.
Taken from: Small Wonder. Essays. By Barbara Kingsolver

Peace,
Jody Lathwell

In the UK, a “local” is a nearby pub: not just a place to drink beer, but a place to eat and a place to stay in touch with neighbors and get the latest gossip. We are part of a local food movement. However, I’m sure hoping this localism takes a permanent hold, and that I won’t have to use the word “local” quite so much, because frankly, I’m getting a bit sick of it. Wouldn’t it be great if the majority of our food was produced by us or near us and we didn’t have to specify? I’d like to throw my car keys off the cliff; to walk or bike everywhere, waving to my neighbors or stopping to chat. Extremely idealistic, I realize, but I can dream, can’t I? Until then, let’s get as local as we can! This week, in addition to exceptional food, we also have local artists selling their wares. And a chance to donate blood locally. Make TFM your Local.

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, Blue Sage Farm, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Foodgazi Farms, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, No Whey Chocolates, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm. Special Artist Event! See details below.

At the Market: Carrots, beets, garlic scapes, peas, beans, swiss chard, strawberries, apples, maybe blueberries and raspberries! Herbs and greens. Pierogies, Chevre and Feta, eggs, cheese made with grass-fed cows milk, spices, teas, wonderful baked goods, bread, plants, meats, knife sharpening and more.

5PM Chef Demo: Chef Mary Wills from The Good Fork, a creative catering business whose motto is: Simple, Sustainable and Green. Gaining inspiration from her grandmother, New York City and Italy, we are lucky to have Mary come to the market to share her talents with us!

4-5 and 6-7PM Music: Dave Pea (David Petrovich) of The Very Knees playing.

Life Share Blood Drive is returning! Another way to support your neighbors. Local Blood.
“Founded in 1948, LifeShare Community Blood Services is the only source of blood to Lorain County and is a primary provider to Cuyahoga and Stark counties. LifeShare also supplements hospitals in Summit, Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. Donated blood remains in the community where it was given.”

Greg Tomasi is now a market regular. A certified Reiki Practitioner, Greg offers you his time and good energy. Free 5-10 minute Reiki session. I finally got in the chair last week! Amazing how he gravitated toward my left shoulder, which has bothered me for years, and without me having said a word. A very relaxing, experience, which left me grounded and ready to deal with anything! And I really, really needed it last week.

WIC, Senior’s Coupons and EBT proudly accepted.

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10 FEATURED ARTISTS! 4 FROM TREMONT

Cherub’s Blanket, Molly Farrell: Organic cotton baby blankets, hats, bibs and other baby items; undyed fabric to preserve organic integrity; gift boxes made of recycled materials. Overall holistic approach.

CreativExpressions76, Joanna Longo: Soaps, lotions, body washes, sprays and mineral makeup.

Ghost Puffs, Katie Maurer: Relief and screen-prints, on paper and on cotton tote bags.

Instant Concepts/Publish Ohio, George Cormack: Northeast Ohio Agrilocator, Ohio Agriguide, historic Cleveland photos & notecards, and more.

J.Ho’s Celebrations, LLC, Jeanetta Ho: Copper, gemstone, upcycled bike parts, twig and feather jewelry (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings), glass and ceramics, blank cards, birchbark books, bike gear windchimes and dreamcatchers, puppets, origami cranes.

Kathy Schaefer: 100% wool braided rugs, traditional materials & styles, “Shaker Style”; Cotton quilts and other sewing & craft items.

Modern Pixie, Judy Crighton: Fun, dainty, versatile jewelry using sterling silver, vintage beads, gemstones and silk. www.modernpixie.etsy.com

The Sign Guy- “Art”, Dave Witzke: Organic art: vivid, unique, street art style. Family friendly.

Suzannie Handknits, etc, Suzanne Kohring Reich: Beautiful handmade knits and jewelry. www.suzannie.etsy.com

Tom Cole: Hammered sterling silver jewelry: rings, bracelets, earrings, pins and more; incorporating images of various vegetables, animals and fruit.

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After I die, do as you please;
But promise me
you won’t chop down my trees.

Peace,
Jody Lathwell, Market Manager

Lactuca sativa—-that’s Latin for lettuce. I realized I did not know where lettuce originated, and apparently, no one truly does. However, according to www.foodmuseum.com, lettuce first appeared in an herbal (a book about medicinal plants) in Babylon in 800 BC. So, over the span of several thousand years, we still eat lettuce. Having blossomed into an endless variety of color, shape and size, lettuce provides us with a direct link to the past, right under our noses and on our plates. I love the red leaf lettuces; supposedly they have a lot of Vitamin C. Let us C u at the market!

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, Blue Sage Farm, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Foodgazi Farms, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, No Whey Chocolates, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm.

**Please note that Gaelic Imports will be taking a hiatus until Aug or so to take care of some family matters. We’re looking forward to their return!

Market Offerings:
Garlic, greens, swiss chard, lettuce, turnips, radishes, kohlrabi, bok choy, strawberries, apples, zucchini, beef, pork and lamb; grass-fed organic cheeses; Chevre & Feta; bread, granola, baked goods, vegan chocolates, hot sauces & salsas; pierogies! plants for the garden; planters made from recycled materials! And eggs—you can return your cartons for re-use.

Bring a bag, save a bag.

5PM Chef Demo: Jonathon Sawyer and The Greenhouse Tavern have been in the news quite a lot in the past few years. “Jonathon has always believed that the proximity of the farm and soil to a restaurant correlates directly to the quality of its food.” We’re with you, Jonathon, and we’re looking forward to getting close to your food on Tuesday!

4-5 and 6-7PM Music: A voice like “sugary dew”, Noon is one of those talented folks who can play the piano AND sing! Bring a chair to hang out!
www.MySpace.com/theyretellingme

Free 5-10 minute Reiki session with Greg Tomasi. Greg is a fully certified Reiki instructor. I swear, this week, it’s my turn!

Looking for parking near the market? We have been given permission to use the lot at the Holy Ghost Byzantine Church on W14th & Kenilworth Aves. Look for the A-frame TFM sign and parking signs on the chain link fence.

WIC, Senior’s Coupons and EBT (Food stamps) proudly accepted.

Taste II:
With plump rolling cheeks, a cow may be grazing
all the sunny day long, and what’s truly amazing,
every meal is grass with a side order of grass,
plus huge dollops of grass smothered in grass,
followed by grass chops and, for dessert, more grass.

and never eat, if grass didn’t taste exciting—
here a crazy lemon flavor, there a leaf sweet and biting.
“I’m feeling a little peckish,” she might think.
“I’ll munch a bunch of lunch and take a long drink.
Now, what am I in the mood for? Apples? Pizza? Bass?
No, something wild and wonderful…I know, I’ll have grass!”
Taken from Animal Sense, by Diane Ackerman

Peace,
Jody Lathwell, Market Manager

P.S. There’s even a band called Lettuce!

They say a well planned garden is the most efficient. Well, that’s not mine, for sure, but my garden is doing a lot of work without me, and I’m reaping the benefits. In addition to having quite a few perennial crops such as rhubarb, strawberries and asparagus, I let many other crops go to seed. For example, I have Red Russian kale, garlic, fennel, lettuce and even a brussel sprout that have planted themselves. All I have to do is thin out and harvest. The other day, I made a delicious salad with lettuce and baby bronze fennel. What I discovered is that chopped up baby bronze fennel stems, lightly drizzled in olive oil and balsamic vinegar are delicious, however, they look an awful lot like baby slugs in the lettuce.

*Upcoming: If you have picked up an application for our June 22 special Artist Event, please get it to me as soon as you can so we can make our selections and finalize plans! Interested? Email me at tremontmarket@yahoo.com

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, Blue Sage Farm, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Foodgazi Farms, Gaelic Imports, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, The Spicehound, Tremont Digs, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm.

Market Offerings: strawberries! lettuce, turnips, garlic, radishes, beans, peas, greens, swiss chard, zucchini, apples. Bread, granola, baked goods (vegan and non-vegan); eggs, hot sauces & salsas; Chevre & Feta, beef, pork and lamb; grass-fed, organic cheeses; handmade pierogies; a vast array of Celtic foods; all kinds of spices. Plants for the garden, both veggies and ornamental Whimsical planters made from recycled/reclaimed materials.
And lots of chummy neighbors.

5pm Chef Demo: Tremont resident Karen Small is our guest chef! Karen is following in the tradition of Parker Bosley, and sources locally for her awesome restaurant, The Flying Fig. I cannot wait! I know Karen has been stopping by the market, so I’m sure she’ll be arriving with great ideas and lots of inspirational ideas!

4-5 and 6-7pm Music: Jon Mosey wears lots of different musical hats, master of Piedmont Blues to Choro music to Old Time, and probably lots I don’t even know about. Let’s see what style he’ll be toting on Tuesday!

Greg Tomasi brings healing energy to TFM. Try a free 5-10 minute Reiki session. Greg is a fully certified Reiki instructor. You might have to fight me for the chair, though.

Looking for parking near the market? We have been given permission to use the lot at the Holy Ghost Byzantine Church on W14th & Kenilworth Aves. Look for the A-frame TFM sign and parking signs on the chain link fence.

WIC, Senior’s Coupons and EBT (Food stamps) proudly accepted.

“My vision for a sustainable food system, and sustainable neighborhoods, includes more urban gardens, farmers markets, community-supported agriculture arrangements, community grocers, bodegas, and green convenience stores and co-ops within walking distance of every neighborhood. In other words, I believe we all need more local businesses like the current Linden Hills Co-op—–places that are large enough to meet your needs, and small enough to meet your neighbors.”
Eric Utne, UTNE Reader, March-April 2010 issue

Peace!
Jody Lathwell, Market Manager

This time last year, we were still several weeks away from opening; this week marks #5. A whirlwind has occurred, creating this amazing event that is called TFM. We are fueled and guided by a larger force, one that is happening throughout Northeast Ohio, the greater U.S. and worldwide. Food seems like it should be simple, but our food system is amazingly complex. Over the years, how we obtain our food has had the power to shape our communities. And somehow we let that power slip out of our hands, giving in to the lure of ease and luxury. But we have realized we need to grasp back control, and that is what we are doing. Thank you all for taking your food into your own hands.

*Upcoming: June 22 will be a special Artist Event at TFM where we are inviting up to 10 local artists to market. If you are interested in participating, send an email to tremontmarket@yahoo.com

**TFM inspires! I love hanging around all these creative folks! Sue Carrara, Chef Demo Coordinator, has started a blog called Tremont Eats, in which she posts about what has happened on market day, recipes from the chef demos and more. Check it out!

Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, The Bonbon Bake Shop, Foodgazi Farms, Gaelic Imports, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, No Whey Chocolates, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, The Spicehound, t. by Sarah, Tremont Digs, Woolf Farms, and Wonder City Farm.

Market Offerings: lettuce, turnips, scallions, radishes, beans, peas, greens, swiss chard, zucchini, apples. Bread, granola, baked goods (vegan and non-vegan); vegan chocolates; eggs, hot sauces & salsas; Chevre & Feta, beef, pork and lamb; grass-fed, organic cheeses; handmade pierogies; a vast array of Celtic foods; all kinds of spices; teas, tinctures and bath salts. Plants for the garden, both veggies and ornamental Planters made from recycled/reclaimed materials. Sharpening done by a fella with a sharp wit! And lots of good goofiness.

5pm Chef Demo: We welcome Dante Boccuzzi, who has recently returned to his Cleveland stomping grounds after romping around the world, collecting a dizzying amount of recognition for his innovative cuisine. Restaurant Dante, nestled nicely in a renovated bank in Tremont, has had rave revues. I have not yet had the pleasure of dining there, but the photos on their website feature dishes that are almost too gorgeous to eat. And ask Dante about guitar picks!

4-5 and 6-7pm Music: Joey Beltram is the frontman for Goodmorning Valentine, originally from Akron, but now Cleveland rooted. What I know about Joey: he likes to ride around buffalo (bison) on his motorcycle—something I would never do; he will forever remember to put stakes in his tent; and he has played lots of great venues, including the Beachland Ballroom and the Bridge Project. Looking forward to it!

Greg Tomasi has been really busy! Every time I start to head to his chair for my free 5-10 minute Reiki session, his chair is occupied! Greg is a fully certified Reiki instructor, and he is definitely bringing some great energy to TFM.

Looking for parking near the market? We have been given permission to use the lot at the Holy Ghost Byzantine Church on W14th & Kenilworth Aves. Look for the A-frame TFM sign and parking signs on the chain link fence.

WIC, Senior’s Coupons and EBT (Food stamps) proudly accepted.

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Peace,
Jody Lathwell

Fava Beans. To some of you, they might be quite familiar, but I have to admit, they’re kind of a mystery to me. No real reason, other than it’s not something we ate growing up. And I never cooked them before…..this Friday. Kevin Leamer of Por-Bar Farms who had them at market says he eats them raw, but recommends cooking them as well. To keep things simple, I teased them out of their cushy pods and tossed them into the pasta water for the last two minutes of cooking. Tasty! Get yours this week at TFM.

The Viridescent Vendors:
Blaze Gourmet, Blue Sage Farm (formerly Country Charm Flowers), The Bonbon Bake Shop, Foodgazi Farms, Gaelic Imports, Hickory Acres Meats of Oberlin, Lucky Penny Creamery, Morningside Farm, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, Noon Sharpening, Ohio Farm Direct, Plant Kingdom Bakery, Por-Bar Farms, Posh Pierogies, Red Basket Farm, The Spicehound, t. by Sarah, Woolf Farms.
*Wonder City Farm will be joining us this week! For those new to the market, WCF was a driving force behind starting TFM in 2006. The market’s true roots!

Market Offerings: lettuce, turnips, scallions, radishes, beans, peas, greens, swiss chard, zucchini, apples, a few strawberries and more. Bread, granola, baked goods (vegan and non-vegan); vegan chocolates; eggs, hot sauces & salsas; Chevre & Feta, beef, pork and lamb; grass-fed, organic cheeses; handmade pierogies; a vast array of Celtic foods; all kinds of spices; teas, tinctures and bath salts. Veg & herb plants, colorful annuals. Knife and tool sharpening! And a whole lotta soul.

Some Highlights: Plant Kingdom Bakery: crunchy seed bars w/tropical fruit. t by Sarah: Aromatherapy sprays. Blaze Gourmet: Olive & Roasted Garlic Salsa.

Also note: Foodgazi Farms not only grows food, they also hold cooking classes. Ask them about their upcoming June 3 class: Age-Fighting Foods. Learn about turmeric, one of my favorite spices!

5PM Chef Demo: This week, we have the pleasure of a cooking demo presented by Julie Costell, of Ms. Julie’s Kitchen. Ms. Julie has a wealth of knowledge and experience in cooking fantastic breads & foods that not only taste great, but they are incredibly healthy as well. I’m really looking forward to tasting what she concocts on Tuesday!

4-5 and 6-7PM Music: The Uncanny XE LA! OK, we have a bit of history to overcome. Last year, we invited XE LA twice to the market to play, each time we got hit by terrible storms. Time to buck that trend! I want to hear this guy play! I’ve had little bits and teasers, and know his music is awesome. Blow me away with the music, not a hurricane!

****Blood drive & Apples! What, you say? At TFM?
Yes: We were approached by LifeShare Community Blood Services “a community-focused nonprofit organization committed to providing a safe and adequate blood and component supply for patient healthcare in Northeast Ohio. With the deep understanding that donors are our most valuable community resource, we strive for excellence in customer care.”
Another way to support your neighbors. Give blood. Anyone donating this Tuesday will get a FREE APPLE compliments of Woolf Farms & TFM.

Greg Tomasi is now a market regular and he is bringing relaxation to market folk! He is offering free 5-10 minute Reiki sessions. Greg is a fully certified Reiki instructor, and willing to share some good energy!

Looking for parking near the market? We have been given permission to use the lot at the Holy Ghost Byzantine Church on W14th & Kenilworth Aves. Look for the A-frame TFM sign and parking signs on the chain link fence.

WIC, Senior’s Coupons and EBT (Food stamps) proudly accepted.

“The sun ain’t hard to see
Just turn off your TV
Everything around you is just part of every other thing
I’m a tree”
Imani Coppola, from the recording: Chupacabra

Peace,
Jody Lathwell, Market Manager