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. [...]
Greetings, TFM Groupies! Spring has arrived once more, and with it the dreams and prospects of the perfect market season. It’s a comfort to know that we remain in the cycle, afforded an opportunity to do it all again, able to check our lists from last year, make this one a better one. Not to [...]
The Winter Thaw Party!
Upstairs @ Lava Lounge
Friday, March 12, 2010
6pm to midnight
Want to have a good time AND support the Tremont Farmers’ Market?
Break the ice and break bread with your friendly market folks to help usher in Spring!
Ricardo Sandoval and Lava Lounge are teaming up with TFM to create a fantastic [...]
Time has fulfilled its promise and the seasons have zipped by, with winter peeking around the corner. As the days turn in their familiar pattern, I find my words drearily repetitious, and thus, I looked to my initial eblast of the year for inspiration. Glancing back, and looking forward. For June, I wrote about strawberries [...]
Greetings and a hally-o-hoo!
See you at Pilgrim Church (2592 W.14th Street)
From 4-7PM
Some fantastic additions to the market!
*Wonder City Farm checked their fields and have lots available:
mustard greens, broccoli raab, radishes, carrots, kale, mesclun mix, lettuce, arugula, parsley, garlic, broccoli and honey.
*Kevin “The Spicehound” Scheuring will be joining us for the first time!
Affordable [...]
Tremont Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce our debut winter/indoor market!
Welcome in the holiday season with this great group of vendors!
The folks at Pilgrim Church have welcomed the market, and we are very thankful!
Pilgrim Church is located at 2592 W.14th Street.
Market will run from 4-7PM on Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009.
Here is some of what [...]
As we approach the close of our market season, there is much to ponder and much to celebrate. This is also the week of Canadian Thanksgiving, and a good time to give thanks for the bounty provided by the earth. As well as for the hands that till, plant, mulch, water and harvest. [...]
Brussel sprouts are just cool all around. Ever seen them grow? The first time I saw them was in a garden in New England, and I’ve been totally fascinated since. Tall plants with large, cabbage leaves, the stem is loaded with sprouts all the way up when ready to harvest. According [...]
