Two Markets Until Christmas! One-Stop Shopping for Food & Gifts!
Only two more markets until Christmas! One-stop shopping for everything you need for the perfect holiday feasts and unique gifts for everyone on your list! Our vendors are making merry with fabulous gift ideas and the market gift station is open!
THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPATING VENDORS
This listing is current as of publishing. Attendance may change without notice due to product and staff availability, equipment or transportation issues, inclement weather, and other unforeseen circumstances.
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WAY TO GO, TEAM!
The Worthington Farmers Market is honored to have been voted once again as the BEST FARMERS MARKET in the 2023 CBUS Dispatch Community Choice Awards!
And we are so proud of our vendors who time and time again are at the top of so many local business and consumer favorite ballots. This week, hats off to Bite This by Annie, North Country Charcuterie and Black Radish Creamery who landed in Columbus Underground’s Top 10 Locally Made Products of 2023. Congratulations!
PRODUCER NEWS
We are extremely excited to announce that C.A.B.B. Farms is now offering digital gift cards for the holiday season! What better way to spread the joy than by giving the gift of beef to your loved ones? Our gift cards are available in any amount, making it the perfect present for family, friends, and even co-workers. Not only are these gift cards a convenient and thoughtful gift, but they also give the recipients the opportunity to explore our wide range of grass-fed and finished beef products. From premium cuts of meat to delicious snack sticks we have something for everyone.
Want to ensure Christmas delivery?!? Get your orders in by 12•17•23
We also offer gift cards and shirt!
Folks have been asking when and where they can buy our 2023/2024 Franklinton Farms T-shirt and the answer is right here and right now! We have partnered with local screen-printers @franklintonpress to design and deliver this year’s tee, which is 100% cotton, very soft and very durable. Support us and our mission to nourish neighborhood wellbeing and connection through farming, gardening, and education.
Available in sizes small up to 2XL. Follow the link to get yours
Treat yourself to a variety of delightful Madeleine flavors this Christmas! Our special pack includes :
Lime & Basil, Apple, Vanilla, and Strawberry Chocolate Madeleines. Pre-order for $12 !
12/16 (DM us before 12/14)
12/23 (DM us before 12/21)
Don’t miss out on these sweet holiday treats!
One of my favorite parts about the holidays is getting to put together these lovely cookies boxes! A yummy selection of butter cookies including: pecan shortbread, chocolate sable, shortbread, and glazed lemon sugar cookies. Available every Saturday in December at the Worthington Farmers Market or you can place an order for pick up either at the market or in Clintonville. Hope to see you soon!
See you at Worthington Farmers Market with so many gift options from mini samplers, mugs, & Advent Calendars.
Don’t forget to stock up on your keto goodies for your holiday parties! All items are gluten and sugar free. I use only premium grade nut flours and the freshest ingredients we can find! We are taking pre-orders for Pumpkin and Pecan pies and will have a large assortment of goodies available for both the 12/16 and Winter holiday markets.
My famous 1 dozen cookie sampler box
Cinnamon Roll Packs with keto icing
Italian Rainbow Cookie Bars
Half dozen dessert bar samplersDecorated holiday themed buttercream sugar cookies
9x5 cakes (Red velvet, German Chocolate & Coffee Cake!)
Breads & Scones and so much more!
If you’d like to pre-order please send me a message on my facebook page or email Sitarakube@gmail.com. Pick up can be made at either market or at other times up in Marysville!
VEGGIE SPY & VERSATILE VEGAN
Find Fine Fermented Foods at the Market!
Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like yeast or bacteria convert sugars and starches in food into alcohol or acids. This results in food being preserved for longer and gives food a distinctive zesty flavor. One of the oldest fermentation processes managed by humans was the fermentation of honey into mead, which dates to over 7,000 years ago.
One of the major reasons fermentation has become popular during recent times is its association with digestive health. The fermentation process produces probiotics, microorganisms that have a key role in digestion and other benefits.
Sauerkraut, which is fermented cabbage, is the food some people most associate with fermentation. The Chili Chic offers several sauerkraut flavors including caraway seed, brussels sprouts, and hot red!
Another type of fermented vegetable is kimchi, a traditional Korean dish which is a staple of Korean cuisine. Although kimchi is not available at the market, it’s easy to make your own! Kimchi is often made from napa cabbage, but many other veggies are suitable as well. The Versatile Vegan suggests you grab some mustard greens from Franklinton and make this Quick Vegan Mustard Green Kimchi.
Kombucha is a non-alcoholic fermented and sweetened tea beverage taken primarily for health reasons. Kombucha originated in China in 220 BC and uses double fermentation and other steps to ensure no alcohol is produced. The beverage started to gain popularity in the US in the early 1990s and is widespread today. The Market is fortunate to have two kombucha vendors. Lapp It Up sells kombucha tea and other kombucha products such as soap and herbal items. LITT Kombucha offers the tea in both bottles and cans, and the flavor lineup includes assorted berry, ginger lemon, and tangy turmeric.
Pickling is a process like fermentation, except the flavor is achieved by soaking the vegetable in liquid rather than a biochemical process. Crazy Cucumber offers an amazing variety of pickles – all delicious!
Other Finds
Mayapple Farms has ginger, an item rarely seen at the Market. Visit Franklinton for spinach, bok choy, sweet potatoes, and senposai. 9N Farm has carrots and a wide variety of squash. Rock Dove has radishes, Chinese cabbage, and a variety of Asian greens. Moreland Fruit Farm has potatoes, pumpkins, and apples. Microgreens are baby veggie plants and are very nutrient dense. Get them at New Path Farm and Seven Acre Farm.
Blue Owl has saffron, a delicate spice common in Persian cuisine known for its subtle flavors and its ability to turn food into pleasing shades of gold or yellow. They grow their own saffron, a painstaking and labor-intensive process. Since a little saffron goes a long way, it is sold in tiny jars with a few threads of the spice. The Versatile Vegan suggest you get some saffron threads and make this delicious Chickpea and Saffron Stew. It calls for garlic, which you can get at Foraged and Sown, and spinach available at several of our produce vendors.
Remember there are several vendors in the south parking lot including Gillogly Orchards (apples and pears) and Oink Moo Cluck. Can’t find a winter Market vendor? Feel free to flag down a volunteer or visit the Information Booth which is to the east of the central fountain.
WFM GIFT STATION
Stop by the market gift station and fill all your stockings with your favorite market swag for everyone on your list this year. We’ve lowered prices and are offering additional discounts for multiple purchases.
MADE FROM THE MARKET
Lentil & Mushroom Stew Over Potato-Parsnip Mash
This recipe comes from Jen Thomas, one of our market volunteers, who loves to cook, and is always looking for unique recipes. She found this Lentil and Mash recipe in the dishing out health website and decided to try it. Although the ingredients list is lengthy, it comes together fairly easily. Jen was able to find potatoes at Raber Family Organics. The recipe calls for a mash of potatoes and parsnips, and it might be possible to find parsnips at the market (check Toad Hill Farm, Franklinton Farms and 9N Farm). As you’ll see, the ingredient list includes cremini and shiitake mushrooms, which can be found at several mushroom vendors (Blue Owl Garden Emporium, Marion Mushrooms, Mayapple Farms, New Path Farm). Jen used portobello and shiitake mushrooms with great results. Enjoy!
1 lb. Yukon gold or Russet potatoes, partially peeled
1 lb. parsnips, peeled
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
8 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
½ cup dry red wine
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary, divided
6 thyme sprigs
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup cooked brown lentils
2 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari
½ cup milk of choice (I use unsweetened cashew milk)
2 Tbsp. butter (sub vegan butter if making dairy-free)
Cut the potatoes and parsnips into equal sized chunks. Place them into a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and mushrooms; cook until onion softens and mushrooms are golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook until paste turns brick red, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add wine, 1 Tbsp. rosemary, thyme, ½ tsp. salt, and pepper. Cook until wine reduces by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk broth, flour, and soy sauce in a bowl, and pour into pan. Simmer until mixture thickens, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils, and remove thyme stems from pan.
Drain potatoes and parsnips and place back in hot pot. Add milk, butter, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoon rosemary. Use a potato masher to thoroughly mash. Divide evenly between each of 4 plates. Spoon lentil and mushroom mixture overtop. Garnish with additional herbs, if desired.