Thursday, February 13, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: The Measuring Cup

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.

The Measuring Cup, 4th season at IWFM  

The Measuring Cup offers 100 percent gluten-free baked goods handcrafted in small batches with lots of thought, love and care. Our goal is to change people's perceptions about what gluten free is and how good it can be. 

Most popular items?
Pumpkin bread and our honey-cinnamon graham crackers, which have been featured in Indianapolis Monthly as "Best in the City."

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
Farmers markets are a given in the summer when produce is plentiful. The IWFM provides a great service to Indianapolis, allowing residents access to fresh, local goods throughout the winter months and breathing life into the historic City Market on Saturday mornings.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
I buy so many things from the market, I have to stop from spending all my profits! I get my vanilla chai tea from Dan at Humbolt Tea. I have to get my pork tamales from 3 in 1 tamales. I get my eggs from Becker Farms. My dessert is Gorgonzola Candied Pecan from Lick Ice Cream, and I finish the market off with a spice cake juice from Natural Born Juicers.

Connect: gfmeasuringcup.com | Twitter

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Feb. 15 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

You'll have two chances to score a free $5 token at the market this Saturday, thanks to Community Builder sponsor Bohlsen Group! 

Either be one of the first 50 people to show us your YMCA membership ID, or get ready to pose with some props only Ricky Ricardo could love (here's a hint)! Either way, make sure to stop and see the folks near the front doors!

 Come join us Saturday between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market! Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this week:

 1893 Farm and Bakery
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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Lick Ice Cream

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.

Lick Ice Cream, 3rd season at IWFM  

We make ice cream using a custard base and incorporating a lot of interesting local and/or organic ingredients including herbs, cheeses and even beer! In addition to selling at farmers markets, we also have 10 restaurants and businesses as wholesale customers.

Most popular item?
A few of our most popular flavors include Salted Caramel Sage, Gingersnap Lemon Curd and Gorgonzola Candied Pecan.  

Why should people shop at the IWFM? 
There is something that happens to you when you walk out of the nasty, cold weather and into the IWFM. Seeing all the fresh produce, smelling all the yummy food and being able to talk with the people who make and grow all of that is just such a breath of fresh air. 

What do you buy at the IWFM?
We always say that this is the best farmers market to be a vendor AND a customer! We get all our eggs from fellow vendors and our herbs when we can. We also look
forward to papusas, delicious jams and focaccia bread, too!  

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Feb. 8 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

Shovel your way out of the house Friday for a chance to claim a free $5 IWFM token! Thanks to Bohlsen Group, this month's Community Builder sponsor, the first 50 people to eat at Scotty's Brewhouse downtown after 4 p.m. and before the Pacers game at 7 p.m. will get a free $5 token, which can be spent with any IWFM vendor at any upcoming market!

 Come join us Saturday between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market! Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this week:
Natural Born Juicers (truck outside)
Shamrock Farm

To see all of the vendors who will be coming to market this season, click here.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Becker Farms

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.

Becker Farms, 2nd season at IWFM  

Our farm is located in northeast Henry County in the small town of Mooreland. While we began our farming operation with the production of grass-fed freezer beef, we have expanded our offering to include pastured chicken, turkey, duck, pork, lamb, goat and rabbit, as well as eggs and some produce. 

Most popular item?
During the winter months, we sell a lot of roasts, stew meat and whole chickens for hearty, slow-cooked meals. Year-round, ground beef, bacon and eggs are in high demand.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
From our experience, the IWFM has a great group of quality, dedicated farmers, producers and artisans. You can source a wide variety of local products under one roof and connect with the very people who made those items.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
We enjoy supporting fellow vendors at the market and have purchased a variety of items such as breads from Amelia's, ice cream from Lick, tamales from 3-in-1 Restaurant, greens from Eden Farms, among others.
  
Connect: beckerfarmsin.com | Facebook

Learn more about Becker Farms' operation by watching this documentary created by Ball State University students!
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Feb. 1 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

Whatever team you're rooting for, it's sure to be a Super Saturday at the Indy Winter Farmers Market! From chicken wings and brats to creative appetizers featuring local fare, our vendors have you covered before the big game! Come stock up between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market!

 Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this week:

1893 Farm and Bakery
240 Sweet
Natural Born Juicers (truck outside)
Shamrock Farm

To see all of the vendors who will be coming to market this season, click here.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Indy Winter Farmer Market Vendor: Growing Places Indy

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.
Growing Places Indy  
We are the non-profit that brings you the IWFM! We also operate four micro-farms around downtown, which generate funding for our youth and adult educational programs. In 2012, we began growing microgreens year-round in the greenhouse at the Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center, just 1.5 miles from the City Market. We supply several local restaurants with microgreens, and we are delighted to expand to the market as well! 
  
Most popular item?
We're excited to see what you love the most! One of our staff favorites is micro radish greens, which are an intense purple and have a spicy kick. We don't use any chemicals or synthetic fertilizers.
  
Why should people shop at the IWFM?
Because it's the best grocery shopping experience in town! You know everything is fresh and delicious. You get to meet the people who grow/raise the food. A trip to the grocery store is just that. But a trip to the IWFM is an experience that benefits you and the community!
    
What do you buy at the IWFM?
You'll find Growing Places Indy staff, board members, volunteers, supporters and friends at the IWFM every week, and between us we buy just about everything at the market!

Connect: growingplacesindy.org | Facebook | Twitter
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