Thursday, January 8, 2015

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Full Hand Farm

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.

Full Hand Farm, 4th season at IWFM


Continue reading a Q & A with Genesis and Eli of Full Hand Farm. This family farm team was recently featured on the cover of the January 15 issue of Farm Indiana.


What do you love most about IWFM? We love the warm and energetic atmosphere at the IWFM, created by the organizers, volunteers, and patrons who we see week after week. The hustle and bustle of an indoor market downtown is invigorating for us country bumpkins. It also offers us a chance to have year round income from the farm, making farming a very realistic full time occupation for our family.

What is your most popular item? Kale and brussels sprouts are really popular while we have them. Once we get into the depth of winter, it's carrots.

What is something most people don't know about you?Genesis worked in the restaurant industry for 15 years, including at Recess Restaurant for 3 years while we were getting the farm up and running. Eli worked at The Smoking Goose during the farm's very first year in operation, and he can fit two quarters in one nostril!

What's your favorite local restaurant? So many--we especially love Recess and Bluebeard though. Recess for its ability to push the palate of the city with its pre fixe menu (and for employing Genesis for so long!) and Bluebeard for it's incredible cocktail program and wildly creative menu.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Recipe of the Week: Roasted Nourish Bowl (via A Couple Cooks)

This recipe is courtesy of A Couple Cooks, a cooking blog created by Indianapolis residents Sonja and Alex Overhiser. Frequent visitors of the Indy Winter Farmers Market, the sweet potatoes, beets, cabbage, and greens in this recipe were purchased from our very own IWFM vendors. Visit their website to view this recipe along with other equally beautiful and delicious seasonal eats.

Roasted Nourish Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing
 
For easy prep, cook the grain, make the dressing, and chop the veggies in advance; the day of, roast the veggies and put together the salad.
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Makes: 4
What You Need
  • 1½ pounds sweet potatoes (2 medium)
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups black rice or quinoa, uncooked
  • 15-ounce can chickpeas (1½ cups cooked)
  • 1 beet
  • ¼ head red cabbage (we used a combination of savoy and red)
  • 12 cups salad greens
  • ⅓ cup sunflower seeds or pepitas
  • Lemon Tahini Dressing (below)
What To Do
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Dice the sweet potatoes; place them in a bowl and mix with 1½ tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the sweet potatoes onto half of the sheet. Cut the cauliflower into florets; place them in the same bowl and mix with 1½ tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Pour them onto the other half of the baking sheet. Add fresh ground pepper and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the rice or quinoa according to the package instructions.
  4. Drain and rinse the chickpeas; mix them with a drizzle of olive oil and a few pinches kosher salt.
  5. Peel and thinly slice the beet. Thinly slice the red cabbage.
  6. Make the dressing (below).
  7. To serve, place the salad greens in a bowl. Arrange small piles of each component. Drizzle with dressing and top with sunflower seeds or peptias.
Lemon Tahini Dressing
 
The dressing quantity makes much more than needed for 4 salads; save the remaining dressing for later use (you'll want more!). Resist the urge to substitute bottled lemon juice for fresh lemons; fresh lemons are integral to the taste. Tahini is a Mediterranean sesame seed paste; invest in a jar and you'll have it in your refrigerator for months to whip up delicious dressings and sauces.
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Makes: 1 cup
What You Need
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 2 large lemons (about ½ cup)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
What To Do
  1. In a canning jar or small bowl, combine ½ cup tahini, the juice of 2 large lemons (1/2 cup), ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Cover and vigorously shake the canning jar, or whisk together the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Reserve extra dressing for later use; it saves for about 1 month in the refrigerator. Bring the dressing to room temperature before serving (it becomes thick when chilled).
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1/10 IWFM Vendor List

Join us on Saturday 1/10 for a warm refuge against the winter weather inside of the Platform, located in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market. IWFM runs from 9am-12:30pm every Saturday through April. Here is a complete list of this Saturday's vendors:


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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Body Eclectic Skin Care

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.


Body Eclectic Skin Care, 6th season at IWFM

Located on Indianapolis' near-North side, Jess Walton has been happily creating all-natural, artisan quality, vegan body care items since 2006. Continue reading to learn what Jess loves about the Indy Winter Farmers Market and how she spends her time when she's not crafting body products.
What do you love most about IWFM? I have always admired the strong sense of positive energy that is fostered within the IWFM by employees, vendors and patrons alike. While every successful farmers market helps instill a sense of community and unity in their neighborhoods, over the years the IWFM has taken on a life, a vibrancy, a spirit of its own.

What is your most popular item? By far the solid soap creations are the most popular. It's where I began the Artistic Alchemy work that is Body Eclectic Skin Care. They remain the backbone of the business. The deodorant sticks are quickly becoming an IWFM favorite.

What is something most people don't know about you? I've written multiple screenplays in my life. I used to have a Folk/Goth band when I lived in Chicago. I currently DJ once a month in Broad Ripple.

What is your favorite local restaurant? My most frequented local hangout is Downtown Ollie's because sometimes you legitimately want to go somewhere everybody knows your name and you can hear your favorite house/disco track at any time of the day. The waitstaff is absolutely fabulous.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

1/3/15 IWFM Vendors

Help us ring in the New Year this Saturday at the Indy Winter Farmers Market. We will have free $5 gift tokens for the first 300 visitors, courtesy of our Community Building Sponsor, Ambetter from MHS. IWFM runs from 9am-12:30pm at The Platform in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market. Visitors should look for the IWFM sign and use the free  parking lot south of Market St on Alabama St. Here is a list of the 1/3 IWFM vendors:
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Home Ec

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.



Home Ec, 3rd season at IWFM

 Jessica Sowls, of Home Ec, makes small-batch, seasonal pickles and preserves from local, organic ingredients. Visit her booth at Market on Saturday and pick up one of the many gift box options available. For Saturday's  Market on 12/20, Jessica will have the following options available for purchase:

  • Pineapple Vanilla Bean Jam
  • Four Citrus Whiskey Marmalade
  • Cranberry Pomegranate Preserves
  • Peach Melba Preserves
  • Meyer Lemon & Lavender Marmalade
  • Blueberry Moscato Preserves
  • Savory Red Onion & Lemon Jam
  • Spicy Rosemary Pickled Carrots

What do you love most about IWFM? The market has a good vibe--the staff, vendors, customers and space itself all create a welcoming atmosphere.

What is your most popular item? I bring different products each week, so it depends. Some best sellers include Pineapple Vanilla Bean Jam, Winter Pear Preserves, Sweet and Spicy Zucchini Picklers, and Blueberry Moscato Jam.

What is something most people don't know about you? I also work as a librarian. Shhh.

What is your favorite local restaurant? Too many to name! Going out to eat is one thing I splurge on. I'm a big fan of Three Carrots in City Market--everything I've tried is delicious, and they use my jam in their PBJs.

What is your favorite thing to do in Indy in the winter? Get cozy with hot toddies and good company.



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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Dec 20 IWFM Vendors

Come join us for the last Indy Winter Farmers Market of 2014. Join us for a fun-filled day of Market shopping, a cooking demo, and activities for the kiddos. Here is a complete list of the vendors that will be present on Saturday, Dec 20th:
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