Showing posts with label farmers market vendor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label farmers market vendor. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

April 12 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

With only three markets left, come out Saturday for one of the tastiest signs of spring -- ramps! Never had the popular wild leeks? Find recipes here

And thanks to everyone who brought old electronics to the market last week. RecycleForce reports we collected nearly half a ton of recyclables!

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

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Harvest Cafe Coffee Company

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.


Harvest Cafe Coffee Company, 5th season at IWFM  

We're committed to providing our customers with the finest roasted coffees at the very peak of freshness. Our roastmaster has perfected the fine art of selecting only the very finest green coffees from all over the globe, and small batch roasting them to release the distinctive characteristics of each origin of coffee. Even the most discriminating palate will savor the aroma, flavor and intensely gratifying experience of a freshly roasted cup of Harvest Café Coffee & Tea coffee.

Most popular item?
Our biggest seller is our Black Magic coffee. It is a robust blend of steep traditional roasts and rich wood coffees.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
The IWFM supports local small businesses, which is the heart of our city and state.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
We always buy eggs, and we also buy local meat.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

April 5 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

With just four markets left, stop by Saturday to pick up starts for your garden and get rid of that clutter, too! 

RecycleForce will be accepting "anything with a cord" at our recycling drive outside the IWFM! From old TVs and computers, to recyclables like cardboard and glass, get rid of it at the market! See the full list here. 

Support the IWFM and enjoy a tasty meal at Monday's Punch Burger IWFM Kickback Night! Eat at the downtown restaurant between 4-9 p.m., and 15 percent of the profits will go toward the IWFM! Invite friends here!

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

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Brotgarten

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.

Brotgarten, 5th season at IWFM  

Brotgarten specializes in German artisan breads and pastries. Time is our greatest investment in order to develop a superior flavor and texture. Our loaves might have an uniquely irregular shape, but they are the product of our passion for one of the world's most traditional crafts!

Most popular item?
Vital bread! German sourdough bread with fresh carrots, pumpkin seeds, golden/brown flax seed and oats. This bread was created to please the eyes and the palate, and the ingredients were chosen taking in consideration its health benefits.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
The best way to purchase the freshest product full of health benefits and great taste/flavor is to get them directly from the producer/grower. Shopping at the farmers market and getting to know the vendors/producers/farmers is the best way to get to know who is behind the food you are bringing to your table. It is the secret of eating well and being well!

What do you buy at the IWFM?
Vegetables, eggs, meats, cheeses, honey, olive oil, tea leaves, ready-to-eat foods and ice cream, kitchen tools and flowers.

Connect: perkupindy.com | Facebook | Twitter

Thursday, March 20, 2014

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, 3rd season at IWFM 

Located on 25 acres of new ground in 2014, in Perkinsville, we produce sustainably raised, diversified mixed vegetables and herbs year round.  

Most popular item?
Our winter carrots and winter spinach. Both crops are incredibly sweet this time of year because they each convert their inherent starches into sugars every time they go through a freeze, and that means this year we have some especially sweet carrots and spinach!  

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
I always encourage people to shop at the market for two reasons: It's the best food in the city, and it's the best Saturday morning atmosphere in the city! 

What do you buy at the IWFM?
We do lots of our shopping at the market, including honey from Wildflower Ridge, bread from Amelia's, cheese from Ludwig and root crops we don't grow ourselves from Stout's Melody acres.
 
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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Three Carrots

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.


Three Carrots, 1st season at IWFM  

We sell seitan, a vegetarian, plant-based meat alternative, along with breakfast food and sandwiches. We intend to open a plant-based, 100 percent-vegetarian restaurant in 2015.

Most popular item?
Our biscuits and gravy and our sweet potato hash. Every week we sell out of both!

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
You support your local community. I buy almost all of my produce from local farmers and we get our ingredients for our seitan from Good Earth Natural Foods, so when you buy from us, not only are you supporting us, you are also supporting the farmers and small businesses we use as suppliers. It keeps your money in our community.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
I'm always super stoked on what my friends from Raw Gourmet Delights bring to the market. Amelia's bread is insanely good. We are always distracted by how good the Body Eclectic soaps smell. I've been buying spices, oils, and vinegars from Artisano's for years. We use a lot of Harvestland's produce. We love being part of the market and are honored to be surrounded by such talent.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Amelia's


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.


Amelia's, 2nd season at IWFM  

Located at 653 Virginia Ave. in the Fletcher Place/Holy Rosary neighborhood, we are a production bakery that specializes in bread baked on a stone hearth in the European tradition. Our bread is leavened with a sourdough starter, and we allow the dough to ferment at a cool temperature overnight to enhance the flavor. This process takes more time, 18-24 hours from mixing to baking, but we believe it really makes better bread.

Most popular item?
The Focaccia or the City Loaf are probably our best-selling items. We recently started making sourdough scones, which have been very popular.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
Buying local is much more interesting. Whatever is important to you about the products you purchase, you can find out easily and directly.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
We buy meat, eggs, produce and honey.
  
Connect: ameliasbread.com | Twitter

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Dickinson Woodworking

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.



Dickinson Woodworking, 5th season at IWFM  
Located east of Indianapolis in Greenfield, we produce handmade kitchenware from local Indiana hardwoods. Whenever possible, we use wood from our own sawmill, which we use to process storm-damaged and removed residential trees.

Most popular item?
Spoons are always popular. Everyone who cooks needs a spoon, and our customers are always telling us how much they love our spoons for being ergonomic, durable and effective. They don't look too shabby either!

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
The IWFM represents a wonderful array of vendors who you can get to know and be more connected to, and who offer the best-quality products and food. Having a more personal relationship with who you buy from can give you confidence in what you buy and eat.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
My favorites are carrots and apples, and I like to stock up on honey from Wildflower Ridge. The meats I have purchased have been of amazing quality. I was outside grilling a bison steak from Circle L Bison once and a raven came and stole it off the grill! I was upset to lose the steak, but that raven sure had a good meal! 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

March 1 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

It's almost March, and that means spring is nearly here! Thanks for supporting local farmers, producers and artisans through the bleakest months! 
 
Do you have a IWFM Frequent Shopper Card? Buy an IWFM T-shirt and get an extra spot marked off! When you fill up a card, you'll be entered to win some great prizes! And yes, the cards can be carried over from season to season. Pick up a card at the IWFM Info Desk.

We're excited to welcome March's Community Builder sponsor, Managed Health Services, an insurance company that serves the state's Medicaid population. Stay tuned for their free $5 token giveaway later this month! Thanks to Bohlsen Group for their support in February, giving out tokens and assisting our vendors! 

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:

Casse Croute
Natural Born Juicers (truck outside)
Shamrock Farm
Silverthorn Farm (tentative)

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

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

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!  

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