Hello all you locavores.  Here's the report for this Saturday's market...February 4th.  Remember to tell your friends they can find us YEAR ROUND at The Market on Everhart, 5800 block Everhart near Holly. (In with Janet's Cakery and Southside Barbacoa). We start selling promptly at 9 a.m, but no sooner. Come when we open for best selection!
 
You'll also find us at  www.farmersmarketcc.org and on Facebook.
 
Some of our vendors will be representing the market at the annual Home and Garden Show, February 17th-19th.  Check it out below and ask Jaime about your "buy one, get one free" passes!
 
 
Thoughts on the farmer's market experience.  After 2 weeks out of town, I went to the grocery store to buy produce, chicken, bread, etc.  Fine.  Done.  BORING!  After the market last week, I fixed sauteed scallops from Paul's Seafood, steamed purple beets from Danny (they didn't even need salt or pepper), a chicken stew with Buddy's fennel, Cora's potatoes, Jaime's carrots.  I made a salad with our own lettuce.  AND I delivered a car full of produce to Timon's Ministries, generously donated by customers and vendors.  There is a great deal of satisfaction in enjoying your Saturday morning with others, knowing your growers, sharing your bounty and blessings.  My thanks to all of you for making it so rewarding.
 
It's the first Saturday of the month.  That means Ian (Whetstone Sharpening) will be sharpening knives, usually while you wait.
 
Whetstone Sharpening will be sharpening knives this Saturday and every 1st Saturday. As always, flat edged knives can be sharpened for $1.00 per inch. Up to two knives per customer can be sharpened while you wait, more if time allows. Serrated edges are $1.50 per inch, and must be taken to the shop, but can be ready for pickup the following Monday at 700 N Carancahua St. Suite 700, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401. Call with questions at 361-884-8366.
 
 
It also means that Edelen Farms will join us!
 
Greg is looking forward to seeing all of you on Saturday.  He will have our delicious and nutritious grassfed beef and chicken, Four String Farm's pork including pan sausage, pastured turkeys, broadbreasted or heritage, honey, jellies, bee pollen, and a new item, delicious organically grown grapefruits.  YUM!  YUM!  Andrew plays soccer and the season is gearing up.  He has a game on Saturday morning.  Lauren has other commitments too but she will see you in the middle of the month. 
 
 
BUDDY/GAYLE (Rabbit Run Garden):
 
THIS WEEK WE WILL BE LOCATED IN THE FIRST SPOT UNDER THE PERMANENT
AWNING.

  *********DUCK EGGS*********(WE HAVE A LARGE SUPPLY) (GREAT FOR
BAKING)

MARY'S FREE RANGE YARD EGGS!!!!

PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF ALL EGGS GO TO SUPPORT THE "BARNYARD
ANIMAL RESCUE"!!!

SPRING GARLIC
LEEKS
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
FENNEL
BROCCOLI
KALE
MUSTARD GREENS
ROMAINE LETTUCE
RED LEAF LETTUCE
WATERMELON RADISHES
KOHLROBI
BOK CHOY
ESCAROLE (Makes Great Chicken Escarole Soup) Ask for recipe
SWISS CHARD
ARUGULA

GAYLE'S ORGANIC SPROUTS:
    Broccoli
    Alfalfa
    Radish
    Mung Bean

HOPE TO SEE YOU SATURDAY, BUDDY & GAYLE
 

 
CORA/JERRY (JW Chisholm Farm):
 
Tomatoes. Onions. Herbs. Potatoes. Citrus. Greens of all kinds and let's talk receipes!  Turnips and cook those greens!  Carrots. Broccoli. Cauliflower and full of purple antioxidents!  We will bring whatever is ready it was good to see y'all! How about that cool wind?  

Thanks again and see you Saturday'
 
 
AMY (AmyBowersArt):
 
I will be at the market this Saturday with my original cards and some newly framed art. I have been creating lots of new designs. This week I will have plenty of Valentines, perfect for your sweetheart, along with post cards, magnets, and gift cards. As usual, I will also have Birthday and cards for all occasions. Come on by and check them out. See you this weekend! 
 
LISA (EcoSage Company):
 

Greetings from EcoSage Company , Natural Soaps & Candles, Products for Greener Living!  I will not be at the market this weekend but will return on February 11th.  Valentine s Day is just around the corner, we offer products sure to please your sweetie this year. Check us out on facebook, twitter or our website.

 
 
MELISSA (Paul's Seafood):
 
Paul's Seafood will be at the market this Saturday with our fresh-caught seafood.  Come see what we have!  Special orders or inquiries, please call 361-939-7447.  See you Saturday!
 
 
BEA (Bea's Market):
 
This is that time of the month again folks, First Friday, Farmer's Market and World Peace Prayer!
It's good to have a meaningful monthly weekend.
Soooo,
Bea's Market will be out at Retama Park Friday evening 5-9 and at the Farmer's Market Sat 9am-12,
Will have a few new pieces of jewelry, leather bags and maybe a surprise or two.
Any one interested in World Peace Prayer just ask.

See you out and about!
 
 
JAIME (Terra Madre Mini Farm):
 
Greetings from Terra Madre Mini Farm.....for those of you that are into healthy eating especially juicing I'd like to recommend two great inspirational movies "Forks over Knives" and " Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead". Talking about juicing now is the time to load up with those leafy greens that are naturally packed with anti-oxidants and nutrients  Ok, I will have loads of carrots, white turnips, lots of spinach, a lettuce mix, tons of turnip greens, beets and beet greens, Broccoli, honey and eggs.
 
 
DANNY (From the Garden/From the Nursery):
 
 
'From the Garden' will have the following this Saturday morning:
 
Fresh Yard Eggs
Bulls Blood Beets (Also: Chiaggio Beets, Red Detroit Beets, and Golden Beets)
Spinach
Mustard
Collards
Arugula
Leaf Lettuce Mix
Butter Crunch Lettuce
Red Bak Chaoi
Black Bak Chaoi
Chinese Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Swiss Chard
 
'From the Nursery' will have the following:
 
Cherokee Purple Tomato Plants
Valley Girls
Sage
Rosemary
Sweet Thai Basil
Lemon Basil
Pony Tail Palm
Mother In Law Tongue
Spearmint
Peppermint
 
*** We have boxes of veggies, $10 and $20, that can be ordered and picked up at the market between 9am and 11am on Saturday. This is a great way to ensure that you are able to get the veggies you want if you can not make the market at 9am opening.
 
Thanks for shopping at our tables,
The Weaver Family
 
 
THE HERB LADY (That's me):
 
 
This week, my chemical-free offerings will include:
 
Grapefruit, ruby reds from our tree.
 
CILANTRO CILANTRO CILANTRO (Think Cilantro Pesto, and yes you can freeze it.) The warm weather we're having will send it to seed quickly.  Buy now!
Dried lemongrass bundles for tea
ASSORTED HERBS...email me if you have special requests.  I'll oblige if I can. I don't always bring everything.
Salad in a box...lettuce, watercress, edible flowers, bell and hot peppers, herbs. 
LIMITED: Veggie saute in a box...just add oil and a pan.  This week's will feature whatever is in the garden when I pick!
DANDELION GREENS
LIMITED:   GHOST PEPPERS
 
As always, the HARVEST CORPUS CHRISTI: Feed People, Not 'Possums donation basket will be next to The Herb Lady's table.  Buy an extra veggie, put it in the basket, and off it goes to area food pantries and cooking shelters following the market.  Another great way to contribute is to bring your own harvest and leave it at the table.  For more info on Harvest CC, call Teresa at 361-334-3908, or check it out on Facebook.
 
JANIE/LOU (Turquoise Gecko):
 
We will not be at the Market but will Return on February 11 with plants and Concrete Art that can be displayed indoor or outdoor. 
We have a FB page called Turquoise Gecko if you want to see some of the concrete art.
Have A Great Week
 
We usually have surprises at the market.  All vendors may not be represented in this report!  As always, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
 
Sharie (The Herb Lady)