This Weekend at the Davidson Farmers Market April 11, 2015

This Weekend at the Davidson Farmers Market – April 11, 2015 Please keep in mind that occasionally a vendor that is listed below may not be at the Market because of extenuating circumstances. Looking for a vendor or specific item? Visit us at the Market Information Table – we will help!

Produce Barbee Farms, http://www.barbeefarms.net/ Concord For this week we should have sweet potatoes, white potatoes, spinach, lettuce, asparagus, kale raab, fresh baby kale, green garlic, greenhouse cukes, farm fresh eggs, and lots of plant starts for the home gardener.

Coldwater Creek Farm, http://coldwatercreekfarms.blogspot.com/ Mt. Pleasant Lettuce, carrots, Swiss chard, raddico, kale, whole wheat flour, sweet potatoes, cornmeal, grits, and metal flowers (yard art!). We are taking two pig in to be slaughtered next week - we’ll be stocked-up soon.

Correll Farm/Red Barn Market, https://www.facebook.com/correllfarms Cleveland This week we will begin to have ASPARAGUS and some of our spring greens!! Our offerings will include Bak Choi, Koji (an oriental mustard similar to spinach), arugula and lettuce. We will also have herb gardens and pots of basil. We look forward to seeing you in our new space in the Summit Parking Lot.

Greenthumb Gardens Concord Naturally grown produce of all varieties. Greenthumb will be on-hand with some lettuce, arugula, kale, swiss chard, salad mix (mizuna-mustard) and maybe some organic essential oil blends. Ready for natural insect repellent?

Houston Farm, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-Farm/172519952789904 Huntersville Popcorn, cucumbers, plants…and much more coming as the weeks go on!

KC Farm Mt. Mourne Produce of all varieties, plus cakes and breads. KC will not be at the Market tomorrow, but will be soon.

Kasper Creek, www.kaspercreek.com Huntersville Kasper Creek is a new vendor that will begin coming to Market mid-June. They will have Black beans, October beans, Blue Tip White Half-Runners, Italian zucchini, specialty heirloom tomatoes and okra.

Lomax Incubator Farm Concord Lomax Incubator Farm will begin coming to Market in May and will attend twice a month with their Certified Organic produce.

Peaches & Cream Wadesboro Peaches & Cream will begin coming to Market during strawberry season – around May.

Rowlands Row Farm, www.rrfarmnc.com Gold Hill Rowland Row Farm is a new USDA certified organic seasonal produce vendor. They’ll have shitake mushrooms, cherry belle and French breakfast radishes, Siberian kale, maybe some arugula and small lettuce heads too. And Chicken and duck eggs. Twin Oaks Farm China Grove Welcome back produce farmer Twin Oaks. They will be at Market tomorrow with some early, early spring items.

Protein Big Oak, http://www.bigoakfarmnc.com/ Denver Pastured beef ribeyes, skirt steak, flap meat, cubed steak, ribeyes, sirloins, NY Strips, kabobs, ground beef, should and rump roasts, stew meat, beef jerky, pork chops, ribs, roast, uncured bacon, Boston butts, Grandpa Johnston's real old fashioned breakfast sausage, kielbasa, ground pork, Cajun sausage and Italian sausage.

Fading D Farm Salisbury Fading D Farm is a new vendor and they will begin coming to Market late June with water buffalo meats, cheeses, ricotta, yogurt and water buffalo milk soaps.

Flying Fish Seafood, http://www.hattiesfreshmarket.com/ Davidson North Carolina seafood including: Shrimp, Scallops, Tuna, Snapper, and Flounder.

Gilcrest Natural Farm, http://gilcrestnc.com/index.html Iron Station We will be on hand with our pasture raised meats (no hormones or antibiotics). Chicken: whole chickens, boneless/skinless chicken breast, breast tenders, split breast, leg quarters, thighs, drumsticks, wing packs, chicken livers and hearts, chicken backs for stock. Beef: Steaks – filet mignon, ribeye, NY strip, sirloin, flank, Philly and cube. Roasts:chuck, sirloin tip, eye of round, shoulder. Good stuff: ground beef, hamburger patties, stew beef, short ribs, stir fry strips, liver, soup bones, dog bones, breakfast sausage, chorizo, Italian sausage, Andouille sausage, and our delicious hot dogs! Deli: hot dogs, pastrami. Free range eggs. It’s time to grill again! Get steaks, burger patties, chicken, or hot dogs to make delicious, healthy meats at home.

Dairy Cackleberry Farm Concord Butter, feta cheese, queso fresco, eggs, and farmstead cheese pasteurized milk and raw milk aged a minimum of 60 days

Calico Farmstead Cheese, http://calicofarmsteadcheese.com/contactus.aspx Gibsonville Butter, fresh and aged cows' milk cheeses - ricotta, queso fresca, havarti, mozzarella, farmer cheese, fromage blanc, feta, camembert, cheese curds, hard Italian cheese, manchego, skillet cheese, several varieties of spreadable cream cheese and farm-fresh eggs. Several varieties of fresh artisan goat cheeses made by us from Wilderness Trail Farm goat milk.

Baked Goods & Prepared Foods Beverly’s Gourmet Foods, http://beverlysgourmetfoods.com/ Charlotte Tomato pies, Asparagus Quiches, Crunchy Kale Salad, Vegan breakfast quinoa, Assorted Soups, Spinach Mushroom Lasagna, Mushroom Artichoke Fettuccine, Mac and Cheese, Moroccan Tofu (Vegan, Gluten Free). Gluten free Mac and cheese, Black Bean Lasagna, Moroccan Tofu (Vegan, Gluten Free), Eggplant Steaks with Chickpea Tapenade, vegetable Spread, Pimento Cheese, Spinach Artichoke Dip.

Bruks Bars, http://bruksbars.com/ Charlotte Bruks Bars makes allergen-free snack bars. They will come to Market in a few weeks.

Carolina Artisan Breads, www.carolinaartisanbread.com Midland New vendor, offering Focaccia, Vollkorn-German Sourdough Rye, Sprouted Spelt, Classic Sourdough-with 10% freshly milled spelt, Rustic Sourdough-with 30% freshly milled spelt, and Pita Bread.

Chef Charles Catering, http://www.chefcharlescatering.com/ Charlotte Chef Charles will not be at the Market tomorrow, but back next week.

Empanadas 2go Cornelius Handmade, frozen empanadas with a variety of filings - spinach, mushroom, veggie, blueberry, strawberry and Nutella. Find Empanadas 2go in the Summit parking lot.

Henry’s Wholesome Foods Cleveland Henry and his family are back this week with their early-morning homemade donuts, breads, cookies, cakes and much more! Find them in the Summit parking lot.

Millstone Meadows Farm, http://www.millstonemeadowsfarm.com/ Davidson Artisanal breads, eggs, breakfast sandwiches and croissants, morning buns, tarts, Millstone Meadows raised lamb meat and prepared meals. Find Millstone at the Market and on Main St.

Queen of Oats, http://queenofoats.com/ Cornelius Queen of Oats is back with handmade freshly baked granola, power cookies and protein bars. This Saturday stop by and sample the delicious flavors of Blueberry Walnut, Cranberry Pistachio and Vanilla Currant Almond granola. Also this week, Queen of Oats will have her meal replacement Dark Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars-they taste like brownies but so much better for you)-and of course her famous Breakfast Power Cookies. Queen of Oats does not and never will add any refined sugar, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners to her products. When you eat Queen of Oats products you truly know what it feels like to eat like a Queen (or King)! See you Saturday in the Summit parking lot. Next Saturday the delicious Fig Pecan Protein Bars will be back! EAT ROYALLY! Find the Queen in the Summit parking lot.

The Kimchi Pot, www.kimchipot.weebly.com Davidson Welcome new vendor, The Kimchi Pot. She’ll be selling authentic homemade Korean kimchi. Find The Kimchi Pot in the Summit parking lot.

Flowers, Plants and Herbs Commonwealth Farm, https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthFarms Concord These hot days have forced our early spring flowers to produce all at once. We'll have the last of our tulips, some ranunculus, poppies, hellebores, lots of long-lasting amaryllis and fragrant stock. Let's hope the cool weather-loving flowers (Ranunculus, in particular) have not given up because of the warm soil temperatures! Next week could be the last chance to get some of those long-lasting beauties. Stop by and see what other surprises we've got. We're definitely hoping for some surprises as we wait for early summer flowers to grow up!!! We will not be at market Mother's Day weekend, but are happy to take pre- orders. Please contact us to order in advance.

Halfmoon Gardens Mooresville Welcome back Trisha with Halfmoon Gardens. She’ll have perennials, shrubs, herbs and soaps.

Herr’s Fresh Flowers Vale They are back and here to stay for a while - farm grown flowers made into bouquets

Lavender Garden, http://www.thelavendergarden.net/ China Grove Welcome back Mrs. Rita with the Lavender Garden. She’ll have lavender sands, soaps, candles, oils, lotions and fresh lavender bundles. Find the Lavender Garden back in her normal spot, under the big tree. Food Truck Bleu Barn Bistro, https://www.facebook.com/BleuBarnBistro/info Charlotte Locally sourced dishes including hearty creamy grits, fried eggs, breakfast burritos, Market soups, farmhouse burgers, tacos and more! Find Bleu Barn in the Jackson lot near the fire station.

Specialty Vendors Davidson Bee Co., www.davidsonbee.com Cornelius Honey, honey products and bee keeping education. Davidson Bee Co. will come to Market at some point this season.

Davidson Green School, http://www.davidsongreenschool.org/ Davidson Welcome new vendor DGS! They won’t be at the Market tomorrow, but expect to see them soon with worm castings, comfrey tea, organic aquaponics, and perennial pollinator plants.

Dover Vineyards, www.thefarmatdovervineyards.com Concord New vendor, Dover Vineyards, will have Chambourcin 2012, Chambourcin 2013, strawberry Jam, red wine jelly, white wine jelly, and spicy tomato jam. Find Dover in the Jackson parking lot.

Essential Soaps Charlotte We will have our usual variety of handmade soaps and bath products. We also have all-natural daily and weekly facial products.

King of Pops, https://www.facebook.com/KingofPopsCharlotte Charlotte Welcome back K-POP! Unique homemade icy pops fruits, veggies and herbs from the farmers market.

Mood Indigo Soaps, http://www.moodindigosoaps.com/ Davidson Soaps, lip balms and more! Mood Indigo will at the Market on April 18.

Renn Bee Farm Cleveland Honey, creamed honey and honey sticks for kids!