Summer's Harvest at the Markets

Happy Friday to you all.......this time of year brings an abundance of tomatoes and corn at the Farmer's Markets.  The farmer's have been busy harvesting all week to bring you the best of their just-picked produce.  And just like the farmer's, I've been busy baking all week to bring you the freshest granola and granola bars for your enjoyment.   It's the weekend, so it's time to stock up.

Yes it has been a busy week......between baking and delivering, there are also college visits with my soon-to-be high school senior, what an overwhelming endeavor compared to when I was doing this a few decades ago.   It is a lot of fun and brings back so many fond memories of that time in my life.  I didn't realize when we were deciding on starting a family that so many facets of what I experienced in my youth and young adult life would come into play.  Living, learning, and experiencing something new everyday is what life is all about.

What's new in your life today......send me an email, comment on facebook, or reply here and let me know.   Looking forward to it.

Pattie

Good Morning, Happy Farmer's Market Day

When you think Farmer's Market, typically you think Saturday morning.  I know, they are everywhere now.  It used to be hard to find a farmer's market, especially when I was kid.   I grew up in the country.  We lived on a small lake with 7 acres.  There were some farm animals; a couple of pigs and 2 horses.  My grandfather raised the pigs to slaughter them for "pig roasts" the restaurant would host during the summer months.  I remember those being really big events for everyone.  That pig was so delicious.....the meat so fresh tasting.  How could it not be, slaughtered a few hours right before eating.   You can't eat meat any fresher than that.  

That's what you will find at the Millerton Farmer's Market this morning.   A variety of fresh produce grown by local farms in the Hudson Valley, various fresh meats; pork, beef, lamb, and chicken raised by local farmers of the Hudson Valley, and then there are people like me who hand-bake their products using local ingredients (I use local flour, eggs, honey just to name a few of the ingredients), and package them beautifully to share with the community.  Have you tried my granola or granola bars?  If you haven't, you must....they are unlike anything else - a delight for the tastebuds (and the heart too!).

Take a ride up, over, or down to Millerton this morning.  We are there from 9:00-1:00.  Listen to some music, talk to a farmer, baker, or cheesemaker and enjoy yourself.

What can you find at WholeyOats today?

Today at the WholeyOats tent I will  have the following freshly baked granola.....Maple Nut, Dried Fruits & Nuts, Dried Cherries and Chocolate and for the granola bars......Chocolate Coconut Almond (the favorite amongst WholeyOats customers), Blueberry Almond (my favorite), and Cranberry Almond....stop by, sample and find out what you've been missing!

What's Happening This Weekend

Wow.....what a weekend we have planned.....this afternoon, I will be at the Amenia Farmer's Market from 3:00-7:00p.m.   The Farmer's Market is located in the Amenia Town Hall parking lot right off Rte. 22 in Amenia, can't miss us when you drive up.  You will see all of our brightly colored tents and banners as well as all the signs Rudy places up and down Rte. 22.   There are a nice variety of vendors at this Farmer's Market where you can do all of your weekend shopping and spend the rest of your time entertaining, biking the rail trail, swimming, doing all the things you enjoy in your time off.  

Tomorrow, Saturday August 13, I will be at the Millerton Farmer's Market from 9:00-1:00 which is located right in the center of town on the lawns of the Methodist Church.  You will find a nice array a vendors here as well so if didn't have a chance the night before to do your weekend shopping, grab a cup of coffee and come shop at the Market tomorrow morning.

Sunday's are usually my day off......however I was approached about participating at the Sharon Audubon Festival which is happening all weekend,  I am planning to be there on Sunday, August 14th from 9:30-5:30.   If Sunday is a washout weatherwise, I will not be going as granola doesn't really hold up too well in the rain.  Hopefully it will be a nice day and I will have the chance to meet lots of new people.

Well it's time to get ready for the busy weekend ahead.   Stop by and say hello when you visit the markets.

Happy Friday to you all.....
Pattie