Packed House Tomorrow at the Amenia Farmer's Market

I just finished reading Sophie Meili's write-up for tomorrow's farmer's market, WOW.  We've got a full house tomorrow of so many wonderful goodies....hand made, home grown, farm raised, locally cooked & baked - you name it, you will find it tomorrow at the Amenia Winter Farmer's Market.  We are located at the Amenia Town Hall, just off Rte. 22 in Amenia.  Once you pass through the main intersection in town, you can't miss us.  Stop in, say hello and enjoy all of the spectacular, local products you will find  there.  If you don't believe me, pick up the Millbrook Independent and read the wonderful article written about what you can find at the market.  Here's the link just in case:  http://themillbrookindependent.com/content/stroll-through-amenia-winter-market

I'm looking forward to seeing you there.

It's Millerton Farmer's Market Time-What Might You Find There?

Hi All,
Here's wishing you are having a wonderful Friday....what a beauty of a day.  Apparently we are going to get some snow tomorrow.  It seems everyone is prepared this time, I'm thinking the roads will be fine and I will be making my way up to the Farmer's Market tomorrow.  I will be there from 10:00-2:00 along with several others.  What might you find tomorrow at the Millerton Farmer's Market?   Coco's Crumbs with her wonderful baked goods, Marilyn has the best chutneys and pickled dills, Hawk Dance Farm will have their beautiful beeswax candles, Perry Hill Farm with all of Vicki's wonderful soaps, Berkshire Mountain Bakery's breads, locally raised fish and greens, and more.

I know it has been a while since you have seen me at the Millerton Market, so come on out and visit.  Watch the glassblowers at Gilmor develop those wonderful creations, chat with your favorite granola baker (me), and take a walk around a lovely little town.

Have a wonderful weekend, I look forward to see you.

Best,
Pattie

Farmer's Market Weekend & WholeyOats News

Happy Friday to everyone....I hope this past week proved to be a good one for all.   Some of you have been wondering where I've been the past weeks, well I am happy to say I will be at the Amenia Farmer's Market this Saturday, February 4th.  The location is the Amenia Town Hall, right off of Rte. 22 and the market is open from 10:00-2:00.

So what's been happening in the world of WholeyOats??  Well I have been cranking along working hard to build this business locally and, well "not so" locally.  I was contacted a week or so ago by a business in Brooklyn that is looking to carry WholeyOats granola bars, wow!  Needless to say I was blown away by that, in a good way of course.  I've been approached by a woman's tennis club in Dutchess County that is interested in serving WholeyOats granola bars at their tournaments, woohoo so excited about that one!  It's just when you think things may slow down a bit, it surprises you in many ways.  I am also going to tease a little by saying there is a good sized market in NYC that may be interested in WholeyOats, keep your fingers crossed, I would be "over the moon" if this became a reality and I will make sure you all are the first ones to hear about it.

With that said, I am looking for a bigger kitchen.  It appears I am outgrowing my digs and need to expand, just a little.  I have made the commitment to keep my granola business small ensuring that each and every batch of granola and granola bars are handmade by yours truly, no if's, and's or whatever's - me and only me!  I have heard one too many times how it all changes when other hands are involved and that could not be more true than with baking or cooking.  A bigger kitchen will allow me to do more in the same amount of time, so here's hoping I find something close by as I would like to stay in Wingdale.

That's all for now.  Thanks for reading and I hope to see you tomorrow, I really miss everyone.

Pattie