The farmers will be brushing snow off their hardy vegetables to bring to market this Tuesday.  Many of the late season, cold weather crops are sweetened by dropping temperatures, unlike the dispositions of some of us.  Kale, cabbage, and brussels sprouts love the chill, and the carrots now are like candy.   There will also be apples, winter squash, pumpkins, potatoes, garlic, chard, salad greens, rutabaga, turnips, celeriac, leeks, cauliflower, and much more.  Sustainably-grown Christmas trees and wreaths will be still be available, along with milk, eggs, cheese, and certified organic, pasture-raised beef and pork.

Lots of other holiday and gift items will be available at the market; here are some ideas:

• Hedonist Chocolates Holiday Truffle assortment, including festive flavors such as Eggnog, Orange Clove, Fig, Champagne Pomegranate, and Ginger Molasses.
• raw and creamed honey, beeswax candles & ornaments, and honey lip balm from Bloomfield Honey.
• dozens of varieties of jewel-like jams and jellies from Nordic Farms, including unique combinations such as Raspberry Pear, plus salsa, relishes, and pickles.
• Biscotti for Everybotti’s holiday spice flavors, perfectly paired with coffee from Joe Bean Coffee Roasters.
• hearty breads from Small World Bakery, plus granola, several colorful flavors of hot sauce, and their new batches of sauerkraut and kimchi.
• Spiced Apple Glaze and Apple Cider Molasses from Allens Hills Farm, plus mixes for baking holiday Gingerbread, Apple Cake, or Apple Cinnamon Pancakes.
• specialty flavors of fresh pasta from Salamone Pasta, plus ready-made pasta meals and soups.
• English Muffins & other sweet treats from Martha Jane’s.
• ravioli, sauces, dips, and stuffed breads from Pasta Classics.
• herbal soaps, lotions, and teas from Lavender Moon Herb Gardens.
• fudge in a variety of flavors, plus blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry jam from Tripleberry Farm.

Bob White will return to the market this week with some musical holiday cheer.  This week and next are the final weeks of the 2009 Brighton Winter Farmers’ Market; come for the last of the season’s harvest.  Thanks to all for supporting these hard-working farmers; your support is a vote for a more local, sustainable food supply, one that is healthier for our families and for the environment.

Ida in purple hat

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