Tuesdays, 4-7 pm

through December 22

1900 Westfall Road, Rochester

(in Atonement Lutheran Church)

This year, thanks to our farmers, we can do like the pilgrims did and eat local for Thanksgiving.  This Tuesday at the Brighton Winter Farmers’ Market you will find a wide variety of fresh, local treats, just in time for your Thanksgiving feast.  The farmers will bring apples, potatoes, winter squash, pumpkin for pie, spinach, lettuce and salad mix, chard, kale, onions, garlic, cauliflower, fresh herbs, radishes, green onions, kohlrabi, turnips, rutabaga, and carrots.  The farmers used organic methods for many of these crops (just like the pilgrims did).

Other treats to round out the feast will also be available, including Small World Bakery breads (great for stuffing), pies, jams and jellies, fine chocolates and fudge, pasta, other baked goods, coffee, and baking mixes from Allens Hill Farm (their apple cider molasses would make a tasty turkey glaze).   These treats plus many more from the market will make great additions to holiday gift baskets.

This week the market welcomes Steve Aman from Aman’s Nursery in Newark.  Steve will be bringing Christmas trees, wreaths, swags, boughs, and tree stands.  Steve grows his trees using no synthetic pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides, unlike the majority of conventional tree growers.

Don’t forget the brussels sprouts!  Every Thanksgiving table needs some.   Thwart any complaints this way:  saute a diced onion in some olive oil and/or butter.  Add trimmed and halved brussels sprouts, cook for a couple minutes, then add a cup or so of cider; cook until very tender and add salt and pepper.

Congratulations Big Sister

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