Last Day to Order Local! Make Some Meatballs!

Greetings local food lovers!

Last day to order local!

Make delicious meatballs with local ground beef and ground pork for a tasty sandwich, spaghetti dinner or a fun appetizer. Swedish style, with marinara or with Asian flavors!

And thanks to our Farm Tour participants! Alison showed us baby pigs, chickens, Scottish Highland cows, a walnut tree & more at Holy Terror Farm. Then Jeff showed us around the apple orchards and cherry trees and Delicious Orchards, followed by a BBQ and cider. Finally, Ty & Helen showed us their winery and art gallery at the Tuscan-style Azura Cellars. We hope to offer another Farm Tour soon!

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

New Tea Blends & Farm Tour Tomorrow!

Greetings local food lovers!

The Market is OPEN!

Last day to RSVP for the Farm Tour! Come for 1 stop or join us for visits to Holy Terror Farm, Delicious Orchards and Azura Winery! RSVP to localfarmsfirst@me.com

Try some nourishing loose leaf tea blends from Peace and Plenty Farm

-Digestibilitea for healthy digestion
-Dreamytea to calm your nerves or get ready for bed
-Or Tea of the Day: surprise your tastebuds with mint, flower or lemon notes

Pat Frazier, Peace and Plenty’s founder, was formerly a pediatric nurse practioner and herbalist and is now a full time farmer, permaculture and biodynamic teacher. Along with the incredible herbs the farm also produces incredible vegetables. Her herbal blends will leave you feeling amazing!

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

The Market Is Open! Strawberries for the Farm Tour?

Greetings local food lovers!

The Market is OPEN!

We’re flowing with greens and vegetables! Treat yourself to some strawberries this week to herald the start of summer. Dip them in chocolate, slice them into a salad or eat them solo.

And don’t forget to RSVP for the Farm Tour! Come for 1 stop or join us for visits to Holy Terror Farm, Delicious Orchards and Azura Winery!

Spend the whole day in Paonia, biking, eating fresh foods and sipping wine!

Contact us with Qs: localfarmsfirst@me.com

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Order Pick Up Today!

Greetings local food lovers!

Don’t forget to pick up your order today between 4-6 PM!

Crested Butte: Upstairs in the Visitor’s Center/Chamber of Commerce. After 5, come around the back to the employee entrance by the parking lot.

Gunnison: Upstairs at the ORE Office (202 E. Georgia)

Paonia: From 12-5 PM tomorrow at the Trading Post

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Farm Tour! And Prosciutto Asparagus!

Greetings local food lovers!

Last day to order local!

Join us for the Farm Tour on Saturday, June 2nd! Free for LFF members! Check out an amazing array of crops at Holy Terror Farm, have lunch at Delicious Orchards and take in the scenery at Azura Winery & Art Gallery!

RSVP by adding Farm Tour to your cart this week!

Plus, there’s still plenty of veggies (& asparagus!) available! Try out LFF customer Veronica’s delicious asparagus recipe:
-Steam asparagus to partially cook
-Wrap each spear in a strip of proscuitto
-Sprinkle with bread crumbs, parmesan & spices
-Bake!

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Cream of the Crop Lettuce from the Spud Man!

Greetings local food lovers!

The Market is OPEN, now through Monday at 7 AM!

Farmer Story of the Week: John Cooley of Rivendell Farms is a poet with a knack for growing AMAZING potatoes (look for those on the market soon). In Paonia, he’s even earned the nickname of Spud Man.

Rivendell is located along the river in Austin, CO and has been in John’s family for generations.

He also happens to be a master cabinet maker and jack of all trades, but farming is his true passion!

Try out the new Rivendell Cream of the Crop Salad Mix – beautiful, tender & sweet!

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

The Market is Open! Roy G. Biv!

Greetings local food lovers!

The Market is OPEN!

We’ve got a rainbow of inventory to try out this week:

-RED Strawberries
-ORANGE Honey
-YELLOW Shasta Daisies
-GREEN Peppermint
-BLUE Potato Aeedlings
-INDIGO Grape Jelly
-VIOLET Eggplant Seedlings

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Order Pick Up Reminder!

Greetings local food lovers!

Don’t forget to pick up your order today between 4-6 PM!

Crested Butte: Upstairs in the Visitor’s Center/Chamber of Commerce. After 5, come around the back to the employee entrance by the parking lot.

Gunnison: Upstairs at the ORE Office (202 E. Georgia)

Paonia: From 12-5 PM tomorrow at the Trading Post

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Radical Radishes! Last Day to Order Local!

Greetings local food lovers!

Last day to order local!

Radishes from Rain Crow Farm remain on the market this week! This colorful root vegetable is high in Vitamin C and contains folate, B & K vitamins and minerals like potassium, iron and zinc!

-Make authentic Mexican by scattering atop your tacos for a zesty crunch

-Quarter and mix into a potato or pasta salad for beautiful color

-Use as a crunchy salad topper

-Include in stir fries or a cold Asian noodle dishes

The market also still has snap peas and PLENTY of greens in numerous shapes and forms!

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com

Caesar Salad with FRESH Romaine!

Greetings local food lovers!

Did you know the Caesar Salad was invented on July 4th, 1924 in Italy?

Fancy up dinner next week with a delicious Caesar Salad made with fresh, organic romaine lettuce from Zephyros Farm.

Not only is it easy to make, but it’s a kid-friendly salad, too!

Just tear or chop the romaine lettuce into bite-size pieces and toss with Caesar dressing, 1/4 cup shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese and croutons. Add veggies like grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and cucumbers to dress it up.

Want to make your own dressing? Just toss the following in your blender or food processor: garlic cloves, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustar, Worcestshire sauce, olive oil and anchovy filets (a sustainable fish!)

Thanks for supporting local family farms!

Chelsea Bookout
Market Facilitator LocalFarmsFirst.com – a 501c3 non-profit
303-775-5318
click here to start shopping on the website
www.LocalFarmsFirst.com