November 16th, 2019

Guess who is making a guest appearance at the Market this Saturday?! Nancy, from Honey Locust Farmhouse. She’s filling-in at the Kontoulis Olive Oil stand while the Kontoulis clan tends to the harvest in their Grecian olive grove. You can stock up on all the Kontoulis oils and vinegars you need for Thanksgiving dinner while also scoring a limited bottle of Nancy’s famous elderberry elixir, a crucial remedy in your arsenal to combat cold-weather illnesses. She’ll also have her beloved tea blends, masterfully handcrafted for optimal delight.

Mountain Top Maple returns in time for holiday cooking. Make sure to stock up not only for weekend pancake brunches, but also for Thanksgiving dinner! You can use maple syrup in a host of dishes, including this decadent yam recipe [https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/garnet-yams-with-blis-maple-syrup-and-maple-sugar-streusel] and this Brussels sprouts recipe [https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/maple-roasted-brussels-sprouts]

If you haven’t dusted off the soup pot yet, this weekend would be a good time to do it. Winter decided to set in early sending the temperatures plummeting. Hearty soups are the perfect way to stay warm and fend off early-winter blues. And, they flood your home with with inviting, warm aromas.

Pick up some lamb soup chops at Wil-Hi Farm and try your hand at this comforting Uzbek shurpa lamb soup [https://www.gastrosenses.com/blog/uzbek-shurpa-soup/] or head to Morgiewicz Produce for turnips to throw in this rustic lentil soup [https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/rustic-lentil-and-turnip-soup/12585/] Enjoy either soup with a peasant roll from Wave Hill and a salad made with mustard greens from visiting vendor Four E Farm, who is filling in for Stoneberry Farm this week.

Need to warm up while you shop but can’t take another hit of caffeine? Dutch Coffee Co. is now serving mulled apple cider made with local cider and a secret spice blend. A great warm beverage for you and the little ones!

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