Gearing up for the Chatham Farmer's Market 2011

We went to our first meeting for the 2011 Chatham Farmer's Market.   This years season runs from June 25 to Nov 19, 2011.  We are excited for this season because we have been working hard to develop new and exciting foods that are healthy and delicious.    We will be updating each week to keep you abreast of our progress for this season.   So keep checking back....Here's to a wonderful season!

Chatham Farmer's Market 11/20/10 Recap--final Market of season

What a day Saturday was.   Theresa cooked up some  awesome Harvest Vegetable Bean Soup made with the beans and veggies she always had on display.   She really outdid herself ~it tasted great.   The Market was fun and busier than it had been the last few weeks we were there.   It was a beautiful day to end the season on.   Thanks to all who came by....some came by and bought enough stock to get them through the next few months.   We sold out of almost everything....I was disappointed we sold out of the soup as I thought I could take some home.   Oh well T can always make me some.

The whole season was really wonderful.  We really enjoy working the market and talking to people about our veggie burgers.   We are so grateful that so many people like them and enjoy them.   We are going to spend the winter trying to figure out how to get them into more hands.  In the meantime if anyone wants any please leave a comment or send us an email.   We will do our best to keep up with demand.   In the meantime thanks again for a lovely Market Season....Happy Thanksgiving!

Last Chatham Farmer's Market 2010--11/20/10

This Saturday is the last day of the Chatham Farmer's Market for the 2010 season.   I can't believe it is over already.   The last few Saturday's we have gone have been a bit cold----so I intend to bundle up.  To commemorate this last day of the season we are having somewhat of a sale.   All burger packages will be priced at $6 for two burgers vs our usual $7.   As it is also the last day Theresa is coming up with a great side using all the ingredients seen in her table displays (think warmth).   We get just as many complements on  her pretty displays as we do for our Veggie Burgers.   Once the season has ended that doesn't mean we won't have burgers to sell.....just comment here or send us an email at thesavorygarden@gmail.com and we will deliver them to you.   We look forward to seeing everyone Saturday----come by and visit!

Chatham Farmer's Market 10/30/10 Recap

This was our second to last market for the 2010 season.   We won't be back until the last day of the market November 20th.   As told in our last post this past week had been very busy.   We just didn't have time to think about making a side dish.  I hope that people checked out the recipe for Asian Cole Slaw because it is really good.

Yesterday was a really cold day which made for a very quiet market.   For some reason there wasn't much traffic so sales were a bit sluggish...not just for us for everyone.   Even though it was quiet we still enjoyed being there.   We got to visit with some vendors we hadn't seen in awhile, which was nice.

Theresa had to leave the market to run some errands so I manned the booth by myself for a bit.  Usually Theresa handles the grill for samples, I don't I have ever started the flame or even flipped a burger.   While she was gone it was cold and the traffic started to pick up so took it upon myself to grill up some samples.  Needless to say it was easier than I thought and I am a bit proud of myself ~ plus it was kinda fun.   Other than that it was a pretty uneventful market....hopefully the last day will go out with a bang.


Between now and then check back for any updates and information....we might even add a recipe or two.

Asian Veggie Burger with Asian Cole Slaw

It has been a really busy week...it was so busy on the non veggie burger front that we are unable to bring a side dish to the Farmer's Market Today.   Instead we offer  you a simple accompaniment to our Asian veggie burger.   I actually think it would go with all the burgers as it is a great variation on traditional Cole slaw.   Enjoy!

Oh and as a reminder after Today we won't be back to the Chatham Farmers Market until closing day November 20th.....


Asian Cole Slaw

1 large or 2 med heads of Napa Cabbage sliced thin
3 Carrots shredded
1 bunch Scallions sliced
2 T Toasted Sesames

Dressing:

2/3 C Sugar
1/2 C Rice Wine Vinegar
4 T Soy Sauce
1 1/2 C Vegetable Oil

Whisk dressing ingredients together mix with cabbage, carrots, scallions & sesame seeds.

On a round roll top Asian Burger with Cole Slaw and serve.....

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We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.....

Chatham Farmer's Market 10/23/10 Recap

I woke up Saturday to a pitch black cold morning.   I made sure I bundled myself up in layers because of the cold.   As I stepped out of the house I saw a beautiful sight....the full moon.   It was so big and bright that I could almost see the face of the Man-in-the-Moon.   I had just read that this full moon is called the Hunter's Moon....and it was obvious as to why.


By the time I got to the market Theresa and my brother Michael had already set up our tent and tables....I think Theresa can do it in her sleep.   They were both tired because my sister Ann, my brother-in-law Marc and nephew Alex were visiting over night.  Ann had just come back from accepting her Jefferson Cup Award from the Virginia Library Association.   Anyway the airport is closer to Theresa and Michael so they made a quick visit.

Theresa & Ann...notice the sweaters~

I don't know if it was because it was very cold or that there might have been lots of other things to do but the market was very slow.   The traffic just wasn't there.  The fact that my sister came down made the day worthwhile.





Ann was very funny ~ she tried to pretend she didn't know us to drum up business....here she is sampling our veggie burgers.

I didn't get a photo of them but the Market had some young dancers come for a performance...I felt bad for them because it was so cold and they only had on thin leotards.   I was so cold I had forgotten I had my camera with me.  They weren't the only entertainment....there was the Chatham Community Band Flutes who were very good:

Also at the Market this past weekend were some local students involved in the John Taylor Babbit Foundation.   This group highlights sudden cardiac arrest in children.   There was a bit of a coincidence in that the magazine called "you can save a life at school"  that the students were showcasing,  had a student on the cover that my brother-in-law Marc recognized.  She is a former student at the High School where he is Assistant Principle.  It was nice to see students getting involved in an important cause.

          


So even though we didn't have a busy week for our veggie burgers it was fun and informative at the same time.   I was just so glad my sister came to visit!

Oh our side salad went over very well...Black Bean & Corn Salad....

Black Bean & Corn Salad~

As promised here is the special side we will be selling at the Chatham Farmer's Market on Saturday Oct 23....Black Bean & Corn Salad~

Theresa thought long and hard about what side to make and she kept coming back to our Black Bean & Corn Salad....it is one of our most requested sides.  The last time we were at the market, Michelle, a mother she knows couldn't stop raving about it and asked us when we were making it again.   Like I said a popular  item indeed.   I am actually very partial to it myself....so we hope to see you tomorrow ---remember bundle up it will be a bit chilly!