West Chester Growers Market Preview

May has been here for awhile, which means that the West Chester Growers Market is also back.  Here's a look at the vendors that will be at the market on Saturday, May 18.

The following information comes from the Growers Market blog.

Chile Spot:
Come visit Chile Spot for all their wonderful artisan chile pepper products including Heirloom Tomato Salsa, Pepper Jams, Hot Sauces and Pickled Peppers.  This will be the best weekend for selection of Chile Pepper Seedlings - we will be fully stocked with 25+ unique and highly sought varieties of chile pepper seedlings including the ultra hots (Bhut Jolokia - Ghost Pepper, Trinidad Scorpion, 7 Pot and the latest record holder Moruga Scorpion), we'll also have a wonderful selection of chile peppers ideal for fresh salsa (Biker Billy Jalapeno, Fresno, Bulgarian Carrot and Black Hungarian).  We have the classic Italian Long Hot Pepper (Mesilla) and several Asian varities (Red Thai, Nippon Taka and Goat Horn).  And there of course many other wonderful chiles such as Wild Brazil, Lemon Drop, Chocolate Scotch Bonnet and Jeff's personal favoritie Jamaican Scotch Bonnet.

Lindenhof Farm:
Axel and Elizabeth will be bringing plenty of fresh spring chickens (including boneless/skinless breasts, thighs, leg quarters) and eggs ready for your favorite recipes. Or, take home a fresh turkey or chicken pie or some ready-to-eat lunch meat such as beef bologna or chipped ham. We also will have plenty of steaks, chops, sausages, patties, hot dogs and roasts (beef, pork and lamb) for your grilling pleasure. Check out website for more info and list of items  www.lindenhoffarm.net. Thank you all for a great winter market season!More great market days to come!! 

Blueberry Hill Farm: Blueberry Hill Farm will be there with strawberries, asparagus, sugar snaps, rhubarb, herbs, dog treats, spring onions, swiss chard, four kinds of lettuce, spinach, mint and what ever else the land wants to give up!

Ellen April Handcrafted Soaps: Ellen April will be at the market this week with a full variety of all your favorite soap and body products. New soap this week … Orange Rosa. It has a bright citrus scent that is softened with a bit of woody rose. It's a bit out of the ordinary, but in a very good way. Stop by for a sniff!

Applied Climatology LLC:
New rewards program for 2012 - Earn 1 stamp on your rewards card for every $10 spent on plants at our tent.  Once you accumulate 10 stamps you can exchange your rewards card for $15 off any future plant purchase from us!  Also, be sure to sign up for our weekly Garden Club emails, to receive a weekly availability list and coupons!  

Yellow Springs Farm: We will have the season’ s first batch of Goat Milk Feta ready this weekend for the Market, plus award-winning aged cheeses, and the ever-popular chevres, too.

Golden Valley Farms:  
We will be sampling: Doughnut Blend: Hearty, full-bodied and Wild Tiger:  Bold, aggressive flavors

A few other coffee favorites we will be bringing: Breakfast Blend - A flood of herbal and floral flavors Dark Roast - Smoky aromas and hearty flavors 100% Ethiopian - A subtle sweetness and a uniquely exotic finish 100% Colombian - Hearty caramel and rich chocolate notes These coffees will be sold in ground and whole bean form. If you want to pre-order a coffee that is not being offered at the farmer’s market or you have a special request for a grind setting, please call 610-719-0232 or email :sales@goldenvalleyfarms.com

Pureblend Tea: Pureblend will be there with:

Iced Matcha Lattes served with Almond Milk -  Original Matcha Matcha Chai Cocoa-Hazelnut Matcha Honey Ginseng Matcha NEW! Matcha Mango
New Summer Blends and a variety of Organic, Fair Trade Whole Leaf Teas
Unrefined, Organic Sea Salts -  Alaea Red Black Lava Sel Gris Seasoning Salt Yakima Smoked Ayurveda Blend

Bryer Apiary: Bryer Apiary will be coming to the market this Saturday with a diverse selection of raw, local, Chester County honey.  Now is the time to stock up after a long winter.  Please note that Jeff Bryer will be attending this Saturday's market and not his usual 4th Saturday of the month market as he usually does. He will then return to 4th Saturday of the month markets.  

Other Vendors for this week include:

Chile Spot Stargazers Vineyard Red Earth Farm
Lizzie's Kitchen
Maple Hill Farm
Big Sky Bread Company
Elkdale Greenhouse
Oakshade Chees
Oley Valley Mushrooms
Queens Farms
Windy Acres Fahnestock's Fruit Farm London Vale Farm Schaeffer Flowers