We Need Oktoberfest Volunteers!!
Calling all Oktoberfest Volunteers....we need you! If you are interested in volunteering during our most fabulous event of the year please call or e-mail Mari at 733-1700 or events@tpforganics .com.
This is a great opportunity for you to help out and have fun. There are two shifts available, 12-3pm and 3-6pm.
Students can aquire their community service hours, as we work to raise money for Traders Point Rural Historic District.
18 Days 'til OKTOBERFEST!!!!!!!
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 from 12 to 6 pm Traders Point Creamery will be hosting Oktoberfest once again. This is truly the most fabulous, fun-filled day on the farm!
Enjoy the Live Music of PolkaBoy's 13-piece Power Band, Hayrides, Bonfires, Cow Milking, Pumpkin Patch, Face Painting, Games, Pet the Baby Calves and more. You may also sample our Award-winning Organic Dairy Products that are made right on the farm!
Traditional German Food, Beer, and Wine available for purchase, as well as Traders Point Creamery Ice Cream, Delicious Cheeses, Baked Goods, Hot Chocolate, and more!
Oktoberfest is a fundraiser to protect over 7,000 acres of remaining greenspace in Traders Point Rural Historic Districts and surrounding areas.
Tickets are $8 in Advance online and $10 at the Gate. Children under 10 years free.
Dinner on the Deck
Friday October 10th, 2008 from 5 to 8 pm
Traders Point Creamery will be grilling out this Friday....the weatherman "guaranteed" us a beautiful fall evening! So join us on the deck for some fabulous all American Food including Traders Point Creamery 100% Grass Fed Organic Hamburgers. We will also be serving local, fresh, handmade Brats that are sure to be delicious. Side dishes for this Friday include homemade vegetarian Baked Beans and Coleslaw with Erika's special slaw dressing....yum! Kids will love our organic all beef hot dogs. Brats will come with Onions and Peppers while hamburgers can be topped with Traders Point Creamery Award Winning Fleur de la Terre Cheese. For a Vegetarian option we will be serving an Organic, marinated and grilled Portabello Mushroom.
All meals come with a choice of Lemonade, Iced Tea, or Milk
Adults: $15.00 Children: $6.50
We have a wide variety of delicious Organic Wines and Beers available. Visit our Bar outside the Farm Store to choose something to enjoy with your Dinner!
Join us for a dinner outside on the farm!
Winter Farmers Market Begins November 1st
As we roll into our Winter Farmers Market, we are proud to be the only Year Round Farmers Market in Indiana!
The last Friday Night Farmers Market will be October 24th. Don't worry though, the farmers market will continue through the winter in our beautiful Red Barn! The winter farmers market will begin on November 1st, at Traders Point Creamery on Saturday mornings between 9 and noon. We will have our regular vendors as well as some new ones. Yee-Haw for local food and products!
Saturday Morning Breakfast....Beginning November 1st!
Beginning November 1st we will be serving a delicious country fresh breakfast on the farm. Enjoy a hearty breakfast served from 9 am to 11:30am. In case you miss breakfast, we will also be serving lunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. So rise and shine and make it out to the farm for yummy food and shopping at the farmers market!
Sunday Brunches Begin November 2nd!
Check in for more exciting details next week!
Farmers Market
This week at the Green Market we’ll continue to have artists as well as our food vendors: wool-filled pillows from Zen Sheep Farm, lovely smelling sachets and incense from Flower Child Aromatherapy, and digital photos printed while you shop from Burton’s Maplewood Farm. Oh, but don’t forget the FOOD! We have an autumn ABUNDANCE of amazingly tasty foods for you to enjoy: snap fresh produce from Seldom Seen, Redwine, Countryside Orchard and Life Farms; delightful baked goods from Valentine Hill Bakery and Harvest Lodge Café; naturally raised meats, cheeses and eggs from Seven Springs, Swiss Connection, Phelp’s, Capriole, Zen Sheep,Murphy Farms and Traders Point Creamery; sweet goodness from Bluffwood Creek Honey and Burton’s Maplewood Farm; prepared foods from Perfect Pick Catering and Farming for Life; and tasty beverages from Peace Leaf
Tea, Harvest Café Coffee Company, and New Day Meadery. Fall is all about great FOOD, so come on by and shop! We’ll see you on Friday!
There isn't enough room to describe every vendor or every product at the Green Market. So, here's who is planning to be here this Friday, October 10th:
• Bluffwood Creek Honey-liquid honey, bee pollen, honey sticks and candy, lip balm, and salves
• Burton’s Maplewood Farm-maple syrup and fruit preserves - also their Autumn family photo booth!
• Capriole-artisan, farmstead goat cheeses
• Country Mouse City Mouse-condiments, dips and dressings made from generational recipes
• Countryside Orchard–variety of apples, from sweet to tart
• Farming For Life-raw, lacto-fermented foods and beverages
• Flower Child Aromatherapy-handmade soaps, sachets, teas, incense, and perfumes
• Harvest Lodge Catering-a variety of tamales, sweets, soups, salsas, and granola
• Life Farm-Certified Organic produce
• Murphy Farms-fresh chicken eggs
• New Day Meadery-a variety of handcrafted honey wines, from dry to sweet
• Peace Leaf Tea-custom green tea blends and tea accessories
• Perfect Pick Catering-soup and salsas
• Pet Lover’s Organic Pet Bakery–peanut butter and apple dog biscuits
• Phelps Family Farm-a variety of meats and sausages as well as eggs
• Redwine Farm- fresh produce, hot pepper vinegars and oils, beef, and eggs
• Seldom Seen Farm-a wide variety of fresh produce and fresh flower bouquets
• Seven Springs Farm-beef, chicken (whole and parts), eggs, and popcorn
• The Swiss Connection-unique cheeses, meats and ice cream plus a variety of pet products
• Trader’s Point Creamery-organic, grassfed, creamline dairy products: milk, yogurts, ice cream and cheeses
• Valentine Hill-a variety of homemade breads, including a new wheat-free Spelt bread; baked goods and both wheat and spelt pasta
• Zen Sheep Farm-Certified Organic lamb and garlic – and now their wool pillows!
The Green Market runs from 4-8pm every Friday night, rain or shine, from now through October 24th. Please be prepared as most of the vendors accept only cash and check for payment.
Fast Facts
On average, each one of us produces 4.4 pounds of solid waste each day. This adds up to almost a ton of trash per person, per year.
A single quart of motor oil, if disposed of improperly, can contaminate up to 2,000,000 gallons of fresh water.
Recipe of the Week
Just because it's fall doesn't mean we have to cover our grills for good. Try this easy fall recipe on the grill!
Grilled Pancetta Wrapped Pumpkin
Ingredients:
1 pumpkin, skin removed, seeded, and cut into 1 inch thich wedges
8 slices pancetta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
salt
black pepper
Preparation: Preheat grill for medium to medium- low heat. Brush pumpkin pieces with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap with pancetta and place onto grill. Cook for 13-15 minutes, turning occasionally. When pumpkin is tender and pancetta is crisp, remove from heat and drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
