New Lunch Hours!
Reminder: Our new extended lunch hours began last Saturday, May 10th and were a big hit! Don't forget we are now serving lunch Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Friday Night Farmers Market Dinners 5-8pm
Our traditional Farmers Market dinners are served every Friday night from 5:00-8:00pm. We will be serving our Dinners outside on the deck or inside The Loft restaurant.
This week's Farmers Market Dinner will feature homemade organic Meatloaf made with our 100% Grass-fed beef, accompanied with Macaroni and Cheese made with Traders Point award winning cheeses, green beans and a salad of assorted fresh greens, tomatoes, onion, broccoli, bell peppers and sunflower seeds.
Each meal is served with Iced Tea or Lemonade. Adult meals will be $15 and Kid portions are $6.50.
We will no longer be able to take reservations so be sure to get here early!
The Green Market
Rain, Rain, Go away, Come again another day! The Green Market has yet to see the transition from the Red Barn to the lawn out front due to the weather these past few Friday nights. But, never fear, the vendors are here! Rain or shine, we host the Green Market every weekend all year long. If you do not see white tents on the front lawn, then come on around back to the Red Barn. Local folks who choose to grow or produce their products using sustainable methods-those which are good for the Earth and our bodies-will have all kinds of meats, breads, coffee, tea, mead, soups, salsas, eggs, soap, plants, produce, and dairy products.
This weekend, try out Zen Sheep Farm's bed pillows. These pillows are very soft! Nancy's pillows are also considered hypo-allergenic because they are made from wool and not just any wool but wool from Certified Organic Sheep. You will have to get in line for Mu-Uin Jewelry. Her sterling silver wire wrapped necklaces and rings are beautiful. If you are ready to put out garden plants, you can get your vegetable and herb starts from Life Farm or Seldom Seen Farm. There are lots of tomato varieties, basil, parsley, fennel, and others at both stands.
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, May 16:
* Bluffwood Creek Honey-creamed honey in a variety of flavors including jalapeno; honey sticks, lip balm, and salves all made with honey
* Country Mouse City Mouse-condiments and dips made from generational recipes
* Danita Davis-several varieties of heirloom tomato plants
* Flower Child Aromatherapy-handmade soaps, sachets, incense, and perfumes
* Fullcircle Farm-potted violas and daylilies as well as produce
* Harvest Cafe Coffee Company-freshly brewed coffee, a variety of freshly roasted coffee beans or freshly ground beans
* Harvest Lodge Catering-a variety of tamales, sweets, soups, and salsas; granola
* Homestead Growers-mushrooms, ravioli and tomato sauce
* Hoover's Country Store-nitrite and nitrate free bacon, ham and other pork products; real maple syrup!
* Life Farm-Certified Organic produce
* Magnolia Farm-asparagus!
* Mu-Uin Jewelry-sterling silver wire wrapped jewelry
* Murphy Farms- fresh chicken eggs
* New Day Meadery-a variety of honey meads
* Peace Leaf Tea-custom green tea blends and tea accessories
* Perfect Pick Catering-soup and salsas
* Phelps Family Farm-a variety of meats and sausages as well as eggs
* Redwine Farm- a variety of dehydrated vegetables, frozen whole tomatoes; lots of peppers; beef; turkey and duck eggs
* Schacht Fleece Farm-chicken, lamb, and turkey
* Seldom Seen Farm-a variety of greens plus tomato plants and herbs
* Seven Springs Farm-beef, stewing hens, eggs, and popcorn
* The Swiss Connection-unique cheeses, meats and ice cream plus a variety of pet products
* Top to Bottom Cleansers-an all natural multi-purpose home cleanser for everything from mirrors to countertops
* Valentine Hill-a variety of homemade breads, including a new wheat-free Spelt bread; baked goods and pasta
* Zen Sheep Farm-Yarn, batting, and roving made from Certified Organic Wool and super soft bed pillows considered hypo-allergenic because they are made from wool!
The Green Market runs from 4-8pm every Friday night from now through October. Please be prepared as most of the vendors accept only cash and check for payment.
Organics for a Healthy Heart!
Stop by The Green Market on Friday May 16th from 5-7pm for a sample. In conjunction with St. Vincent Heart Center, Indy Cooks is joining Traders Point Creamery to promote healthy heart care!
Chef Morris will be serving samples of these Healthy Quesadillas made with Traders Point Creamery organic chicken and spicy fromage. Recipe cards will be available with your sample. Be sure to add this to your recipe collection.
Traders Point Creamery's Fresh Mozzarella Available Now!
Wonderful Fresh Mozzarella cheese! Fresh Mozzarella is no comparison to the commercial variety of mozzarella available in supermarkets. Our Fresh Mozzarella is moist and soft, quick-melting, and has a delicate creamy taste. Here at Traders Point Creamery we believe that fresh is best which is why we are so excited to be offering our Fresh Mozzarella. We use our 100% grass fed whole milk to make this soft, delicate Mozzarella cheese.
If you think Mozzarella is strictly used to top a pizza think again! This seasonal treat is great sliced or diced into any salad, vegetable dish, or entrée and is sure to add a rich, creamy taste that only our 100% grass fed milk can deliver! You will be able to find our Fresh Mozzarella at our Farm Store, and at Binford, Bloomington, Broad Ripple and Carmel Farmers Markets.
Zionsville Grad Will Perform His Debut Album at Traders Point Cremery!
Singer-Songwriter, Michael Krejci and his band will perform at Traders Point Creamery Friday, May 23rd, from 5-8pm during The Green Market!
Michael is a graduate of Zionsville Community High School. He released his critically aclaimed debut album Out of the Blue in Januray 2007. He will be playing some of his original hits as well as favorites songs from Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Rock and The Oldies!
We promise you an evening of pure enjoyment as you sit back, tap your feet and get lost in his music!
Summer Camp!
June 10-12 and June 17-19 Traders Point Creamery will host boys and girls ages 6-13 from 10am to 4pm for summer camp! Kay Grimm will again lead the children as they learn about ecology and animal husbandry, investigate our pastures, walk through our forests, create art and do some organic gardening. Cost for each three day session is $180. Children will need to bring a sack lunch for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursdays' lunches and daily snacks are provided. Bringing water and sunscreen is also recommended. Sign up for Summer Camp by emailing Angie acambbell@tpforganics.com.
Recipe of the Week
Lettuce Cups with Curried Beef
2 heads of butter lettuce
2 TBS canola oil
1 Cup diced yellow onion
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
1 TBS minced fresh ginger
4 green Serrano chilies, chopped with seeds
1 ½ lbs. Traders Point 100% Grass-fed ground beef
1-2 TBS soy sauce
1 tsp curry powder
1tsp dried mango powder
1 Cup roughly chopped fresh mint
1 Cup roughly chopped fresh basil
1 ½ TBS fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 TBS toasted sesame oil
Carefully separate the leaves of the lettuce to form cups and pat dry with paper towels. In a skillet, heat the canola oil on medium. Sauté the onions, garlic, ginger and Serrano chilies until the onions are glassy- About 5-7 minutes. Add the meat, soy sauce, curry and mango powders. Cook on medium heat, stirring often to break up the meat into very tiny bits with no lumps. After the spices have been mixed well into the meat, about 5 minutes turn heat down to medium low and cook for an additional 35-40 minutes, until the meat is well cooked and browned. If the meat becomes too dry stir in 1-2 TBS of hot tap water to keep it moist. Remove from heat.
Stir in the mint, basil, and lemon juice. Spoon the mixture into lettuce cups, and drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the top. Serve warm.
