$10 Lunch Special in The Loft
Join us for lunch in the Creamery Cafe every Wednesday-Saturday from 11:30am-2pm. We have a beautiful new Spring Menu with weekly lunch specials. This week's special is the "Blue Moon Burger". Our own 100% Grass Fed Beef cooked the way you like then topped with Carmelized Onions, Peppers and Organic Blue Cheese. It's being served with a Cucumber Feta Salad for just $10 this week only.
Saturday Morning Breakfast
We've kicked it up a notch! How about trying something new? This Saturday morning's breakfast will feature a Veggie Sausage Frittata with Chouda Biscuits and Roasted Potatoes. Of course, we'll still have our popular oatmeal and yogurt parfait bar. Come on out for breakfast from 9-11:30am this Saturday.
Health and Wellness Questions Answered
This Saturday morning at 9:00am, NEWSTALK 1430 WXNT will be broadcasting live with Dr. Robert Prather at Traders Point Creamery's Green Market.
"The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather" provides information on the natural approach to health care and how the holistic approach to medicine can benefit you. Each week, Dr. Prather takes phone calls and utilizes his knowledge & clinical experience to answer questions.
Join us and Dr. Prather on April 19, 2008 beginning at 9 a.m. during The Green Market for a live broadcast of "The Voice of Health".
Studebaker Club Cars
The farm is hosting a vintage automobile classic this Saturday, April 19. It will be a great opportunity for all to view the famous Studebaker. The cars will be parked on the hill by our Green Market for everyone to enjoy starting around 10am.
The Green Market
It's a great weekend to come out to the Green Market because of the exciting things going on this weekend. Stop by to see Dr. Prather of the Voice of Health and Wellness Radio Show, check out the Studebaker Club cars or pick up a potted plant. It's all possible this weekend at Traders Point Creamery from 9am-12noon Saturday, April 19.
Dr. Prather will broadcast live from 9-10am. Come early to see how radio talk shows really work and hear about our vendors' farms! You can watch the show from the Red Barn or you can listen to the show in the Creamery Loft. The Voice of Health and Wellness Radio Show broadcasts every Saturday morning at 9am on News Talk 1430WXNT. You can get more information or listen live at www.thevoiceofhealthradio.com.
Also, the Studebakers are coming! The local Studebaker Club is coming for a tour this Saturday which means we get to check out these classics. They'll be parked on the hill in front of the Red Barn starting around 10am. Please mind your manners and do not touch!
Fullcircle Farm is a new vendor who will be here for the first time this weekend. Grant and JD have a Transitional Certified Organic farm. They are bringing potted plants to brighten our day and your yard. Look for them parked outside of the Red Barn.
These are the vendors who will be here Saturday, April 19 from 9am-12noon:
* Bluffwood Creek Honey-creamed honey in a variety of flavors including raspberry; honey sticks, lip balm and salves all made with honey
* Diener Farm-lettuce
* Endangered Species Chocolate-organic and natural chocolate bars
* Flower Child Aromatherapy-handmade soaps, sachets, incense, and perfumes
*Fullcircle Farm-potted violas
* Grabow Orchards-breads, pies, dumplings, sorghum, apples, and applesauce
* Harvest Cafe Coffee Company-freshly brewed coffee and a variety of freshly roasted coffee beans or freshly ground beans
* Harvest Lodge Catering-a variety of tamales, sweets, soups, and salsas plus granola
* Homestead Growers-mushrooms, mushroom patties, tomato sauce, and ravioli
* Hoover's Country Store-nitrite and nitrate free bacon, ham and other pork products; lard, freshly ground cornmeal and real maple syrup
* Murphy Farms- fresh chicken eggs
* New Day Meadery-a variety of honey meads
* 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
* Seldom Seen Farm-salad mix, pea shoots, Kale and Chard transplants
* Seven Springs Farm-beef, stewing hens, eggs, and a variety of lamb cuts; praying mantis egg sacks to provide your garden with beneficial insects and daylilly shoots to learn new ways to use common plants!
* 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
* Traders Point Creamery-a variety of Certified Organic, non-homogenized dairy products; 100% grass-fed beef and free range eggs
* Valentine Hill-a variety of homemade breads, including a new wheat-free Spelt bread; baked goods and pasta
* Weston A. Price Foundation-health and wellness information along with Joe's fermented beverages and foods
The Summer Selling Season
It is that time of year when we prepare for the Summer Selling Season of the Green Market. The last Winter Selling Season market will be Saturday morning April 26 from 9 am until 12 noon. May 2 will be the first Friday night Summer Market outside on the front lawn from 4pm until 8pm. Mark your calendars now to join us every Friday night, rain or shine, from May through October.
Applications are being accepted for both Summer Vendors and Artisan Craft Vendors. We host Artisan Craft Vendors during our Artisan Craft Fairs in May and October as well as for Christmas on the Farm in December. Summer Vendors are welcome to join us for the season or on a weekly basis. The Vendor Handbook and Vendor Application can be found on our website at www.traderspointcreamery.com. Visit the Farmers Market webpage once you are on the website. If you have any questions, direct them to the Market Master at acampbell@tpforganics.com.
Earth Day Activities
Lots of places are planning activities to celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day. Arbor Day is typically reserved for planting trees while Earth Day usually focuses on cleaning up a particular area. Some groups have combined the festivities for both into Spring Festivals. Check local planning guides and calendars for complete listings of activities all around town. Here, we've listed a few of our favorites.
Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day at Zion Nature Center's 2nd annual Z'GreenFest. Discover the earth from the inside of a 20 foot earth balloon, see live birds of prey, and enjoy live music. Other earth friendly activities include interactive educational exhibits, guided hikes, farmers market, silent auction, raffle, food, fun and more! In case of rain, the event will take place in
the Eagle Elementary gymnasium. Free.
The 19th Annual Orchard in Bloom Garden Show will be held at Holliday Park May 1-4th. This year's theme is "Go Green! Get Inspired!" This year's event will feature a farmers market for the first time. Check out ticket information, dates and times at www.orchardinbloom.org or call 317-251-9253.
Recipe of the Week
This week's recipe comes from our very own Sous Chef, Emily. She 's created our new signature Ranch dressing for our restaurant, The Loft. We call it Emily's "Farm Ranch" Dressing. Request it on your next salad.
Emily's "Farm Ranch" Dressing
2 C. Traders Point Creamery Whole Milk Yogurt
1/2 C. Organic Mayo
1 clove garlic
1/4 of small onion
2 T. minced parsley
2 T. minced chervil
salt and pepper to taste
Finely grate garlic and onion then mix all ingredients together. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until needed. Serves about 12. Can be kept until the expiration date of the yogurt.
