Okra, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Corn & More! 2 Food Trucks. Croissants are Back!

Jul 17

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Important Market Operation Information!

At this time, the Worthington Farmers Market will take place Saturday, July 18, 8am-Noon, as scheduled. We are diligently monitoring weather and air quality alerts. Should it become necessary to delay, cancel, or suspend the market, it will be announced on our social media channels, website and via email to newsletter subscribers.

This Week’s Participating Vendors

Market Map

Vendor list and map are current as of publishing. Absences may occur without notice due to weather, product availability, or other factors.

Check Out Our Interactive Map!

Search by vendor name or product and find out when and where they’ll be week to week.

The interactive map and full list of vendors is available on our website: https://worthingtonpartnership.org/farmers-market-vendors

This Week’s Food Trucks

Ma Bui’s Bahamian Delight returns to the market with their delectable menu of island favorites including conch fritters, jerk chicken, plantains and more!

Place your order in front of US Bank on East High Street!

McGinnis Grill is back with gourmet sandwiches for breakfast & lunch! Find their truck on East New England Avenue between Dewey’s and House Wine!

Producer & Market Partner News

Braised & Broiled, Booth #4, Southwest Village Green

Here’s tomorrow’s menu for fresh baked items — many of which are also available frozen or in bulk.

Dinner Club will be absent tomorrow as they transition to a new commercial kitchen. Your favorite hummus and compound butters should be back next weekend!

Feed Me Tomatoes, Booth #45, UMC Lawn

Catch tomorrow’s special of 3 for $4 on all cucumbers! We’ve got plenty of deliciousness this week from eggplants and squash to fresh tomatoes and basil.

Flake and Fold, Booth #38, West High Street

Shop early and grab those buttery flaky croissants while they last!

J-Pops, Booth #16, Southwest Village Green

NEW FLAVOR ALERT!* This is what happens when we accidentally buy a yellow watermelon by mistake ! So when life gives you a yellow watermelon instead of a red one … Watermelon Duet.

Sweet Thing Gourmet, Booth #22, West High Street

The Lillie, with a blend of raisins, tarragon and dried apricots combined with damson plums, is complex and enigmatic. It’s not a jam for everyone. It’s like the quiet kid in the back of the classroom who, once you get to know, reveals an intriguing and rich personality you come to love.

And then you discover that shy kid plays really well with cheese and charcuterie. New best friend.

Veggie Spy & Versatile Vegan

Summer marches on and each week is more fruitful than the last. Now cantaloupes are making an appearance! Here are some finds for this week:

Okra - 9N
Cantaloupes - Raber
Cauliflower - Drift Hills
Plus, several growers have sweet corn including Hensler’s, Saum, Raber and Wishwell

Are you ready to get a tad out of your culinary comfort zone? Because this week's veggie find is…Okra!

Okra has an undeserved reputation for being slimy and even unpleasant. But there's a reason that okra, which was first cultivated in Africa over 5,000 years ago, is now a staple of many cuisines around the world. It's all about how you cook it! With tons of recipes available, there are loads of okra options for even the most slimy-averse. You can start with what the Versatile Vegan recommends: a simple Pan Roasted Okra that is crispy, delicious! https://www.forkintheroad.co/how-to-make-pan-roasted-okra/

Cantaloupe is the star of this vibrant and aptly named Summer Tomato and Cantaloupe Salad: https://minimalistbaker.com/.../summer-tomato-cantaloupe...

Give cauliflower a new twist with the sweet and sour Sticky Sesame Cauliflower! https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/sticky-sesame-cauliflower/

Community Table

Fairy Tales & Tiny Tails kitten rescue will be on the Southwest Village Green with adorable cuddly kittens available for adoption! Stop by to learn more about the remarkable work of this organization and how you can help support their efforts.

The Worthington Partnership Green Team joins us this week to share information and education on how we can all contribute to a more plastic-free environment. Stop by Booth #28 at the corner of W. High Street & New England Avenue (in front of the Worthington Inn/Wolf’s Ridge).

VA Police & VA Central Ohio Healthcare (V-Cop)

VA police officers help make VA medical centers and other VA health facilities safe for Veterans and their family members.

Visit Booth #69 on East New England Avenue to learn more about their services.

Market Tote Sale

This limited edition market tote is on sale for just $12!

Made from heavy duty canvas with a reinforced gusseted base (so it stands upright!) and a handy-dandy key clip to boot! This very “on trend” design is in high demand — some versions commanding top dollar online ;-) — but when these one-of-a-kind totes are gone, they’re gone.

Pick up yours tomorrow at the market information booth (corner of High & New England). They make great gifts, too!

And while you’re at it, be sure to grab one of our limited-edition veggie shirts before they’re gone! Sure to be a collector’s item, there are only a few “tomato” shirts remaining (very limited sizes).

Short Sleeve: $25; Long Sleeve: $30 (plus tax).

Pssst! We’ll be designing our next veggie t-shirt soon for the indoor/winter market. What veggie would you like to see?

SNAP/EBT & Produce Perks

July is when we really start seeing summer produce like corn, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, and melons at the farmers’ markets. Get extra veggies for free when you shop with SNAP/EBT at participating farmers’ markets! Visit producePERKS.org to learn more.