Every Saturday 10:00 to 2:00
24 Maple Road - Chelmsford, MA
(Every winter since 2010)

Monday, January 30, 2017

Feb 4th Market

There is a LOT going on this Saturday. It is Winterfest Weekend here in Chelmsford, so there are activities all over town. We will have an "Open Mic" for anyone that would like to sing, play an instrument or recite a poem. Donations will be gladly accepted for the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship during the market.
It's the day before Super Bowl, so the vendors are generously offering specials throughout the day. Check the vendor listing below for the specials being offered.
National Sharpening Co. will be back with their sharpening van this Saturday. Drop your knives, scissors or garden tools off for sharpening while you shop the market.
Save the date: Feb 18th we will have special guest Herlin Jaime at 10:00 for a free seminar - "Raising Chickens In Your Backyard". Have you thought about having your own chickens and enjoying fresh eggs every day? Come learn everything you need to know to get started in this fascinating hobby.
A full listing of vendors is below. If you are interested in learning more about any of the vendors listed below, you can find links to each of the vendors on the right side column of this blogsite. 
Here is a listing of this week's vendors:
Jones Farmkale, carrots,  mesclun mix, spinach, scallions, turnips, beets, onions, squash, apples, cider, water filters and fresh eggs. Super Bowl Special: Apple  Cider 1/2 gal $3.00 - 1 gal $6.00
Cuesta's Fiestasempanadas: beef, chicken, spinach & cheese, guava & cream cheese and egg & cheese, pork Cuban sandwiches and ham croquetas - don't get caught with no empanadas - pre-order at bob@cuestasfiestas.com
Muddy Water Coffee Roasters: freshly roasted coffee beans by the bag and coffee by the cup - if you would like to pre-order your freshly roasted coffee beans, you can place your order by email: info@muddywatercoffee.com
OMG! Bagels:  delicious New York style bagels - boiled, baked & delivered fresh and Halleigh bread - you can guarantee your favorite bagels will be there by pre-ordering at ordermybagels@gmail.com Super Bowl Special: bakers dozen bagels $10.00
Purple Carrot Bread Baking Company:  artisan breads, rustic pastries, croissants and energy bites 
Fudge N Stuffhomemade fudge in amazing varieties, toffee, barks, brittles and popcorn - Super Bowl Special: $2 for buttered popcorn
Seafood Express: hot clam chowder ready to eat, fresh fish and seafood - Super Bowl Special: #1)Seafood Sampler: 1 Jumbo Stuffed Clam, 1 Jumbo Stuffed Crab, 1 Jumbo Stuffed Scallop & 1 Maryland Crab Cake just heat & serve all for $12.49. #2)10% off Local Fresh Haddock, Grade A Swordfish and Wild Alaskan King Salmon. Both specials require pre-order before 9:00AM Friday morning - Call 978-314-2372 or email orders@seafoodex.com 
Lyn-Dell Farmfarm fresh beef, pork and chicken Super Bowl Special: All Sausage $4.99/lb - Hot, Sweet Italian or Breakfast Sausage
Town Farm Gardens: jams, pickles, salsa and hot sauce: Super Bowl Special: $1 Off All Hot Sauces - they will have their recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip. Don't forget your hot pepper jelly!
You Love Bakery: Greek cookies (kourambiedes, koulourakia, melomakarona), chocolate bakalava, spanakopites, pecan phyllo tarts, gluten-free macaroons and powerhouse cookies. Super Bowl Special: Buy any 2 items - get the 3rd item 50% off 
Amir's Natural Foodshummus (plain and red pepper), spinach pie, falafel, Baba Ganoush, wheat salad, orzo pasta salad, pita bread & chips and Baklava. Super Bowl Special: 2 Original Hummus for $8.00 (regular price $10.00)
A Healthy Choice Catering: chicken marsala, mac & cheese, Mediteranean quinoa salad and soup. Super Bowl Special: free warm roasted sweet potato salad with every entree or main salad purchased.  For pre-orders email: ahealthychoicecatering@gmail.com
Janine's Jewelry Design:  beautiful handmade earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. Super Bowl Special: One lucky shopper will win a New England Patriots Necklace
Elzire Acre Goat Milk Soapgoat milk soap made from organically fed goat's milk and all natural ingredients, body butters and soap nets
Everything Alpaca: alpaca socks, insoles, mittens, fingerless gloves, scarves and hats. Super Bowl Special: 10% Off Mittens
West River Creamery: farmstead cow's milk cheese, fresh goat milk cheese, sheep's milk cheese, homemade mustard and pickled vegetables. Super Bowl Special: Purchase and 3 items and get $2.00 off your total purchase price.
Got ThymeMoroccan chicken and chicken pot pies. Super Bowl Speical: Asian turkey meatballs and oven fried chicken tenders.
Chelmsford Girl Scouts: cookies are in season! Come find your favorite - Thin mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread, Girl Scout S'mores (new) and more!
National Sharpening Co: bring your knives, scissors and gardening tools for sharpening. The sharpening van will be parked outside in front of the greenhouse - drop off your knives and come inside and shop the market while they are sharpened. 

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Photos of Jan 28th Market

It was great to see a lot of new faces at the market this week - and of course we always love to see our weekly regular shoppers! We were honored to have NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans) at the market to educate the public on the amazing work they do to train these service dogs that have such a huge impact on the quality of people's lives. 
There are only four markets left so we hope you will come visit us!
Enjoy the photos:


Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Vendors for Jan 28th Market

There are only FIVE markets left of our winter farmers market!  It's a great way to get out of the house during the cold winter months. You will find plenty of fresh food and lots great shopping at the market.
Our special guest this week is NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services, also known as Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans), provides Service Dogs that become an extension of their handlers and bring freedom, physical autonomy and relief from social isolation to their human partners who are deaf or have a disability. They will be at the market with information on this wonderful organization and to offer great gifts, goodies and apparel for sale to fund this program.
A full listing of vendors is below. If you are interested in learning more about any of the vendors listed below, you can find links to each of the vendors on the right side column of this blogsite. 
Here is a listing of this week's vendors:
Jones Farmkale, carrots,  mesclun mix, spinach, scallions, turnips, beets, onions, squash, apples, cider, water filters and fresh eggs
Cuesta's Fiestasempanadas: beef, chicken, spinach & cheese, guava & cream cheese and egg & cheese, Cuban sandwiches and braised pork over black beans & rice - come early - they sold out the past three weeks - or, you can pre-order at bob@cuestasfiestas.com
Muddy Water Coffee Roasters: freshly roasted coffee beans by the bag and coffee by the cup - if you would like to pre-order your freshly roasted coffee beans, you can place your order by email: info@muddywatercoffee.com
OMG! Bagels:  delicious New York style bagels - boiled, baked & delivered fresh and Halleigh bread - you can guarantee your favorite bagels will be there by pre-ordering at ordermybagels@gmail.com
Purple Carrot Bread Baking Company:  artisan breads, rustic pastries, croissants and energy bites 
Fudge N Stuffhomemade fudge in amazing varieties, toffee, barks, brittles and popcorn
Seafood Express: hot clam chowder ready to eat, fresh fish and seafood - **SPECIAL**: place your pre-order before 7:00AM Friday morning to received 10% off your order - Call 978-314-2372 or email orders@seafoodex.com 
Lyn-Dell Farmfarm fresh beef, pork and chicken
Town Farm Gardens: jams, pickles, salsa and their newest hot sauce: Dragon's Breath
Wild Nick's Cafémac & cheese, habanero mac & cheese, spinach salad, chicken parm calzones, pasta sauces, pasta and panzanella salad
Aaronap Cellars: locally sourced grapes and fruit from carefully selected partner vineyards and orchards in New England and beyond: Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Carm-ah, Merrimac Red, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Forest Gold Maple wine - special this week: dark chocolate truffles filled with their delectable red wines
You Love Bakery: Greek cookies (kourambiedes, koulourakia, melomakarona), chocolate bakalava, spanakopites, pecan phyllo tarts, gluten-free macaroons and powerhouse cookies.
Amir's Natural Foodshummus (plain and red pepper), spinach pie, falafel, Baba Ganoush, wheat salad, orzo pasta salad, pita bread & chips and Baklava
A Healthy Choice Catering: chicken stroganoff, salad and soup - for pre-orders email: ahealthychoicecatering@gmail.com
Jems by Joan:  beautiful handmade earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets
Mama Lucia's Biscotti: soft, filled biscotti with fig, apricot, raspberry, blueberry, lemon and chocolate
Joni's Cannolis: delicious cannoli filled with your choice of fillings: plain, raspberry or pistachio
NEADS: gifts, goodies and apparel for sale - all to benefit this wonderful organization 

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Photos From Jan 21st Market

Thank-you to everyone that came out and shopped the market! The weather was perfect and there was plenty of delicious food and lots of great shopping at the market.
Enjoy the photos:

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Farmers Market Vendors For Jan 21st

There are only 6 markets left of our winter farmers market!  It's a great way to get out of the house during the cold winter months. You will find plenty of fresh food and lots great vendors here.
Billerica Cat Care Coalition will be at our market this Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00 with adoptable cats & kittens. You can check their website ahead of time here to see the cats they have available for adoption as well as adoption forms.
National Sharpening Co. will be here in their sharpening van parked outside in front of the greenhouse. You can drop off your knives, scissors or garden tools and have them sharpened while you shop the farmers market.
A full listing of vendors is below. If you are interested in learning more about any of the vendors listed below, you can find links to each of the vendors on the right side column of this blogsite. 
Here is a listing of this week's vendors:
Jones Farmkale, carrots,  mesclun mix, spinach, scallions, turnips, beets, onions, squash, apples, cider and fresh eggs
Cuesta's Fiestasempanadas: beef, chicken, spinach & cheese, guava & cream cheese and egg & cheese, Cuban sandwiches and braised pork over black beans & rice - come early - they have been selling out every week or you can pre-order at bob@cuestasfiestas.com
Muddy Water Coffee Roasters: freshly roasted coffee beans by the bag and coffee by the cup - if you would like to pre-order your freshly roasted coffee beans, you can place your order by email: info@muddywatercoffee.com
OMG! Bagels:  delicious New York style bagels - boiled, baked & delivered fresh and Halleigh bread - they sold out last week, so you can guarantee your bagels will be there by pre-ordering at ordermybagels@gmail.com
Purple Carrot Bread Baking Company:  artisan breads, rustic pastries, croissants and pretzels 
Razzy's Baking and Catering: **Last minute cancellation** brownies, fruit bars, scones, cookies, pies, tea breads, cookie pops whoopee pies and candy
Fudge N Stuffhomemade fudge in amazing varieties, toffee, barks, brittles and popcorn
Seafood Express: hot clam chowder ready to eat, fresh fish and seafood - **SPECIAL**: place your pre-order before 7:00AM Friday morning to received 10% off your order - Call 978-314-2372 or email orders@seafoodex.com 
Lyn-Dell Farmfarm fresh beef, pork and chicken
Wild Nick's Cafémac & cheese, habanero mac & cheese, spinach salad, salted caramel sauce, pasta sauces, pasta and panzanella salad
Elzire Acre Goat Milk Soapgoat milk soap made from organically fed goat's milk and all natural ingredients, body butters and soap nets
Everything Alpaca: alpaca socks, insoles, mittens, fingerless gloves, scarves and hats
You Love Bakery: Greek cookies (kourambiedes, koulourakia, melomakarona), chocolate bakalava, spanakopites, pecan phyllo tarts, gluten-free macaroons and powerhouse cookies.
Amir's Natural Foodshummus (plain and red pepper), spinach pie, falafel, Baba Ganoush, wheat salad, orzo pasta salad, pita bread & chips and Baklava
A Healthy Choice Catering: chicken marsala, mediterranean quinoa salad and butternut apple bisque soup - for pre-orders email: ahealthychoicecatering@gmail.com
Kittredge Candles: long lasting soy candles in an amazing array of scents 
Gremlin Glass: stained glass sun catchers, panels, ornaments, nightlights, votives and recycled wine bottle lights
 Billerica Cat Care Coalition: organic catnip toys: catnip mice, kicker sticks and Diana's famous cat (or dog) beds!
National Sharpening Co: bring your knives, scissors and gardening tools for sharpening. The sharpening van will be parked outside in front of the greenhouse - drop off your knives and come inside and shop the market while they are sharpened.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Photos From Jan 14, 2017 Market

Thank-you to everyone that visited the market on Saturday. It was nice to see so many new faces - and of course wonderful to see all our loyal weekly shoppers! Thank-you for shopping local! 
Enjoy the photos:


Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Farmers Market Vendors for Jan 14th

There are only 7 markets left of our winter farmers market, so if you haven't visited us yet, then come check us out before it's too late!😳
We offer farm fresh produce, meats and eggs, as well as plenty of fully cooked foods to be either eaten here at the market, or taken home for later. We also have a new vendor this week: West River Creamery. They will be offering farmstead cow's milk cheese, fresh goat milk cheese, sheep's milk cheese and homemade mustard and pickled vegetables. We are also welcoming back Joni's Cannolis! She offers cannoli with a delicious array of fillings: plain, raspberry & pistachio.
Last Saturday Brian Henderson had to unexpectedly cancel, but he will be joining us this Saturday to entertain the shoppers with his wonderful singing.
A full listing of vendors is below. If you are interested in learning more about any of the vendors listed below, you can find links to each of the vendors on the right side column of this blogsite. 
Here is a listing of this week's vendors:
Got Thyme: chicken pot pies, Asian turkey meatballs and shepherd's pie with sweet potatoes, ground turkey & fresh veggies 
Jones Farmkale, carrots,  mesclun mix, spinach, scallions, turnips, beets, onions, squash, apples, cider and fresh eggs
Cuesta's Fiestasempanadas: beef, chicken, spinach & cheese, guava & cream cheese and egg & cheese, Cuban sandwiches and braised pork over black beans & rice
Muddy Water Coffee Roasters: freshly roasted coffee beans by the bag and coffee by the cup
OMG! Bagels:  delicious New York style bagels - boiled, baked & delivered fresh and Halleigh bread - they sold out last week, so you can guarantee your bagels will be there by pre-ordering at ordermybagels@gmail.com
Purple Carrot Bread Baking Company:  artisan breads, rustic pastries, croissants and pretzels 
Red Antler Apothecaryall natural handmade soaps, household cleaners, cosmetics, moisturizers, shave & groom products, shampoos and bath bombs
Fudge N Stuffhomemade fudge in amazing varieties, toffee, barks, brittles and popcorn
Seafood Express: hot clam chowder ready to eat, fresh fish and seafood - **SPECIAL**: place your pre-order before 7:00AM Friday morning to received 10% off your order - Call 978-314-2372 or email orders@seafoodex.com 
Lyn-Dell Farmfarm fresh beef, pork and chicken
Aaronap Cellars: locally sourced grapes and fruit from carefully selected partner vineyards and orchards in New England and beyond: Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Carm-ah, Merrimac Red, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Forest Gold Maple wine
Giacomo's Gourmet Granola: homemade granola and granola bars in eleven delicious flavors
Tea Is The Way: fine, hand-picked teas from the remote highlands of Sri Lanka and Nepal
Town Farm Gardens jams, pickles, salsa and mouth burning hot sauces
West River Creamery: farmstead cow's milk cheese, fresh goat milk cheese, sheep's milk cheese, homemade mustard and pickled vegetables
Mama Lucia's Biscotti: soft, filled biscotti with fig, apricot, raspberry, blueberry, lemon and chocolate
Amir's Natural Foodshummus (plain and red pepper), spinach pie, falafel, Baba Ganoush, wheat salad, orzo pasta salad, pita bread & chips and Baklava
A Healthy Choice Catering: roast butternut mac & cheese, vegetable beef chili soup, Mediterranean quinoa & roasted vegetable salad and breakfast sandwiches
Joni's Cannolis: delicious cannoli filled with your choice of fillings: plain, raspberry or pistachio

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Photos From Jan 7th Market

The snow held off for most of the market hours. There were plenty of shoppers at the market stocking up on goodies before the winter storm arrived. Enjoy the photos!

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

January 7th Farmers Market Vendors

Our first market of 2017 is this Saturday, January 7th. We are looking forward to a great New Year with plenty of delicious food and some new vendors joining our market.  An old favorite of the market from prior years will be returning this Saturday - "Got Thyme" with his delicious chicken pot pies and shepherd's pies - yum! 
The Chelmsford Girl Scouts will be joining us this week to kick off their 2017 cookie season - who could resist a Thin Mint cookie? 
Brian Henderson will be returning to our market this week to entertain us with his fabulous vocal talents. He always creates such a great atmosphere to our market with his wonderful singing. 
If you wore down your carving knives during the holidays - or you realized once you pulled them out for some serious carving that they were in need sharpening, then you are in luck. National Sharpening Co. will be at the farmers market this Saturday from 10:00-2:00. Bring your knives (or scissors, gardening tools or anything else that needs sharpening) and drop them off at the National Sharpening van parked in front of the greenhouse. You can shop the market and eat some delicious food while your knives are sharpened.
If you are interested in learning more about any of the vendors listed below, you can find links to each of the vendors on the right side column of this blogsite. 
Here is a listing of this week's vendors:
Got Thymechicken pot pies, shepherd's pies, quiche and soups
Jones Farmkale, carrots,  mesclun mix, spinach, scallions, turnips, beets, onions, squash, apples, cider, cheese and eggs
Cuesta's Fiestasempanadas: beef, chicken, spinach & cheese, guava & cream cheese and egg & cheese, Cuban sandwiches, pork croquetas and Picadillo bowls
Muddy Water Coffee Roasters: freshly roasted coffee beans by the bag and coffee by the cup
OMG! Bagels:  delicious New York style bagels - boiled, baked & delivered fresh and Halleigh bread
Purple Carrot Bread Baking Company:  artisan breads, rustic pastries, croissants and pretzels 
Elzire Acre Goat Milk Soapgoat milk soap made from organically fed goat's milk and all natural ingredients, body butters and soap nets
Fudge N Stuffhomemade fudge in amazing varieties, toffee, barks, brittles and popcorn
Seafood Expressfresh fish and seafood - **SPECIAL**: place your pre-order before 7:00AM Friday morning to received 10% off your order - Call 978-314-2372 or email orders@seafoodex.com 
Lyn-Dell Farmfarm fresh beef, pork and chicken
You Love Bakery: Greek cookies (kourambiedes, koulourakia, melomakarona), chocolate bakalava, spanakopites, pecan phyllo tarts, gluten-free macaroons and powerhouse cookies.
Giacomo's Gourmet Granola: homemade granola and granola bars in eleven delicious flavors
Tea Is The Way: fine, hand-picked teas from the remote highlands of Sri Lanka and Nepal
Town Farm Gardens jams, pickles, salsa and mouth burning hot sauces
Kittredge Candles: long lasting soy candles in amazing scents - the perfect holiday gift!
Everything Alpaca: alpaca socks, insoles, mittens, fingerless gloves and hats
Amir's Natural Foodshummus (plain and red pepper), spinach pie, falafel, Baba Ganoush, wheat salad, orzo pasta salad, pita bread & chips and Baklava
DL Fresh Squeeze: fresh squeezed anti-oxidant powerhouse pomegranate juice with lemon & lime and lemonade
Chelmsford Girl Scouts: cookies are in season! Come find your favorite - Thin mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread, Girl Scout S'mores (new) and more!!