Newsletter 04-27-12

We've Got Farm Fresh Goat Cheese & Eggs!

Daniel Drake

Drake Family Farms - a great local goat cheese maker from Ontario (just 34 miles from downtown LA) joins us this Sunday. Their chèvre is amazing with many flavors, including Lemon Pepper, Apricot & Honey, Basil, Herbs De Provence, French Herbs, Garlic & Onion, Jalapeño. Dr. Dan Drake (pictured) is a veterinarian, third generation goat farmer and true goat-lover. His farm is the only local goat dairy that produces cheese in Southern California. Drake Farms is "artisanal” cheese. What does this mean? Well, the American Cheese Society has stated that "artisinal" implies that a cheese is produced primarily by hand, produced in small batches, and uses as little mechanization as possible. All the cheese produced by Drake Farms is both artisanal and farmstead (meaning made on the farm, with milk exclusively from the farm’s own animals).

Gone Straw Farms, from Moreno Valley, also joins us with their fresh chicken and duck eggs!

Other new vendors include Just Crepen' By (fresh made sweet & savory crepes). Gourmet Tamales joining us next Sunday (May 6th). 

The Secrets Behind Store Bought Orange Juice
The package says "100% Fresh Juice". Think that means it is simply squeezed, packaged and sent to the store? Wrong! De-oxygenation and flavor packs are part of it. Read about the behind the scenes manufacturing process of store bought orange juice. But no worries, Bautista Creek Ranch from Hemet is now squeezing fresh orange juice at the market from their amazing local navel and valencia oranges. Come experience the taste of pure orange goodness. 

Ask a Health Coach!  

We will have three on hand this Sunday (April 29th) to answer all your questions. Graduates of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Certified as Holistic Health Coaches, these ladies will have information and healthy recipes that will help guide you in living the Farmers’ Market lifestyle. Learn how Carrie Wojciechowski, CHHC puts the Health into Coaching, how Michele Raffanello, CHHC lives a ComplEAT Life, and how Jessica Scott, CHHC has a Love Affair with Health.

Art Walk – (Every 2^nd Sunday of Month)

Local artists add their stunning, artistic displays on the second Sunday of every month for our “Buy Local” Art Walk. Local art, local food, be a Local! Next one is Sunday, May 13th.

See you on Sunday at the market!

Newsletter 03-22-12

Spring has arrived and we are putting together a lot of new and exciting things for the market to breathe some new life into it. Come out and show your support for your community farmers' market!

Peakaboo I see New!

Bautista Creek Farms

Romanesco Cauliflower
(Bautista Creek)

We welcome Bautista Creek Farms from Riverside County and their amazing locally grown crops, including living lettuce, tasty citrus (they will be squeezing fresh OJ!), rainbow colored carrots and the alien looking Romanesco cauliflower (see pic). Your kids will actually love it! Read why Shelby Barone’s (OC Family blog) kids did. Her daughter had almost eaten all of it by the time they got home! She tells you how to cook it as well. Additionally you can read all about the farm's history as it was highlighted in the LA Times (article). 

Brett & Tanya Wyatt (urban farmers)

B&T Farms

Our first urban farmer joins the market. Come meet Brett & Tanya Wyatt - a husband-wife farming duo from Hacienda Heights. They are growing a great array of herbs, veggies and oyster mushrooms. Here they are at their backyard farm preparing mushroom substrate. Their first mushroom production should be ready within the next couple weeks.  

Picket Lane Bakery

Picket Lane Bakery

Fresh baked breads are back! Ok, Picket Lane Bakery is not new to the market but they have on hiatus of the winter. We welcome back Irinne and the fresh baked breads and pies from her and her husband's local bakery. 

Spring Celebration - March 24th

Spring into Spring this weekend as we put on our Spring Celebration. We celebrate the new season with new farmers and new fresh fruits and veggies. We’ll have cooking & educational demos, face painters, kids activities, community booths and more. RSVP here and win some of our fabulous prizes!

Heirloom Carrots 
(Bautista Creek)

Spring Celebration Schedule:

10:30am (Story Time)

Marcie Taylor (@suburbanmama), blogger and book editor from OC FAMILY Magazine will host story time, games and book giveaways at our Kiddie Corner from 10:30am-noon.
11:00am (Cooking Demo)

Chef Raya Belna will host an in depth demo teaching you her raw vegan tricks of the trade for all things organic and farm fresh. 

12:00pm (Story Time)
Author Leslie Ryan will do a reading and signing of her children's book. One lucky attendee will receive a free autographed copy!

Art Walk - April 1st

12:00pm (Cooking Demo)
Anais Tangie will host a cooking demo, teaching how to highlight the fantastic freshness of Spring produce.


Newport Beach Art Walk - April 1st
Support all things local. Come check out what the local farmers have been growing and what the local artists have been painting. Sunday, April 1st at the market from 9am-1pm.

See you Sunday!
-Farmer Mark

Newsletter 02-10-12

We've added new farmers and are chomping at the bit to add more - we just need your support to be able to do so. Football is over so come on out and enjoy the market this Sunday. Walk, ride your bike or take advantage of our complimentary parking in the Lido Village garage (free with market validation).

Don't forget to “Like” us on Facebook for recipes, nutrition info, our weekly schedule, which includes live cooking demos, kid’s friendly activities and more!

Peakaboo....What's New? 

Lots!!!! We've got new products and new farmers!

Da-Le Ranch – now has eggs!

Come visit Dave of Da-Le Ranch from Lake Elsinore. Dave is at the market each week offering locally raised, pastured, grass-fed meats....and now farm fresh eggs. His eggs are so fresh and amazing you just have to try them. Come stop by and chat with Dave to find out all about the health benefits of his fresh eggs and non-factory farmed meats. Then take some home and see for yourself. 

Atkins Nursery – Citrus-licious!

Atkins Nursery recently joined the market with its rainbow of produce, including blood orange, macadamia nuts, cherimoya, guavas, kumquats, avocados, and citrus grown in Fallbrook, CA. Samples abound on their table so come taste test their offerings. Not sure what a cherimoya, guava or kumquat is? No worries, just ask. Jesse from Atkins Nursery will walk you through what it is, how it tastes (free samples!), how to pick them and what to do with them. Come take advantage of the farmers' market experience!

Olivares Farms – Sweet....Potatoes!

Our potatoes are oh so sweet thanks to the addition of Olivares Farms from Delhi, California, who which brings six varieties of sweet potatoes. The colors are just the beginning; the taste is the finishing touch. Olivares has the highly sought after Okinawa sweet potato, which is tan in color on the outside; like a russet, but bright magenta color on the inside! Enjoy these potatoes baked, roasted, boiled, steamed, candied, scalloped, or mashed.

Wanna Detox?

Food Network award-winning Raw Foods and Vegan Chef Raya Belna taught us some valuable detoxing recipes, tips and experiences this past Sunday at the market. Raya is passionate about using locally grown, sustainable, organic, whole-food ingredients to create unforgettable culinary experiences. You'll frequently find her (and other local chefs) at the market sharing their valuable insights into how to use all our great farm fresh produce. Come learn firsthand!

We Need You! :)
We need the support of community members to help us promote the community market and support our local farmers. We've got a great community here and want to rally its support for our market. Wanna help? Email us at newportbeachFM @gmail.com for more info.