Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, June 16, SATURDAY, 8-2

F R E S H   H E R B S . . . it is hard to think about herbs for any length of time without,‘…Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme’ running through my mind, but the market is full of herbs, the wonderful herbs of Scarborough Fair plus more. Tarragon, a variety of mints, bay trees, scented geraniums, bee balm, lemon balm, cilantro, Thai basil, other basil varieties, as well as sweet marjoram. Select from fresh, dried, or potted culinary herbs. We also have herb-based soaps, candles, lotions and sachets in lavender and catnip.

Now if you haven’t talked to Sheri Byrne at The Herb Cupboard about  H E R B S , you are in for a treat. She is so knowledgeable about growing and using herbs in baking, tea making, and cooking, she is an expert. Here is her never fail graduation punch recipe. Mix two 12 oz cans frozen lemonade with one cup cold water, a handful of lemon balm and a handful of spearmint, steep for one hour in the refrigerator. Then strain out the herbs, and put the mixture in a punch bowl with 3 quarts of ginger ale. Decorate with edible flowers frozen into a floating ice ring. Pretty and refreshing! She also has ornamental yarrows available in a fabulous peachy pink color and a pale yellow.

Organic S T R A W B E R R I E S  &  C R E A M goat cheese, is available this week at the Painted Goat Farm stall, a seasonal favorite. Hellers has  S T R A W B E R R I E S  by the quart.  And we are coming to the end of the potted berry plants for the garden or the deck. 

Jamaica Blue Mountain C O F F E E will be available at the GlimmerGlass Alpacas stall, ground or whole bean. Grown and processed at the Deichman Farm in the Blue Mountain district of Jamaica, West Indies, selected by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica as the “best” in its class since 2009!

It’s the season for fresh V E G E T A B L E S , and we are stocked to the rafters with chard, shell peas, sugar snap peas, carrots, garlic scapes, Chinese cabbage, kale mix… tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and every existing variety of braising green and salad greens. And come welcome back LAPPS Produce , they are returning this week for the season.  

 …the raffle prize this week is, Lunch for Four at the Lakefront Restuarant, take a chance for $2. Proceeds go towards the Market’s operating expenses. The drawing will be on Saturday, June 23, 1:30 pm at the market. Alcoholic beverages not included.
Thank you to the Lake Front Restuarant for supporting the market with this wonderful donation!

…the music of the Augmented Jazz Duo will be featured at the market this week.

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See you at the market!

At the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market you can look forward to the quality items local customers have come to expect.  The selection is wonderful, from seasonal fruits and vegetables to all cuts of local meats and fresh poultry. We also have a bounty of local eggs, cheeses, and yogurt, honey and maple syrup, home-baked sweets and treats, flowers and greenery, as well as handmade crafts, like candles, soaps and much much MORE! 

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