Everything but ……
tomatoes! Both markets are full of amazing produce with some cool weather items like lettuce hanging on for their final showing. Summer produce has hit the markets in the last weeks – cucumbers, yellow squash and zucchini. I celebrated last weekend with my first squash casserole of the season! It won’t be long before tomatoes.. read more →
Master Gardeners Q & A In Lincolnton
Stop by the Lincolnton Market tomorrow morning to get your gardening questions answered by Extension Master Gardeners. read more →
Strawberries This Saturday at Denver
Tommy Houser tells us that he’ll be bringing strawberries to the Denver Market on Saturday, May 26. This is probably the last Saturday for strawberries at the market, so make sure to get some before they’re all gone. read more →
Denver’s Dignified Dogs
A morning visit to the farmers market makes a great trip for the entire family. This often includes the family dog. As an outdoor market, the Lincoln County Farmers Market at Rock Springs School receives many visits from canines and their owners. Help us ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone by making sure.. read more →
Master Gardeners Q & A
Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners will be at the Denver market this week, 5/19, and at the Downtown Lincolnton Market next week, 5/26, to answer your garden and lawn questions. Pick up soil testing boxes, have a plant identified, or get suggestions on what type of grass to use in your lawn. read more →
Chef Sandy Tadlock’s May Recipes
Cornmeal Shortcakes with Fresh Strawberries 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2/3 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1pt Fresh Strawberries,.. read more →
Cooking Up a Mid Week Market in Denver
Our own market farmer and chef Sandy Tadlock is cooking local food tomorrow in Denver. Beef, Asian slaw and cornmeal shortcakes with strawberries are thanks to local growers Proffit Family Farms, Mill Creek Organic Garden and Houser Farms! Once school is out, Denver will have a mid week market! Come vote at the Extension booth.. read more →
BLT in Denver; Sausage in Lincolnton
Granny’s Goodies in Lincolnton will now be offering fresh pork sausage from Lady Bug Farms and Bakery. Pair that sausage with fresh eggs from Vicky Woodruff and berries from Loyd Lewis — and that’s breakfast! Denver has all the fixings for a local BLT. Jerry Peeler is bringing local greenhouse tomatoes, Bill Reed has bacon.. read more →
