| Schenectady Greenmarket is pleased to host a wide variety of local food growers, bakers, cheese makers, chefs and artisans. At the market you know exactly where your food came from because you buy directly from the producer. In the US, the average piece of food travels 1500 miles. Here at the market, your food will have traveled less than 100 and will be the freshest available. Schenectady Greenmarket is more than just a destination; it's an activity for the whole Community! Offering a morning and afternoon of food, art, and entertainment, Schenectady Greenmarket features everything from bread, wine and cheese to vegetables, meats, eggs, high quality crafts, and free courses on cooking and healthy eating. Please visit our winter market page for a list of the current vendors and the calendar page for scheduled events. buy local . eat local fresh produce: vegetables, herbs, fruit
meat, poultry, dairy: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, yogurt, cheese
baked goods: artisan breads, pies, cakes, cookies, pastries
condiments and preserves: jams, jellies, relishes, peanut butter sweeteners and sweets: honey, maple syrup, catered meals: soups, stews, sandwiches and entrees
flowers and plants: cut & dried flowers, potted herbs, bedding plants
household items: soaps, lotions, textiles
artisan wares: canvas bags, aprons, knitted goods, etc. Click on the map below to check out where all of our wonderful market vendors are coming from. Schenectady Greenmarket
Contact Barbara Blanchard at 518-374-1956 PO Box 954 Schenectady, NY 12301 In front of City Hall Thursdays 9-2 May 7 - October 29 Upper Union Street Farmers' Market Behind Trusco Bank, Upper Union St. Saturdays 9-1 May 2 - October 31 St. Luke's Church, 1216 State Street Tuesdays 9-1 July 7 - October 27 | |
Announcements What's fresh now? November 22, 2009
Schenectady Greenmarket
November 22
Inside Proctors, Sunday 10-2
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Prepare for Thanksgiving at the market! Select the perfect potatoes,
carrots, squash, fruits and greens for your celebration. Stock up on
sausage, celeriac, mushrooms and onions for stuffing and gravy. Set
the scene with a beeswax candle or boxwood centerpiece for your table.
Pick up cranberry jelly, greens and crusty bread for your turkey
sandwich. Celebrate the bounty of our area and give thanks for our
local farmers, bakers, artists and chefs.
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39 Steps is playing at Proctors at 2:00 on Sunday and the lot behind
Proctors will be charging for parking. To avoid parking fees, park by
City Hall and walk down Jay Street. That will give you a chance to
check out the NEW Jay Street Marketplace lighting and signage.
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Market Stage: Dangerous on Decaf Terri Roben, Linda Hartman and Paul
Devine playing a mix of folk, blues, jazz, country, Latin, jugband and
rockabilly.
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Children's Activities: Mark-IT Art A new mini art project each month.
Be creative and make art.
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Community Table: Youth Build
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Variety vendor: Darren Prodger
Alternate week vendors: Sistah’s Vintage Aprons, Abbey Farms, Mary Ann Thomas
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Thinking ahead about holiday roasts and hams? Our meat vendors
Mariaville Angus and Sweet Tree Farm are currently taking orders for
holiday roasts, hams and leg of lamb. Coopers Ark Farm also takes
special orders. Please see them at the market!
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What's Fresh this week? Mariaville Angus: prime rib roast, rib steaks, t-bone steaks, porter
house and sirloin steaks, five types of beef sausage (breakfast,
sweet, hot, chorizo and andouille) with no nitrates or msg, ground
hamburger and patties. Taking orders for holiday roasts, hams and leg
of lamb
Cooper’s Ark Farm: eggs and chicken sausage
Native Farms: long-lasting seasonal centerpieces and boxwood trees
with dried fruit, grains and greens
Ambitions Coffee and Eatery: omelets, coffee, egg sandwiches—located downstairs!
Sweet Tree Farm: will be bringing fresh beef. They are also taking
orders on a first come, first served basis until December 7 for beef
rib roasts and fresh or smoked ham roasts for the holidays.
Shushan Valley Hydroponic: tomatoes, green tomatoes, arugula
Merry Hill Farm: alpaca yarn, knitting kits, and raw and carded fiber
for spinning and crafts. Special educational alpaca display with
pictures and information about alpacas, and fiber samples to see and
touch
Barbers Farm: sugar pumpkins (great for pies!), Indian corn (the
perfect decoration!), no-spray carrots, German red garlic, leeks,
squash (butternut, acorn, sweet dumpling, buttercup, spaghetti,
delicata), fresh greens (red leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, romaine,
arugala), kale (red, green), cabbage (red, green, pointy headed),
brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kohlrabi, potatoes (red cheiftans,
Chippewa, russet, and Yukon gold (What is Thanksgiving without Mashed
Potatoes!)
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From Shushan Valley Hydroponic:
ARUGULA SALAD
serves 4
2 bunches of Shushan Valley Hydroponic arugula - nice and clean no
dirt to wash off!
1/3 cup of candied walnuts
(Mix nuts, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, 1 teaspoon sugar salt pepper and
cayenne pepper - mix together bake at 350 for 10 - 15 minutes)
1 red pear sliced
Shaved Parmesan - 4-6 shaves per salad
4 - 8 Shushan cherry tomatoes halved
8 kalmata olives (if you like)
red wine vinaigrette -- We look forward to seeing you at the market! | |