By Dan E. Way
HILLSBOROUGH — Dave Ramirez is no superhero, although he was in control of the “flame-on” command at the pepper roaster and he was quite popular among those who wanted to be rescued from the dastardly clutches of the summer food doldrums.
Read more: The Herald-Sun – PEPPERFEST HEATS UP ENO RIVER MARKET
Published On 06-02-2010 , 10:07
Bugs, Butterflies & Root Crops to Star in “Enchantment Under the Soil” at the Eno River Farmers Market
The Eno River Farmers Market in downtown Hillsborough is unearthing the secrets of the soil on June 12. As potatoes, onions, and other favorite subterranean vegetables start to surface, the market will celebrate bugs, caterpillars, all the creepy-crawly helpers that make their homes in organic soil.
Soil life is the foundation of sustainable farming; the complex eco-system of worms, bugs, butterflies, and micro-organisms are what make organic growing possible. On June 12, from 8 am to noon, the market will host demonstrations and activities for kids and adults about these wriggly miracles.
At 10 a.m., Muriel Williams will lead a workshop on composting. She will highlight the advantages of converting your food and garden waste into nutrient-rich soil. She will also teach methods for setting up a simple, easy-to-use composting system at home.
At 10:30 a.m., Williams will lead kids in a composting exploration. Make sure they have their play clothes on, because things are going to get dirty! Kids will learn, play, and get their hands in the dirt, exploring everything creepy and crawly that helps convert plants into compost. (Hand-washing facilities will be available!)
Suzanne Tilton, “the Butterfly Lady,” will be on hand displaying butterflies, caterpillars, and cocoons, and talking about butterfly gardening. Market-goers of all ages will enjoy observing and learning about Monarch eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises and adult butterflies, along with other species. Suzanne will help kids and adults hold caterpillars and feel their tickly feet. At 11:30, she will lead a butterfly release.
Vendors will be getting in the act as well. Stephany Weston, the Queen of Tartes, will be making themed cupcakes for bug-crazed kids. Debra Wuliger of Winking Moon Garden will lead kids in bug-related craft activities.
Chris McKinley of Box Car Farms will lead cooking demonstrations highlighting potatoes, garlic, onions, and root crops including beets and turnips. He will offer new twists on cooking with these sub-soil favorites.
In addition, the market vendors will have their usual abundance of fresh, local vegetables, pasture-raised meats, crafts, and baked goods.
The Eno River Farmers Market offers farm-fresh, sustainably grown produce, cheese, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts from local growers and producers. It is open to vendors who reside and produce the items they sell within a 60-mile radius of Hillsborough, NC. Vendors must be the original producer of their items.
For more information about Enchantment Under the Soil and the Eno River Farmers Market, visitwww.enoriverfarmersmarket.com.
The Eno River Farmers Market and the
Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce present the
Slaws, Salads and Sides Cook-off at Hillsborough Hog Day
Saturday, June 19
Public Market House, E. Margaret Lane
Downtown Hillsborough, 11 am to 2 pm (or until the sides run out)
The Eno River Farmers Market is pleased to invite savvy cooks from all over to determine who has the BEST recipe for a SLAW, SALAD or SIDE DISH!
Each contestant will make at least four quarts of a homemade cold vegetable side dish. Each contestant will make their entry at home and bring it to the Public Market House between 8-10 am on Hog Day (June 19th.)
The cost to enter is $6. Contestants will receive $4 in Eno River Farmers Market coupons with entry.
Tasting is open to the public for $4 for four samples. In addition to the People’s Choice Award (chosen by the public), a panel of judges will select First and Second Place for both the Professional and the Amateur categories, as well as Best Use of Local Ingredients. Each winner will receive a fabulous prize and the winners names will be announced in the newspaper.
Deadline for entry is June 12, 2010.
For more information visit: www.enoriverfarmersmarket.com/slaws
Hillsborough, NC (April 25, 2010) – Mothers Day is fast approaching and the Eno River Farmers Market is ready to help you find everything you need to make Mom’s day really special.
The vendors plan to go all out with gorgeous cut flowers, decadent desserts, chocolate-covered strawberries, and fun, mom-dedicated crafts for kids.
Kids will be able to make Mothers Days cards at the market using pressed flowers supplied by the vendors. Debra Wuliger of Winking Moon Studios will lead the activity at her craft table.
Wuliger, who provides young market visitors with a craft activity every week, is excited to help them honor their mothers with their art works.
Cut flower vendor Marcia Graff of Cut and Carry bouquets always looks forward to Mothers Day. Flowers are a tradition for the holiday, and Graff promises not to disappoint this year.
Stephany Weston, the Queen of Tartes, suggests treating your mother to a sweet indulgence. She will be making cakes and pies featuring local ingredients and fresh eggs.
Whitted Bowers Farm will offer certified organic and biodynamic strawberries hand-dipped in dark chocolate by Matthew’s Chocolates.
Customers can also pick up recipes for fancy Mothers Day foods featuring seasonal ingredients and a celebratory flair. In addition, the market vendors will have their usual abundance of fresh, local vegetables, pasture-raised meats, crafts, and baked goods.
The Eno River Farmers Market offers farm-fresh, organic produce, cheese, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts from local growers and producers. It is open to vendors who reside and produce the items they sell within a 60-mile radius of Hillsborough, NC. Vendors must be the original producer of their items.
For more information about Mothers Day at the Market and the Eno River Farmers Market, visit www.enoriverfarmersmarket.com.
Hillsborough, NC (April 1, 2009) – The time get your garden going is now! And the Eno River Farmers Market in historic downtown Hillsborough is ready to provide you with all the seedlings, soil amendments, and information that you need to make your garden, beautiful, healthy, productive and environmentally responsible.
On April 17 from 8am to Noon, the market, held at the Public Market House on East Margaret Lane, will celebrate Fresh Starts, featuring seedlings and transplants of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, as well as lots of information about gardening, soil health, and sustainable growing.
March 7, 2010HILLSBOROUGH — In search of that something special for Easter, say a pink egg or a golden baby chick?
Those are among the offerings as spring looms at the Eno River Farmers Market in historic downtown Hillsborough from 10 a.m. to noon March 27.
The market, held at the Public Market House on East Margaret Lane, will celebrate Eggstravaganza, featuring Easter egg dyeing with natural dyes and free range eggs, plus a visit from some tiny golden chicks. Read more…
By Julie JohnsonIn the shadow of light lagers and processed cheese, craft brewers and specialty cheese makers keep diverse, flavorful styles alive.
An article in the March 2010 issue of All About Beer featuring the Hillsborough Cheese Company run by Cindy and Dorian West.
Martha Gross (above left at car) of Timberwood Organics is looking forward to the winter season for the Eno River Farmers Market. The Thanksgiving Market on Tuesday will give shoppers time to buy local produce and meats for the holiday.
HILLSBOROUGH — The Eno River Farmers Market is gearing up for the holiday season as local shoppers prepare their holiday shopping lists for the Thanksgiving Market, which will take place on from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Customers will be able to fill their holiday tables with vegetables, meat, holiday pies, fresh baked bread and fresh eggs produced by sustainable methods within miles of their homes.
“We will have Brussels sprouts, broccoli, radishes, beets, carrots, lettuce and braising mix,” said Audrey Lin, a partner in Two Chicks Farm, located just 5 miles from downtown Hillsborough. Two Chicks Farm grows all its produce without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. It uses locally adapted varieties of vegetables and a covered hoop-house to protect the crops against the cold. More
Cheri, Tea, and Rob Bowers
It’s October and Rob and Cheri Bowers have been planting blueberries, digging sweet potatoes and tending the Southern heirloom apple trees and grape arbors. They’ve also been carefully charting the movement of the moon, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn.
The Bowers run Whitted Bowers Farm in Cedar Grove, the only certified biodynamic farm in North Carolina (and, much of the southeast, actually). Biodynamic farming combines the cosmic influences of the sun, moon, planets and stars with stewardship of the Earth to preserve our planet’s vitality and increase people’s connection to their food. More
The Eno River Farmers Market in historic downtown Hillsborough offers farm fresh produce, cheese, meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts from local growers and producers.
Year-Round on Saturdays:
April - Oct: 8 am - noon
Nov - March: 10 am - noon
Wednesdays:
May - Sept: 4pm - 6pm
at the Public Market House
Margaret Ln., Downtown Hillsborough
