Winter Farmers Market & Cafe ~ Deerfield

By Rob Gardner
January 6, 2009 at 8:48 am

North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Rd (Rt 22), Deerfield, IL 60015

W H A T

kinds of things will you find at a Winter  Farmers Market?

• Lettuce & arugula
• Chard, kale & spinach
• Mushrooms (portabello, cremini, white button, shitake, oyster)
• Grass-fed and grain-fed beef
• Pastured pork
• Free-range poultry
• Pastured lamb
• Natural tilapia
• Goats’ milk soap for people & pets
• Infused vinegars, dried herb blends & rubs     
• Whole wheat grains & milled wheat flours
• Buckwheat, soy & rye flours
• Popcorn & corn meal
• Root vegetables
• Squash
• Cheese & cheese curds
• Catnip toys
• Onions, garlic & shallots
• Dips & spreads
• Apples
• Raspberries
• Strawberries 
• Honey & beeswax products
• Fresh herbs, micro-greens &  sprouts                  
• Sweet basil vinaigrette
• Knitted mittens, socks & hats
• Vegetable-dyed yarns & knitted clothing
• Yogurt & sour cream
• Potatoes
• Radishes & carrots
• Tomatoes
• Sorghum syrup
• Hot peppers
• Comforters, mattress toppers & wool batting
• Apple cider
• Dried fruits
• Raw fibers & felting supplies
• Spicy Bloody Mary mix
• Salsas, sauces & soups
• Preserves & fruit butters
• Pickled vegetables & kimchee
• Canned peaches & tomatoes
• Beauty & spa products
• Fair trade olive oil
• Fair trade coffee
• Fruit tarts, galettes, baguettes & croissants
• Muffins, scones & cookies
• Hand-crafted ice cream
• Artisan glazed donuts
• Reusable shopping bags

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