I missed opening day of the farmers market this year :( but I did make it this past weekend. There was so much to see and it was great seeing lots of the same vendors from the previous years.
I love this time of year and having fresh veggies all the time. We picked up our first week of the CSA we ordered for this year. It's from the same farm as last year, their produce is so good. This week we got peas, kale (I think I will try making kale chips), two yellow squash, a zucchini, a head of lettuce, and a fresh garlic. I hope to can a lot more this year than I did last year. I don't think I'll be as uneasy, afraid or leary of doing it. It's definitely not as hard as I ever imagined it would be and what I canned last year almost allowed us to go though to this season. Now that I sort of know what I'm doing it will be easier.
The farmers market is not all veggies and meats though. There are plenty of artisans and crafters there. There was one booth that I stopped by and picked up a few ceramic charms pieces and buttons that I'm hoping to incorporate into something I make. I have a few ideas already floating around.
There was only one disappointing thing, but it's a major thing. It's something that every vendor should be aware of. When I got home and opened my bag from the vendor with the buttons and charms there was nothing else in there. Just what I bought. (I know you're probably thinking that I shouldn't expect anything else in there and wondering what else should be in there.)But I have no way of knowing who made the buttons or who I bought them from. I've seen them set up there before and I know they have a business, but now I have no way to know how to contact them if I want more. I am very disappointed by this. If these buttons work how I imagine or the charms look lovely with what I plan on doing with them I would want more but I have no way of getting any. :(
Vendors, sellers, artisans, anyone who sells anything....PLEASE, PLEASE, Please, make sure something goes home with your customers that has your business name on it at the very least. A business card, receipt/stamp on the bag with your name and contact info, or where to buy on-line...anything with a way for your customer to get more if they like your stuff.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Day 27 - Green Onions and What to use on Black Cardstock.
I came across this video thanks to CFRM.
I of course had to check this out and see if this was in fact true. The whole thing seemed kind of weird to me. I'm use to cutting the top off something, ie pineapple, and rooting that or rooting branches, as in having things grow roots not having roots grow things. Could this really be possible?
I am pleased to say that after going out and buying some green onions to use on my nachos the other night that it does in fact work. It kinda creeps the kids out that there's a green thing growing out something that you just chopped off but it is also amazingly cool. I'm thinking that the white part of the green onion is similar to a bulb and thus why this works so well. Check it out:
To do this I cut the white part with the roots off my green onion and put them in a small glass, standing up the best that I could do, with some water in it, and placed it on the window sill. I read some where in the comments on the video to do this to get the roots re-hydrated. A few days later and you have what's seen in the picture. I went out today and got some potting soil and will be potting them this weekend (still to cold to plant outside.) What a way to save some money and grow some great plants both indoors and outdoors. :)
Back to the chalkboard book and the black card stock. I know people are probably wondering...What do I use on the black card stock you made your book out of? Well I have a picture of some of some of the things that I use. At the top of the left hand paper I used a silver gel pen, that didn't work very well and it's tough to see. Under that I used a white Gelly Roll gel pen and that is a nice bright white against the black. Just under that is a ordinary white colored pencil followed by a orange Signo uni-ball pen and another colored pencil, this one yellow. The paper to the left is all colored pencils from both Design and Prismacolor. I would also imagine that pastels would work as well on the black paper but I did not have any handy to try it out.
I of course had to check this out and see if this was in fact true. The whole thing seemed kind of weird to me. I'm use to cutting the top off something, ie pineapple, and rooting that or rooting branches, as in having things grow roots not having roots grow things. Could this really be possible?
I am pleased to say that after going out and buying some green onions to use on my nachos the other night that it does in fact work. It kinda creeps the kids out that there's a green thing growing out something that you just chopped off but it is also amazingly cool. I'm thinking that the white part of the green onion is similar to a bulb and thus why this works so well. Check it out:
To do this I cut the white part with the roots off my green onion and put them in a small glass, standing up the best that I could do, with some water in it, and placed it on the window sill. I read some where in the comments on the video to do this to get the roots re-hydrated. A few days later and you have what's seen in the picture. I went out today and got some potting soil and will be potting them this weekend (still to cold to plant outside.) What a way to save some money and grow some great plants both indoors and outdoors. :)
Back to the chalkboard book and the black card stock. I know people are probably wondering...What do I use on the black card stock you made your book out of? Well I have a picture of some of some of the things that I use. At the top of the left hand paper I used a silver gel pen, that didn't work very well and it's tough to see. Under that I used a white Gelly Roll gel pen and that is a nice bright white against the black. Just under that is a ordinary white colored pencil followed by a orange Signo uni-ball pen and another colored pencil, this one yellow. The paper to the left is all colored pencils from both Design and Prismacolor. I would also imagine that pastels would work as well on the black paper but I did not have any handy to try it out.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Day 13 - The News and A Valentine Tag
Today I found out that a few of my pictures of the CRFM (Coventry Regional Farmers Market) were on the news, and I'm not talking just local news I'm talking national news. The story is on FOX affiliated sites. I was happy to see that they chose my pictures to be part of their story. The farmers market has wonderful subject matter and makes for some great pictures. I just wish that it could have been for a happier story.
The farmers market had some trouble and couldn't come to terms for a new lease with the owners of the site where they held the market. This means that the market needs to find a new home. They have found a perfect spot for the market but the problem seems to be getting the permits needed to hold the market there. The town has been delaying things by continuing the meeting along. Monday will be the third time they will meet about the special permit required for the market. I hope that all goes well and they do get approved. If they don't get approved and the market doesn't have a new home by the last week in January there may not be a market to go to this year. :( Oh and they won this wonderful barn that's suppose to be built this year for them and the new site would allow the barn to be there...going somewhere else might mean no barn. It's all very sad. Many farmers rely on the market and many people, myself included, rely on it to get our fresh local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, and goodies.
If you want to see the news story about all this and see my photographs you can find it here: Los Angeles Times. The photographs of mine that were used are the one of the produce and the one of Buttercup the calf. Please send some good thoughts and wishes this way for the market.
Now onto today's creative crafty thing, a tag. A tag...boring...wrong. Make them cool and fun. I make them from scraps of paper/card stock. Here's what you need: a tag for tracing, glue, scissors,a hole punch, pretty things to decorate with (I used watercolor paints, stamps, glitter, foam tape and a sticker,) and string or ribbon for the tie of the tag.
I trace the tag onto the paper or card stock that I'm going to make my tag out of, in this case the pink paper. I then cut it out and punch the hole in it where the string is going to go later on. I then stamped my "Thinking of You" bubble stamp on a piece of white paper with archival ink and cut it out. A fabric heart sticker was placed in the lower left hand corner of the tag and glued little heart shaped glitter going up to where the thought bubble is going to be. I then used some double sided foam tape to secure the "Thinking of You" bubble down to the tag. Taking some pink water color paints and painted around the outside edged of my bubble and framed in the words. Finishing off the tag is some dark pink, light pink and white string for tying the tag to something.
You could use anything and decorate the tag in any way for any occasion. I just keep the same starting tag, my white one, for tracing. It's a nice way to add a little handmade personal touch to a gift.
The farmers market had some trouble and couldn't come to terms for a new lease with the owners of the site where they held the market. This means that the market needs to find a new home. They have found a perfect spot for the market but the problem seems to be getting the permits needed to hold the market there. The town has been delaying things by continuing the meeting along. Monday will be the third time they will meet about the special permit required for the market. I hope that all goes well and they do get approved. If they don't get approved and the market doesn't have a new home by the last week in January there may not be a market to go to this year. :( Oh and they won this wonderful barn that's suppose to be built this year for them and the new site would allow the barn to be there...going somewhere else might mean no barn. It's all very sad. Many farmers rely on the market and many people, myself included, rely on it to get our fresh local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, and goodies.
If you want to see the news story about all this and see my photographs you can find it here: Los Angeles Times. The photographs of mine that were used are the one of the produce and the one of Buttercup the calf. Please send some good thoughts and wishes this way for the market.
Now onto today's creative crafty thing, a tag. A tag...boring...wrong. Make them cool and fun. I make them from scraps of paper/card stock. Here's what you need: a tag for tracing, glue, scissors,a hole punch, pretty things to decorate with (I used watercolor paints, stamps, glitter, foam tape and a sticker,) and string or ribbon for the tie of the tag.
I trace the tag onto the paper or card stock that I'm going to make my tag out of, in this case the pink paper. I then cut it out and punch the hole in it where the string is going to go later on. I then stamped my "Thinking of You" bubble stamp on a piece of white paper with archival ink and cut it out. A fabric heart sticker was placed in the lower left hand corner of the tag and glued little heart shaped glitter going up to where the thought bubble is going to be. I then used some double sided foam tape to secure the "Thinking of You" bubble down to the tag. Taking some pink water color paints and painted around the outside edged of my bubble and framed in the words. Finishing off the tag is some dark pink, light pink and white string for tying the tag to something.
You could use anything and decorate the tag in any way for any occasion. I just keep the same starting tag, my white one, for tracing. It's a nice way to add a little handmade personal touch to a gift.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Opening Day at the Farms Market!!
Today was opening day at the farmers market (CRFM - Coventry Regional Farmers Market) and what fun it was! I absolutely love the farmers market. I grew addicted to it last year as we became regulars even visiting the winter market when weather permitted us. This year it was so nice to see some of the familiar face that we have come to know again this year. There were also some new people we met there too. The people at the market are simply wonderful.
They are so friendly and social able, as are the dogs and their owners. The kids want to pet every dog they come across, however if we did that we would never get anywhere. We have met some really nice dog owners who are kind enough to tell you what kind of dog they have and maybe a story or two about them.
Today we came across some really big dogs. I'm not sure how the owners do it but if that dog crawled into bed with you there wouldn't be much room left. I had to take a picture, the dog stands roughly waist high or higher.We also met some cute small dogs too. It's a wonderful dog friendly environment. The market only allows well behaved dogs. (Definitely a place for our dog as he is scared of his own shadow.)
Today I can say that "I licked the Farmer's Cow." At least that's what the sticker says. I just get a giggle out of that every time I see/say it. I know, you say I liked the "Farmer's Cow" and think "what?!" It's referring to Farmer's Cow Ice Cream and boy was it good today. The perfect day for some ice cream.
Ice cream, iced coffee, raspberry crumble, strawberries, kettle corn, pizzas, tacos, pulled pork sammies, muffins, cannolis, quiches, basil that is so good you can eat it while you walk, mint, carrots, soups, pasta, breads (both stuffed and not stuffed), pancakes and sausage (which was amazing), garlic, caramel apples...do you see where I am going with this. There is just too many good things to pass up. I blame the farmers market for me having to exercise so much during the week.
This is all just from this week alone...we'll just have to see what next week brings.
If you want to see more photos from today check out my Deviant Art page. :)
They are so friendly and social able, as are the dogs and their owners. The kids want to pet every dog they come across, however if we did that we would never get anywhere. We have met some really nice dog owners who are kind enough to tell you what kind of dog they have and maybe a story or two about them.Today we came across some really big dogs. I'm not sure how the owners do it but if that dog crawled into bed with you there wouldn't be much room left. I had to take a picture, the dog stands roughly waist high or higher.We also met some cute small dogs too. It's a wonderful dog friendly environment. The market only allows well behaved dogs. (Definitely a place for our dog as he is scared of his own shadow.)
I got some nice pictures of various thing at the market. Lavender from Fort Hill Farms, who is one of the Farmer's Cow farmers. We learned they have a great corn maze, gem mining and a discovery barn. They also host birthday parties.
Ice cream, iced coffee, raspberry crumble, strawberries, kettle corn, pizzas, tacos, pulled pork sammies, muffins, cannolis, quiches, basil that is so good you can eat it while you walk, mint, carrots, soups, pasta, breads (both stuffed and not stuffed), pancakes and sausage (which was amazing), garlic, caramel apples...do you see where I am going with this. There is just too many good things to pass up. I blame the farmers market for me having to exercise so much during the week.
This is all just from this week alone...we'll just have to see what next week brings.
If you want to see more photos from today check out my Deviant Art page. :)
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