Category Archives: Stretch your Dollar!

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Certified Farmers Markets around Texas (and the great beyond), as well as highlighted the Cowtown Farmers Market in our own backyard.

Here are a couple of great reasons to pick a Farmers Market to visit tomorrow morning (or have a “progressive” breakfast and visit more than one!)…

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Keller Farmers Market GRAND OPENING LAUNCH is on Saturday!

Since this is in my neck-of-the-woods, I am REALLY looking forward to having a farmer’s market close by that I can call “my own.”  Here is the scoop for Keller’s new Farmer’s Market…

What:  Keller Farmers Market is dedicated to promoting a healthy community lifestyle through support of local Texas farmers and artisans in a fun and safe environment.  The market will feature chef-taught cooking classes, a coffee cafe’ (my first stop!), and other fun activities.   
When:  Starting July 11, Open every Saturday, 8:00am to 1:00pm 
Where: 251 Town Center Lane (off 1709 and Rufe Snow), around the beautiful Keller Town Center fountain (in front of Keller Town Hall).  Click here for directions.

~ Grand Opening Highlights ~

•  Nationally recognized Chef, Peter D’Andrea, will make his inaugural visit to the Market to demonstrate his original recipes for seasonal produce, healthy cooking and entertaining. Peter will conduct several demonstrations throughout the day. Peter has been the Executive Chef for Gaylord Hotels, Opryland, Marriott and Ritz Carlton.  
• Personal Fitness Trainer, Nutritional Expert and Performance Enhancement Specialist, Kyle Stull, will launch the Market Fitness and Exercise Program.

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Cowtown Farmers Market Annual Summer Festival on Saturday! 
Cowtown Farmers Market, Fort Worth’s producer-only farmers market, puts local food in the spotlight at its annual festival, held this Saturday.  Besides fresh produce, you can score lots of other goodies like fresh bread, goat milk cheese, fresh roasted coffee beans, hot tamales and homemade soap.  

Festivities will include cooking demos by local chefs, tasting booths, prize drawings, live music, balloons for the kids, tasting booths and more.  Click here for more festival details.

When:  Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8am to noon (Get there early for best choices)
Where:  West Fort Worth on the traffic circle. Click here for main location details.   
What:  For info on what is available this week, call the Fresh Line  817-468-1426 for a recorded message.

Be sure to get your FREE MARKET TOTE BAG to carry home your goodies.  Request your bag at the  CFM Information Booth (availability limited…while supplies last).

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FOR TEXAS READERS (or for “inquiring minds who want to know”):
I just learned that the Texas Department of Agriculture certifies Farmers’ Markets all over Texas! Who knew?

I also discovered a couple of helpful links that make it simple to find these markets and the freshest locally grown produce. 

• Click here for the online Texas TDA Certified Farmers Market guide and find a TDA Certified Farmers’ market near you.
• Click here for a FREE printable guide that also includes certified “Pick Your Own” locations (where you and the kids can harvest your own farm-fresh berries, pears, apples, peppers, peas and more) around the state. The guide also provides a list of Texas produce availability by month. 
• For my fellow DFW friends…Click here for a list of recommended Farmers Markets around our area.  Stay tuned tomorrow for a freebie from Cowtown Farmers Market!

FOR READERS ACROSS THE U.S.:

•  Click here for a national farmers market online guide (courtesy of LocalHarvest.org) to locate a farmers’ market and wonderful fresh produce in your “neck of the woods.”

Note:  Some markets are seasonal and certain products are subject to availability. Always check before traveling.