Weekly Newsletters

TOMATO ABUNDANCE CONTINUES // We are SO grateful to you all, our bustling CFM community (and of course our farmers) for such a joyful celebration of TOMATOES last week! Fear not, there are still SO MANY MATERS to carry you through summer suppers and refreshing recipes for weeks to come -- plus squash, zucchini, eggplant and peppers are beginning to roll in. Good food makes for simple meals and memories so pack your vacation coolers before you hit the road or load up your kitchen counters for the week ahead!

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CFM ANNUAL TOMATO DAY // SO many TOMATOES to celebrate! Join us for one of our favorite days of the year day at Cobblestone — expect extra fun onsite including tomato tastings, CFM Seedlings Kids Activities hosted by Kaleidium & Minglewood Nature Preserve and (as always) the best local groceries to keep you cool and fueled in the week ahead.

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SUMMER SAVORING // You know we love to talk about PUTTIN UP the good stuff and now is the time to start thinking about your fall and winter plans for saving, especially with the bounty of tomatoes and summer goodness rolling in! You know how most folks say that fresh tomato sauce is simply the best? Well, they are not wrong! AND if you are diligent in your puttin up now, those colder month dishes will be that much more delicious. Grab a friend and plan a day for tomato saving - many hands make light work, friends. OR start even simpler with freezing items like green beans and peppers for quick grabs for easy meals. Trust us, you won't regret it. A Guide to Home Food Preservation

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SUMMER FUN WITH YOUR LOCAL FAVS // Bring the BEST of the season with you as you prep for your holiday gatherings or summer trips! What's better than coming off the beach to a delicious BLT or finishing off the day with grilled steak and roasted taters? Our vendors have all of your summer favorites in bounties and love to hear about the incredible meals you come up with. Pasta salads, tater salads, fresh fish and fennel, lamb with blueberry sauce - let us know what you are whipping with the CFM goodness and tag us on social media @cobblestonefarmersmarket - we are always looking for new recipe ideas!

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SUMMER IS HERE // We are celebrating the official start of summer with BLUEBERRIES. John Whitaker is back onsite this Saturday with the first batch of FRESH blueberries! AND BV Kitchen will be slingin' SMOOTHIES to enjoy onsite OR frozen to-go kits to make at home! Be on the lookout for a few "firsts" of summer at Market...like, the start of TOMATOES! Of course, our favorite seasonal gems such as cabbage, cucumber, kohlrabi and greens are plentiful so you can spontaneously shop Market for a full haul too!

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SUMMER ABUNDANCE // The official start of summer may land next week but it has arrived early at CFM with familiar favorites like cucumbers, squash and zucchini beginning to roll in - we are thrilled to start whipping up some summer seasonal dishes! Of course, it also has us anticipating corn, tomatoes and blueberries - which are so close we can almost taste them - but the gradual tease allows us to keep forecasting forward what our producers provide us. Our farmers are planning months ahead, even into next year to bring the best to our tables so let's show them our appreciation by showing up and LOADING UP because the gettin' is always GOOD!

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SUMMER FUN w/ OUR FAVS. Sometimes you have to plan your Market trips to a T and sometimes you just have to grab-n-go with the flow, am I right? With the school year wrapping up and warmer days upon us, we know some of y'all will be skipping off to your favorite mountain getaways, sandy beaches or slow staycations. Regardless of your destination, remember to bring your favorite CFM goods along! Pro Tip: Frozen steaks or sausages are always a crowd pleaser and easy to toss in the cooler!

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PLAN FOR KEEPING. As more product floods into Market, it's essential to plan for keeping those goods FRESH as can be until it's time-to-dine! Many people may know the crisper drawer in the fridge is meant for preserving produce and keeping veggies fresh but what are the best "storage" practices for the various greens hitting Market this spring? Read on for some tips-n-tricks!

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LOCAL GOODS FOR SHARING. Our proudest moments over a shared meal are when we are able to say '...and it ALL came from the Farmers Market!' Many of the meals most enjoyed with others are often the freshest and easiest to prepare - like a springy Salad or Greens and Grain Bowls. This time of year at Cobblestone the options are endless to build your own! Grab your favorite green (or greens), pick-up your go-to (or new-to-you) Red Tail Grain, layer in some herby goodness, of course sprinkle with cheese, maybe berries and don't forget the delicious crunchy bread to soak up the dressing - YUMMM-O! Meet a friend at Market for a coffee catch-up OR breakfast from Kuya Bear Food Truck (onsite for the first time at CFM) before you shop!

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GREENS GALORE - Lettuce and leafy green season is upon us folks! Did you know that salad greens, kale and spinach are rich in vitamins A, C, E and K? And that broccoli, bok choy and swiss chard are also rich in many of the B-vitamins? These vegetables also contain an abundance of carotenoids-antioxidants that both protect and build cells to defend against disease. Perhaps it's time to shift the age old saying to: A salad a day keeps the doctor away! Apple season is well in our rearview mirror...SO, lettuce eat MORE GREENS (see what we did there)!

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