Week 4 - May 25th

Hello MP Market Goers!

It’s Memorial Day Weekend!  Time to fire up the grills, have some friends over, celebrate the grads.  But first, start your weekend off at the Mineral Point Market where you can find everything you need for that fantastic cookout.  And if you are not hosting, well we also have some great hostess gifts or grad gifts!  From veggies to jewelry and from breads and rolls to pictures you can hang on the wall, we’ve got it all at the Mineral Point Market. 

Here is a partial list of items at this week’s market: eggs, asparagus, rhubarb, chicken, brats, burgers, jewelry, watercolor paintings, wildlife prints, garden plants, honey, maple syrup, jams (lots of varieties), cheese, goat milk soaps and lotions, baked goods (both good for you and bad for you), lettuce (many kinds), schlep bags, morels, and more!

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday morning at Water Tower Park, Business Hwy 151 at Madison Street, Mineral Point! 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Kathy Bures
Co-Manager
Mineral Point Market

Following is the list of who will be vending at this week's Market. Be sure to click on the vendors tab to learn more about our new vendors!

Bures Berry Patch
Memorial Day is here, time to fire up the grill!  Did you know that asparagus is great on the grill.  Just throw it in a grill safe pan and pour some olive oil over it add a little pepper and garlic, grill until it turns slightly brown, your guests will not be disappointed.  We will be at market this week with asparagus and rhubarb!  In addition, we had a fantastic crop of pure maple syrup this spring, come out and try a spoonful it is delicious.  We will also have honey that is produced by the bees at the Patch who help to pollinate the strawberries, raspberries, and pumpkins, as well as whatever else strikes their fancy around the Patch.  Don't need the sweet stuff?  Well then we've got dilly beans; yep sour with a bit of bite.  Great for any picnic or event or just if you like the sour stuff! We hope that you will join us once again this year in eating fresh from the Patch.  Now in the patch we have asparagus and our farm fresh eggs available daily from 9am-7pm. Spring is here and we have begun to plant and harvest our way through the season at Bures Berry Patch.  So don’t forget to Like us on Facebook or signup for our newsletter to get the latest shovel on what’s happening in the Patch!  Hope to see you in the Patch or at market soon!
Carey's Greenhouse

I will be attending the farmer's market this Saturday. I should have my full compliment of plants.  Del Carey

Chestnut Hill Studio

Weather permitting I will be there with new art, prints, cards, jewelry and tiles.

DDP Beads
Looking forward to another great season at the Mineral Point Market and I will be attending on most Saturdays!  Many new, original design pieces will make their debut throughout the summer!  The Saturday morning sunshine is my business partner as it generates radiant facets which captures the attention of many a passerby.  Chatting with new customers and familiar acquaintances is always a pleasure as they gaze at the unique handcrafted  sparkling creations.  Custom pieces and minor repair services are also available.  Although I participate in a number of craft fairs throughout the year, the Market continues as a favorite as it's a local gathering place with many return customers.  See you over the summer!
Evelyn's Gardens

Looking forward to the Mineral Point Market this Saturday!  We will be bringing perennial plants and yard art.  Check us out on http://evelynsgardensandgiftshop.com/
Fabric Fun and Then Some
I started "Fabric Fun and Then Some" during this long hot summer.  As a retired teacher and farm wife, I had time to recreate many hobby items - fabric boxes, denim and fabric aprons, quilted table runners, and painted clay pots.  Stop by for a visit! Nancy Harker
Farmer's Daughter's Kitchen
We are back this week with more pies, cookies, dessert bars, tarts, a few gluten free goodies and plenty of Memorial Day treats!  Please call us with orders or questions! Call Becky at 608-293-4660.
Gough's Gorgeous Farm Goods

We will have plenty of our farm fresh eggs, dehydrated pie pumpkin, and dehydrated tomatoes to start this season.

James' Pine Valley Farm
I will be at the market this weekend this week selling chicken, several varieties of cheeses and a few dozen eggs.  See you Saturday.
Lacey's Lathers Goat Milk Soaps and Lotions

I will be back at market this Saturday! I would like to remind all the outdoors lovers out there that I have products that will keep your skin smooth, clean and the bugs away! I have Coffee soap with real coffee grounds to get the dirt out, and Lemon Eucalyptus and Tea Tree soaps to help repel the bugs. If you are a solid lotion fan you can use Tea Tree lotion bars to repel the bugs as well. And I have some more Rose soap available at the bargain price of buy 2 get 1 free while supplies last- when the Rose is gone it will be gone for good! See you Saturday!  Clare Heberlein

Magic Light Photography

Weather permitting I will be at market this week.  Once again I will have a large selection of my handmade greeting cards featuring one of my original photographs.  All of my cards are blank inside so they can be used for any occasion.  I will also have a selection of bookmarks that make great little gifts.  Don't forget, Father's Day is just around the corner!  Along with the cards and bookmarks, I will have a large selection of my limited edition photographic prints.  My prints are all matted, signed and numbered by me and ready to slip into the frame of your choice.  If there is something particular you are looking for, please ask as I may have something that fits your needs that isn't on display at the market. You can also view my work at www.magiclightphotography.com. I look forward to seeing you all this Saturday under the water tower!   Don't forget, when I'm not at the market, my cards, bookmarks and a small selection of framed prints are available at The Mineral Point Collection located at 151 High Street.  See you Saturday! Thanks, Mike
Marr's Valley View Farms

The first major holiday of the grilling season is upon us. It's Memorial Day weekend which means graduations, parties and back yard cookouts. We have all of your meat needs covered with burgers, brats, brats, and oh by the way, did we say brats!?!  Now's the time to give our newest a try, Pork Mushroom Swiss brat.  It is so delicious that we eat it undressed - meaning no bun, no garnish, no nothin.....come on and give it a try.  

As always, Marr's Valley View Farms will have our full line of tender, flavorful, Black Angus Beef products and pork products at Market Saturday. Traditional grilling fare - Pork Chops - Ground Beef Patties - Wieners and the ultimate - Black Angus Beef Steaks to fit all budgets. Can't live without our meats but getting to market weekly is a challenge? Join our "Farm Connection Meat CSA" - ask us for details at market. If you need a large quantity or just want to pre-order for pick-up at Market, e-mail your order to federman@charter.net or call, 608-987-2097, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday night. We encourage you to come to Market early for the best selection. Thanks for your continued support and we look forward to servicing your needs throughout 2013. Mike, Lois and Doral.

Matchbook Magnets

Spring…it’s finally here.  I’m looking forward to getting back to the market, reconnecting with old acquaintances and making new ones.  I plan to be at the market in May, but strictly as a shopper!  I’ll be back as a vendor in June with the usual favorites and many new additions.  Email:   matchbookmagnets@yahoo.com   Cindy
Mission Abolition

Mission Abolition will be at market this week.  Mission Abolition creates schlep bags made from donated fabrics, which brings unique color and pattern designs to each bag.  All proceeds from the sales of these bags are donated to the Not For Sale organization, which works to end human trafficking and modern-day slavery.  Mission Abolition believes in raising awareness of the needs of people involved in human trafficking and modern-day slavery with a personal touch sewn into each bag.

Papa Bob's

We will be at market this week with new breads, some gluten free. We will have muffins and coffee and some frozen soup.  Cheese cakes if I get them done and Biscotti too.  See you Saturday!  Papa Bob

Shooting Star Farm
We need a bit of rain here. We were supposed to get rain nearly every day this week, so held off on irrigating. Most storm clouds produced nothing, so it’s time to get the hoses out! Here’s our list for Saturday: heads of red leaf, red butter, and baby romaine lettuces, salad turnips, spinach, salad mix, baby arugula (lots), rhubarb, bok choy, and possibly radishes (we’re a bit between patches).  See you Saturday! Rink, Jenny and Charlie

Starlily Degisn

I am STARLILY  Design. I create Cuddly baby Quilties. Sewn from Flannel and backed with Fleece, I call them Quilties because they are smaller for babies and toddlers. They're colorful, soft and comforting. They are also wonderful lap blankets for older people because they're not heavy or unwieldy, they are bright, warm and cozy. Machine wash and dry, easy care. I also make Pot Holders, from bright cheerful cotton fabrics. The larger size is for bigger pans and the smaller ones work well for casserole dishes or for Coasters under your coffee cup. They are lined with a thermal batting for heat resistance. All are machine wash and dry. I've been sewing since childhood, I love color and texture, creating something useful and fun is important to me. I hope to see you at the Market in June!  Alice Raymer
The Summer Kitchen
The Summer Kitchen will be at the market Saturday.  My employee Mel Margis  will be selling jams and jellies. The Summer Kitchen has been selling jams over 40 years and doing it the old fashion way in small batches 10-12 jars at a time using fruit from the farm. I will have over 12 varieties.

Other vendors included in the market:
Head 2 Toe

If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Jenny Bonde at starfarm@mhtc.net or Lois Federman at federman@charter.net.