Stones River Market
Murfreesboro, TN

Market News

Welcome back to another week of locally grown and made products. Last week was another interesting week of weather and fortunately, the Market was not drastically affected. I hope everyone made it safely through the snow.

I started Stones River Market in 2008 with just a handful of vendors. Farmers and producers have come and gone through the years. Progressively we have grown to where we are today and there have been many changes along the way.

All this time I have had a full-time job in Nashville. Now that I have “retired,” I am busier than before. With one of my current jobs, I have the opportunity to travel to places I have never been and can no longer give the Market the attention it needs.

Effective immediately, management of Stones River Market is being transferred to Tracey Burks and Ashleigh Newnes. They have been a part of the Market for several years as Botanical Harmony. As I have been training Tracey and Ashleigh these last couple of weeks, they have been focused on making the transfer as smooth as possible for both the vendors and our customers. They bring with them some new ideas for expanding our vendor base and I am excited to see the potential growth for Stones River Market.

You will still see me at the Market since I will continue to grow produce and flowers. I will also be assisting Tracey and Ashleigh as needed as we move forward. Many of you have been with the Market a long time and I consider you friends not just customers. Please give Tracey and Ashleigh the same support that you have given me all these years.

Sincerely,

John

As for other Market news:

Alfresco Pasta is having a special on some of his products including the butternut squash ravioli and portabella spinach ravioli. Look under Noodles, Pasta and Italian Sauces for the complete list.

Flying S Farms keeps changing the soup options so this week she has added a potato shroom variety.

Rod with Double Star Bar Farms continues his work in kitchen and has now added New York style bagels. You will find plain and salted this week.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

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Market News

The Market is back open today. Erdmann Farm, Ferris Family Farm and Rocky Glade Farm are taking a break while the upcoming cold temperatures are here. You can still find produce from Flying S Farms and Frontier Family Farms.

We have several new items on the Market this week:

• Alfresco Pasta has added several new products including a smoked gouda bacon big cheez and a Spinach Pappardelle (Very Wide Noodle).
• Flying S Farms has added two kinds of soup – a lentil and cabbage and a loaded potato.
• Wedge Oak Farm has added already prepared chicken stock in addition to Blue Danube, a Hungarian inspired and pure Mangalitsa sausage.

Finally, Sean with Nuance Coffee and Tea sends us this message:

Nuance Coffee & Tea has added 4 new coffees, to our offerings, this week. They are:

1. Mexico – International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) (Org.) – Cupping notes: Dutch chocolate, malted barley, amaretto liqueur, very sweet, med. acidity, Good Body
2. Laos – Naga Grade #1 – Rain Forest Alliance (RFA) – Champasak Region of the Boloven Plateau – Cupping notes: Earthy, Sumatran like cup, with tobacco and herbal notes.
3. East Timor – Ermera – Eraulo & Lauana Farmer Groups – Cupping notes: Balanced, cocoa, Granny Smith apple, brewing hops.
4. Brazil – Mogiana Fine Cup – 3/4 Peaberry – Natural / Dry Processed – Cupping notes: Chocolate, toffee, nougat, medium acidity, rich heavy body, long finish.

Thank you and, as always, “Enjoy”!

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

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Market News

Welcome back to another week of local products as well as probably the coldest week of winter yet. Due to the cold weather, Rocky Glade Farm is taking a break this week but there are still plenty of vegetables from Frontier Family Farm. Watch for Erdmann Farm, Ferris Family Farm and Flying S Farms to update their inventory.

We have a new vendor joining us this week. It is Nom Noms Dog Treats. Sandy comes to us from Nashville with gluten free wheat free deliciously nutritious dog treats.

Flying S Farms has updated her frozen soup listing with a vegan tomato basil. Partner that with the Artisan bread from Double Star Bar Farms and you have a delicious winter meal. The cheese dips or pastas from Alfresco Pasta would also be a nice accompaniment with the bread.

If you like making your own soups, then look to see what Farrar Farm, Wedge Oak Farm and West Wind Farms has to offer.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

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Market News

Welcome to 2016. We are back with another week of locally grown and made products. Chef Jenny returns with her artisan seasonings. Rainbow Hill Farm is back with lettuce, greens, turnips, sweet potatoes and winter squash. Rocky Glade Farm has updated their inventory with plenty of radishes, hakurei turnips, kale, choi, parsley and radicchio. Wedge Oak Farm has updated their inventory of beef.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

Winter weather is back and a perfect time for soup. Here is a recipe I found that uses kale and Italian sausage. It comes from Tammilee Tips.

CROCK POT ITALIAN SAUSAGE WEDDING SOUP RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground Italian Sausage
1 red onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken stock/broth
4 packed cups kale, chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup small pasta
salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add in ground sausage and cook until browned. Drain off excess fat, return to heat and add in onions and carrots, cook until onions sweat
2. Transfer meat and veggies to the crock pot. Add in chicken broth, kale, lemon juice, garlic, bay leaf, crushed red peppers and stir to combine
3. Cook on low for 5 hours, add in pasta and cook for 1 additional hour
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper, serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top

Market News

The Market returns to regular operations after our break last week. Hard to believe but the new year arrives this week. We have plenty of products available for your New Years’ Day gatherings.

We have several producers extending their break. They include Chef Jenny, JourneyWorks Community Garden, Rainbow Hill Farm, The Blue Porch and White City Produce and Greenhouse. Watch for their return soon.

Farrar Farms is running a special this week.

Buy one pound of Lynchburg Beef Chorizo from Farrar Farm, get a second pound for half price. Our Chorizo is slightly spicy, with no MSG or preservatives. And, as always, our beef is hormone, antibiotic, and steroid free.

Other items of interest include:

Flying S Farms introduced spiced apple butter.

There are plenty of eggs available this week from Flying S Farms, Vaughn Brothers Farm, Wedge Oak Farm and West Wind Farms.

Produce is also available from Erdmann Farm, Ferris Family Farm, Frontier Family Farm, and Rocky Glade Farm.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

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Market News

Merry Christmas to everyone as we take a break to be with friends and family. May your holidays be filled with peace, love and joy.

We will return to our normal schedule next Sunday.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it.

Recipes

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Market News

Hapy Holidays! The Market is back open this morning with several new and returning items. RJ will be at the Market again on Wednesday showcasing products she and Maura have made.

Special Note Reminder – the Market will be closed the week of December 20, then reopen December 27. Please make your plans according to this schedule.

Chef Jenny brings Cuckoo Cocoa Bits in time for the holidays. They are a nutritious combination of toasted sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds that have been lightly sweetened with agave and flavored with cocoa and coconut.

Dogwood Valley Greenhouse still has several kissing balls available.

Frozen soup from Flying S Farms returns this week.

Wedge Oak Farm offers a Holiday Goose for your traditional Christmas dinner.

White City Produce and Greenhouse brings back Grapevine Christmas Wreaths and Center Pieces.

Various kinds of soup bones are available from Farrar Farm, Wedge Oak Farms and West Wind Farms.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

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Market News

Welcome to December and the Holiday season. You will find plenty of products on the Market that can be given to friends and family including gift certificates, jams, jellies, candy and plants.

Special Note – the Market will be closed the week of December 20, then reopen December 27. Please make your plans according to this schedule.

Other News This Week:

Chef Jenny has Cuckoo Cocoa Bits (with coconut), a delightful treat for the holiday season.

Dogwood Valley Greenhouse brings back her Kissing Balls. They are made with live greens, pine cones, seed pods, and dried grasses, these balls are about 12" diameter and suitable to hang inside or out, wherever you want a pretty Christmas decoration. They look lovely on a shepherd’s crook for a beautiful winter garden decoration which will look nice long after Christmas. Each one is mounted on a sturdy hanger, and is finished off with a bright red bow.

Flying S Farms brings back frozen peppers puree and Christmas jam. She is also introducing red velvet cheesecake brownies and snickerdoodle blondie bars. These are also done in 8×8 and 9×13 pans which are great for buffet.

Farrar Farms returns this week and is running a special. If you purchase $20 of their products, they will include 5 pounds of fresh, raw dog bones.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Special Product Sale

For the next couple of weeks, Maura and RJ (aka the chicken lady) will be setting up during Market pick up selling hand made products that they were recently selling at the Holly Days Sale in Murfreesboro

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

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Market News

I hope everyone had a safe and happy thanksgiving. The Market is back open this morning with a wide variety of locally made and grown products.

Farrar Farms and Chef Jenny are taking a break this week.

Bloomin Shrooms returns with his shiitake mushrooms. Double Star Bar Farms is back with his artisan bread, stevia and bug repellent. JourneyWorks also returns with a variety of greens plus kindling wood.

Rainbow Hill Farm adds organic sweet potatoes to their listing of organic produce.

Botanical Harmony leaves this note:

“Our skin care products are all back in stock! Specialty clay masques featuring our wild-harvested rose petals and nettle leaf along with matching toners will help keep skin healthy through the winter. Add a luxurious whipped body butter in 3 scents to protect and moisturize. The butter is wonderful on feet and heels and keeps hands so soft!

Try a sugar scrub that is beyond a treat, it is a must for supple, moisturized skin that doesn’t leave a greasy feel, just incredible feeling skin! Infused with lavender and calendula flowers grown on our farm along with superb organic ingredients. If you don’t see a scent (essential oils only) please request and we will try our best to accommodate!"

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

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Market News

Welcome to Thanksgiving week and we maintain our regular schedule. There are also plenty of items available this week for a family feast. Regular and new items include:

• Erdmann Farm brings several varieties of lettuce to accompany his kales, broccoli and cabbage.
• Flying S Farms has plenty of baked goods including biscuits, cookies, cakes and breads.
• Frontier Family Farm has brussels sprouts, broccoli and lettuce.
• Rainbow Hill Farm still has several varieties of apples including Pink Lady and Winesap.
• Rocky Glade Farm introduces Minutina, Chinese broccoli, Happy Rich florets, broccoli raab and Hinona Kabu turnips this week.
• White City Produce and Greenhouse still has tomatoes and peppers to go with her greens, turnips and winter squashes.

Don’t forget about Alfresco Pasta for those meals after the Thanksgiving holiday. They have several sauces and pastas on the Market.

Besides turkey, you will also find plenty of beef, pork and chicken from Farrar Farm, Wedge Oak Farm and West Wind Farms.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too!

I am taking a break from recipes. Look for them to return soon.