American Meltdown will be at the Midtown Farmers’ Market once per month this season, offerring delicious paninis or melts like Pigs N’ Figs, French Onion, Orchard, and Matador. Check out their menu here: Menu.
American Meltdown will be at the Midtown Farmers’ Market once per month this season, offerring delicious paninis or melts like Pigs N’ Figs, French Onion, Orchard, and Matador. Check out their menu here: Menu.
Better Be Ellerbe offers peaches, plums and a few other fruit varieties from their orchard in the NC Sandhills. Better Be Ellerbe is run by Taylor Williams, award winning ag. extension agent who is experimenting with organic peach growing. Ask him how it’s going!
Bluebird Hill is a small farm where Norma Burns specializes in growing herbs, specialty vegetables, cut flowers, native plants, value-added farm crafts and food products. We are pleased to announce that, as of July 2010, we are USDA Certified Organic! We incorporate the principles of permaculture to maximize the use of space in our raised beds.
Carolina Grits & Company produce the worlds finest 100% stone ground corn grits and cornmeal products, fresh and locally milled! This gluten-free milling operation is based locally in Rocky Mount, NC.
Stop by Cedar Rock Farm‘s tent and say hello to Dean and Tamera. Dean has been growing vegetables since he was 8 years old, when he worked on a very large vegetable farm making $1.00/hr. and .50 cents for a bushel basket of tomatoes. Enjoy their organically-grown, pesticide-free produce and their cage free, free range eggs!
Cohen Farm is a 220 acre farm located in Silk Hope, North Carolina just outside the small towns of Pittsboro and Siler City. We are close to Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, as well as Burlington and Greensboro. We have been farming using organic methods since 1971, and have never used herbicides, synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, growth hormones, or routine antibiotics.
Connie has been with the market since it’s creation in 2008. As the years have passed she continues to bring new creations of individually sewn crafts including hand bags, purses, eye glasses cases, dog and cat beds, lavender (from Bluebird Hill Farm) stuffed eye pillows, tissue box covers and so much more. The fabrics she uses are unique and can be made to order!
Coon Rock Farm is a sustainable family farm providing garden crops and pasture raised antibiotic and hormone free chicken, eggs, pigs, lamb and goat on 55 acres nestled along a bend in the Eno River just outside of Hillsborough, NC. We concentrate on sustainably and bio-dynamically taking care of the land while letting it take care of us. Our vegetables are mostly heirloom varieties and raised without chemicals of any kind. Our animals are pastured raised and grass fed and never given antibiotics or hormones. Our chickens are heritage breeds that provide both meat and eggs and are completely free range.
Dig It Farm is a small farm witha great story! Located on an active summer camp property in Bahama, NC farmer David Barrett makes the most of his land, surrounded by school buses, a swimming pool, and tennis courts. David uses organic growing methods and will offer a wide range of products including: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumbers, Edamame, Eggplant, Hot Peppers, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Potatoes, Radishes, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini HERBS: Basil, Mint, Parsley CUT FLOWERS: Bachelor Buttons, Marigolds, Calendula
Edible Earthscaping is a philosophy, a lifestyle and a farming style that embodies the ebb and flow of nature. Rather than attempting to control or manipulate nature, it strives to blend with the natural tendencies of soil, climate, flora and fauna to achieve a diverse ecosystem loaded with food. Although we are not certified organic, there is no place on our farm for chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.
Five Points Baking Co. is the brain child of Kimberly Brackett -Jones who was determined to create gluten free artisan snacks without compromising quality of flavor. Five POints Baking Co. offers Gluten Free Artisnal Cheese Straws and Gluten Free Cheese Straw Baking Mix.
Kristen Aubut creates beautiful Windowscapes, Landscapes, and Still Lifes in Acrylic I while sitting at her kitchen table. In the mornings, while her son is in preschool Aubut whips out her brushes and creates these one of a kind originals. Aubut has lived in Raleigh her entire life and graduated from NC State with a degree in Public Relations. She is a member of the Visual Art Exchange in downtown Raleigh. Learn more by visiting her website at http://freshcoatdesigns.com/.
Dan, a San Diego native, has been making truffles for about 15 years. Geraldine is from Dublin, and she started making beer candies when Dan, a home brewer for many years, urged her to try making some candy with beer.
In 2011, Dan and Geraldine decided to sell their sweet creations, and GerDan Chocolates was born. GerDan tries to use local seasonal ingredients whenever possible and all of their truffles are made with Belgian Chocolate. With plenty of brewing supplies available they also make Brew Chews, Hop Pops, Beer Marshmallows, Beer Brittle and Stout Truffles.
Good Grace’s is a home-based, two-woman owned and operated dog treat company.
All of their treats are hand made. They use only human-grade ingredients, with no chemicals, preservatives or coloring and offer 8 “regular” recipes (which include vegetarian and vegan options) and 8 “specialty” recipes (which include grain-free, gluten-free, wheat-free and vegetarian options), each and every one WAGNIFICENT! Visit them at https://www.facebook.com/GoodGracesDogTreatsInc.
Green Button Farm is a sustainable family farm that meets the unsatiated need for quality produce and pastured raised poultry and beef in the Triangle. Owned by Ryan & Alicia Butler and located just 9 miles north of Durham’s downtown. Green Button offers high quality produce, pasture raised poultry and beef grown at their farm using sustainable and responsible principles that result in safe, chemical and antibiotic free food and a healthy environment. Learn more at http://www.greenbuttonfarm.com/.
Katie Moore offers Hand Embroidered Handkerchiefs for Weddings, Men, and Women; Retro Towels; Gifts for Baby; and More! Everything is HAND embroidered by Katie Moore, in her home studio in Raleigh, NC. Wedding handkerchiefs and vintage style linens are her specialities. Katie strives to create charming, quality pieces that you can actually use. Learn more at http://www.etsy.com/shop/mutantangel.
Homestead Harvest is a small family farm in Wake Forest, NC. Farmer Jan Campbell raises her animals with love and care, claiming quite a few of them for pets! Visit Jan at the market and meet some baby chicks! Learn more and like the farm at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homestead-Harvest-Farm/248088267269.
The Interfaith Food Shuttle Raleigh Farm pioneers innovative, transformative solutions designed to end hunger in our community. The IFFS Urban Farm programs create fertile soil for growing jobs, food, and community. We train young farmers and local food producers through hands on market farming and micro-enterprise opportunities. Produce from the farms is sold to local restaurants, at market and distributed through the Food Shuttle to feed families in need. We Sell: Carrots, Cucumber, Greens, Melons, Onions, Potatoes, Radishes, Seedlings and Cut Flowers.
J.Rods Backyard Grill Chipotle Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce and Chipotle Brown Sugar Rub use a unique blend of brown sugar, peppers and select spices to ensure the perfect balance between spicy and sweet for all your grilling needs. Both their sauce and rub are best used on chicken, beef, pork, seafood, burgers.
Jinsa offers pure, organic, natural and of the earth body products. Using only the best natural ingredients, Jinsa Essentials has created an incredible line of natural and organic skin care products. Jinsa will be attending the Market every other week this season. Learn more at http://www.jinsaessentials.com/.
Shannon Mihm can BAKE!!! This lovely lady stocks 30-60 dozen cupcakes at all times for emergency dessert needs and can turn around most custom orders within 48 hours. She offers high quality, unique, allergy friendly such as gluten, nut, soy, and dairy free, and super flavorful desserts and breakfast goodies. Her baked goods can be found at Third Place Cafe in Five Points, and now, the Market! Learn more or place and order at http://www.justdessertsraleigh.co/default.html.
Located on the Eastern edge of Raleigh, the Kellam-Wyatt farm land has been gardened organically and sustainably since 1970. They grow 40 varieties of produce ranging from greens, tomatoes, corn, squash, beans, okra, and cucumbers to strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and muscadine grapes.
Elephant garlic is not traditionally grown in North Carolina but Donald and Doris Kidd have been successfully growing this delicious garlic in Johnston County for 20 years. Even though elephant garlic is not considered true garlic, you will thoroughly enjoy eating this large, tasty allium. The Kidd’s garlic season begins in April with the arrival of the spears or immature flower buds on elephant garlic or scapes on true garlics. The main crop is harvested in mid May. Kidd Farm Great Garlic is fully cured now and has a storage life of 9-12 months.
“You haven’t had garlic till you’ve had Great Garlic from Kidd Farm.”
Best known for its signature “La Farm” sourdough bread – an impressive 5-pound boule with an intense flavor, similar to those still enjoyed on farms throughout France. La Farm Bakery is a modern bakery that continues the centuries-old baking traditions and techniques and honors the ordinary yet extraordinary boulangeries that once flourished in every little town in France. La Farm produces 15 different styles of breads, and an additional 20 seasonal breads throughout the year using a European-style hearth oven. Breads include: Asiago-Parmesan, White Chocolate Mini Baguette, Cinnamon-Raisin-Pecan-Currant, Spelt and Multi-Grain.
La Farm will be joining the Midtown Farmers’ Market with its first ever food truck on Saturday, September 8th. We couldn’t be more excited!
Read more at: http://www.lafarmbakery.com/.
Laura Azzi is committed to painting plein air- the act of painting outdoors in natural light, which makes her an integral part of the scenery at the market. She has been with us for a few seasons now, providing market customers the chance to watch a painter at work and go home with wonderful images of the market or other natural scenes. Laura welcomes commissions and new students! She is now offering pet portraits and watercolor cards! Learn more at www.lauraazzifinearts.com.
Locals Seafood mission is to deliver the freshest possible seafood from local NC fishermen to the Triangle area — this seafood is literally “off-the-boat” from Outer Banks fishermen. Rather than buy imported products that may be shipped halfway around the world, Locals Seafood brings you seafood direct from the North Carolina coast. Their seafood is unadulterated, preservative-free, dye-free and super fresh! Relatively speaking, this stuff was swimming yesterday…
Creative Handz of Willow Spring is the home of Mainstream Solar Cooking. Sharlene Thomas is the cookbook author of A Month of SUNdays – Solar Cooking at Home and inventor of the Solar Chief, a solar oven specifically designed for the mainstream cook. Visit her booth and discover why solar cooking is easy, practical, and will show an immediate savings on your energy bill. Solar cooking is a a healthy, delicious, win-win choice for reducing your fossil fuel imprint and preparing your favorite meals.
“Martian Creations’ main goal is to take our grandmother’s art of crochet and make it modern and hip. Martian Creations’ products can be enjoyed by all ages, races, genders, and cultures! Martian Creations owner, LaKeesha Fradella, creates unique, made to order Crochet Bear Hats, Crochet Slouch Hats, Amigurimi (stuffed crochet characters), and Crochet Jewelry Her work can be seen all around downtown Raleigh, in the form of crochet bombs. Learn more at http://www.martiancreations.com/.
After 30 years of watching her mother cook authentic Italian food, and a recent trip to Italy to go to Pasta Making School in Bologna (coupled with an attempt to eat as much cured pork and salami as possible), Melina decided that she needed to share her special knowledge about traditional Italian cooking and food with Raleigh.
Ninth Street uses locally-sourced and organic ingredients in all of their fresh-baked products. In 1981 Ninth Street Bakery opened its doors at the original 9th Street location in Durham, NC. The family run business was built from simple ideas: buy locally and produce wholesome, organic baked goods. Learn more at http://ninthstbakery.com/.
Oak City Coffee strives to bring consumers closer to the source of their coffee by introducing them to their coffee growers and harvesters. Coffee starts with some rightfully proud farmers, and getting it from their farm to your cup is a captivating story. Oak City believes it’s a story worth telling. Learn more and sample different varieties at Market, or at http://www.oakcityroasters.com/.
Pinhole Farm offers a wide variety of organically grown produce straight out of Franklin County NC. The photo above is courtesy of Chris Pettit. All rights reserved. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/PinholeFarm.
Making fresh salsa has been a tradition in Dixie’s family for as long as she can remember. As a child growing up in Honduras, she helped her mother prepare fresh salsa that was on the table at every meal. Senora Dixie provides the market with fresh homemade salsa made with 100% natural ingredients. She offers Hot salsa (with extra jalapenos!), Medium salsa, and Mild.
Stephen and Christine Stager are huge lovers of the rose. They are members of the American Rose Society and the Raleigh Rose Society. Stephen is a Consulting Rosarian with the ARS. The Stagers enter their roses in the State Fair and the Raleigh Rose show and have won numerous blue ribbons. They currently have nearly 350 rose bushes in our yard and 400 bushes at the farm.
Studio Brigadeiro specializes in hand crafted Brigadeiros or Brazillian Truffles.
The sweet and spicy aroma of lemon and ginger scones perfumes Rande Smith’s house on this early fall morning. She drizzles icing on the delicate biscuits, elevating them to the next level of deliciousness.
Smith, the owner of Sweets Bakery & Catering, returned to her first love of baking and cooking about two years ago, when the home construction industry dried up. The former residential construction superintendent decided to tailor her products to people wanting exquisite desserts for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and parties.
The Cultured Cow Creamery is now offering cheeses! Specializing in Kosher, Artisan Cheeses such as Cheddar and other varieties, their cheese comes from Grass-Fed Cows, has no added hormones, and is certified human. Learn more at http://cultured-cow.com/.
Boris The Pepper King grows primarily hot peppers on his home plot in Lizard Lick, NC, just 20 minutes from the Midtown Market. The Pepper King also grows basil, a few squash and zucchini, and beautiful four-color zinnias. Boris does not use any pesticides or herbicides on his plants and will soon be offering some tasty canned peppers and pepper vinegars.
The Pleasant Bee is a father and daughter venture. Al & Sarah Pleasants studied beekeeping through NCSU and the Wake County Beekeepers Association. Al is currently an NC Certified Beekeeper and Sarah is currently an NC Journeyman Beekeeper. The Pleasants’s bees are currently kept on farm land in Willow Springs, Garner and Apex, NC. While their primary product is wildflower honey, they also sell handmade beeswax candles, honey body lotion, honey lip balm, handmade honey soap, one of a kind gift baskets, & other honey related products.
The Vintage Bee carries all handmade accessories. They upcycle vintage costume jewelry and create other one of a kind items. Learn more and like at https://www.facebook.com/TheVintageBee2011.
Turtle Hills is a small, family-run farm, committed to closed-system, sustainable agriculture. They produce eggs, muscadine grapes, and garden vegetables. Turtle Hills currently has approximately 150 hens laying delicious eggs. Their hens are not caged and spend all day outdoors, eating fresh native plants and grasses, cover crops, improved pasture, bugs, and worms. The hens are fed a custom-milled all natural whole grain and do not receive any antibiotics, hormones or chemicals. Turtle Hills does NOT use plastic mulch and composts intensively to build their soil organically, creating produce that is safe, nutritious, delicious and environmentally friendly.
Farmer John was raised on the family farm in Bunn. He was born in the home still used by the family located in the Back Forty and has lived here most of his life, except for the years immediately following his marriage to Betty when they were first starting their family. When their son, Russ was 6, they moved the kids back to the family farm and began farming tobacco with John’s father, NJ. The family was sustained by tobacco and an agricultural fertilizer business until the late ’80′s when they completely diversified into pumpkins,strawberries and organics. Now the grandchildren of Farmer John and Betty are helping on the farm! Now the 4th and 5th generations are helping sustain the farm! Uncle Russell, and his children John and Margaret are usually working on the farm somewhere; Jacob is off at college pursuing a degree in tourism. Farmer John is an award-
Walk Ahead Farms was founded in March 2012 and is a small, family operated farm located in Youngsville, NC. Walk Anead offers fresh eggs, rabbits, goats, chickens, ducks, meats, seasonal produce, herbs, potted plants and cut flower arrangements to our customers. Learn more at http://walkaheadfarms.weebly.com/.
Whetstone offers 45 varieties of Jam, Pickles, Gluten Free Baked Goods, Pasta, Salsa, Pickled Okra, Relish, Maple Cutting Boards. All of Whetstone’s products are made without corn syrup, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives and are made by hand, one batch at a time. Whetstone sources some of the ingredients for it’s products from its small farm located in Southeast Granville County and/or from other farms in NC.
Wild Onion Farms is a small, sustainable produce farm in northern Johnston County. All of Wild Onion Farms‘ products are grown using organic methods. They pride themselves on selling only clean high-quality vegetables at the peak of perfection!