Annie Rabbitt Visits Pine Island Farmers Market As They  Celebrate
Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt stopped by to congratulate Market Manager, Wendy Vandercliff   during the last indoor farmer’s  market on January 28th. While visiting she shopped for freshly prepared foods and other delights  to take home and share with her family.“I am so delighted and fortunate to have an indoor farmers market that I can shop at in the winter with such wonderful dishes and fresh local food to enjoy. It was such a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. I look forward to stopping by again” said Assemblywoman Rabbitt.

The Pine Island Farmers Market will be held on February 25th, from 10am to 3pm, in the main barn at the W. Rogowski Farm located at 329 Glenwood Rd, Pine Island, NY.

Chef Alex Barron from the Breezy Point in Greenwood Lake will be on hand from 10am to noon  to  provide a cooking demonstration and tasting. This month Edge of Knife returns to the market to provide knife sharpening services and sales — bring in your knives to be sharpened.  Pets Alive joins us this month with a variety of items for sale with proceeds supporting their important work in animal rescue. Local musician Gayle Donnelly will perform  from 11:30am to 1pm,  blending her own songs with covers that will make you smile and remember when .  Shalimar Alpacas joins us with their quality woven goods. Gardens by Kelley returns with a large variety of locally grown teas and healthcare items.Chase Bank will be a the market to promote their new branch.

Each month the Pine Island Farmer’s Market offers “Farmer’s Market Roulette”, providing a free chance to win products from our vendors and sponsors.  Regular vendors this season include  Acorn Hill Farm (goat cheeses, fudge ,  Black Dirt Gourmet (prepared foods), Bobolink Dairy and Bake house (cheeses and breads),  Fontanarosa’s Pasta,  Janet’s Quality Baked Goods,  Lowland Farm (grass fed beef ) ,  Onion Country Kitchens (jam s, syrup ) ,   Pazdar Winery ,  Picklelicious (pickled products), Snoep Winkel Farm (meat, poultry, eggs) ,  Sunrise Mountain Soaps,  S weet Things Wild Thyme (honey, honey combs, lip balm), and W. Rogowski Farm (produce) .

The market’s last date in this season will be held on March 31 –  from 10am to 3pm. This year’s sponsors include Bertoni Designs, Eddie’s Roadhouse, Fetch Bar & Grill, Harvest Restaurant, Pine Island Wine & Liquor and the W. Rogowski Farm. For  vendor lists, directions and updates please visit  www.PineIslandFarmersMarket.com .

We will return in November 2012 with pre-holiday markets and markets on the last Saturday of each month through March- each one featuring chef demos, live music and more.

Late Bloomer Farm

Due to exciting developments at Late Bloomer Farm – Ron will not be attending our market for the remainder of the season. PLEASE: Check out his website to see upcoming developments. www.latebloomerfarm.com

Ron, we wish you well.

Thank you, Wendy Vandercliff & Staff

You may have noticed that Laura has not been with us, do to unforeseen circumstances Laura will be unable to attend any markets for the remainder of the season as well. We are try to arrange to have her products available for sale in the Rogowski farm store. Please stop by her facebook wall to say helo and as to see where she may be next.

Laura, Be well and keep in touch.

Thank you, Wendy Vandercliff & Staff

We will miss having Laura & Ron at the market, they helped round out the product pool.

 Rogowski  Farm has stepped up their high tunnel production. so as to provide produce to you at market. Last week the farmers where havesting kale. check out the walkin to see was is available for sale the day of the market.

 Sue Rogowski has been present at the past two markets  providing specialty Mushrooms. If  find yourself interested in the history of Rogowski Farm during your visit, Sue is a great person to ask. Her passion for the farm is unwavering.

It has often been said that man cannot live by bread alone.

We heartily agree. He needs cheese!

Announcing

Edible Hudson Valley’s first

BREAD & CHEESE ISSUE.

SPRING 2012

Available: March 15     Ad Close: February 15

From a robust Toussaint to a creamy Camembert, from a flecked blue to a ripened goat’s with nettles, world class cheeses are springing forth from the farms of the Hudson Valley.

Paired with a local bread fresh from the hearth, this edible delight

astounds with flavor, texture and quality. 

In an issue destined to be a treasured resource for food lovers far and wide,

Edible Hudson Valley savors, celebrates and sustains

our bread and cheese making traditions.

Call Eric Derby at             201-240-5858       today to reserve your ad space.

EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

TASTE OF THIS PLACE: From fields to dirt to weather, the terroir of the Hudson Valley is fertile ground for cheese making. The opportunity to blend goat’s milk, cow’s cream and herbs into an artisan food product is enticing new entrepreneurs as well as masters of the craft. Here, a look at the region’s cheese making landscape and legacy.

FARMSTEAD FLAVOR: EHV visits with a few of the farms that best represent our area’s cheese making traditions to learn the who, what, why, and how of their success.

THINK STINK: It’s not just what’s on the inside that counts. The creation and enjoyment of washed rind cheese is an art all onto its own. Here’s how to select and to determine the difference between a good stinker and a bad one.

UPPER CRUST: Along with the bread and bialies, bakeries often serve up a sense of community. Come on in, feel the warmth and stay awhile.

CHEESEMAKER ME: One writer’s tale of experimenting with the ups and downs and curds and whey of cheese making.

Also, InSeason recipes, Hudson Valley History, Local Heroes, Edible Imprint and more…

As of 1/3/12. Note: Editorial line-up subject to change.

Cheers,

Eric Derby

Advertising Sales

            201-240-5858      

ericderby@ediblehudsonvalley.com

www.ediblehudsonvalley.com

Celebrating Local Foods of the Hudson Valley & Catskills, Season by Season

&

Indoors at Rogowski Farm on Saturday, December 17th, from 10am to 3pm

Shop for the holidays for wonderful gifts and treats from local craft vendors, farmers, bakers, cheese, bread artisans, winery and more – all gathered together at the Pine Island Farmers Market inside the main barn at the W. Rogowski Farm located at 329 Glenwood Rd, Pine Island, NY.

Our Dec 17th market features a chef demo from 10am -12pm by Adam Powers, Executive Chef/Owner at Fetch Bar and Grill of NYC and Warwick, NY, live music by local musician Derek Pederson from 11:30am – 1pm. Santa will be arriving by tractor at 11am and while visiting the market take some time to enjoy a hearty, made-to-order breakfast prepared by the Rogowski Farm’s own Chef Heather Kurosz.

Here are just a few of the many choices for your holiday gift list:  Pazdar’s Winery has many creative wines including chocolate wine; Lowlands beef will have gift certificates and gift packs as well as their 20/20 discount program; Late Bloomer Farm has “Farm in a box” a selection of local products packaged in a wooden gift box; Sweet Things and Wild Thyme will have honey, beeswax candles, honey caramel popcorn balls and gift boxes; Bertoni Galleries, a local jeweler whose jewelry was featured in the Jennifer Lopez film “The Back-up Plan”, will have earrings, bracelets, and other select pieces; Bombshell Bags with their eclectic variety of handbags and handmade jewelry; Bea Bloom brings to the table her hand crafted ceramic in all shapes and size, some of which are oven proof.  Shalimar Alpacas carries a large selection of woven hats, gloves, scarves, etc.  Bobolink Dairy grass fed cheeses are always a welcome gift on any holiday table and Bleeding Hearts Caring Bodies offers a selection of handcrafted healing salves, lotions and oils.

Only at the Pine Island Farmer’s Market will you find “Farmer’s Market Roulette”, a chance to win products from our vendors and sponsors.  Join us on December 17th to try your luck when the wheel spins.

This year’s sponsors include Bertoni Designs, Eddie’s Roadhouse, Fetch Bar & Grill, Harvest Restaurant, Pine Island Wine & Liquor and the W. Rogowski Farm. For a schedule, vendor lists, directions and updates visit www.PineIslandFarmersMarket.com.

About The Market:  The Pine Island Farmers Market is held in the main barn of the W.Rogowski Farm, in the magnificent black dirt region of Pine Island in the Town of Warwick in Orange County, NY.  Careful consideration is given to the types vendors as the market provides a unique venue for area producers to sell crops, baked goods and other products. The market provides the community with a central source for high quality, local products.  For information visit www.PineIslandFarmersMarket.com.

Contact Information for Media:
Wendy Vandercliff, Market Manager
Email: PineIslandFarmersMarket@gmail.com

Phone: 845-258-8152

Today was the first day of the second season of the Pine Island Farmer’s Market. Thank you to all of the vendors and customers, who made the day successful. Thanks to the staff at Rogowski Farm as well as our guest chef and our parking attendants. Back together again after 7 months, the vendors all brought their best to the table. We had a few new faces join the mix, and we are thankful for their contributions to the day. Shoppers stocked up on items for Thanksgiving, and were able to purchase or plan to purchase next month, hostess gifts as well as holiday gifts. I know my Christmas list was revised after I saw some of the great gifts that are available for sale at the market. There are gift boxes and package deals available from many of the vendors. What a great chance to shop local and get quality foods and gifts for your loved ones.

The market will provide a service to the community by offering the consumer a source of quality, locally grown produce and homemade food products and holiday gifts, as well as providing information about our sponsors’ businesses.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate the harvest of the region!