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Vendor Profile: My Serenity, Fried Green Tomato Recipe
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Weekly Newsletter #21
 
 
 
 

August 14, 2020

Sat 8am-1pm / Tues 2pm-6pm suspended
3233 Alpine St, Dexter, MI 48130
(Vol. 1 Issue 21)



   Farmers markets are an essential part of the food industry and as such, we need to follow protocols similar to grocery stores:

  • Please only send one person from your household to shop,
  • wear a mask
  • wash your hands at our provided hand washing station (we also have hand sanitizer in the dispensers throughout the market).
  •   please do not linger.
  • We will be allowing 20 customers into the market at a time, so please come with a patient mind, in case there will be a wait.
  • We also ask that you shop quickly to make space for the next customer.
  • The market is fenced and the traffic flow will be one-way running North to South. Please enter at the gate closest to the library and exit toward Main st.
  • Please only touch what you will buy. Vendors are more than happy to help you choose.



Vendors
  Below is a list of all of our vendors. Click links to go to their online shops, websites and social media.

My Serenity, Creations by Rachel - lovely bath, body and home goods, soy candles, natural deodorants and bath bars. *See vendor profile below!*

Two Dogs Farms
- perennials, annuals, veggie starts, berries, fruit, veggies, maple syrup and jellies and jams from Ray Sowers. And coming soon: Scottish Highlander grass fed Beef!!


Paper Cup Coffee Co - Isaac brings the freshest, fire-roasted coffee by the cup, whole bean and ground; plus hand-dipped chocolate cake donuts and date balls. Follow his Facebook here.

Hoppy Soaps - Stephanie fills the market with the fresh smells of bar soaps, bath bombs, shower fizzies, deodorant, lip balm, body butter, and herbal sachets. Some of these products are even made from her home-brewed beer! Follow her on Facebook here.

NOKA Homestead - Noelle has a breath taking array of produce. From radishes to greens to potatoes, all grown with respect and care for the earth and its creatures! They have a variety of CSA boxes this year, please visit their site to sign up for their wait-list. Follow their Facebook here. Sign up for their newsletter here to hear how they can bring you fresh produce this year regardless of market open date.

Owl Hollow Bakery - Anne will have delicious pies, breads, baked goods, granola, Amaizin' popcorn, free range eggs, maple syrup, and pure Greek olive oil.


Jacob's Fresh Farm Shares - chicken and duck eggs, as well as a wide variety of veggies and fruit grown with natural methods from heritage and non-GMO seed. They have several different types of CSAs depending on your family's needs, including boxes that have bakery and coffee items included. Visit his site and get signed up today!

Hives on the Hill Apiary - Jacob also runs a great honey business. Find honey in all sizes of jars, plus he will remove your swarms!


MaryAnn Simpkins - one of our founding members brings produce, baked goods, sewn and crocheted housewares, nuts, soaps, eggs, honey, too much to name! Please keep an eye here for her earliest harvests, there will be lettuce soon!

Jeff Peters - Jeff is a market staple in his 11th year at the DFM. He brings breathtaking cut flowers like Cosmos, Sunflowers, Zinnias, Cockscomb, and a rainbow of lilies. He will also have leeks, storage onions, kohlrabi and tomatillos.

Judy Welsh - charming hand cut cards, framed beach glass, driftwood art and notebooks.

Sweet and Salty Cookie Co - Jeff is back with the best cookies! Chocolate chip, double dip chocolate chip, M&M, peanut butter, snicker doodle chip, butterscotch, Special Dark, Reese's, sea salt caramel, dark chocolate pecan, maple oatmeal raisin, pecan raisin, milk chocolate raisin, molasses, caramel apple crisp, gluten-friendly chocolate chip and gluten-friendly dark chocolate pecan.

BB's Beauty Essentials - Brittney puts a new twist on bath products. She makes body sprays and rooms sprays, plus shaving cream, sugar scrubs and foot scrubs.

Specialty Tea Products (STEAP)
- Samantha has a variety of loose leaf teas and blends. Visit her website to sign up for a subscription!


Ski's Sausage Co - this is Dan's first year, but he's a local from Pinckney! He offers a large variety of sausages; traditional Polish kielbasa and cheddar, jalapeno cheddar and traditional bratwurst.

Ruhlig's Produce - Janelle and Matthew come from the long time Dexter farming family, Ruhlig. After a few years off, they will be returning in July, to bring corn, beans, greens, squash, tomatoes, peppers and more!

Beakes Boys Woodwork - custom tables, lazy susans, wood epoxy clocks, live edge epoxy river tables, wood planter garden boxes, cutting boards, wood garden accessories.

Petz Glitz - Diane Fead shows your dog who the goodest boi really is. Pendants and charms for your furry best friend's collar and hand made dog themed greeting cards.



New Vendors Added Every Week!

Vendor Profile: My Serenity, Creations by Rachel

"Hi everyone! I’m Rachel, the owner of My Serenity, Creations by Rachel. I create handcrafted bath, body, and home products. I’m also a certified optician, wife, and mom to 2 dogs and a 1 cat. I also recently started raising Monarch caterpillars!!
I began this company because I have battled sensitive skin issues for years and was always searching for the most natural and gentle products I could find. I then started making my own which led me to wanting to share them with you!
For my bath and body line I have bath bars, deodorants, and shower steamers which are handcrafted using natural and organic ingredients blended with essential oils for amazing scents. For your home I create candles using soy wax and high quality fragrance oils. All products are made in small batches to insure the freshest products.
This is just the beginning as I have many aspirations for new products in the future. I’m already working on sugar scrubs and salt scrubs!You can always visit my website www.myserenitycbr.com to browse, buy, and have it shipped right to your house! You will usually find me at the Dexter Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s during the summer season. I’m excited to make an early announcement that soon you will find my products featured in a storefront in Chelsea! Follow me through my Website, Facebook, or Instagram for soon to be released details about the store, newly released products, and more. Payment accepted are cash and credit cards.
"

Upcoming Events

At this time, the DFM has canceled all music and activities. We are following Governor Whitmer's Reopening Plan. We are in Phase 4 which allows crafters to return and our coffee vendor to sell hot coffee by the cup. Still, after purchase, please proceed to a place away from the market. Please be patient and know that we are working hard to provide free entertainment and educational events to Dexter as soon as is possible. Events will resume when all threat of community spread has been addressed.


Fried Green Tomatoes
There are always plenty of green tomatoes available this time of year for this delectable treat! Ask your farmer for their favorite variety.


prep: 10 mins
cook: 10 mins
yields 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 medium (blank)s green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 large eggs eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup butter



Directions
Instructions Checklist
  • Step 1 In a small bowl, stir together the flour, salt and pepper. Place the crushed saltine crackers in another bowl, and the beaten eggs in a third bowl.
  • Step 2 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each tomato slice in the egg to coat, then in the flour mixture. Dip the floured tomato slice back into the egg, and then into the cracker crumbs. Place the coated tomato slices in the hot skillet, and fry until golden brown on each side, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add more butter to the pan, if necessary. Serve hot!