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The First Town Downtown Farmers’ Market is in its 7th season! This well-attended local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, meat and more.
The season will once again host the Town’s annual Senior Tomato Growing Contest. New this year: Live music during July and August and Recipe of the week that coincides with veggies in season for all the culinary enthusiasts out there.
The Farmers’ Market runs until October 22 from 3:30-6:30 and is located at 240 Broad Street in the center of Windsor. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market.
October 8:
Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes.
Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Blessed Creek of Suffield will be bringing homemade herbal soaps and all natural cleaners.
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information.
Stefan Farms, located in Windsor will be offering a variety of fresh produce.
Sweet Harmony Café & Bakery from Middletown will be brining cookies, cake slices, pies, biscotti, assorted desserts
Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com.
In case you missed it, here is the October 1 Recipe of the Week!
Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients:
4 medium peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 pounds)
2 medium Oso Sweet or other sweet onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend (such as McCormick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions: Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, tossing to coat. Bake at 425° for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
The latest group of First Town Downtown Heritage Bricks were installed this morning into the Brick Patio on the green across from Central Street in Windsor. All bricks purchased or gifted over the last few months were brought together and placed into the brick patio for future generations to enjoy. Newly installed bricks include birthdays, special achievements, memorials and more. Take a walk down the road and view the brick patio. You'll be sure to find someone you know! The first First Town Downtown Heritage brick installation was in May of 1996.
Inscriptions include names, anniversaries, birth dates, memorials and more. Heritage bricks are available for purchase from the First Town Downtown website www.FirstTownDowntown.org for $50 and includes three lines of text, up to 20 characters per line. Become a part of Windsor's present and future with a heritage brick. Space is limited. Please call 860-688-5175 for more information. Proceeds support the vitality and value our downtown.
Main Street Matters October 7, 2015
FTDT Farmers' Market
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The First Town Downtown Farmers’ Market is in its 7th season! This well-attended local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, meat and more.
The season will once again host the Town’s annual Senior Tomato Growing Contest. New this year: Live music during July and August and Recipe of the week that coincides with veggies in season for all the culinary enthusiasts out there.
The Farmers’ Market runs until October 22 from 3:30-6:30 and is located at 240 Broad Street in the center of Windsor. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market.
October 8:
Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes.
Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Blessed Creek of Suffield will be bringing homemade herbal soaps and all natural cleaners.
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information.
Stefan Farms, located in Windsor will be offering a variety of fresh produce.
Sweet Harmony Café & Bakery from Middletown will be brining cookies, cake slices, pies, biscotti, assorted desserts
Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com.
Recipe of the Week!
In case you missed it, here is the October 1 Recipe of the Week!
Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients:
4 medium peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 pounds)
2 medium Oso Sweet or other sweet onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend (such as McCormick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions: Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, tossing to coat. Bake at 425° for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
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Brick Installation
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The latest group of First Town Downtown Heritage Bricks were installed this morning into the Brick Patio on the green across from Central Street in Windsor. All bricks purchased or gifted over the last few months were brought together and placed into the brick patio for future generations to enjoy. Newly installed bricks include birthdays, special achievements, memorials and more. Take a walk down the road and view the brick patio. You'll be sure to find someone you know! The first First Town Downtown Heritage brick installation was in May of 1996.
Inscriptions include names, anniversaries, birth dates, memorials and more. Heritage bricks are available for purchase from the First Town Downtown website www.FirstTownDowntown.org for $50 and includes three lines of text, up to 20 characters per line. Become a part of Windsor's present and future with a heritage brick. Space is limited. Please call 860-688-5175 for more information. Proceeds support the vitality and value our downtown.