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The fall First Town Downtown Main Street Matters meeting took place this morning at J. Morrissey & Company located at 289 Broad Street. Windsor's new Police Chief Don Melanson gave a presentation on 21st Century Policing.
Residents and businesses can join First Town Downtown for a small fee to support Windsor center. To learn more, please go to www.FirstTownDowntown.org or call 860-688-5715.
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 1:
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.
Forgotten Acres Farm of Windsor specializes in honey and beeswax products. For more info visit www.forgottenacresfarm.com
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.
Summer's Sweetest Watermelon from Windsor will be bringing different sizes & varieties of fresh watermelon
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.
Windsor Garden Club will be offering information about invasive vines and plants
In case you missed it, here is the September 24 Recipe of the Week!
Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed
and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
Directions:
1. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute almonds until lightly browned. Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.
Main Street Matters September 30, 2015
Main Street Matters Breakfast
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The fall First Town Downtown Main Street Matters meeting took place this morning at J. Morrissey & Company located at 289 Broad Street. Windsor's new Police Chief Don Melanson gave a presentation on 21st Century Policing.
Residents and businesses can join First Town Downtown for a small fee to support Windsor center. To learn more, please go to www.FirstTownDowntown.org or call 860-688-5715.
FTDT Farmers' Market
 |
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 1:
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.
Forgotten Acres Farm of Windsor specializes in honey and beeswax products. For more info visit www.forgottenacresfarm.com
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.
Summer's Sweetest Watermelon from Windsor will be bringing different sizes & varieties of fresh watermelon
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.
Windsor Garden Club will be offering information about invasive vines and plants
Recipe of the Week!
In case you missed it, here is the September 24 Recipe of the Week!
Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed
and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
Directions:
1. Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute almonds until lightly browned. Season with lemon pepper. Stir in green beans, and toss to coat.