Refresh Fridays, July 12th
ReFresh Friday for July 12th - a "pop-up" garden-gallery-cafe with live music, a photography exhibit, flower arrangement and seed planting, maple syrup, & another new baker and a cyber-arts exhibit of the "flowering" of farmers markets websites around New England.
Market Managers Update
John MacLean Alive@The QFM
"... full of heartbreak. The room was silent, listening..."
— James O'Brien, Jamaica Plain Bulletin “John MacLean has always been a storyteller. He has told stories from history in his classroom...he has told stories from the stage...and he has told stories from the heart with the recent release of his first musical album, “Letters Home.”” — Ben Aaronson, Lincon (MA) Journal Now listen to the song... Please share how you feel about what John has to say. You may not agree. That's okay. This is a very difficult, painful subject. But we feel that it is important to talk about it - from whatever perspective you have.
For more details go to Music is Alive@The QFM and scroll down to John's section. |
John MacLean is a Lincoln-based, Singer-Songwriter of Folk / Urban / Americana. His song "Liars War" about Iraq & Vietnam received an award at the Boston Folk Festival Singer Songwriter Contest.
"…a beautiful song "Liar's War" that is touching and revealing, sad and intimate and sung with a gentle voice and spirit" ... Julie Dougherty "It knocked me out. His understated style is like quiet fire..." — Tracy O'Connell 'Letters Home' is one of the finest original traditional folk albums of the past few years." — Wildy Haskel, Wildy's World |
Welcome Servente Baking
I am Christie Radeos, a Pastry Chef by trade and a home cook at heart.
Growing up in a Mediterranean family I spent my childhood watching my mum cooking and baking in the kitchen. As a family we had home cooked meals at the dinner table each night and large family gatherings during holidays and birthdays. Although, each meal was never complete without my favorite part, coffee and dessert.
It was a privilege growing up with homemade food and baking from scratch, it taught me that good food can be quick, simple and delicious to make.
To enhance my knowledge and skills I went to Newbury College in Brookline, MA. While there I studied cooking, baking and business.
While in college I worked multiple jobs within the culinary industry, from catering companies to bakeries and restaurants. However, my favorite will always be cooking and baking with my mum and family on my days off. That is why I want to offer our favorite dessert recipes at the Farmers Market this year. I hope you all enjoy them as much as we have! I'll bring something different than anything from our other wonderful bakers at the QFM.
Growing up in a Mediterranean family I spent my childhood watching my mum cooking and baking in the kitchen. As a family we had home cooked meals at the dinner table each night and large family gatherings during holidays and birthdays. Although, each meal was never complete without my favorite part, coffee and dessert.
It was a privilege growing up with homemade food and baking from scratch, it taught me that good food can be quick, simple and delicious to make.
To enhance my knowledge and skills I went to Newbury College in Brookline, MA. While there I studied cooking, baking and business.
While in college I worked multiple jobs within the culinary industry, from catering companies to bakeries and restaurants. However, my favorite will always be cooking and baking with my mum and family on my days off. That is why I want to offer our favorite dessert recipes at the Farmers Market this year. I hope you all enjoy them as much as we have! I'll bring something different than anything from our other wonderful bakers at the QFM.
Welcome Vermont Maple Syrup Co.
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The Vermont Syrup Company has been built off strong traditions of 6 previous generations. Owned by Ryan, Sam, and Ben Howrigan, our family has producing Pure Vermont Maple Syrup in Fairfield, Vermont since 1876. We offer Organic Syrups, and other maple products such as homemade maple cream and candies that are sure to please all. Try one our amazing products and it is sure to be love at first taste. If for some reason you can't visit us at the market, you can always come visit us at www.vermontsyrupcompany.com
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Welcome Brandywine Hydroponics
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Hailing from Royalston, MA next to Tully Mountain Brandywine specializes in heirloom varieties that are not available elsewhere. Amelia, the founder, started hydroponic gardening because its good for allergies.
Ask them to tell you about their story. Then go out to visit them for one of their Sunday brunches like we did. Look at the gallery below covering our trip. For more information and to register for a Sunday brunch visit: www.tullymountainproduce.com/ |
Welcome Coastal Vineyards
Immigration Stories
Boston Bike Guy!: Behind the Scenes
Quincy son Mike Fink launched a mobile bike repair business at the Quincy Farmers Market with asistance form the Quincy Chamber of Commerce's Startup program. Now he's opened a full service bike shop on Hancock Street. Here is a brief interview we did with Mike the night before the market at his shop.
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Boston Bike Guy celebrated his evolution with a demonstration of Freestyle BMX stunt bike riding - right at center stage at The QFM.
"You had stunt riding right in the middle of the market?"
Yes. Yes we did, and we made a music video out of it. Now we are looking for music composed, performed, or produced in Quincy for the final cut of this production. Please put the word out, and tell us who's music should be on it.
Learn to Sing Boston Strong!
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Today song stylist Karen Woodhall joined Quincy singer-songwriter Mike Delaney to teach us how to sing Boston Strong!
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Our founder approves. so do the kids!
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Well I declare! Did you hear what the toughest Finn in West Quincy said?
"This Opening Day was very successful" and "this new season...is better than ever." Drink an Iced Cardamon Coffee for Justice
The trick to making iced coffee is to brew your coffee twice as strong as usual.
Miriam El Recreo introduces her coffee & her social justice mission
Servente Baking Co. of Hingham is welcomed July 12. This pastry chef for the Wahlburg restaurant in Hingham Shipyard, is breaking out and bringing us her pastries.
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Delectably delicious cookies and granola bars.
Sip an Iced Coffee July 12 while you learn to arrange flowers...(better than this)
El Recreo Estate in Jinotega, Nicaragua is committed to sustainability and social justice. It is owned and roasted by a family in Deham.
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Have some lunch
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Kabob House serves roasted lamb, gyros, chicken kabobs, tandoori chicken, curries, samosas, and Mediterranean deserts.
...or grab a ham and cheese coissant at Big Sky. ...or the best cheddar-filled grilled cheese sandwich we've ever had prepared on a secret bread at O'Brien's.
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Homestyle Caterers of Quincy brought lobster rolls and they were really delicious. They also had falafels, lentil soup to die for, spinach pies, meat pies, chicken pot pies, and other Mediterranean treats. Finish with Baklava.
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Get veggies, meats, and eggs
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and please buy lobsters & fish
Looking for lobster? We lost our fish vendor last week - but maybe for a good reason - because they are so busy on Thursday! Yay! Local fishermen had it tough last year, this might be a good sign. Now who wants to step up to a Community Supported Fishery program at the QFM?
kids on slush
A field reporter for Quincy Qamera Qids seems to endorse L&M Slush, She doesn't even have an endorsement contract signed. Wad up wid dat? Honey, you need and agent!
Tim Rogers..."the slush guy" -
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Make & Take
Kids also loved Stambry's "Make & Take" where they spend a few minutes to make something to take home with them.
Stambry's of Quincy specializes in customizable, non-allergenic, soaps and personal care products. Their Do-It-Yourself classes have been growing gangbusters.
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Fresh Lotions & Facials Weekly
The Spa at Boncaldo's features personal care products prepared with whatever is fresh that day all season long. Take a look at last year's line up...
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No resellers, no dealers, no wholesalers, no used goods.
Every vendor is directly involved in developing and producing the products they sell. Ask them to tell you about their story.
No resellers, no dealers, no wholesalers, no used goods.
Every vendor is directly involved in developing and producing the products they sell. Ask them to tell you about their story.
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