Covington Farmers’ Market weekly newsletter by Charlene LeJeune:
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Well, it seems many of our market vendors are taking advantage of the holiday to enjoy with family. However, Mr. Houston is usually there and he has green onions, turnips, and greens. Kristen will also be there, and a good thing, too. You can’t make potato salad or deviled eggs without eggs! Mignon will also be there and she has created a fabulous Rose Pomegranate Jun. She will also have her 7 flower herbal tonic. Gotta try it. I hope you all have a very blessed and healthy Thanksgiving!

With the Christmas season officially kicked off, join us as lively tunes Joe Barbara go dashing from the gazebo. Stop by the pavilion and say hi to Kayleigh and grab a steamy cup of coffee or tea provided by Coffee Rani.
Stacey is canning those amazing pickled veggie combinations; Althee makes some delicious single -serve pies and quick breads. What more could you ask for? Jams and jellies, of course, for which both ladies are famous!
Don’t forget your greens! There’s nothing that sassies up a good turkey sausage gumbo more than chopped greens. Northshore Greens will have some lovely stir fry bunches (great for gumbos and soups as well). Becky also promises lots of herbs—rosemary, thyme, parsley, savory, bronze fennel.

Have we got the veggies for you!! Kale, Swiss chard, collards, cauliflower, broccoli, cherry tomatoes…..and strawberries! Persimmons are still popular over at Nick’s and he has bags of satsumas as well. And the sweet potatoes!!! I decided to try the purple fleshed ones and they are spectacular …but then so are the others. Buttercrunch, romaine and salad bowl (unless the deer get ‘em first) lettuces, that’s what you’ll find on Eddie’s table, plus cabbages, green onion, radishes, and a couple of varieties of kale. Ken (or rather his grandson) is back with navels, satsumas, and grapefruit. Amanda has taken advantage of the seasonal fruit with juice blends like Satsuma Orange, Ginger Lemonade, and a delightful Strawberry, Pineapple, Orange. What a way to get your Vitamin C! Baby kale, baby arugula, and daikon radishes fill Sam’s table. No worries, he still has sprouts.

Nick has eggplant and Mr. Two has shrimp —sounds like the start of a fabulous casserole. Huckleberry Fred’s will be there and their goat cheese blends are amazing. Delicious, spreadable, creamy—OK, don’t forget the bread. Our artisan bakers have the perfect choice for you. If you’re not fond of goat cheese (or even if you are), you’ll surely want to check into Vincent’s skordalia. It makes a super garlic bread, especially when you sprinkle chopped herbs on top. Just ask Vincent for a taste and you’ll see what I mean. While you’re over there, ask about Tessier Gourmet’s soups. There was a luscious Tomato Basil and a Vegetarian Chili last week. Even more reason for bread with goat cheese, skordalia, or simply butter (Mauthe’s).
The Covington Farmers’ Market is a great place to be on a Saturday morning, especially after a holiday. There’s so much more than I can report in one little newsletter. Set your alarm for delicious and we’ll see you there!
Lots of love,
Charlene LeJeune
Abundant Life Kitchen
The Covington Farmers’ Market is open each Wednesday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire and every Saturday from 8a.m. to 12p.m. on the side lawn of the Covington Police Station, 609 N. Columbia St. Call (985) 892-1873 for information or visit www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org
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