February 16, 2012

New to the Market: Handmade Pasta

We’re pleased to welcome Valicenti Organico to the Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market this week. Get ready for an enticing variety of fresh pasta and more. We’re so happy about this great addition to the market.

Valicenti Organico is a local producer of hand crafted seasonal ravioli, fresh pasta and Red Gravy pasta sauce, all made using ingredients that the company grows and sources locally. Co-owner Dave Valicenti is excited about joining New Hampshire’s newest and ever-growing winter farmers market and says: “We invite you all to come on down to the market and try some of our delicious samples!”

Valicenti Organico, based in Hollis, New Hampshire, was founded in 2008 by Chef David Valicenti and Pastry Chef Michelle Splaine. Their recipes vary seasonally. Check out their famous Red Gravy sauce at the market, and get that pasta pot ready!

Vendors: If you’d like to be profiled on this site, please e-mail Eleanor Baron at eleanor.baron@gmail.com. We’re happy to spread the word about your products, too. Shoppers: If you’d like to hear more about a specific vendor at the market, we’d love to hear from you, too.

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January 27, 2012

January Eat Local Challenge

Take this eat local challenge this week. You won’t be disappointed.

Have you tried doing ALL of your weekly grocery shopping at a farmers market recently? The Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market has everything you need—and more. So, tomorrow morning, head on down to the the market with your list (and a few bags) and pick up what you need for the week. Whether it’s staples like veggies, cheese, meats and seafood, or sweet treats and wine, you can easily plan your menu around what’s available at the market.

We’re thrilled to welcome two new vendors this week: Snow Dragon Mountain Farm from Meredith and Big Banana from Gilford.

Snow Dragon Mountain Farm will offer certified organic winter vegetables, storage crops and certified organic honey. Donna and Albert Ducharme’s motto is “Local, Organic, Pure New Hampshire Quality and Care: Safe food that is good for you and the environment.”

Big Banana will round out the market nicely with an assortment of dried herb, fruits, beans and pastas. Big Banana’s motto is “All local, all the time.” Their company goals are to provide healthy, nutritious locally-grown fruits and vegetables at low prices. They do this by supporting smaller, local farmers and producers and, while they’re at it, they aim to bring good food to the poor and needy by supporting local charities.

Supporting local farms and producers by shopping at farmers markets is not only good for the local economy and community, but it’s sure to put some of the most delicious food on the table that you and your family have tasted.

For a taste of the market in the meantime, check out the full list of vendors.

See you at the Tilton Winter Farmers Market tomorrow! And, of course, bring a friend or two!

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January 19, 2012

Shopping Crowd Swells as Market Continues to Grow

The Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market is growing in leaps and bounds and shoppers continue to turn out in droves! More than 1,260 people came through the front door last Saturday, and that doesn’t count those who managed to elude the counter by slipping in through other doors.

With this market becoming a destination hotspot, we’re more grateful than ever for the spacious, welcoming location made possible by AutoServ of Tilton; there’s plenty of room for shoppers to roam around as well as to catch up with friends. What a happening scene!

Our vendor list continues to grow, too, with several new additions. We currently have 44 amazing vendors participating in the market!! Please welcome the following vendors to the market: