Oh, it’s on! Dates set for West Windsor Indoor Winter Farmers’ Markets Support and Shop From Local Farms and Artisan Vendors This Holiday Season! As they did last year, the West Windsor Community Farmers Market moves indoors to host markets on the first Saturday of each month, December through April. The Market is pleased to utilize … Continue reading
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Farmers Markets start their engines!
The season is upon us. The thirteenth year of the West Windsor Community Farmers Market kicks off on Saturday, May 7 at 9:00am at the Vaughn Drive Commuter Lot in West Windsor. (Information on other area markets is below.) With sixteen regional farms, twelve artisan food and natural product vendors, weekly community groups, live music, special events and cooking … Continue reading
NOFA-NJ Annual Conference coming up January 30-31
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey’s 26th annual Food and Farming Winter Conference takes place January 30-31 at Brookdale Community College. Over 50 workshops on food, farming and gardening will be offered with sessions running from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm on both days. There are five tracks: Beginning Farmer, Advanced Farmer, Gardening, Food & … Continue reading
Local farmers markets hang in there for winter (West Windsor, Princeton, Pennington)
West Windsor Community Farmers Market Moves Indoors for Winter/Spring Seasons The West Windsor Community Farmers Market is now a year-round market! After twelve successful years hosting the outdoor farmers market on Vaughn Drive, the WWCFM will host a once a month indoor farmers market beginning December 12. The indoor location for the 2nd Saturday of the … Continue reading
November 5 Taste of Italy at Tre Piani benefits Senior Care Ministry
A recent email from Jim Weaver of Tre Piani – they’re open on Thanksgiving this year! – also mentioned a lovely fundraiser taking place there on November 5. “FYI I am going over the top on this one! It is really something not to be missed,” he added. The Senior Care Ministry volunteers provide help for … Continue reading
So much to do in October (But apple pie contest is cancelled)
I’m still catching up from the flu, so am just now getting around to this rundown of some October events. (Sadly, there were cancelations so there just weren’t quite enough entries to hold a meaningful contest.) And a special notice – how’s your apple pie? If you bake a good one, consider entering the October 10 … Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS – West Windsor Farmers Market goes year round! (And local September events)
There’s a lot going on this month, so I am listing some of it below with links for more information on each (some require prepaid registration). Some of these events benefit a good cause, others are just for fun and entertainment. One sad note, in spite of a successful first year, the Forrestal Village Friday Fresh … Continue reading
Don’t miss the Waiter’s Race July 9 at the Princeton Shopping Center
Princeton’s annual Waiter’s Race takes place July 9, at the Princeton Shopping Center this year, from 4:00 to 5:00pm. Come out to cheer on teams from your favorite restaurants as they race in the courtyard holding trays laden with glasses of water and beverages from locally owned BAI. Thrills, spills – you get the picture! Racers … Continue reading
Winter Farmers Market this Sunday at Tre Piani
Here’s the scoop on the last two Slow Food Central New Jersey’s “Eat Slow” Winter Farmers Markets. And if you’re afraid you might have “market withdrawal” after March 14, take heart – the West Windsor Community Farmers Market opens up for the summer season on May 2! In collaboration with the organizers of the West Windsor Community Farmers … Continue reading
Nous sommes tous Charlie
What an amazing day in Paris with 1.5 million or so demonstrators, plus many more throughout France. I honor you all.