Higganum Village Farmers Market is Full of October Fun

Plan to visit the Higganum Green on this Friday, October 21st, for the re-scheduled visit by Emily Brooks, chef and author, as she talks about her new book titled, Connecticut FARMER & FEAST--Harvesting Local Bounty, (Globe Pequot Press, 2011). Founder of the “Edibles Advocate Alliance,” she’s the “revolutionary new face of the local food and sustainable agriculture movements.” Part of Brooks’ mission is to help “social entrepreneurs who support local agriculture, sustainable farming, and sustainable food systems,” as she passionately advocates changing the way we all think about what it means to be local---from farming to society’s mindset. A big mouthful;and we of the HVFM support these same goals!

Come to learn more about her thought provoking new cook book that will delight and entice readers to think about Connecticut's agricultural heritage farms, and their dedicated farmers and producers who work ceaselessly to bring us LOCAL food. Her book introduces readers to more than 40 of Connecticut's devoted farmers and food producers who proudly make Connecticut's "locally grown" produce, meats, cheeses, and other food items featured in farm stands, farmers’ markets, and top restaurants throughout the Nutmeg State. She’ll have books on hand to purchase and sign them for you too.

Speaking of October treats, on Friday we also welcome back, Singer, Songwriter, and Composer – Gale Storm from Farmington. Her beautiful voice, at times ethereal and haunting – comes from deep within and what she calls her “timeless love journeys, through faith, family and romance.” A multi-talented performer, Storm plays autoharp, piano, and guitar and weaves stories throughout her songs-with gospel, blues, contemporary folk music, Celtic and World synergy influences. As she played at the market in the summer and we became mesmerized by performance and calming presence ---we believe there may be something in her name; the rain held until she finished playing that day!

Find some unique selections at the market—for that upcoming gift-giving season – with honey and soap and an up-cycled woolen selection from June’s Knitwear – to delight lots of people on your list. Auntie Arwen’s spices are practical AND DE-LISH and they’ll rock your world! Make someone a very special gift with a signed copy of Emily’s Book and Gale’s CD and check with Keith our coffee guru about gift bags of his coffees at Shoreline Roasters. Maybe Keith will have some Pumpkin coffee brewing, too!

Get your FRESH CIDER! From the Farmers’ Cow at Friday’s Market, too! Only $3.00 a ½ gallon while supplies last!

So, remember; the market’s open for these last 2 Fridays in October! Get your pumpkins and lots of “gourd-eous” autumn goodness….at our LOCAL Old Glory and Wellstone Farms! Visit us at the Market Tent to sign up for our new MUGS & MARKET BAGS (coming soon!). Early note: plan to visit on October 28th for our Pre-All Hallows E’en in the Village! The rescheduled Haddam Elementary Hoe Down begins at 5 PM on that date too, so come early for some fun treats from the Market Goddesses! WATCH THE NEWSLETTER for all the SPOOKY details next week! – from your LOCAL and boo - tiful, sustainable corner of the universe!

Bee Pumpkinful!      Bee Local!

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