Sky Top Orchard News - NOW PICKING - Asian Pears, Gala, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Cortland, Jonagold and Mutsu (9/13/10)

Sky Top Orchard Now Picking - Asian Pears,  Gala, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Cortland, Jonagold and Mutsu as of 9/13/2010 - Sky Top Orchard Picking Schedule

Wine Tasting

The Back Room will be hosting a wine tasting on September 10th from 5-7pm.
Carrie Arrowood and surprise guests will perform during the tasting. We are still deciding which wines to serve.

Sky Top Orchard News - Now Picking Grapes, Asian Pears, Honeycrisps, Gala & McIntosh (8/17/10)

Sky Top Orchard  is Open for Fall 2010!

It's August 17th as we post this and we are now picking on Grapes, Asian Pears, Honeycrisps, Gala & McIntosh. Visit us soon for these early fall favorites, visit SkyTopOrchard.com or follow our blog at skytoporchard.blogspot.com 

"Flat Rock Favorites" Cookbook Debuts

Members of the Flat Rock Merchants Association have contributed and compiled recipes for the 2010 "Flat Rock Favorites" cookbook. The cookbook was created in order to raise money for the various community projects and charitable organizations that the merchants association promotes. 100% of the profits from the sale of the cookbook will go towards these endeavors. Cookbooks are being distributed to our area merchants for sale to the public so be sure to look for it the next time you visit your favorite merchant. Each cookbook sells for $12.95 with payment by cash or check.

Every year it has been the mission of the Flat Rock Merchants Association to give back to the community that supports us. We began by donating money to the Flat Rock area schools Principal's Fund, as well as helping needy families during Christmas. Upon the death in 2008 of Flat Rock Playhouse executive director, Robin Farquar, the merchants started a scholarship in his name so that talented local children with limited means could participate in the Flat Rock Playhouse's YouTheatre. Association members are also responsible for supporting local farmers by organizing the Flat Rock Tailgate Market as well as showcasing great talent at the Summer Concert Music Series, held on the first Saturday of each month from June - October.

Flat Rock Tailgate Market News - June 17, 2010

The Flat Rock Tailgate Market
Thursday, June 17th, 3 - 6 pm


This Week at the Market
 
It's berry time and you'll find Blackberries, Blueberries and Raspberries at the market.
 
NEW THIS WEEK:  Mama Christina's Pizzells.  Pizzells are traditional Italian cookies that are made from local, organic ingredients.  Can't wait to try them!
 

 
Magdi Kassab:  Semolina cookie (mamoul) filled with dates, YUM!  Rhaibi, a little gem of a cookie that defies description and Baklava.  He'll also have olive spread w/pecans & fresh dill, houmus & babaghanough to spread on a pita or pick up a few of his famous spinach pies.
 
 
Holly Spring Farm & Nursery:  The first of their blueberries, new potatoes, plus sugar snap peas, beets & Swiss chard.
 

 
Frank Dezzuto:  Antique roses, baby beets, turnips, onions & lettuce.
 
Lisa Marvel:  Chess pies, decadent organic carrot cake,
chocolate dipped brownie bites & edible flower pots.
 
 
Shepherd's Flock Farm: Fresh raspberries & lettuce grown without any fertilizers or chemicals.  Featured jelly this week is raspberry and raspberry with jalapeno.  Stop by an sample some.
 
Market Favorites:  Fresh Atlantic shrimp, get them while you can!!  Plus whole fish, grouper fillets, scallops & more. Fresh shiitake and wild mushrooms, free-range eggs, pork, beef & chicken. Fresh goat cheese, hearth baked breads, tarts & cookies.  There's been lots of greens, lettuces, cabbages and cauliflower too. 
  
Betty Bessette:   Five varieties of mustard, four varieties of jams, three varieties of scones, and three varieties of corn bread bites. For your furry friends there will be three varieties of dog bones.
 
Molly Le Bude:  Zucchini and summer squash, a few first bunches of fresh garlic!  More salad mix, bunched cilantro & basil, cut flowers and hopefully some shiitakes.   
 
You can still find a good variety of native, annual, perennial and herb plants that are ready to plant now.
 
Remember, Fresh is Best
Support Your Local Farmer  
 
SEE YOU AT THE MARKET  

Flat Rock Tailgate Market News - June 3, 2010

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse will be holding a private event Thursday evening and will need the space occupied by the market so we'll be closing at 5:00 p.m. this day instead of our normal 6:00 close. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hubba Hubba will be closing early as well. They will close at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3rd.

Carl Sandburg Home NHS News - Baby Goats are Here!

Spring is a great time to visit the Carl Sandburg Home NHS but this week things are even better. On Saturday May 8th, "Bramble", a Toggenburg, gave birth to two healthy kids - a still unnamed boy and girl. Today, Monday, May 10th, "Bella", another Toggenburg, also gave birth to a boy and a girl. Both mothers and all babies are doing great. Come out and see them in the barn.
Here is some amateur video shot with the only recording device available - a cell phone. It's blurry but you can see how attentive the mother is and you can see those cute little baby tails wagging.