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(12/6/09) VIP Magazine covers the 2009 MFM Harvest Celebration . "Hundreds of supporters gathered at downtown's Central Station Sunday evening for Harvest Celebration, the Memphis Farmers Market annual fund-raiser. It was quite the culinary event: tasting stations from 20 of the city’s leading restaurants, lots of wine (thank you, Star Distributors and A.S. Barboro), and a unique auction for fun food stuff like pick-your-own strawberries, a party patio at Hunt Phelan, cooking classes with Tsunami chef Ben Smith, and backyard composters."
(11/9/09) Pamela Denney with Memphis Flyer covers the 2009 MFM Harvest Celebration.
(11/9/09) Rebecca Seligstein covers the 2009 MFM Harvest Celebration for downtownmemphis.com. "What an event it was!! The food was inventive and delicious, the music was relaxing and entertaining, and the silent auction items were quite unique and valuable. There were wine tasting tours, facility rentals, personal training sessions, chef cook-at-homes, kayaking trips, and orchard picking trips, among the more standard and much appreciated fare of goodie baskets, pottery, and gift certificates."
(10/29/09) Pamela Denney with Memphis Flyer covers the new MFM Cookbook, Recipes from the Memphis Farmers Market. "Recipes From the Memphis Farmers Market, a new cookbook on locally grown food, was a game-changer for me. I made "Wild Mushroom and Leek Tart," a recipe from Chef Jose Gutierrez, as soon as I got home with the book. (I used a packaged pie crust, not Gutierrez' homemade version, but the tart was still rich and delicious.) Within a week, I had tried three more recipes: Susie Graves' Parmesan zucchini quiche, Sharon Leicham's okra pancakes, and Nancy Kistler's summer squash casserole."
(10/26/09) Michael Roy Hollihan with the Main Street Journal covers MFM. "the Downtown Market is very self-aware, decorative and community-minded. It’s not uncommon to hear live music. Stalls don’t have plain signs, but fanciful and decorated signs. Vendors can answer your questions about the provenance of their wares, how it was grown and with what regimen (if any) of herbicides, etc. People come not only to buy, but to see and be seen, to socialize. It has more of a bazaar feel than an agricultural market feel."
(10/7/09) Christopher Blank with the Commercial Appeal interviews contributors to our new cookbook - "Farmers Market cookbook celebrates fare from chefs, growers, fans... The $18 homegrown cookbook contains more than 200 recipes contributed by local chefs, farmers and food fans. Among the latter are yoga instructors, authors and scientists. They all share a passion for the market, which has grown steadily since its creation in 2006."
(9/16/09) Jennifer Biggs with Commercial Appeal covers the launch of the MFM coobook in her Whining & Dining column.
(9/12/09) Good Dog Rescue has a good day at the market Sept 12th. "We had several of our fabulous dogs at today’s farmer’s market. Lots of traffic and nice folks who came over to pet the pups."
(9/9/09) ilovememphisblog says.. Reasons to Love Memphis #7 – The Produce Section, featuring Memphis Farmers Market
(9/9/09) Susan Ellis with the Memphis Flyer covers Hooper Troopers celebration of World Hoop Day, Wednesday, September 9th. Hooper Troopers - Adriene Holland, Lindsey Murphy, Abbey Pommer, and Megan Simpson — will host the Memphis event in Overton Park from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
(9/9/09) Jennifer Biggs with Commercial Appeal covers Memphis Farmers Market vendor, No Time 2 Cook. "The three started "cooking like crazy," and soon they were a hot commodity at the market. That was the beginning of No Time 2 Cook."
(9/3/09) Susan Ellis recommends Lindsey Murphy, Abbey Pommer, Adriene Holland, and Megan Simpson of the Hooper Troopers hula hoop group in Memphis Flyer. "The women are either students or have jobs, but they've been spreading the gospel of the hoop in their spare time by entertaining at birthday parties and community events such as the Memphis Farmers Market..."
(9/1/09) Stacey Greenberg , writing in Memphis Parent Magazine - Make the Farmers Market a Family Affair. "Play a game with your kids — ask them where their food comes from. If they answer “the kitchen” or “the grocery store,” get thee to a farmers market! In case you didn’t discover them over the summer, Memphis has three: The Memphis Farmers Market downtown on Saturday mornings, the Botanic Garden’s Farmers Market on Wednesday afternoons, and The Agricenter Farmers Market all day, every day."
(8/31/09) Elizabeth Lemmonds recommends Memphis Farmers Market and Jones Orchard in "Our Family’s Favorite Summer Spots: from Strawberries to Splash Park" on Memphis Connect.
(8/27/09) Chef Kelly English of Restaurant Iris and Chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman from Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen are participating in Ballet Memphis’ 5th Annual Connections: Food., an evening of edible delicacies and delectable dance. The artistry of fine dining pairs with the artfulness of dance in our 5th annual feast for the senses. This intimate evening offers surprises for every palate with four original short dance works, each served with a generous side of style, emotion, talent and Memphis’ top culinary creations. The chefs are big supporters of the Memphis Farmers Market, participate in the MFM Dinner Tour series and are participants in the nonprofit Project Green Fork, a collaboration of Memphis-owned restaurants that work hard to reduce their environmental impact. Get ticket info
(8/12/09) Jennifer Biggs, Whining & Dining columnist with Commercial Appeal reviews the Restaurant Iris MFM dinner tour "On Sunday, we had brunch at Restaurant Iris, part of the Memphis Farmers Market Dinner Tour. "When we walked in the door, we were welcomed with a mojito muddled with fresh berries, then fed one local delight after another...It makes you feel good to give a little money to a cause you support, but it's even better when you get a good meal in return."
(8/4/09) Read our market manager, Maryanne Lessley's "She's So Skirt", profile in Skirt Magazine online. "As the only staff member for the Memphis Farmers’ Market, Maryanne stays busy getting fresh, delicious produce from local growers to an eager urban community. A self-professed “foodie” and garden lover, the mother of two knew this job would be the perfect fit for her."
(7/26/09) Gnome-tastic blogger visits the market
(7/25/09) Memphis Mike visits MFM for ingredients for osso bucco, gazpacho, lightly blanched and sauteed green beans, with some crusty bread - yum!
(7/24/09) Jill Forrester with Whitton Farms posts results of 1st Annual Feastival. "Just over 340 people made their way out to the farm for some fun. We were able to raise some good money that we have reinvested back into our farming operation and we were able to donate $700.00 to the Memphis Farmers Market. We love the MFM because they truly work hard to protect & promote small independently owned family farms. They are working to help grow new farmers any way they can. The MFM has also become the heartbeat of the downtown scene on Saturday mornings. If you haven't had a chance to come by I really encourage you to do so. Awesome food from a variety of vendors, cheese, breads, cakes, soaps, candles, plants, herbs, pottery, and much more. MFM Volunteers will even dog sit for you! "
(7/16/09) Stacey Greenberg, writer for the Memphis Commercial Appeal reviews last Sunday's 1st annual Whitton Farms Feastival. "There are several big-name chefs in attendance dishing out food made from local ingredients, several bands singing down-home music, hay rides, a pie-eating contest and the longest Slip 'n Slide we've ever seen. The kids are in heaven."
(7/13/09) Pamela Denney, writer for Memphis Flyer reviews last Sunday's 1st annual Whitton Farms Feastival. " I probably should not be overly effusive, but what the heck, I can’t help myself: The shindig Sunday afternoon at Whitton Farms in Tyronza, Arkansas, was a blast, or as my husband Tony said, “This is one of the coolest things I’ve done in years.”
(7/13/09) Sara Patterson, writer for Memphis Commercial Appeal reviews last Sunday's 1st annual Whitton Farms Feastival. "Owners Jill and Keith Forrester of Whitton Flowers and Produce pre-sold almost 300 tickets at $30 a piece to the gathering about 35 miles northwest of Memphis. They invited supporters to sit back on a hay bale, listen to music and sample fare from restaurateurs dedicated to the local food movement. The "Feastival" was the first of its kind, a major collaboration between Whitton Farms and the Memphis Farmers Market, with proceeds going to both."
(7/10/09) Great article by Andria Lisle, author of Our Summer of Magical Eating Blog, on eating sustainably AND affordably. She offers some great tips on cutting the cost of eating local and sustainable.
(7/9/09) Check out Memphis Farmers Market photos by jkatze on Flickr.
Toby Sells with the Memphis Business Journal interviews Mike Lenagar of Neola Farms
“We went to the Memphis Farmers Market and that’s where we found everybody,” Lenagar says. “I heard that was where the chefs went to find the freshest products.” The Memphis Farmers Market has become a regular crossroads for agricultural producers and Memphis’ top chefs.
Stacey Greenberg with the Commercial Appeal says Memphis Farmers Market is a cornucopia for Family
"the time we parked at the train station Downtown, Jiro was clamoring for granola. "Can we go see Jamie's mom (Uele Siebert of Groovy Foods) first?" he asked excitedly. He clearly remembered last year's trips to the market...."
The Memphis Blog recommends Memphis Farmers Farmers
"Shopping at Easy Way is great and all, but it just doesn’t compare to buying local produce directly from the people who grew it. There are several farmer’s markets in town, but the gold standard is the downtown Memphis Farmers Market..."
Commercial Appeal Covers Our Opening Day
"With an estimated 1,500 visitors by about halfway through the six-hour, opening day Saturday at the Memphis Farmers Market was a resounding success..."
Rate our Frommers Review on Memphis Farmers Market on NYTimes.com Travel Page
"Each Saturday morning at the train station downtown, farmers from throughout the region bring their produce to sell at this open-air market. Look for red-ripe Tennessee tomatoes; turnip, mustard, and collard greens; and other Southern crops. The market is seasonal, open May through the end of October..."
(4/5/09) More Deliberate Every Day blog reminds readers to visit MFM to celebrate Earth Day. " this year than by kicking off the spring/summer growing season at the Memphis Farmer's Market? The market opens on Saturday, April 18th this year and will again host local farmers selling local foods. Starting your Saturday at the market is an easy way to love the earth, support your city, and stay healthy. "