Fall fruits are in full swing at the farmers' market! Lightsey Farms brought the first persimmons of the season last weekend, one of our favorite seasonal treats. She grows a variety of persimmons, that range from a glossy golden yellow color to deep reddish orange hues. Ask for recommendations from the farmer on which variety is best based on what you'll be using them for! The golden yellow, tomato-shaped Fuyu variety is crisp, sweet, and can be eaten like an apple (don't let its tough skin fool you!), while the reddish-orange variety is softer to the touch when ripe, and great for baking. Their flavor is sweet, almost honey-like, and a rare seasonal treat.

We also have pears aplenty at the market right now, and several farmers are still bringing melons. Considering how warm it still is outside, we won't complain about eating cold, refreshing melon for a few more weeks. Get your fruit fix and more this weekend at the markets!

FRESH AT THE MARKET: Click the image below to visit our Fresh at the Market page online, and find a list of what our farmers are bringing this weekend, what vendors are attending, market layouts, and more.

IN SEASON: SEPTEMBER

Arugula * Basil (sweet, Thai, lemon) * Beans * Beets (golden, red) * Bok choy * Carrots * Chard * Collard greens * Cucumbers * Eggplant (black beauty, purple, graffiti) * Garlic chives * Lemongrass * Lettuce * Melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, canary, Korean, Spanish) * Mint * Malabar spinach * Moringa * Okra * Onions * Parsley * Pears * Peas * Peppers (bell, jalapeño, shishito, habañero, serrano, Hungarian wax, banana) * Potatoes (Yukon, red) * Prickly pear * Radishes * Squash (butternut, spaghetti, delicata, acorn, yellow, zucchini) * Sweet potatoes * Sweet potato greens * Thyme * Tomatillos * Tomatoes * Turnips (white, Japanese)

HELP BOULDIN FOOD FOREST REBUILD AFTER THE STORM

Beloved Mueller vendor Bouldin Food Forest suffered significant damage to their farm during the storm on Sunday night. Help them rebuild by donating to their fundraiser at this link.

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Click to view a list of Hispanic & Latine-owned businesses at our markets!

LIVE MUSIC AT LAKELINE: ANDY KALT

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: AUSTIN HONEY CO.

Austin Honey Company was founded by Raul Vergara, the primary beekeeper, in 2012. Their products range from raw wildflower & creamed honey to lip balms & and candles.

Raul is a native of Chile, who relocated with his family to the States in 1986. Raul’s interest in beekeeping dates back to watching his father-in-law harvest honey back in Chile. In 2004 Raul began learning the art of beekeeping from a mentor and friend and enrolled in an eight week Introduction to beekeeping course. He become an active member of the Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association and is a member of the Williamson County Area Beekeepers Association. He has also partnered with Green Gate Farms to establish his new apiaries while providing pollination to the local organic agriculture production. In early Spring 2012, Raul formed Austin Honey Company to not only provide pure honey from naturally managed bee hives, but to also share his passion for beekeeping with the community.

Find Austin Honey Co. at our Lakeline and Mueller markets every weekend!

JOB ALERT: MARKET CHEF

We are hiring a Market Chef for our Lakeline and/or Mueller markets! This is a really great opportunity for any up and coming local chefs who want to gain experience cooking with the freshest local ingredients sharing recipe ideas with our market community.

The Market Chef is responsible for overseeing and directing the set-up and take down of the Sample the Market booth. This includes working with market vendors to prepare, display, and educate shoppers about the local food offerings available at market. The position requires a love for cooking with seasonal ingredients, general fitness, strong interpersonal skills, organization, and the ability to multitask.

This is an active, outdoor and fun opportunity to interact with local farmers, ranchers and food artisans as well as shoppers, chefs, and patrons of the local food system. For more information and to apply please click here.

MARKET RECIPE: TEMPEH & SWEET POTATO HASH

Get the recipe!

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