Crafting A Great November & December

As we head into the gift-giving season the Pleasantville Farmers Market showcases some really unique craft items. North Winds Lavender Farm (visiting 11/14 & 12/12) has turned their lavender harvest into many giftable items. The River Garden offers stunning dried floral bouquets and the first two weeks in December we'll finally get to see their gorgeous wreaths and centerpieces offered in the Market (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12). Alpacatrax brings skeins of wool from their own alpaca herd and finished wool items, including thick wool socks (11/14, 11/21 & 12/12). And Living Edge Designs is in each Saturday through 12/19 with unique cutting boards, flight board, bread peals and more. So in addition to being able to shop the fall harvest in the upcoming weeks you can gather some nicely crafted gifts too. ALSO: Harper Keehn Knife & Tool Sharpening will also be in this Saturday (11/14) and next Saturday (11/21) to sharpen your knives while you shop.

Please note our upcoming schedule:

• November 21: final fall market day
• November 28: Market closed
• December 5: first winter market day

Who's In This Week?
View our Map of the Market to see where all vendors visiting this Saturday will be located in the marketplace.

In addition to our Weekly Vendors the Rotation Vendors listed below will also be in this Saturday.

• Alpacatrax
• Demi Olive Oil
• Forward Roots
• Harper Keehn Knife & Tool Sharpening
• Kriemhild Dairy Farms
• Living Edge Designs
• North Winds Lavender Farm
• Red Barn Bakery
• Strudel House
• Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery

Phelps Health Tip:
Lead Sponsor Phelps Hospital Northwell Health shares the following: "During the colder weeks to come consider eating more carbohydrates from root vegetables – they help the body to sustain a little more weight, which is needed to insulate against the cold weather. Warming vegetables like potatoes, cabbages, carrots, onions, rutabagas, and winter squash all store well in cool, dark places, and can provide energy and comfort throughout the winter season".

Valley Table Magazines Are In
We'll have complementary November-December issues of The Valley Table magazine to hand out at the south entrance this Saturday (while supplies last).

PFM-O Winter News

Have you tried Pleasantville Farmers Market Online (PFM-O) yet? You can register and place preorders until 7:00pm Thursday (tonight).

With an eye on the upcoming outdoor winter season, our vendors have been working hard to get set up in PFM-O with ALL their items. We want the online store to prove as convenient as possible for shoppers so it can be successful for our producers.

Pickup Fee Reduced
Starting this week (tonight) PFM-O has reduced the pickup fee from $5.00 to $2.00. A single $2.00 pickup fee is placed on your order (no matter how many producers you shop from) to cover credit card fees and customer service for the platform. The pickup fee will remain reduced all winter (through March).

No Minimums
No vendor in PFM-O sets minimums for your orders. Another way our producers have stepped up - in this case to see that shoppers can scale their purchasing - ensuring a fit that works for each household.

Inviting Friends, Harvest Heroes & Winter Warriors!
The Pleasantville Farmers Market is run by the non-profit community organization Foodchester, Inc. To sustain access to locally produced food and to support our many producers, we are committed to keeping the Market open despite the many challenges COVID-19 has presented. But it hasn’t been easy as costs increase, revenues decrease, and our volunteer staff is stretched thin. We deeply appreciate your support as shoppers and have set up additional opportunities in Foodchester's PFM-O store for those who feel they can additionally contribute to help the Market. Please have a look at the various donation levels we've set up and some of the fun ways we've created to thank you for your generosity. (Please note that because Foodchester is a 501(c)(4) non-profit, individual donations are not tax deductible.)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

Masks Are Mandatory & Other Guidelines
Help the Market remain a safe and efficient place to gather food. Masks are required to be worn while at the Market. Please send only one member of the family to shop. If arriving as a couple, bring enough reusable bags so you can splitting up shopping tasks. Do not use the Market at this time as a family outing as we must limit the number of people in the marketplace, and shopping is meant to be brief and purposeful. For more information about COVID-19 protocols for shoppers please click here. Your adherence to these shopping guidelines assists us in keeping the Market open to support residents and vendors alike.

Absolutely avoid the Market if you are sick. Especially so if you exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus (temperature of 100° or above, a cough, a sore throat, shortness of breath). The New York State Department of Health has set up a hotline at (888) 364-3065 where Department of Health experts are available to answer questions regarding COVID-19.

VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS For Saturday:

Gajeski Produce has items for walk-up shopping Saturday but they also have added basically everything to PFM-O so shoppers can preorder. (If you want to preorder Gajeski items you can do so until 7:00pm today).

Bread Alone will have its beloved cranberry & pecan loaf this Saturday (and 11/21). They'll have their full line of seasonal pies (apple-raspberry crumb pie, apple pie, pecan pie and pumpkin pie). And they also now have their stuffing each week (it stores well as one waits for Thanksgiving to arrive).

Spice Revolution says this is the time to stock up on favorite Thanksgiving spices including roasted garlic powder, toasted onions, rosemary, sage, thyme, herbs de Provence, orange & spice brining mix, cheddar cheese powder, paprikas, Saigon cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg. They're highlighting their turkey/poultry brine by discounting it by $1.00 this week. (You can preorder their items until 7:00pm today).

Kiernan Farm has a fully stocked PFM-O store including the following SALE items: St. Louis style pork rack ribs at $11.00/lb (reg. $15.00lb) and cubed beef steaks $12.50/lb (reg. $17.50/lb). You can preorder 1lb of their ground beef for $11.75, or toggle down to order five 1lb packages to get $10.00 off the total order. They have also discounted the price of their beef NY strip steaks.
Thanksgiving Turkey Sign-Ups
Rock City Mushrooms and Campanelli's Poultry Farm are taking sign-ups for Thanksgiving turkeys. For details on Rock City's turkeys stop by their tent or click here. For information on Campanelli turkeys stop by their tent this Saturday.

Pura Vida Fisheries has refined their portions in sea scallops. If you found 1lb portion of scallops too large they now offer 1/2lb portions as well. (To preorder in PFM-O toggle the drop down on the sea scollops to choose the quantity that works for you. Pura Vida has also added three smoked seafood items to PFM-O as well)

Both Mead Orchards and Wright's Farm are bringing fresh apples and numerous fall squash, among other items from their orchards. (You can preorder their items until 7:00pm today).

Trotta Foods has significantly expanded their online offerings with multiple fresh pasta, sauces, ravioli, soups and prepared meals. Ed Trotta is highlighting his pumpkin vodka sauce this week. Browse their items in PFM-O until 7:00pm.

Forward Roots has a new radish kimchi (crunchy, spicy and refreshing) and a new kimchi cream cheese dip (yum). (You can preorder their items until 7:00pm today).

Pika's Farm Table has added a new cauliflower tart to her offerings this week. (You can preorder their items until 7:00pm today).

Little Seed Gardens is highlighting their beautiful Napa cabbage, daikon radish, Little Gem lettuce and Lacinato kale this week. (You can preorder their items until 7:00pm today).

Stock up on items from Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery - they're making their final visit of the season this Saturday.

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Is Back!
11/9- 11/22
Enjoy great dining and great deals at restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley. No tickets or passes are required, although reservations are strongly encouraged. HVRW features prix fixe, three-course dinners for $35.95 and lunches for $25.95 (plus drinks, tax and tip). Click here for a list of participating restaurants (incl P'ville's own Pubstreet), which you can sort by cuisine type, or town.

Shop Local Business Listing: Updated Daily
The Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce can help you stay connected to the small businesses that make Pleasantville such a wonderful place to visit and to live. Their Shop Local Business Listing is updated daily with the latest on store hours and pick up options. To view the listing visit pleasantvillechamber.com.