Seville Farmers Market

Thanks to all our many customers, supporters and vendors for a great 2010! We're grateful to our sponsor, the Seville Lions Club, and for the ongoing support of the Village of Seville and Seville United Methodist Church. The farm market wouldn't exist without them. Thanks to the many individuals who have given generously of their time, money and talents. We welcome your suggestions for making next season even better. Send your feedback to sevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com . Or, if you'd like to contact individual vendors to see if some of their products are available over the winter, let us know and we'll find out for you. Please continue to visit our blog for market news and for links to stories on eating locally produced foods. In the meantime, enjoy the beautiful fall weather. We'll see you in the spring!

... to try a new recipe from this final batch of participants in the Seville Farm Market's 2010 Zucchini Smackdown . Thanks to all who participated and shared their recipes. See you next year! Blueberry Zucchini Bread By Kris Perry 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 3 tsp. vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups white sugar 2 cups shredded zucchini 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 pint fresh blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease four mini-loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueberries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans. Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. Zucchini Bread By Bev Hewit 3 eggs 1 cup oil 2 tsp...

Here are more great dishes from the Seville Farm Market Zucchini Smackdown . Zucchini Cobbler By Miranda Huttinger (We halved this recipe.) 8 cups chopped, seeded, peeled zucchini 2/3 cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Crust: 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups cold butter, cubed 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Directions: In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir zucchini and lemon juice for 15-20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Add the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; simmer one minute longer. Remove from heat; set aside. For crust, combine flour and sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir 1/2 cup into zucchini mixture. Press half of remaining crust mixture into a greased 15-by-10-by-1 baking pan. Spread zucchini over top; crumble remaining crust mixture over zucchini. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Yield 16-20. Zucchini "Crab...

Great recipes from the Seville Farm Market 2010 Zucchini Smackdown . Zucchini Chive Bread By Karen Lucas 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tbs. white sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 package yeast 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup water 2 tbs. butter 1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini 6 tbs. fresh chopped chives 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Combine first four ingredients in large bowl. Mix next three ingredients and heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees). Gradually add to first four and beat two minutes. Add zucchini, chives and 1/2 cup flour. Mix two more minutes and then stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto floured board and knead eight to 10 minutes. Cover dough and rest 10 minutes. Divide into three parts and roll each 12 inches long. Braid together, pinch ends, place in 9-by-5 loaf pan. Let rise till doubled and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Makes one loaf. Organic Chocolate Brownies By Chad Kleibscheidel 2 eggs, beaten, organic 1/2 cup grape seed oil 1 1/2 cups sugar, organ...

What a great turnout for the Seville Farm Market's 2010 Zucchini Smackdown ! This year we had 15 zucchini creations vying for Best Savory Dish and Best Sweet Dish in our annual cooking contest held on Aug. 21. In 2009, we had eight entries. So, like zucchinis themselves, the Smackdown just keeps on growing! Speaking of which, the winner of this year's Largest Zucchini Contest was Carole Lintner who hauled in a 10- pounder . Our distinguished panel of judges for the cooking contest included Seville resident Norma Detwiler , Seville Presbyterian Church Pastor John Bassman , and Seville Mayor Carol Carter. They had a difficult job and we're grateful to them for sharing part of their Saturday morning with us. And the winners are ... Best Sweet Dish First Place: Zucchini Torte by Shirley Ware Second Place: Aunt Lucille's Zucchini Bread by Carole Lintner Third Place: Zucchini Bread by Carolyn Keiper Best Savory Dish First Place: Zucchini Chive Whole Wheat Bread by Karen Luc...

If you can't beat it ... eat it. That's what we say when it comes to one of the garden's most prolific vegetables: Zucchini. Do you have a great zucchini recipe? If so, cook it up and bring it to the Seville Farm Market by 10 a.m. on August 21. Our panel of judges will award prizes for the Best Savory Dish and the Best Sweet Dish. Is there a monster zucchini lurking in your garden? If so, bring it to the market! We'll present a prize to the grower of the biggest zucchini. This year's Zucchini Smackdown also will feature a cooking demonstration by Mike Vrobel of DadCooksDinner.com. Here are the rules: 1.) Dishes must be made from homegrown zucchini or zucchini bought at the Seville Farm Market. 2.) Cooks must provide their recipes, which will be posted on this blog. 3.) All entries must be in place for judging by 10 a.m., Saturday, August 21. 4.) A panel of local celebrity judges will determine the winner. 5.) This contest is open to the world! All ages welcome. Ques...

Seville Farm Market vendor Brian Hewit of Elfin Crafts will help kids create their own beautiful gel candles on Saturday July 24. They'll make their own design with sand and shells in an 8-ounce jelly jar, then Brian will pour in the hot gel wax and add a wick, if you wish. Candles need 30 minutes to cool after they are poured, which gives you time to relax and browse the market. Cost is $5. Hope to see you there!

Sweetcorn, tomatoes, juicy berries, sprouts, homemade pies, fresh bread ... a delicious season is underway at the Seville Farm Market. You never know what our talented bakers, growers and crafters will bring. But we can promise you the best produce, tasty treats and hand-crafted items at great prices. The small-town atmosphere and friendly conversation are always free! Come visit us this Saturday morning, enjoy the cool air with a hot cup of coffee in hand, and see what's fresh at the Seville Farm Market.

If you’re looking for fresh ideas on incorporating locally grown, seasonal produce into your home menu, you don’t want to miss author Jane Snow’s demonstration and book-signing at the Seville Farm Market on Saturday, June 26. A former newspaper food editor whose work has appeared nationwide, Snow now publishes her own weekly newsletter. She has won two James Beard Awards for food writing and has been nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize. Snow lives in Akron with her husband, Tony, a sushi chef and owner of Sushi Katsu, an Akron sushi bar. And, if that’s not enough, she once made a Jello mold of her face. Walk through the Seville Farm Market with Snow as she selects from available fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup and more, to create a dish on the spot using fresh ingredients. After her cooking demonstration, Snow will sign copies of her new cookbook, “Jane Snow Cooks: Spirited Recipes and Stories” (University of Akron Press, 2009). Sponsored by th...

If you’re looking for fresh ideas on incorporating locally grown, seasonal produce into your home menu, you don’t want to miss author Jane Snow’s demonstration and book-signing at the Seville Farm Market on Saturday, June 26. A former newspaper food editor whose work has appeared nationwide, Snow now publishes her own weekly newsletter. She has won two James Beard Awards for food writing and has been nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize. Snow lives in Akron with her husband, Tony, a sushi chef and owner of Sushi Katsu, an Akron sushi bar. And, if that’s not enough, she once made a Jello mold of her face. Walk through the Seville Farm Market with Snow as she selects from available fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup and more, to create a dish on the spot using fresh ingredients. After her cooking demonstration, Snow will sign copies of her new cookbook, “Jane Snow Cooks: Spirited Recipes and Stories” (University of Akron Press, 2009). Sponsored by the...

It's here! Opening Day for the 2010 season of the Seville Farm Market is Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Come and find: Delicious baked goods In-season produce: Strawberries, asparagus, broccoli, r adishes , spinach, lettuce & more Honey Expert sharpening services -- Bring your dull knives! Plants for your flower beds & vegetable garden Potted plants And there are always lots of surprises! It looks to be a beautiful Saturday ahead, so come to the Seville Farm Market, stroll around while enjoying a hot cup of coffee, and see what's fresh.

What’s fresh at the Seville Farm Market? Everything! After a successful debut in 2009, the Seville Farm Market opens for a new season on May 29. This summer’s line-up includes a fresh-foods cooking demonstration and book-signing by legendary Northeast Ohio food writer Jane Snow (pictured at right) on June 26. Contestants from all over will go head to head with their best zucchini recipes in the 2nd Annual Zucchini Smackdown cooking competition on Aug. 21. As always, the real stars of the Seville Farm Market will be the fresh fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, honey and maple syrup, breads and pies, cookies and crafts, fudge, homemade dog treats & toys, candles, stained glass, natural fibers, perennials, hand-made furniture, and even knife-sharpening services, presented by our skilled local vendors. Sponsored by the Seville Lions Club, the market takes place 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday through October, rain or shine. Vendors will set up in Stanhope Park and on West Main Stre...

The final Seville Farm Market organizational meeting before the start of the new season is 7 p.m., Thursday, May 6, at Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W. Main St. If you're considering participating in the market for the first time and would like more information, we'd love to have you join us. Our special guest will be Melissa O'Connell of the Medina County Health Department, who will update us on food safety guidelines and answer questions. Our fantastic yard signs will be ready for you to pick up, too. (Thank you, Larry and Edie Landis!) For those who are planning to participate in the market, if you haven't yet taken care of your $25 vendor's fee for the season, it'll be a good opportunity to do so, since the May 29 opening day soon will be upon us. Hope to see you on May 6!

The Countryside Conservancy is offering a FREE showing of the widely praised documentary, "Asparagus! Stalking the American Life," 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the Akron Main Library Auditorium , 60 S. Main Street, Akron. Donations to help offset the cost of presenting the movie are welcome. It's another in the CC's "Don't Buy Food from Strangers" film series. The movie tells the story of Oceana County, Michigan, which for 30 years has been the Asparagus Capital of the World. Now its residents and family farms are fighting to save their beloved roots. The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has said: "This subtle but powerful film unveils intricate connections among community identity, family farming, national politics and international trade, while at the same time revealing the aplomb and good cheer of these indomitable, spear-struck Michiganders."

To whet your appetite for the 2010 Seville Farm Market, check out this slideshow from last season by Medina's Rob McGarr. If you like what you see (and what's not to like?), you can view more of Rob's great local multimedia storytelling at his blog: My Own Blue Highway . Thanks, Rob!

Are you a gardener? A baker? A candlestick maker? The Seville Farm Market is seeking vendors for the 2010 season. All local producers of fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods, crafts and more are welcome to participate. The market is held 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday at Seville's Stanhope Park at the gazebo. Opening day is May 29 and the market will run through the end of October. The registration fee for the entire 22-week season is only $25 per vendor. All are invited to an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. May 6 at Seville United Methodist Church, 74 W. Main St. Special guest will be Medina County Health Department inspector Melissa O'Connell, who will share updates and answer questions on food safety. For market guidelines and a registration form, e-mail sevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com or call Kristi Perry at 330-769-2453 or John Gladden at 330-769-1428.

All Seville Farm Market vendors (and prospective vendors) are invited to our final planning meeting for the upcoming season at 7 p.m., May 6, at Seville United Methodist Church. Medina County Health Department inspector Melissa O'Connell will be our guest. She's graciously agreed to stop by to answer questions and update us on food safety guidelines. This is a great opportunity to get some of the information you need as you plan your products for the new season. Bring your questions and plan to join us. Hope to see you there!

The days are getting longer and the icicles are beginning to melt. We have it on good authority that spring is on the way! Seville Farm Market vendors will meet for a Seed & Idea Exchange at 7 p.m. March 4 at Seville United Methodist Church. We will finalize our promotional plans for 2010, discuss vendors fees, and work out remaining details for the new season ahead. It's also time to clean out your seed stores. If you'd like to find a good home for surplus seeds, or want to trade them for something else, bring them to the meeting. Be sure all seeds are neatly sealed and labeled with the variety, the year the seed was purchased or harvested, and any special instructions. See you then!