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10 Things You Might Not Know Are Sold at the Farmers’ Market

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By Julia Howard

Upon the first look, the farmers’ market can be overwhelming. Tables are piled high with produce, coolers are full of meat and cheeses, and display cases tower high with bottles of syrup and jars of jam. In addition, products available at the farmers’ market change slightly each season. Here’s a peek at 10 things you might not know are sold at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

Shaving soap from Moxie Ridge Farm, photo provided

1. Shaving soap
“Soft Serve” shaving cream is an old-fashioned wet shaving soap made from goat milk and pig lard. This nourishing specialty soap is made exclusively at Moxie Ridge Farm. Just add some water, lather with a shaving brush, and enjoy the lather for a smooth shave.

2. Mushroom coffee & teas
Mariaville Mushroom Men have made it easy to enjoy a daily serving of mushrooms with their perfectly blended mushroom teas that come in easy to use teabags. Looking for something a little more robust? Scoop, stir and enjoy their instant mushroom coffee.

The Vermont Spätzle Company, photo provided

3. Spätzle (gluten-free)
The Vermont Spätzle Company has traditional spätzle that is no-boil, ready in 5 minutes, and gluten-free. What’s even better is that this spätzle is as versatile as it is tasty. The Vermont Spätzle Company has dozens of quick and easy spätzle recipes on their website.

4. Goat
Goat has a distinct flavor that is leaner than lamb and can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as being stewed, curried, baked, grilled, barbecued, minced, canned, fried, or made into sausage. Find a variety of cuts, ribs, and roasts at Squashville Farm.

5. Dog treats
Dog treats are serious business at the farmers’ market. Longlesson Farm and Lewis Waite Farm both offer beef bones specifically for dogs. Something’s Brewing makes ‘beastly bites’ dog biscuits from all-natural ingredients. And, Mugzy’s Barkery has a whole line of treats and cakes made from all-natural and organic ingredients.

Earth to Mind, photo provided

6. CBD oil
With high-quality hemp grown and processed here in New York, Earth to Mind CBD products are designed to help relieve stress, soothe pain, and attain a sense of well being when added to your holistic routine. If you’re looking for an alternative form of healing, visit Earth to Mind about adding CBD oil to your holistic routine.

7. Take-home meals
The Food Florist offers a variety of frozen take-home meals made with carefully sourced ingredients so you won’t have to compromise over convenience. The Food Florist offers a variety of casseroles and lasagnas to choose from, even breakfast and gluten-free options.

8. Hormone balancing seed blends
Seed cycling is an easy and functional way to get nutrients in the body to help women rebalance their hormones. Moon Cycle Seed Company blends four seeds: pumpkin, flax, sunflower, and sesame. When ingested in a specific combination daily, they provide the body with essential nutrients.

Pea shoots at Pleasant Valley Farm, photo provided

9. Shoots
Whether you eat them by the handful, put them on a salad or sauté them with garlic, pea and radish shoots offer a burst of nutritious and delicious flavor. Varieties of shoots are growing in the greenhouse at Pleasant Valley Farm and Green Jeans Market Farm.

10. Beef Jerky
Muddy Trail Jerky offers handcrafted beef jerky in 13 flavors. Sweet, savory, or spicy options include Bourbon Barbecue, Habanero Mango, Bacon & Molasses just for starters. Visit their stand for over 50 varieties of dips, rubs, seasonings, and meal starters. Is beef not your thing? Try Zen Jerky by Vital Eats. This flavorful, plant-based jerky is packed with protein.

PB Banana Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats

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Recipe shared by Jamie Kelley, owner, and creator of Mugzy’s Barkery

 

Ingredients

*Ingredients available at the market

  • 32 oz. organic plain Greek yogurt *
  • 3 Tbsp organic peanut butter *  (make sure it contains only peanuts and no xylitol)
  • 1 organic banana
  • 1 Tbsp local raw honey *

 

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor
  2. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze for 2 hours or until solid. 

Your pup will enjoy a nice cold and nutritious treat on a hot summer day! 

A ‘Bark’ that’s Delicious with Every Bite

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By Mariah Rankin

 

Photo courtesy of Pattie Garrett

If you’ve ever taken a stroll through the Saratoga Farmers’ Market you might have noticed a lot of “Saratogians” accompanied by their furry four-legged companions. It seems as if dogs and the farmers’ market have begun to come hand in hand, and we now have a vendor who caters especially to them.

Mugzy’s Barkery, located on the north lawn of the Saturday market at High Rock Park is serving up hand-made healthy treats that are the perfect snack for any pup.

Jaime Kelley, the owner, and creator of Mugzy’s Barkery, first started crafting these treats with the goal of making healthy alternatives for her beloved dog, an Old English Bulldog named Mugzy.

After Mugzy’s trainer saw these healthy treats she suggested that Kelley should try selling them, and Mugzy’s Barkery was born.

Since starting in 2014, Mugzy’s Barkery has expanded all over the Capital Region, making its way to us here at the market. Mugzy’s specializes in crafting all-natural treats that are wheat, corn, and soy-free and made with locally-sourced and organic ingredients.

What makes Mugzy’s unique is the openness that they have with their customers about what it is that their dogs are consuming.  “It’s very important to be transparent with people,” says Kelley. “So many dogs have allergies and people want to know what they’re giving their pets.”

Photo courtesy of Pattie Garrett

Mugzy’s offers a wide variety of bagged treats and their apple cheddar training treats becoming a favorite among market goers. Mugzy’s also offers “Pupcakes” and “Woofie Pies” which are also a crowd favorite and sure to please.

Along with being here with us at the market, Mugzy’s has a treat truck that often makes its way to the Saratoga dog park and they also have birthday party packages, so your favorite pooch can celebrate their big day in style.

Mugzy’s booth has become a hotspot for K-9 fun at the market and a place where dogs of all breeds gather to show off their tricks and skills for a tasty reward. To learn more about Kelley’s products and get some treats of your own, stop by Mugzy’s Barkey’s booth at the Saturday market.

        The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and check us out on the FreshFoodNY app. E-mail friends@saratogafarmers.org for volunteer opportunities.