THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET
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PRODUCE & FOOD PRODUCTS
QUALITY HAND-MADE CRAFTS
MARKET PRODUCTS
All money raised goes directly to fund
the market and all of its events,
programs and expenses.
- Two SIsters Pantry is now at
the market featuring over 150
different dips, salad, dessert,
baking, entree and specialty
mixes. - Goat Meat - cubed, ground,
chops and goat sticks are now
available. - Honey - regular and creamed
- locally-grown shelled walnuts
- Chickens - free-range, chemical-
free, locally raised - Homemade Cheeseballs - two
flavors: Old English and
Cranberry-Orange - Homemade Tropical Cheese
spread - Homemade spinach balls
- TURKEYS from Wild Rose
Pastures near Pella. No
Chemicals, pasture-raised
turkeys are now available at the
market. They are in Limited
supply. For more info about the
this farm visit their website at
- garlic - bulb, diced, powdered
- squash - festival and acorn
- Indian corn
- farm fresh eggs
- yellow sweet onions
- Prairie Moon wines
- regular and flavored biscotti
- Picket Fence Ice Cream in a
variety of delicious flavors - Beef from Twin Girls Garden -
no hormone, no antibiotic,
pasture fed in a great selection
of cuts. - Take & Bake items (see menu
page) - Spiced Chai tea - caf & decaf
- Decaf coffee - whole bean or
ground - Regular & Flavored coffees -
whole bean or ground - dried oyster & shitake
mushrooms - ducks, and stewing hens - no
hormones, no antibiotics, free-
range - apple butter
- Farm-raised pork (no
hormone, no anti-biotics) a
variety of cuts - Home-baked pies, breads, rolls,
squares, loaves, cookies,
kringla and more - Snus Hill Winery - a wonderful
variety of wines - fair-trade Tanzanian coffee -
100% profits go directly to
Outreach Africa - a wide variety of delicious home-
made jams & jellies
QUALITY HAND-MADE CRAFTS
- NEW Barnboards
- Decorative and functional
ceramic works - a wide variety
of pieces available including
seasonal. - Eclectic found and re-purposed
art, paintings - faux fruit gift baskets
- hand-made corn husk dolls
- Native-themed jewelry, dream
catchers and more - hand-crafted 'found-art' pieces
- handmade jewelry
- Felted mittens - wide variety of
colors & sizes, also made to
order - candles & lotions
- farmers' market cookbooks
- seasonal, decorative, floral
arrangements - Linens, towels, aprons, place-
mats, etc. - Homemade soaps, balms &
assorted toiletries - Authentic Amish Baskets
MARKET PRODUCTS
All money raised goes directly to fund
the market and all of its events,
programs and expenses.
- Take & Bake - See Take & Bake
Menu Page (link is to the right of
this column) - tasty party mix treat bags
- homemade seasoned croutons
- Cookie Walk Cookbooks
- canvas shopping totes with
AFM logo
| AVAILABLE AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK This list is updated weekly. |
| LOOKING AHEAD |
Thursday, March 25 - Free Chiropractic Screening
Saturday, March 27 - Member Discount Day
Thursday, April 1 - April Fools Day - HA HA
Sunday, April 4 - Happy Easter
Thursday, April 8 - Member Discount Day
Saturday, March 27 - Member Discount Day
Thursday, April 1 - April Fools Day - HA HA
Sunday, April 4 - Happy Easter
Thursday, April 8 - Member Discount Day
| Twin Girls' Garden jams & jellies. |
| Goat Meat from Iowa's Heartland Pride is now in stock. Cuts include: chops, ground, cubes and goat sticks. |
| 3rd Annual Bunnies and Baskets Market Fundraiser continues until Saturday, April 3rd. |
| New to the Ames Downtown Farmers' Market this year is a Community Supported Agriculture Program. Subscription Brochures are now available. For more information clink the ADFM CSA below. ADFM CSA |
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Just in time for the 'real' arrival of Spring this week
is the arrival at the market of the latest addition to
our growing list of vendors, TWO SISTERS'
PANTRY. Actually, three sisters and a daughter,
these busy women began by turning some of their
State Fair award-winning recipes into a line of
mixes that includes bestsellers such as BLT Dip,
Sweet Creamy Coleslaw, Roasted Garlic Dip,
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Pecan Pie Bars.
Classic Bear Bread, Almost Spinach Dip, Garlic
Parm Beer Bread, Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup,
Garlic Herb & Chive Cheese Ball, Pepper Ranch
Dip, Groovy Garlic Dip, Strawberry Creme
Cheesecake, Caramel Apple Dip, Dutch Letter
Cheesecake and (pictured left) Bacon Chili Dip.
And these are just a few among the over 250
different mixes the ladies have created.
Two Sisters Pantry mixes are made from natural
ingredients and have a shelf life of about six
months. They aren't sold in retail stores and can
only be found at farmers' markets, craft shows and
special events. The Ames Downtown Farmers'
Market is proud to have Two Sisters vending with
us. We think you enjoy the simple, quick and
delicious food you create with these mixes.
is the arrival at the market of the latest addition to
our growing list of vendors, TWO SISTERS'
PANTRY. Actually, three sisters and a daughter,
these busy women began by turning some of their
State Fair award-winning recipes into a line of
mixes that includes bestsellers such as BLT Dip,
Sweet Creamy Coleslaw, Roasted Garlic Dip,
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Pecan Pie Bars.
Classic Bear Bread, Almost Spinach Dip, Garlic
Parm Beer Bread, Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup,
Garlic Herb & Chive Cheese Ball, Pepper Ranch
Dip, Groovy Garlic Dip, Strawberry Creme
Cheesecake, Caramel Apple Dip, Dutch Letter
Cheesecake and (pictured left) Bacon Chili Dip.
And these are just a few among the over 250
different mixes the ladies have created.
Two Sisters Pantry mixes are made from natural
ingredients and have a shelf life of about six
months. They aren't sold in retail stores and can
only be found at farmers' markets, craft shows and
special events. The Ames Downtown Farmers'
Market is proud to have Two Sisters vending with
us. We think you enjoy the simple, quick and
delicious food you create with these mixes.
Fun Fresh 100% Local
| WELCOME TWO SISTERS' PANTRY |
| Also this week at the market . . . It only happens once a year . . . Designs by Debbie Quality Handmade Jewlery Annual Spring Clearance Sale. all necklaces, bracelets, earrings & sets 50% off March 25-27 only ... because you deserve something nice! |
| Mixes Made Delicious! |
All Friends of the Ames Farmers' Market,
Saturdday, March 27 is Member Discount
Day. All purchases are 10% off. If you
aren't already a member, becoming one
is a great way to usher in the growing
season.
Spring is all about renewal, so what
better time to drop into the depot and
renew your membership? Member
Discount Days are now 3 times a month
but don't forget, whenever you purchase
or renew a membership, you will receive
10% off everything you buy that day.
Saturdday, March 27 is Member Discount
Day. All purchases are 10% off. If you
aren't already a member, becoming one
is a great way to usher in the growing
season.
Spring is all about renewal, so what
better time to drop into the depot and
renew your membership? Member
Discount Days are now 3 times a month
but don't forget, whenever you purchase
or renew a membership, you will receive
10% off everything you buy that day.
SPINAL
S C R E E N I N G
A representative from
Elbert's Chiropractic will be in
the market Thursday afternoon
from 4 to 6pm to offer free spine
scans. This non-invasive, simple
scan quickly and safely high-
lights potentials areas on your
back, neck and shoulders that
may require chiropractic
attention. There is no sales pitch
or pressure to purchase
anything. Drop by, talk with the
rep and see what you think.
Elbert's Chiropractic will be in
the market Thursday afternoon
from 4 to 6pm to offer free spine
scans. This non-invasive, simple
scan quickly and safely high-
lights potentials areas on your
back, neck and shoulders that
may require chiropractic
attention. There is no sales pitch
or pressure to purchase
anything. Drop by, talk with the
rep and see what you think.
Thursday 4 - 6pm
| The market sells Cafe Diem coffee as well as fair-trade coffee. Both are roasted and processed in Iowa. |
| Delicious lasagna - with meat or vegetarian - is part of the AFM Take & Bake menu. Visit our Take & Bake page to order on-line. |