Worthington Farmers Market: December 15

Gift Giving 101

Looking for a perfect gift for the naughty and nice on your list? Want to give gifts that taste good and make an impact? Give local!

Here are 5 ideas to get you started:

1. LOVE YOUR MARKET Not sure what to give a picky eater but know they love a good farmers market? Give a Worthington Farmers Market tote and gift certificates to buy whatever they want!

2. THE MARKET IS OUR JAM There's no shortage of handmade jams and preserves at the market - sweet, savory, fruity or tart. Sweet Thing Gourmet and Black Radish Creamery are perfect options for building a delicious gift basket which is sure to be the jam!

3. SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEET Producers like Patisserie Lallier, Michael's Artisan Chocolates and Gourmet Candy by Karen have all the sweets you need for that special sweet tooth in your life. All handmade and sure to satisfy a hankering for something good!

4. MAKE IT A GOUDA ONE Sheep's milk, cow's milk or goat's milk - all milk makes good cheese! Whether it's just a cheese plate from Kokoborrego Cheese, Blue Jacket Dairy, and Black Radish Creamery, or a charcuterie plate that includes a little something from the Salami Squash at North Country Charcuterie, cheese lovers everywhere would be proud!

5. THE MARKET SAMPLER Not sure what to get? Get it all! Grab a tote and fill it with all the handmade goodness you can fit inside. A wonderful option for giving unique gifts to each and every person on your list!

Need (or want) more ideas? Check back next week for 5 more!

Don't be intimidated by a full parking lot! Use any of the lots indicated below.

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The Market Wellness Doctor's Weekly Health Tip

Visit the Market Wellness Doctor

Lifestyle Matters. How we eat, move, sleep and manage stress has an enormous impact on health and longevity.

Health Tip #24: Hot chocolate Naturally Boosts Your Immune System

Researchers recently have shown that cocoa in hot chocolate significantly increased natural killer cell activity, an indicator of our bodies natural immune response. Natural killer cells recognize and eliminate influenza virus infected cells in our body to prevent spread of the illness. Hot cocoa was also shown to have a significant anti-inflammatory effect, thus contributing to the elimination of the flu virus. Polyphenols in cocoa are powerful anti-oxidants which have a broad spectrum anti microbial effect in the oropharynx, precisely where the flu virus often takes hold. (1)

Be well! Happy Holidays!

Dr. Everett's Integrative Health, LLC.

Please email me with your questions/comments at matttheweverett84@gmail.com. None of these statements should be construed as dispensing medical advice, making claims regarding the cure of diseases, prevention or cure of any disease state. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult your physician regarding any specific medical symptoms or conditions.

Sources:

(1) Daily Cup of Cocoa Prevents the Flu, Greenmed info LLC 2018

Our vendors for Saturday, December 15 include (in both alphabetical and numerical order):

1 Brown Bros. Farms, LLC 2 A Few Of My Favorite Things... 3 Native Cold Pressed 4 Stonefield Naturals 5 Columba’s Mexican food 5 Ramble Coffee 6 Dan the Baker LLC 7 Blue Owl Garden Emporium LLC 8 Gourmet Candy by Karen 9 Blue Jacket Dairy 10 Tiger Mushroom Farms 11 Franklinton Farms 12 SaraBee Pure Honey 13 Flower Child Granola 14 North Country Charcuterie 15 Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese 16 bak Farmhouse Herbs and Flowers 17 Patisserie Lallier 18 Rock Dove Farm 19 Weed Knob Acres 20 Lucky Cat Bakery 21 Spotted Salamander Soap Company, LLC 22 VanScoy Farms 23 The Market Sharpener 24 9N FARM 25 Raven Rocks Initiatives 26 Information 27 Hummavore 28 Ohio City Pasta 28 Michael's Artisan Chocolates LLC 29 Up the Lane Farm 30 Sunny Meadows Flower Farm 31 Pleiades Maple Products 32 Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces & Salsas 33 Speckled Hen Farm 34 Sweet thing gourmet 35 Gillogly Orchard 36 Gillogly Orchard 37 Oink Moo Cluck Farms LLC 38 Silver Bridge Coffee Company 39 Dana Lee's Bakery & Catery 40 Jorgensen Farms 41 Kingdom Fish 42 Get Elevated 43 The crazy cucumber 44 Toad Hill Farm 45 Fired Up Pizza 46 Curly Tail Organic Farm 47 JNA BREAD BAKERY 48 Ohio Bison Farm 49 Honeyrun Farm 50 Allergy-free Bake Shop dba Soodles Bake Shop 51 Kombu Tea 52 Made Without Grain 53 Anderson Orchard 54 Batter and Bowl 55 Baileys Drive Inn Donuts 56 Sadie Baby Sweets 57 Black Radish Creamery

24 9N FARM 2 A Few Of My Favorite Things... 50 Allergy-free Bake Shop dba Soodles Bake Shop 53 Anderson Orchard 55 Baileys Drive Inn Donuts 16 bak 54 Batter and Bowl 57 Black Radish Creamery 9 Blue Jacket Dairy 7 Blue Owl Garden Emporium LLC 1 Brown Bros. Farms, LLC 32 Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces & Salsas 5 Columba’s Mexican food 46 Curly Tail Organic Farm 6 Dan the Baker LLC 39 Dana Lee's Bakery & Catery Farmhouse Herbs and Flowers 45 Fired Up Pizza 13 Flower Child Granola 11 Franklinton Farms 42 Get Elevated 35 Gillogly Orchard 36 Gillogly Orchard 8 Gourmet Candy by Karen 49 Honeyrun Farm 27 Hummavore 26 Information 47 JNA BREAD BAKERY 40 Jorgensen Farms 41 Kingdom Fish 51 Kombu Tea 20 Lucky Cat Bakery 52 Made Without Grain 28 Michael's Artisan Chocolates LLC 3 Native Cold Pressed 14 North Country Charcuterie 48 Ohio Bison Farm 28 Ohio City Pasta 37 Oink Moo Cluck Farms LLC 17 Patisserie Lallier 31 Pleiades Maple Products 5 Ramble Coffee 25 Raven Rocks Initiatives 18 Rock Dove Farm 56 Sadie Baby Sweets 12 SaraBee Pure Honey 38 Silver Bridge Coffee Company 15 Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese 33 Speckled Hen Farm 21 Spotted Salamander Soap Company, LLC 4 Stonefield Naturals 30 Sunny Meadows Flower Farm 34 Sweet thing gourmet 43 The crazy cucumber 23 The Market Sharpener 10 Tiger Mushroom Farms 44 Toad Hill Farm 29 Up the Lane Farm 22 VanScoy Farms 19 Weed Knob Acres

Our Musical Entertainment: Worthington Squares and Open Mic at the Market

Join us this, and every Saturday from 9:00 AM til 12:00 PM inside The Shops at Worthington Place.

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at worthingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com

The Old Worthington Partnership is pleased to announce that COhatch is furthering its investment in the Worthington community. Together the organizations will continue to drive initiatives to bring positive attention to the historic district, and support professional development and educational seminars for local merchants and business owners. The Partnership also will support soon-to-be-announced COhatch community events geared toward improving the lives of local residents.

COhatch will provide funding, hosting venues and people resources to help design and plan future programs for the community in collaboration with the Old Worthington Partnership. You will also see the COhatch airstream trailer, a multi-purpose office on wheels named "Mobi" at various events to be held throughout the remainder of 2018 and into 2019.

Thanks to COhatch for bringing energy and resources to Old Worthington! We are thrilled to work even more closely together to enhance the Old Worthington experience.

The Worthington Farmers Market is an event of the Old Worthington Partnership.