What a Difference a Week Makes - This Week at the Worthington Farmers Market

When I moved to Ohio, someone shared the saying with me, "If you don't like the weather, just wait a minute." Last Saturday, we enjoyed spring-like temperatures near 70. And, this

weekend...winter returns!

A dreary Ohio Saturday is the perfect excuse to come inside with us! This Saturday, we celebrate the return of some customer favorites - Simple Times Mixers, Patisserie Lallier, The Blueberry Patch and Proctor Center Farm; we'll be crafting Cynthia's Flowers that will be donated to patients at the James Cancer Center at the Market Sprouts Table and Jade Yoga and Wellness is hosting January's free Market yoga session!

Want to try something new? Learn how to beat those winter blues with Dr. Jenn Hetrick for Walk with a Doc. Or, bring the little ones for Story Time with Jan, an interactive read-along.

No matter the weather, there's something new and something to do at the Worthington (indoor!) Farmers Market!

Fresh Picks from our Veggie Spy

Try Something New in Your Veggie Sack - Get Yourself Some Celeriac!

Celeriac (sometimes called celery root) is a root vegetable related to celery. Celeriac is popular in Eastern and Northern European countries and is commonly used in salads, soups, casseroles and stews. It gets slightly sweeter when cooked and works well mashed, baked, roasted or boiled.

Celeriac is packed with fiber and vitamins B6, C and K. It has an odd appearance with its rough, knobby surface covered in tiny rootlets.

Celeriac has been a food staple for a long time; it is believed to be the same plant as selinon, mentioned in Homer's Odyssey, written around 850 B.C. So get in touch with your "roots" and check out celeriac at Jorgensen Farms!

The following producers expect to have fresh produce this week:

9N Farm

Franklinton Farms

Gillogly Orchard

Jorgensen Farms

Rock Dove Farm

Tiger Mushroom Farm

This week's fresh finds revealed:

- Apples - 12 varieties

- Microgreens

- Cress

- Sorrel

- Mustard greens

- Leaf and Head Lettuce, assorted varieties

- Arugula

- Bok Choi

- Mizuna

- Kale

- Cabbage (Tokyo)

- Spinach

- Scallions

- Leeks

- Sunchokes

- Radishes

- Turnips

- Celeriac

- Squash - Winter varieties

- Garlic

- Herbs: Sage, cilantro, dill, oregano and parsley

What will YOU discover at the Worthington Farmers Market this week?!

#getfreshwithus #weproduce #worthingtonfarmersmarket #inworthington

Beat Those Winter Blues When You Walk with a Doc

“The doctor of the future will give no medicines, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the causes and prevention of disease.”

- Thomas Edison

Join Dr. Jenn Hetrick on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month for conversation, camaraderie and positive change!

This Saturday, Dr. Jenn will be sharing healthy ideas for beating those winter blues!

Walk With A Doc is a national, grassroots, non-profit organization with the goal of establishing a healthy lifestyle through movement.

Meet-up at 8am, near the Panera, inside The Shops at Worthington Place. Dr. Jenn will lead a brief discussion on the day's health topic and then participants will walk, stroll and roll, inside the mall, at their own pace.

This program is free and all ages and abilities-friendly! No sign-up needed. Walk will finish in time for the 9am opening Market bell.

January Showers Bloom Cynthia's Flowers!

Saturday's Market Sprouts project is an perennial crowd favorite! Help us create brightly colored, tissue paper flowers that will be sent to those undergoing cancer treatment to brighten their day. Due to weakened immune systems and the risk of infection for those under-going cancer treatments, live plants and flowers are prohibited.

Cynthia’s Flowers was inspired by Cynthia Rudolph who passed away in 2015 from

lymphoma cancer. As a patient, no matter what Cynthia faced, she always stayed positive. It was important to her that others could still see beauty in life despite having to go through cancer treatments.

The flowers made at Saturday's Market will be delivered to The James for patients to enjoy.

To learn more about Cynthia’s Flowers and to help support lymphoma research please visit: www.supportohiostate.org/goto/cynthiasflowersfund

More to Do at the Market

9am-11:30am - Open Mic

Want to share your musical talent with Market-goers? Sign-up for an up mic performance! Musicians are invited to reserve a time slot with Chip Woods, Master of the Mic, by visiting the open mic area or emailing Chip at chipsspace@gmail.com Then, just plug in to our system and play!

Open mic performances are set-up near Panera at the south entrance inside The Shops at Worthington Place.

10:30am-11am - Story Time with Jan

Back by request, Story Time with Jan returns! You loved her reading of "T'was the Night Before Christmas," and this month you're invited to join in the fun with "Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing." One of her favorite reads, Jan will guide children through their ABCs while learning how to connect with nature and practice gratitude and goodwill.

Story Time with Jan takes place at the open mic area, near Panera at the south entrance inside The Shops at Worthington Place.

12pm-1pm - Market Yoga

If the end of the holidays and the return to your routine has you feeling stressed and overwhelmed, re-set with a free yoga class this Saturday! Hosted by Jade Yoga and Wellness, inside The Shops at Worthington Place, this Market yoga class is offered on a first come, first served basis from 12pm-1pm on the third Saturday of each month of our indoor market season. Please register for this class at the Jade Yoga and Wellness studio. Registration begins at 9am on Saturday. Remember to bring your mat, towel and water bottle. All levels are welcome! Classes may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Indoor Market Map

Plan you visits to our producers with this interactive Market map!

This Week's Producers

Our producers for Saturday, January 18 included (in both alphabetical and numerical order):

Sorted alphabetically:

25 9N FARM

2 A Few Of My Favorite Things...

63 Allergy-free Bake Shop dba Soodles Bake Shop

40 The Blueberry Patch

11 Blue Jacket Dairy

1 Brown Bros. Farms, LLC

42 Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces & Salsas

15 Colette & Frank's Gluten Free Goodness, LLC

5 Columba's Mexican Food

55 The Crazy Cucumber

58 Curly Tail Organic Farm

7 Dan the Baker LLC

52 Dana Lee's Bakery & Catery

57 Fired Up Pizza

36 Florentine Legacy, LLC

31 Foraged & Sown

13 Franklinton Farms

37 The Fromagerie, Inc.

50 Gillogly Orchard

51 Gillogly Orchard

10 Gourmet Candy by Karen

62 Honeyrun Farm

32 Hummavore - Fox Hollow Garden LLC

60 JNA BREAD BAKERY

54 Jorgensen Farms

18 Kennedy Farms

53 Kingdom Fish

47 Kombucha Bob's Kombu Tea

23 Lucky Cat Bakery

46 Made Without Grain

35 Market Sharpener

28 Market Sprouts: Cynthia's Flowers

6 Mayhem Foods LLC

3 Native Cold Pressed

19 North Country Charcuterie

61 Ohio Bison Farm

30 Ohio City Pasta

33 Ohio Farm Direct

44 Oink Moo Cluck Farms LLC

26 Onederings Lavender Farm

17 Patisserie Lallier

66 Procter Center Farm

48 Rainbow Bee

14 Ramble Coffee

20 Rock Dove Farm

16 SaraBee Pure Honey

27 Scoop O' Granola

43 Silver Bridge Coffee Company

59 Simple Times Mixers

18 Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese

34 Spotted Salamander Soap Company, LLC

4 Stonefield Naturals

49 Sweet Thing Gourmet

12 Tiger Mushroom Farms

69 Tulip Cafe

29 Up the Lane Farm

8 Waffle Hub, LLC

21 Weed Knob Acres

Sorted by stall number:

1 Brown Bros. Farms, LLC

2 A Few Of My Favorite Things...

3 Native Cold Pressed

4 Stonefield Naturals

5 Columba's Mexican food

6 Mayhem Foods LLC

7 Dan the Baker LLC

8 Waffle Hub, LLC

10 Gourmet Candy by Karen

11 Blue Jacket Dairy

12 Tiger Mushroom Farms

13 Franklinton Farms

14 Ramble Coffee

15 Colette & Frank's Gluten Free Goodness, LLC

16 SaraBee Pure Honey

17 Patisserie Lallier

18 Sippel Family Farm/Kokoborrego Cheese

18 Kennedy Farms

19 North Country Charcuterie

20 Rock Dove Farm

21 Weed Knob Acres

23 Lucky Cat Bakery

25 9N FARM

26 Onederings Lavender Farm

27 Scoop O' Granola

28 Market Sprouts: Cynthia's Flowers

29 Up the Lane Farm

30 Ohio City Pasta

31 Foraged & Sown

32 Hummavore - Fox Hollow Garden LLC

33 Ohio Farm Direct

34 Spotted Salamander Soap Company, LLC

35 Market Sharpener

36 Florentine Legacy, LLC

37 The Fromagerie, Inc.

40 The Blueberry Patch

42 Chuck Evans' MONTEZUMA Brand Sauces & Salsas

43 Silver Bridge Coffee Company

44 Oink Moo Cluck Farms LLC

46 Made Without Grain

47 Kombucha Bob's Kombu Tea

48 Rainbow Bee

49 Sweet Thing Gourmet

50 Gillogly Orchard

51 Gillogly Orchard

52 Dana Lee's Bakery & Catery

53 Kingdom Fish

54 Jorgensen Farms

55 The Crazy Cucumber

57 Fired Up Pizza

58 Curly Tail Organic Farm

59 Simple Times Mixers

60 JNA BREAD BAKERY

61 Ohio Bison Farm

62 Honeyrun Farm

63 Allergy-free Bake Shop dba Soodles Bake Shop

66 Procter Center Farm

69 Tulip Café

The Market Wellness Doctor's Weekly Health Tip

Visit Dr. Matt near the East entrance inside The Shops at Worthington Place

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

Healthy Fats in Your Diet are a Must!

Many chronic diseases seen in developed countries are driven by inflammation. The number one killer in the US continues to be cardiovascular disease and it too is driven by underlying inflammation. How can fat in your diet help prevent heart disease? Your probably saying, "I thought fat was the cause of heart disease." Not all fats are the same. We must look closer.

Omega 3 fats are polyunsaturated fats that are essential for our health! When consumed, these fats are broken down by our bodies into substances that reduce inflammation. Omega 3 fats are found in highest concentration in cold water fish.

A recent study has shown that reduced levels of omega 3 fats, specifically EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are associated with increased risk of developing coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, suggesting a protective role for adequate levels of these healthy fats.

The cold water fish with the highest concentrations of these healthy fats are wild salmon, salmon roe, cod, sardines, mackerel and herring. Another way to increase these fats is through supplementation with fish oil capsules.

Be Well,

The Market Wellness Doctor

Dr. Everett's Integrative Health LLC.

Email me with any questions at mattheweverett84@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) Science News Digest - January 10, 2020,Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD.,FoundMyFitness <newsletter@foundmyfitness.com

For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at worthingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit us on Saturday at the Market Information booth!

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.

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 Ol Worthington Partnership.