- Worthington Farmers Market
Freezer Meal February! Game Day Specials. Our First Virtual Taste-Along! Perfect Pairings.
The Worthington Farmers Market is open Saturday, February 6, 9am to Noon, for pre-order pick-up, home or curbside delivery by The Grocery Boss and in-person shopping with pandemic protocol in place at The Shops at Worthington Place.
Freezer Meal February
We are excited to team up with Stephie from The Freezer Meal Club for “Make One, Freeze One” Fridays in February.
Stephie recently stopped by the Worthington Farmers Market and will share a new recipe with us every Friday this month, using some of the ingredients she found at the market.
(We got a sneak-peek at the line-up for the month and they are the "bomb-diggity!")
A little about Stephie . . . to put it simply, she is the queen of freezer meal prep. She currently runs The Freezer Meal Club where she helps busy families simplify dinnertime with easy make-ahead meal plans. Prior to The Freezer Meal Club, she delivered delicious dinners all over Columbus as the Retro Dinner Diva.
Look for Stephie's first Freezer Market Meal this Friday! You can then decide whether you want to make one and freeze one (for later). Or freeze it forward....and share one with a friend!
February 6 Vendor Roster & Market Map
Pre-Order for Valentine's Day!
Sitara's Sweets by Kat (Booth #11) is a local Marysville Cottage Bakery specializing in Keto and Diabetic friendly sweet treats! They also bake regular sweets and desserts to order and look forward to providing you with affordable goodies made with love! Order your Valentine's Day Sampler today at https://sitaras-sweets-by-kat.square.site/ or by email to sitarakube@gmail.com. Preo-order deadline for Valentine's Day samplers is February 10.
Game Day Specials
Wings are a game day staple and Covey Rise Farms (Booth # 24) has got you covered! Pre-order at https://coveyrisefarmsohio.com/store/product/chicken-wings or by email to coveryrisefarms@gmail.com.
Charlie & Kerissa recommend this recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken Wings!
And from our friends at The Whitney House . . .
Call 614-396-7846 to pre-order or visit their website at thewhitneyhouserestaurant.com
Perfect Pairings
February is National Snack Month! And, you're gonna need some snacks for #SuperSunday.
Market volunteer Sam, has an all-star match up for you: Pulled pork from Oink Moo Cluck Farms, already cooked and seasoned, ready to warm in the Crockpot, atop buttermilk ciabatta bread from FromagerieOhio.
According to Sam's taste test, the ciabatta, with its crispy crust and delicate flavor, proved superior than the normal white buns you'd use in BBQ pork sandwiches. You could make mini sandwiches with the two or just dip the ciabatta in the remnants of the sauce.
Thanks, Sam, for our first #perfectpairings, Super Sunday edition! And, we'll see YOU on Saturday!
Our First Taste-Along!
Date night, Girls Night In, or some well-deserved "me" time...It's Saturday night, and you're invited to join the Worthington Farmers Market for a virtual cheese and wine pairing with Kokoborrego Cheese Company in celebration of their 10-year anniversary!
Join us on Facebook Live on the Worthington Farmers Market Facebook page at 5 pm on Saturday, February 20!
You’ll meet the cheese makers (virtually, of course!) - sister and brother team, Lisa Sippel and Ben Baldwin of Kokoborrego Cheese Company and Sippel Family Farm.
Lisa and Ben have selected four (4) of their seasonal cheeses to showcase during the tasting . . .
Two sheep's milk varieties: Oveja Negra and Owl Creek Tomme
Two cow's milk varieties: Headwaters Tomme and Enceladus (a Market management FAVORITE!)
The cheese package costs $30. Order directly from Kokoborrego - http://www.kokoborrego.com/store
Pre-order your cheese package for the Taste-Along for shipping to your home (shipping charges applied at checkout) *OR* pick-up at the Worthington Farmers Market on the Saturday of your choice (Feb 6, Feb 13 or Feb 20).
Donnie Austin, Worthington resident, and sommelier has put together excellent recommendations for wines to complement each individual cheese as well as a single bottle (or two!) that pair well with the cow's milk or sheep's milk cheeses, or the entire cheese flight. A full description of Donnie's wine recommendations can be found in the WFM Facebook Event content, along with suggested food accompaniments also available at the market.
Ready to join? Please register here to let us know you're coming: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTA3NTA2
This is a virtual event, so there are no tickets. There is no cost to participate beyond the purchase of the cheese (and any wine and/or accompaniments you may choose).
Donations to the Worthington Farmers Market, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, are greatly appreciated and can be made at the time of registration.
An RSVP through our registration site will ensure you are notified of all future Taste-Along events!
Application for the 2021 Outdoor Market is Open!
If you have a product to offer, or know someone who does, visit our website to learn more about the application process. Submission deadline is February 19!
https://www.worthingtonfarmersmarket.com/apply-to-the-market
Slow Food Columbus Spring Lecture Series
Join us for the Spring 2021 series "Adaptation and Resilience: Food, Food Security, and Food Systems in and outside of Central Ohio!"
Each virtual lecture is FREE to the public, but advanced registration is required.
Sign up today at: https://www.facebook.com/events/837921786989360
Pandemic Protocols
The health and safety of our customers, our producers, our volunteers and our staff remains our highest priority. We remain committed to our pandemic safety protocol to continue to provide a direct source for local food. Masks are required for all guests visiting the Worthington Farmers Market and must cover nose and mouth at all times.
Capacity into the Market space is limited to ensure proper social distancing. And, space between producer stalls has increased to allow for wider aisles and additional space for customers waiting to make their purchases. Our pandemic safety protocol can be found here: https://www.worthingtonfarmersmarket.com/covid-19-operations
We will continue to adhere to the requirements set forth for us by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Columbus Public Health Department. Should we need to change the format of the Market, we will post updates on our website: https://www.worthingtonfarmersmarket.com/
The 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.
For more information, or questions related to any of our services, please contact us via email at worthingtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
The Worthington Farmers Market is an event of The Worthington Partnership.