http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com News, reviews, and events on the Roanoke City Market. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:58:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Owner of Roanoke market's Agnew Seed dies - from the Roanoke Times. http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/22/agnew-seed-owner-dies/ Create your own fragrant lavender sachets with this simple recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 pound lavender flowers 1/2 ounce dried mint 1/2 ounce dried thyme 1/4 ounce ground caraway 1/4 ounce ground cloves 1 ounce sea salt Instructions: Detach the lavender flowers and leaves from the stems and mix with the other ingredients. Place in small bags made of silk, unbleached ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/21/lavender-sachets/ Keep those chamomile blooms from your herb garden! Not only do they make a relaxing tea - my favorite blend is 50% dried chamomile blossoms and 50% dried lemongrass steeped for five minutes - but they're great for cooking too! Here's a little recipe compliments of Blossom Farm for Chamomile ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/20/chamomile-tea-cookies/ Former Roanoke City Market Manager, Hope Hollingsworth, just couldn't stay away from the Market forever. A year later and you can now find her on Saturdays helping Tim Belcher sell his homegrown heirloom tomatoes, squash, and beans. She's also selling something of her own. These cute tops designed and sewn by ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/19/she-just-couldnt-stay-away/ Weekend entertainment at 202 Market Friday, July 18th Parachute Musical/9pm/$8 "...a brainy brand of piano-pop that's classically complex but warm and inviting..." Legendary JC's/11pm "...sweaty, horn-gueled, old-school R&B...a must see show!..." Columbian Independence Party/9pm Live music, prizes, food, dance, and many more! Saturday, July 19th Speidel, Goodrich, Goggins & Lille/9pm/$15 "...it makes you feel good...clever song writing, freshness, warmth..." + Latin ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/17/this-weekend-at-202-market/ Have dry, thirsty hands from working in the dirt this summer? Maybe a little sunburn where you forgot to wear you hat while gardening? Well here's a little recipe I created to counter the effects of both. This rich cream is perfect for replenishing those stubborn spots of dry skin ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/16/sun-skin-soother/ Friday, July 25th, the Market's own Cheryl Dolby will be hosting an open house for her gallery showing at WVTF. Please come by and see the beautiful sculptures she's been working on this year for this event. The show is being held at WVTF Public Radio Station from 5pm - ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/15/gallery-show-for-cheryl-dolby/ Daily Specials this Week at Blues BBQ Co. Monday, July 14th Chopped Brisket Sandwich, fresh cut bull chips & drink $8.95 Tuesday, July 15th Pulled Chicken Sandwich, fresh cut bull chips & drink $8.95 Wednesday, July 16th Fried Chicken Club, fresh cut bull chips & drink $9.95 Thursday, July 17th ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/14/this-week-at-blues-bbq-4/ Another delightful recipe made from market fresh ingredients. Recipe courtesy of Blossom Farm. Ingredients: 1/2 gallon white wine vinegar 1 pint fresh raspberries 1/2 cup maple sugar or honey Lavender thyme sprigs Instructions: Thoroughly wash 3 wine bottles. Divide fruit and thyme sprigs among the bottles. Warm vinegar in a stainless steal pot to 100 degrees. Pour ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/12/homemade-raspberry-thyme-vinegar/ Information courtesy of Hotel Roanoke; submitted by Thomas Becher. 2008 ROANOKE ARTS FESTIVAL SET Second annual event to feature legendary Crystal Gayle; Rock ’n’ roll, Bluegrass and classical music planned; Theater, culinary arts, film, and puppets among offerings Planning already under way for 2009 Festival ROANOKE, Va., (July 10, 2008) – The second annual Roanoke Arts ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/11/2008-roanoke-arts-festival/ Article courtesy of FamilyCorner.com. With summer comes berries, fresh berries on the vine that is. So what to do with the bushels full of ripe blackberries and raspberries you've harvested? Below you'll find a few delicious recipes, the method for canning these plump, delectable fruits, and how to freeze for later ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/11/bountiful-berry-harvest/ Blueberries, raspberries, and lavender are all in season.  And if you're lucky you have a few of these planted in your own yard so you can use the freshest ingredients. If not, then pick them up at the Roanoke City Market. Then enjoy a nice evening in the hot tub ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/10/lavender-margaritas/ Metro! announced in their newsletter today that they will be offering daily "Cash Crash Lunches." In these trying economic times, we know that even enjoying a good lunch can be difficult. In that spirit, we'd like to invite you to join us for our daily "Cash Crunch Lunch" specials. ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/09/cash-crash-lunch/ If your garden looks like mine, then you have lavender in full bloom right now. Here's a great recipe for cheesecake that utilizes fresh lavender. Recipe courtesy of Blossom Farm. Ingredients: 2/3 cup pastry flour 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 eggs, separated 4 whole eggs 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/09/lavender-riesling-cheesecake/ With dill weed in season, use some of your fresh picked dill for this easy dip recipe. This dip makes an excellent dip for both veggies and chips. Ingredients: 3/4 cup dill weed 3/4 cup accent 3/4 cup season salt 3/4 cup onion flakes 3/4 cup parsley flakes 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Miracle Whip Instructions: Mix all dry ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/08/dill-dip-recipe/ This week at Blues BBQ Co. Daily Specials Monday, July 7th - Meatloaf, fresh cut bull chips & drink $8.95 Tuesday, July 8th - Grilled Chicken Salad, fresh cut bull chips & drink $8.95 Wednesday, July 9th - Sliced Pork Sandwich, fresh cut bull chips & drink $9.95 Thursday, July ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/07/this-week-at-blues-bbq-3/ Here are the upcoming classes being offered at Hotel Roanoke: July 27th - Discovering Spain. Please join us as we take a culinary tour of Spain. This class will cover some of the traditional recipes of the country such as Paella and Chimichurra. We will also talk about the history of the ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/07/07/summer-cooking-classes-at-hotel-roanoke/ What to look forward to this week at Blues BBQ Co.: Karaoke Monday, June 3rd Starting at 9p.m. Bluegrass Tuesday, June 24th Featuring Acoustic Endeavors, Starting at 7p.m. Wing Wednesday, June 25th Wings 50 cents! Starting at 5p.m. Guys' Night Thursday, June 26th Drink and Appetizer Specials! Starting at 7p.m. Friday, June 27th: ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/06/24/this-week-at-blues-bbq-co/ The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center and The Virginia Tech Foundation Launch Tourism Website RoanokeRailCam.com Provides Path to Explore, Learn and Access Roanoke's Rich Railroad Heritage All aboard! RoanokeRailCam.com! The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center and the Virginia Tech Foundation have launched a tourism web site promoting the transportation that brought tourists and ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/06/24/hotel-roanoke-launches-tourism-website/ This past weekend was unseasonably hot on the Roanoke City Market. Temperatures soared up to 100 degrees during the hottest part of the day on the Market - and that was in the shade according to a thermometer located in front of Sumdat. Vendors did whatever they could to keep ... http://blog.roanokefarmersmarket.com/2008/06/11/a-hot-weekend/