Food Vendors
WEEKLY VENDORS:
Boston Sword & Tuna
Boston Sword and Tuna prides itself on knowing which boats to buy from. Establishing long-lasting relationships enables them to consistently source the best quality products on the market. Barbara Sherman is the person who picks up their best fish and seafood early at Boston’s pier to bring directly to the Ashland Farmers Market. Please email your order to Barbara Sherman by Thursday night for pickup at our Saturday market. Let her know what kind of fish, the amount, your cell phone number, and that it’s for pick up at Ashland Farmers Market. She will bring extra fish to sell, but to make sure you get what you want, it is best to pre-order. For questions, contact Barbara at 508.259.2149.
barbarasherman@verizon.net
Crust Bakeshop
Bakers/owners Alexis and Nate of Crust Bakeshop are growing their business as fast as their family and have taken over the BirchTree mill turned bakery in Worcester. They bring popular artisanal breads and breakfast pastries such as croissants, scones and the ever-popular monkey bread.
www.crustbakeshop.com
Dulce D Leche
Jules, owner of Dulce D Leche, is an Ashland-based producer of artisan pastry, treats, pies, cakes, gelato, chocolates, quiche, take-n-bake dinners and more. The style is less sweet than most bakeries and supermarkets, using more of the good stuff: chocolate, dairy, eggs and fruit. His gelato uses lactose-free dairy, which has a uniquely delicious sweetness over regular milk and cream. The best fusion of Argentine-Italian-American flavors!
www.dulceDleche.com
Everything Jalapeno and Not
Everything Jalapeno and Not are producers of home-made pickles, hams, salsas, and relishes. They strive to provide customers with the best tasting condiments combining unique flavors, quality ingredients, inspired yet practical packaging and reasonable prices. Products are made in a local commercial kitchen. Their special blend of onions cucumbers, jalapenos, vinegar and spices can transform an ordinary meal in minutes. If you like to turn it up a notch , they their HOT selections. All products are free from preservatives, colorings, and artificial flavorings. All are gluten free, nut free, and vegetarian.
Flats Mentor Farm
Yia Ly Hang started farming at age 5 in her native Laos, Southeast Asia, but today works a plot of land at Flats Mentor Farm in Lancaster, MA. Immigrant and refugee farmers from Southeast Asia and Africa learn sustainable farming techniques on the 70 acres of Flats Mentor Farm. Her family brings Asian vegetables such as pea tendrils and snow peas, scallions, amaranth, bok choy, water spinach, Chinese spinach, squash flowers, and cilantro.
www.flatsmentorfarm.org
Flores de Café
Flores de Café sells hot and iced coffee and packaged coffee beans. Roberto, the owner of Flores de Café, has a small coffee plantation in a small town in Colombia called Pitalito and imports varieties of coffee, like Caturra, Bourdon Rosado, F6, and Castilla. Hand-picked beans are processed, roasted and packaged right on the farm preserving the natural taste, aroma, and body of the coffee. He will sell dark and medium roast, ground and whole beans.
Joyberry Farms
Joy and Brad have always loved cooking together and creating recipes using new and innovative ingredients. A few years ago they fell in love with mushrooms and decided to cultivate them. They bring lions mane, oyster and shitake mushrooms as well as specialty products such as mushroom jerky. Joyberry Farms is a small but growing farm in Mason, NH.
https://joyberryfarms.com
Kabob House
Mohamed of the Kabob House, famous for his friendliness and enthusiasm, offers freshly-cooked, flavorful tastes from around the world, prepared on-site. Kabob House is known for its Gyros, Kabobs, Falafel, Samosa, Baklava and more.
Lilac Hedge Farm
Lilac Hedge Farm practices pasture-raised livestock farming on an expansive 350 acre farm. They are caretakers with a commitment to stewardship that reaches beyond their farm gate. They are proud to be bringing animal proteins like we used to eat years ago. Eggs are nest-laid and hand-gathered. The Lilac Hedge family believes that the earth’s most delicious, healthiest foods are created when farmers work in harmony with nature. On the Rutland, MA, farm they raise beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey and duck on a pasture based system from birth to processing. Lilac Hedge offers a meat CSA.
https://lilachedgefarm.com
Long Life Farm
Farmer Laura Davis and husband Donald Sutherland of Long Life Farm in Hopkinton strive to grow nutrient dense food that bursts with flavor by utilizing organic and mineral balanced farming techniques. Long Life Farm symbolizes a longer healthier life for the land, the farmer, their family and the community. They bring fresh certified organic veggies from their 1.25 acre nontraditional farm.
www.longlifefarm.com
OMG! Bagels
Ed Eglites of Ashland’s Bagel Table shop brings freshly baked OMG bagels, English muffins, challah bread, and seasonal pies. Bagel varieties include cinnamon, raisin, poppy, sesame, veggie, whole wheat, French toast and the popular asiago bagel.
http://omgbagels.com
Sunshine Farm
Sunshine Farm is a third generation New England family farm in Sherborn, owned and operated by Jim Geoghegan with help from son Mike and daughter Katie. The farm is a 45 acre diversified fruit and vegetable operation and also grows greenhouse seedlings and hanging baskets in season. They strive to grow and provide the best fresh produce using best agricultural practices in a family friendly atmosphere. In addition to produce, they will bring strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and peaches to our market.
www.sunshinefarmma.com
Swanski’s Bakeshop
Partners Emily and Casey both graduated from Johnson and Wales University with degrees in baking and pastry arts. After some time in the industry, they came together last year and decided to open Swanski’s Bakeshop in Westborough. New this season, they are a small, women owned business, creating a one-of-a-kind baked goods experience for customers.
https://swanskisbakeshop.square.site
Urban Spice World
Urban Spice World creator Pooja has developed ready to cook Indian meal kits for busy people. With her motto “Curry in a Hurry,” she makes cooking easy and fun. The careful instructions are thorough and clear. The pre-measured cooking kits are ideal for families unfamiliar with Indian flavors and cooking.
https://urbanspiceworld.com
Upswing Farm
Farmers Brittany and Kevin of Upswing Farm got their start leasing land in Ashland, Holliston and Franklin. After a two-year process, the farm was able to secure a permanent location in Pepperell, MA. The Farm is a certified organic small, diversified vegetable farm. They are dedicated to their customers in Ashland, who helped build their business over the last five years, and will continue to distribute CSA shares to their regular pick up locations in Holliston and Hopkinton.
www.upswingfarm.com
Yamacu
Salimata created Yamacu, a West African fusion company that specializes in fresh drinks with handcrafted, high vitamin, nutritious, healthy fresh ginger. The unique drinks will add flavor to anything they are mixed with such as seltzer, kombucha or spirits.
She has expanded her offerings to include a variety of West African dishes such as: Chicken Yassa, Peanut Butter Stew, Fried Plantains, Allez Retour (meat pies/veggie pies) and Bamanan Bean Salad.
https://drinkyamacu.com
ALTERNATE WEEK VENDORS:
1634 Meadery
1634 Meadery is a small artisanal style honey-wine maker located in Ipswich, making small scale batches of wine in a manner that helps capture the true honey, fruit and spice tastes and smells of local ingredients. Mead is an ancient drink, dating back thousands of years. It was supplanted by beer, cider and wine over recent history, but is finally making a deserved comeback.
http://1634meadery.com
Aaronap Cellars
Aaronap Cellars is a microbrewery based in Westford, MA that melds tradition, art, and modern scientific knowledge to produce innovative and unique artisanal wines using grapes and fruit sourced from the finest vineyards and orchards in New England and beyond. Each wine is hand-crafted in our custom-built winery.
617-401-5535
www.aaronapcellars.com
Ackermann Maple Farm
Ian and Caitlin both grew up in Cabot, VT. In early 2013, they purchased the 36 acres that would become Ackermann Maple Farm, and constructed their business. The sap that flows from more than 3,000 taps is heated using a wood fire, evaporating the water and drawing out the pronounced natural maple flavor for which Vermont is known. The tapping, sap collection, boiling, filtering, bottling, and shipping are all done by Ian and Caitlin.
www.ackermannmaplefarm.com
Anna Banana’s Homemade Goodness
Sole proprietor Sarah Whiteman’s dream was to provide delicious, fresh, organic, home made creations to family and friends. Chocolate-dipped marshmallows, raspberry almond clusters, sea salt dark chocolates and peanut butter cups are among the favorites. She is always willing to ship delicious goodies to wherever you are. She loves a good challenge and loves making a special event even more amazing with super-special custom treats and favors.
www.annabananashomemadegoodness.com
Beckah’s Banging Butter
Beckah brings unsweetened, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free almond butter packed with protein. The almonds are dry-roasted and organic. Also, try her Bangin’ Butter Bars: Coconut, Cranberry, Cinnamon and Chocolate Chip.
www.beckahsbanginbutter.com
Bell and Goose
Anna from Bell & Goose Cheese Co, located in South Hampton, NH, makes a wide variety of artisan cow milk cheeses including camembert, feta, Swiss/alpine, cheese curds. She also makes some sheep milk cheeses on occasion. All of her milk is from neighboring farms where the animals are well loved and cared for.
www.bellandgoose.com
Doris Peruvian Pastries
Owner, Doris Montoya, brings the unique taste of true Peruvian culture. Her goal is to bring cultural diversity to local communities, especially ones where there are no other products like them. Products include: Alfajores (cookies with caramel), Rosquitas (sweet anise ropes), Milhojas (thousand layer cake with caramel), Cocadas (Macaroons), Pionono (vanilla or chocolate roll cake with caramel), and Palmiers and Strawberry Puffs.
www.dorisperuvianpastries.com
Hillcrest Apiaries
Owner Jim Dawber of Southbridge brings products from the beehive. He brings all-natural local raw honey, creamed honey, plain, flavored and spiced honey. He also offers beeswax candles in attractive shapes.
www.facebook.com/HillcrestApiary
Hapi African Gourmet
Owner Paulette Ngachoko, a native of Cameroon, makes it easy to enjoy African inspired meals. Hapi African Gourmet offers authentic, plant-based, nutritious, and flavorful sauces, frozen meals, snacks/appetizers, and spice blends. The peanut and sunflower sauces are great pairings for many items in any food pantry. The Akra banana and puff puffs, are well enjoyed with a mildly spicy tomato sauce. Her frozen meals help you travel to any African country from the comfort of your home.
https://hapiafricangourmet.com
Nutty Bird Premium Handcrafted Granola
Chef Brian Neyenhouse created Nutty Bird Granola for his family in Sherborn. He handcrafts and bakes oats and nuts in small batches. His granola is packed with almonds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and sweetened with maple syrup and honey for a one-of-a-kind taste.
www.nuttybirdgranola.com
SA’s Homestyle
Jim Glick of Natick is the producer of SA’s sweet and spicy sauce. The sauce can be used as a dipping/finishing sauce, marinade, BBQ sauce, additive or cooking ingredient. The sauce was inspired by his wife’s family recipe in Thailand. He offers Extra-Hot, Hot and Mild. The sauces have some heat but even the spiciest varieties will not set your mouth on fire!
www.facebook.com/SAsHomestyle
Sethji’s Indian Food
Divya created Sethji’s Indian food to bring local vegetarian Indian dinners to your family. She brings meals based on traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations that take Ayurvedic principles into account while planning the meals. She will have prepared foods to go, spices and sauces to help you make delicious meals at home. And, of course, expect her popular samosas and mango lassis, and also some additional Indian street foods.
www.sethjis.com
Skipper’s Chow
Skipper’s Chow provides nutritious pet treats made with sustainable, locally sourced organ meats infused with superfoods!
https://skipperschow.com
The Farmer Foodie
Alison is the founder of The Farmer Foodie LLC. She is a plant-forward product and recipe developer. She brings to market her delicious Everything Cheeze: a raw vegan, gluten free, and soy free Cashew Parmesan Alternative. It is inherently sustainable with its plant-based organic ingredients and long shelf-life. Everything Cheeze is a multi-use product that can be hydrated in 30 seconds and blended into a queso, ricotta, or mac & cheeze sauce.
eateverythingcheeze.com
thefarmerfoodie.com
Valicenti Pasta Farm
Valicenti Pasta Farm produces unique seasonal flavors of homemade ravioli, fresh pasta and delicious farmstead pasta sauces all using ingredients grown on their 10 acre farm in Hollis, NH. All of their grains, dairy and meats are sourced from local farmers.
www.gimmiespaghetti.com
OCCASIONAL VENDORS:
Bali Marle
Explore the taste and spices of Indonesia, thanks to former Ashland residents Marle and James Towne, who have started a catering business, “Bali Marle,” now in Webster. Marle grew up in Java and loves to cook the authentic comfort foods of her island nation.
www.balimarle.com
Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
National known, yet locally Boston owned, Cousin Maine Lobster brings lobster rolls and other specialty lobster items. Popular items include: lobster rolls, lobster tacos, lobster quesadillas, lobster grilled cheese and lobster bisque.
www.cousinsmainelobster.com
Grizzly Ventures
Ashland resident and food consultant David “Sparky” of Grizzly Ventures, mixes and packages spice rubs and brines. His products include: Cub Rub, Old Reliable Rub, Sweaty Bear Island Rub, Extreme Rub, Costa Rica Comfort Rub and Five Claw Spice Rub.
https://grizzly-ventures-llc.square.site
The Lemon Spot at Hanson’s Farm “Squeeze the Day”
Farmer Martha oversees the Lemon Spot “Squeeze the Day” during the hot days of summer. She brings freshly squeezed lemonade sweetened to order and topped with seasonal fruit from her family’s fifth generation working farm in Framingham.
www.hansonsfarmframingham.com
Jennifer Lee’s Bakery
Jennifer brings our first gluten-free selection of products. The bakery is a completely Top 9 allergen free and vegan operation. They make donuts, cannoli, pretzels, brownies, cupcakes, cookies, calzones, and pasta bowls.
www.jenniferleesshoppe.com
Nana’s Best
Brenda brings handcrafted small batch gourmet baking mixes from vintage family recipes. She sells four mixes: lemon bread, blueberry muffin, baked fudge brownie and apple crisp mix. Mixes are pre-measured ingredients and a disposable pan is provided in the baking kit. Directions are EASY even for the most inexperienced baker.
www.nanasbesthomebaked.com
TeaJani
TeaJani’s mission is to prove healthy living can be convenient and delicious for everyone in the family, especially when what you’re sipping on is as healthy as it is tasty without any mystery ingredients.
www.teajani.com
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