Moreland Farmers Market

Thanks to an ONI grant from SEUL and a generous donation from Staccato Gelato, Moreland Farmers Market can now offer something to our fabulous musicians. Thank you 2009 music sponsors!

Wednesday, June 10th
Vanessa Rubin, chef and market volunteer, cooks up what’s fresh at the market. 3:45

Wednesday, June 17th
Strawberry Festival
We’ll dish out the berries with Finales Desserts’ finest shortcake. Come and get it before we run out.

Wednesday, June 24th
Chef Jorge Martinez from Portofino prepares his signature brunch dish from Portofino’s new brunch menu: Tiramisu French Toast with Marsala-Kahlua zabaglione. Learn and sample. 3:45PM

Recycle Styrofoam
Bring your clean block styrofoam to the market for drop off. Wallace Books will transport it to the recycling center for you. Last Wednesday of every month. Thank you Wallace Books!

Opening day is upon us, Wednesday May 13th, 3:30-7:30PM. Details of opening day events can be viewed here. Your favorite vendor will be back again this year, and some new participants as well.  See “Our Vendors” link to see who is joining the market. In addition, sign up at the information booth to receive market e.newsletters and be entered to win a $5 market token.

Changes you will notice this year include the market waste-wise station. With your help, the market aims to reduce its waste by half. Bins will be available for food scraps (green bin); other recyclables (blue bin) and garbage.  Talented master recyclers will be on hand to guide you in proper disposal. Thank you for your cooperation in this effort.

Oregon Trail card users will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5 when they use their card at the market. For more information come to the information booth. As always, the market is in search of volunteers. Want to learn more? Contact us throught the website, or visit the information booth.

Spring is in the air and our thoughts have turned to our fourth season.  Opening day of the market is Wednesday, May 13th,  from 3:30-7:30. The market will run every Wednesday through September 30th.  September hours will change to 3:00-7:00.   The market was awarded a grant through the Office of Neighborhood Involvement and SEUL. Thank you grantors!  Also, Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Funeral Home has once again generously offered the use of their parking lot for market use.  We are fortunate to have such  great community partners and support.  Stay tuned for updates regarding upcoming market activities and news.

Know a senior citizen, or person with disability, who cannot get to the market on his/her own? Project Linkage will offer rides to Moreland Farmers Market’s holiday market to seniors and people with disabilities. Service is scheduled to and from Sellwood Landing, Sellwood Center, Kenilworth Plaza, Westmoreland Union Manor and Sacred Heart Villa. For schedule and reservation information please call Project Linkage at 503-249-0471 or 503-341-9350.

Finales Desserts is now accepting pre-orders for pies and desserts.  Call Erica at 503-222-0547 for the latest list of available desserts.  Orders due by Thursday, November 20th.  All orders can be picked up fresh at the Moreland Farmers Market’s Holiday Market on Nov. 25th, between 1-5PM.

Also Little Pots and Pans is accepting pre-orders for savory tarts.  Contact Kris for complete menu at 503-236-8196 and click on link below for more information.  Orders due by November 21st for pick up at the market November 25th between 1-5PM.  Pre-order here

This year marks our first annual Holiday Market TUESDAY, November 25th from 1PM-5PM at our usual parking lot at the corner of SE Bybee at 14th St.  Winter produce (greens, winter squash, root vegetables, apples, pears, chestnuts etc.) , baked goodies, meat, cheese, honey, specialty items and gifts will be available for purchase.   We will conduct a food drive together with the Oregon Food Bank.  Look for updates on this and other information regarding the Holiday Market.

The festival marks the end of our season.  Enjoy free roasted corn, fresh apple cider, pumpkin cookies, music, art and more.  Musical line-up includes the Sellwood Middle School Marimba Band from 4-5:30 followed by Padam Padam from 5:30-7:30.  The Sellwood Arts Academy will be on hand to run an art project and Master Gardeners will have a planting activity. The market will be full with summer’s bounty.   Stay tuned for news of our first Harvest Market iNovember 25th.

Sample heirloom varieites of tomatoes Wednesday, September 10th. Don’t miss Caprial Pence for a cooking demo where she will prepare summer salads and meals based on the tomato.  Sample and learn. 4PM.

Busy day at the market today.  Produce this week includes; strawberries, cherries, lettuce (romaine,oak,butter, romaine), turnips, radishes, green garlic, garlic scapes (aka whistles), carrots, fingerling potatoes, snap peas, fava beans, fresh herbs, fennel, rainbow chard, fresh shallots, Asian cucumbers, and zucchini.

3:45 Jorge Martinez (Chef, Porto Fino) demonstrate how to make pasta.  Sample and learn.

3:30-7:30 Music: Grupo Condor

Multnomah County Library will be on hand to sign up your kids for the Summer Reading program.  Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions.

Block Styrofoam Wednesday. Bring your clean Styrofoam for recycling — collection on the lawn.