Trick or Treat
We all have our own ideas of what constitutes a treat. Some like sweet, some savory, some gluten, some gluten-free. Others could go all their lives without eating a vegetable while some can't imagine a meal without at least one. In celebration of Halloween, here are some things you can find at the market on Sunday. Which ones for you would be a “trick”...You’ve got to be kidding me!, or which ones would be a “treat”...Yum yum, give me some!
Hive Juice Lab’s Night Owl blend gets its bold color from organic non-GMO activated charcoal which binds itself to alcohol to spruce you back up after a rough night. Other ingredients include lemon, apple and ginger to alkalize, hydrate and detoxify.
Raw, organic and locally made chocolate bars are several steps above your average Halloween treat. How about one infused with white truffle oil from Raw Chocolate Love? If you’re feeling a a bit more wicked, try a jalapeño cheddar or cream cheese chocolate chip stuffed pretzel from Knot of this World Pretzels.
Bien Cuit’s cult favorite salted chocolate buckwheat cookies. This cookie is so popular the Brooklyn bakery even share their recipe.
There are plenty of healthy options at True Foods and also the allure of their Magic Bars. Chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, butter, gluten-free graham crackers... need I say more?
Shortbread bites from Nutmeg come in flavors like Maple Bacon, Chai Latte, Mexican Chocolate, Rosemary and Olive Oil and Cardamom and Sesame Seed. Vegan flavors are also available, too.
Do you like your Wave Hill monkey bread sweet with cinnamon and sugar or savory with cheese?
3x3 Kitchen returns with their gluten-free specialty baking. I will be looking for more corn shishito muffins and the apple lavender turnover I missed out on their last visit.
Prefer your Don Carvajal cold brew black or with oat milk and a cinnamon stick? Your Teagevity matcha hot or iced? A steamy cup of Two Birds Artisan Provisions broth is another belly-warming option.
Jerusalem artichokes or sunchokes at Madura Farms. ‘Don’t know what they are or what to do with them? Mark Bittman can help you out.
Do you prepare your sweet potatoes with a marshmallow crest or let them be? Several potato varieties at the market these days, even some two tones at Berry Brook Farm.
Don’t think you like kale? Try Stoneberry Farm baby kale in a salad or wilted at the last minute into your scrambled eggs, soups and stews. Their mild and pleasing greens also last quite a while in your refrigerator.
Think marinara and mozzarella are a must for pizza? Have you tried DoughNation’s Fresh Lemon Pizza with smoked scamorza, garlic and basil?
Tarry not; both di Riso and Joe Mozzarella have been selling their Italian specialties out early. Do you like your sandwich with or without meat? Risotto balls also available with meat or vegetarian fillings.
Prefer Greek? Anthi’s has a wide menu that even includes a gluten-free moussaka. Then grab some Kalamata olives or the Mediterranean Mix for both green and black ones from Doc Pickle.
Inexpensive, quick, easy to prepare and a great accompaniment to your market baguette... Pura Vida mussels.
Bone in or out, poultry, pork, lamb or beef? Farm Eats and R&M Farm offer plenty of cuts for your fall braises and bakes. Have you ordered that Thanksgiving turkey yet at R&M Farm? The holiday is less than a month away!
Many restaurants now offer a cheese plate on their dessert menu. Laetitia at Cooperstown Cheese would be happy to suggest cheeses to make your own and the preserves at Wrights Farm make great pairings. How about a little Peach Habanero on your S Kase? Make your own Spiced Balsamic Concord Jam with Caradonna Farm grapes and and Arlotta balsamic.
Guest vendor mermadebrooklyn.com visits on Sunday with her exquisitely embroidered tea towels and aprons. treat yourself and get a head start on your holiday shopping. No supply-chain issues here! These would make a perfect host gift if you’ll be going somewhere for the upcoming holidays.
Will you come to the market in costume on Sunday? Remember, masks on everyone from 9 to 10 am. Our immunocompromised shoppers thank you for your courtesy.