So fresh and so fun

This week at PRFM…

Chef Demo with Zeb Stevenson
of Livingston & Proof and Provision
10:00 a.m. on 5/18
Chef Demos are sponsored by
COUNTRY Financial
Last year we told you all about Chef Zeb Stevenson’s creative cooking at the Georgian Terrace’s restaurants, Livingston and Proof and Provision. While word on the street is that he’s leaving the restaurants soon to pursue other “irons in the fire,” we’re sure his legacy of combining local ingredients with contemporary American and international influences will continue on at the midtown hotspots. Until we see Zeb in his next restaurant, we know we can spot him at PRFM each week where he buys his veggies as well as whole animals and wheels of cheese (you can always spot a chef at market); and he’ll keep his creative juices flowing as a musician, painter, coffee roaster, and cyclist. So be sure to stop by the demo tent this Saturday to ask him about any and all of that, and maybe see if there are tickets left for his “Last Supper” this Sunday.
 
Canning with Martha
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Welcome back our canning expert Martha McMillin—she’ll be on hand all morning to share tasty spring canning recipes and answer all of your questions about home canning—yes, you (can) CAN!

Kids’ Corner – May 18 and 25
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PRFM is partnering with Elite Metro Sitters to provide child care during the May 18 and 25 markets. Elite sitters are insured, background-checked and CPR-certified, plus they’ll have some pretty fun crafts for your toddler to enjoy while you shop the market! Kids’ Corner is suitable for children ages two and up.


- Jennifer Maley

A Mother of a Market

Mother’s Day weekend is coming. Don’t worry, PRFM has got you covered. Pick up some flowers and jewelry plus all the fixings for a super-impressive brunch that any lady is sure to love—almost as much as she loves you (aww).

Chef Demo with Chris Hall
of Local Three
10:00 a.m. on 5/11
Chef Demos are sponsored by
COUNTRY Financial
Speaking of love…we love Chef Chris Hall. There, we said it (again). We can’t get enough of his cooking, which, with Local Three’s mantra, “People Matter Most, Local Is Priority, Seasonal Makes Sense, Authenticity Rules, Quality Governs, Delicious Trumps, Pretense Stinks, Comfort Feels Good, Appreciation Tastes Better, Prudence Sustains It All” is guaranteed to please. We’re sure this awesome motto has inspired Chris and partners Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner’s newest ventures, too: planning Common Quarter restaurant for East Cobb and working as consulting partners for Staplehouse. Chris is good people, y’all—don’t miss hanging with him this Saturday!

Reminder: TONIGHT!
Monday, May 6
From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. the Virginia-Highlands YEAH! Burger will donate 10% of all proceeds to support PRFM! Burger + shake + doing good for your local market = Monday made.


- Jennifer Maley

Spring it on!

This week at PRFM…
Chef Demo with Craig Richards
of Ecco
10:00 a.m. on 5/4
Chef Demos are sponsored by
COUNTRY Financial
Chef Craig Richards wowed us at La Tavola Trattoria (he had us at Tomatofest) and continues to charm as executive chef of Ecco (fried goat cheese, honey, and black pepper, anyone?). And it’s no wonder others love him, too—with a culinary pedigree that began with Pachamama’s in Kansas, then training with the “first lady of Italian cuisine,” Lidia Bastianich, and working as executive chef at Lidia’s in Pittsburgh, Richards knows how to deliver fresh, crave-worthy dishes. That’s why we’re oh-so-glad his path led him to Atlanta and Fifth Group Restaurants. Also a devoted cookbook collector, you won’t want to miss Richards’ talents and tips this Saturday when he grills up the perfect spring salad!

A reason to say YEAH! on Monday…
Monday, May 6
From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. the Virginia-Highlands YEAH! Burger will donate 10% of all proceeds to support PRFM! Burger + shake + doing good for your local market = Monday made.  


- Jennifer Maley

Gettin’ (Villar)real

We’ve got a special chef demo lined up this week plus two new vendors for your enjoyment: Korean BBQ & kimchee from Simply Seoul and mozzarella cheese from Johnston Family Farm. It’s gettin’ real in the PRFM lot.  

Chef Demo with Adrian Villarreal
of The Spence
10:00 a.m. on 4/27
Chef Demos are sponsored by 
COUNTRY Financial  
You’ve heard of Richard Blais? Check. You’ve heard of his buzzed-about restaurant The Spence? Check. Here’s the chef that cooks alongside Blais to bring Atlantans an ever-changing, whimsical menu inspired by what’s fresh now. Adrian Villarreal brings to the table family inspiration (from Mexico) and classic training (from Le Cordon Bleu Paris). Growing up he prepared large family meals with his grandmothers and great aunt, then worked part time at his uncle’s restaurant. After graduation in Paris, Villarreal gained experience at Le Doyenne and La Maree before heading to the U.S. for a show-stopping start as chef de partie with Atlanta’s much-acclaimed (and much-missed) Joël. He later worked as executive chef at TAP before joining Blais at The Spence. Check out his demo this Saturday and pick up a couple new tricks (we’ve heard he’s got a few up his sleeves).

Save the date…
Monday, May 6
From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. the Virginia-Highlands YEAH! Burger will donate 10% of all proceeds to support PRFM! Burger + shake + doing good for your local market = Monday made.   


- Jennifer Maley

Happy Birthday to Us

Peachtree Road Farmers Market is 6 years young. Celebrate with us this Saturday—we think you’ll like how we roll—cake, animals to pat, and a good ol’ round of Happy Birthday singing. Extra points if you get the animals to sing.

Also, you won’t want to miss a chef demo with one of our PRFM favorites…

Thomas McKeown of 
Grand Hyatt Atlanta

10:00 a.m. on 4/20

Chef Demos are sponsored by

COUNTRY Financial 

Maybe you’ve joined Chef Thomas on one of his super-fun market tours at PRFM. Maybe you’ve seen those happening and thought, “That chef is pretty cool and smart.” You thought right. He’s passionate about local and sustainable, putting his talents to work as executive chef of Grand Hyatt Atlanta’s Cassis restaurant. For more on Chef Thomas, check here. And don’t forget to stop by the demo tent this Saturday after you’ve had a nibble of birthday cake. That’s the perfect time to ask Chef T about hopping on a market tour this season, we think. 

- Jennifer Maley

Reusable Bag Design Winners Revealed

COUNTRY Financial Reveals Reusable Bag
Design Contest Winner at Peachtree Road Farmers Market

Wondering how you’re going to tote your sprouts home from Peachtree Road Farmers Market? Have no fear! Thanks to Stephen Palmer, winner of the inaugural COUNTRY Financial reusable bag design contest, market shoppers will be able to carry their locally-grown goods in style.

The Benjamin E. Mays High School junior took first place and received a $1,000 scholarship from COUNTRY Financial. The design shows a peach rising over the city skyline, and according to the artist, “the peach is rising towards a better Georgia future.”

Lanier Doty, a senior at The Lovett School, and Abigail Shipps, a freshman at North Atlanta High School, were named runners-up. Each artist was awarded a $500 scholarship.

The winner and runners-up were announced at Peachtree Farmers Market kick-off event on Saturday, April 6. Shoppers can pick up this year’s limited edition reusable canvas bags at select events throughout the season.

“Our first bag design contest was a big success. This year’s theme sprouted great artistic creativity from our young designers. We were very impressed with the submissions and the talent of the Atlanta high school students,” says Dave Fisher, COUNTRY Georgia district director of agency. 

COUNTRY became a season sponsor for Peachtree Road Farmers Market  earlier this year. Atlanta high school students submitted their designs for the first annual contest.

“Local food, local artists and a local business joining forces brings new and exciting reasons to visit the market,” says Lauren Carey, Peachtree Road Farmers Market manager. “It will be fun seeing Stephen’s design carried everywhere throughout the summer.”
 
To see the winning design and other finalists, please visit www.CountryFarmersMarkets.com.  
 
About COUNTRY Financial
COUNTRY Financial (www.countryfinancial.com) serves about 1 million households and businesses throughout the United States.  Founded in 1925, COUNTRY has nearly 2,000 financial representatives in 17 Midwestern, Western and Southern states who help families build a financially secure future, no matter where they’re starting from.  COUNTRY offers a full range of financial products and services from auto, home and life insurance to retirement planning services, college savings plans and investment management.  

About Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Founded in 2007, Peachtree Road Farmers Market is the largest producer-only farmers market in Georgia. Peachtree Road Farmers Market is proud to have more GA farmers selling their own goods than anywhere else in state. Housed in the parking lot of The Cathedral of St. Philip, this centrally-located weekly market brings the community together around local food. To learn more about how Peachtree Road Farmers Market aims to grow, nourish and inspire the community, become a Twitter follower, Facebook fan, blog reader and visit www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com.

Wreck it Good

This week at PRFM...

Chef Demo with Terry Koval 
of Wrecking Bar Brewpub 
10:00 a.m. on 4/13 
Chef Demos are sponsored by 
COUNTRY Financial  
Professional skateboarder. That was Terry Koval’s first dream, one that led him to San Francisco from his home in Greenville, SC. Good thing for us he changed course in career—thanks to the California farm-to-table movement—and in location—heading back to the South and joining us here in Atlanta. He’s since worked at local favorites like Buckhead Diner, Canoe (with mentor Gary Mennie), and both Lobby and Room at TWELVE. PRFM fans of Farm Burger might be interested to know that Chef Koval was a creative force in conceptualizing those delicious grass-fed burgers—if you aren’t a fan, you just haven’t tried one yet—and was named by StarChefs.com as their 2012 Rising Star Sustainable Chef of Atlanta. He’s now bringing his love of all things local and seasonal to Wrecking Bar Brewpub, where his menu is accented by house-brewed craft beer and a revitalized historic building. He’s not just inspired at work, either—his family’s got four chickens at home (Puffy, Poppins, Snowflake, and Buttercup), so come ready with your fresh egg questions and don’t miss this Saturday’s demo! 


- Jennifer Maley

April 6 is Opening Day!

It just doesn’t feel like spring has sprung until Peachtree Road Farmers Market opens up for the season. Good thing that’s happening. This Saturday. So ready your shopping bags, y’all, cause it’s going to be a great year at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The seventh season will welcome a few new faces: The French Truck (crepes), Beautiful Briny Sea (infused salts), NaturAlmond (almond butter and flour), Doux South (pickled veg from Chef Nick Melvin), She Moves Jewelry (fine silver for sporty folk), Banner Butter (sweet and savory butters), and Ceres Metal (jewelry); plus Sun Dog Farm returns to market, back with a new biodynamic farm out of Blairsville. Check out all of our vendors here and come on by to meet them this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join us at 8:30 for the opening bell and blessing!

Opening Day Happenings

Market Bag Design Contest 
Winners announced at 9:30 a.m. plus bag giveaway
Over the break, COUNTRY Financial® and Peachtree Road Farmers Market launched the inaugural PRFM Reusable Bag Design Contest, where Atlanta high school students competed under the theme “Sprouts in the City.” The top three winners of the contest will be announced and the winning design revealed at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday. The winning student will receive a $1,000 scholarship and his or her artwork will be showcased on thousands of reusable canvas bags distributed to farmers market shoppers throughout the season. On opening day, 500 bags will be given out!

Chef Demo with Linton Hopkins
10:00 a.m.
Chef Demos are sponsored by 
COUNTRY Financial
We’re kicking off this season of chef demos in style as we welcome none other than our fearless founder, genius Chef Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene. What’s new since he visited with us last year? Oh, not much. Just a James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast. Plus, world burger domination (ok, he’s launched the H&F burger at Turner Field, but world domination has to start somewhere). For more on Chef Hopkins, check here. And stop on by the chef demo tent a little early this Saturday—our founder has quite a following.


- Jennifer Maley

Farm Burger Buckhead PRFM Benefit

Waiting with anticipation for the Peachtree Road Farmers Market 2013 opening on Saturday, April 6th? Us, too. In the meantime, come celebrate all the good things in season now with a Farm Burger Buckhead dinner benefiting PRFM. On Feb 28th at 8pm, Farm Burger will host a special supper (4 courses...but probably 6) featuring some of your favorite farmers. Reservations are required and limited spots are available, so RSVP at 404-816-0603 starting Friday, February 15, to save your seat at this lip-smacking, PRFM-supporting benefit (cost is $39 + bev, tax & gratuity).


- Jennifer Maley

Reusable Bag Design Contest

COUNTRY Financial and 
Peachtree Road Farmers Market 
Reusable Bag Design Contest

Artistic designs will sprout in the minds of Atlanta high school students as COUNTRY Financial and Peachtree Road Farmers Market launch their first reusable bag design contest. This year’s theme is “Sprouts in the City.”

Atlanta high school students are invited to use their creativity to show what Peachtree Road Farmers Market, and this year’s theme, “Sprouts in the City” means to them. Ideas can be inspired from farming, Atlanta landmarks, images from the farmers market and everything in between.

The student with the winning design will receive a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, his or her artwork will be showcased on thousands of reusable canvas bags distributed to farmers market shoppers throughout the season. The bag contest will supplement initiatives to reduce waste and promote recycling.

Two runners-up will receive a $500 scholarship and have their designs featured at the unveiling ceremony.

The winning designs will be unveiled on opening day of Peachtree Road Farmers Market on April 6. All three finalists will be invited to attend.

Rules, instructions, and entry form are located here. Entries must be submitted to the address below by March 8 at 5 p.m.:

Peachtree Road Farmers Market – Design Competition
2744 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30305

For more information, contact your school’s administration or visit www.CountryFarmersMarkets.com.

About COUNTRY Financial 
COUNTRY Financial (www.countryfinancial.com) serves about 1 million households and businesses throughout the United States. Founded in 1925, COUNTRY has nearly 2,000 financial representatives in 17 Midwestern, Western and Southern states who help families build a financially secure future, no matter where they’re starting from. COUNTRY offers a full range of financial products and services from auto, home and life insurance to retirement planning services, college savings plans and investment management.

About Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Founded in 2007, Peachtree Road Farmers Market is the largest producer-only farmers market in Georgia. Peachtree Road Farmers Market is proud to have more GA farmers selling their own goods than anywhere else in state. Housed in the parking lot of The Cathedral of St. Philip, this centrally-located weekly market brings the community together around local food. To learn more about how Peachtree Road Farmers Market aims to grow, nourish and inspire the community, become a Twitter follower, Facebook fan, blog reader and visit http://www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com

COUNTRY Financial Contact: Chris Anderson 
(309) 821-2031
Chris.Anderson@countryfinancial.com 

PRFM Contact: Lauren Carey
(404) 365-1078   
laurencarey@peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com

1/9 Support Wholesome Wave at Whole Foods!

Shop at the West Paces Ferry, Ponce de Leon, or Briarcliff Whole Foods stores on Wednesday, January 9th to support Wholesome Wave, an important program that works with 13 farmers markets statewide (including PRFM) to support our local farmers, economy, and community by doubling the value of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) spent at local farmers markets. On January 9th, all three in-town Whole Foods stores will be donating 5% of their proceeds to Wholesome Wave, so plan on stopping by and stocking up!

- Jennifer Maley

 

A word of thanks

...from Market Manager Lauren Carey

As PRFM completes its 6th season, I'd like to say how much you mean to us.

To our shoppers:
Your farmers market continues to thrive because you show up in the rain, 8 months pregnant, with strollers filled with kids, when it's hot, with your dog, with out of town family, at a chef demo, kids activity or special Friday night Market. We are here each week because you are ready to try a new veggie or share a Swiss chard recipe while waiting to buy bread. Thank you for putting local food on your table each week. Our Saturday community is a place where kids grow up together and neighbors get to know each other. We thank you for supporting local!

To our sponsors:
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, Captain Planet  Foundation, Ellis Hotel, Whole Foods, Wholesome Wave, Les Dames d'Escoffier Atlanta Chapter, and Southeastern Horticultural Society.  It is through the generosity and community focus of sponsors like you that we help to save the planet, empower people to eat well, teach the next generation, and make local food accessible to all Georgians.

To our vendors:
It has been another wonderful year. We welcomed new friends and sent others on the next step in their journey. You make the market vibrant, seasonal and alive. Thank you for sharing your talents!

To the volunteers:
With grace, hospitality, and always humor you make the market a happy place. With over 2,500 volunteer hours given this season, the Market could never happen without you. We all thank you for giving so much of yourselves week after week and year after year.

Save the date! Opening day 2013: April 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Stocking Up + Giving Local

Stocking Up 
(see what we did there?)

look for us inside the Cathedral

This Saturday is the last market of the season—time to stock up on all of your favorites, from meat to jam, breads to honey, and don't forget your canning and pickling project (the season is nigh, y'all). So come on by from 9am to 12pm for all of your holiday and wintertime needs—we’ve got food, gifts, or even food gifts (market gift baskets = joy). And don't forget about our incredible artist market—details below!

Holiday Artist Market
look for us inside the Cathedral
Give local this year, with choices from fine foods like bacon, hot chocolate, and artisanal jams, to crafts from local artists (think handmade baskets, wood and glass creations, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, felt, scarves, silks, kids’ items, and more). Just can’t decide? PRFM has gift cards, too. So, bring the family for some good food and special shopping this holiday. We’ll see you inside the Cathedral of St. Philip!

...Our heartfelt thanks to all of our loyal shoppers, vendors, and volunteers—it's been a great season! We'll look forward to seeing y'all again in 2013—save the date for opening day: April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

- Jennifer Maley

PRFM for the Holidays + More

Final 2012 Chef Demo 

with Peter Dale of The National
10:00 a.m. on 12/8
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market
Y'all know Hugh Acheson. Meet Hugh's Executive Chef from his Athens restaurant The National—Peter Dale. No, really, you should come meet him this Saturday. A UGA grad, Peter decided to pursue his culinary passion shortly after college. With family heritage from Ecuador and Greece, he had experienced a diverse array of cuisines and was ready to get his start in the field. He began as an apprentice at Hugh's Five & Ten restaurant, with plans to attend culinary school thereafter. Instead, he chose travel as his education and spent time in Europe (mostly Spain) where he found further inspiration and honed his skills. In 2007, Dale and Hugh opened The National, combining their interests in cooking, travel, and food politics. The daily-changing menu features ingredients from local farms and pairs the seasons of Georgia with the flavors of Spain, France, North Africa, Greece, the eastern Mediterranean, and Middle East. This weekend you don't have to travel around the world, or even to Athens, to get a taste for Peter's fantastic dishes—you just have to stop by Peachtree Road Farmers Market for our last demo of the season!

Stocking Up (see what we did there?)

Just two more weeks of market time to stock up for winter! PRFM is open from 9am to 12pm Saturdays through December 15th, so come on by for all of your holiday needs—we’ve got food, gifts, or even food gifts. And don't forget about our incredible artist market—details below.

Holiday Artist Market
December 15th (look for us inside)
Give local this year, with choices from fine foods like bacon, hot chocolate, and artisanal jams to crafts from local artists (think handmade baskets, wood and glass creations, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, felt, scarves, silks, kids’ items, and more!). Just can’t decide? PRFM has gift cards, too. So, bring the family for some good food and special shopping this holiday. We’ll see you inside the Cathedral of St. Philip!

- Jennifer Maley

The Joy of Good Food

Only three more weeks of market time to stock up for winter! In addition to grabbing your favorite PRFM treats for the months ahead, you can also consider buying your own fruit tree—check out the Atlanta Local Food Initiative’s booth this Saturday to find out how. And remember, Peachtree Road Farmers Market is open from 9am to 12pm every Saturday through December 15th, so come on by for all of your holiday needs—we’ve got food, gifts, or even food gifts (joy achieved).

Chef Demo with Anne Quatrano

of Bacchanalia — 10:00 a.m. on 12/1

Chef Demos are sponsored by  
Whole Foods Market

Kick off your December in the finest fashion—by learning from our city’s best (Bacchanalia wasn’t just named by Zagat as Atlanta's top restaurant for the 18th consecutive year for no reason, y’all). You won’t want to miss tips and tastes from Atlanta’s own farm-to-table visionary, Anne Quatrano. Together with her husband, award-winning chef Clifford Harrison, she operates six of Atlanta’s most celebrated restaurants including Bacchanalia, Floataway Café, Star Provisions, Provisions To Go, Quinones at Bacchanalia, and Abattoir. Her love for local, organic produce began at an early age, coming down from New England to visit her mother’s family farm Summerland, near Cartersville, Georgia. Anne is now the fifth generation to live on the farm and many of her restaurants’ ingredients are grown right there. Her meticulous attention to detail and pride in her ingredients results in true perfection. Join Anne this Saturday and learn how to wow all of your holiday guests!

Coming soon…

Holiday Artist Market
December 15th (look for us inside)
Give local this year, with choices from fine foods like bacon, hot chocolate, and artisanal jams to crafts from local artists (think handmade baskets, wood and glass creations, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, felt, scarves, silks, kids’ items, and more!). Just can’t decide? PRFM has gift cards, too. So, bring the family for some good food and special shopping this holiday. We’ll see you inside the Cathedral of St. Philip!

- Jennifer Maley 

Share the Season

Bring the whole gang for a fun-filled Saturday morning, from the PRFM Holiday Artist Market to tasty (turkey-free) treats from favorites like Farm Burger, Souper Jenny, and Crepe Masters! Also, you won’t want to miss a performance by the Atlanta Irish Music School at 10:00 a.m.

 
Holiday Artist Markets
Nov. 24th & Dec. 15th (look for us inside)
PRFM moves indoors for two dates of holiday shopping! Give local this year, with choices from fine foods like bacon, hot chocolate, and artisanal jams to crafts from local artists (think handmade baskets, wood and glass creations, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, felt, scarves, silks, kids’ items, and more!). Just can’t decide? PRFM has gift cards, too. So bring the family for some good food and special shopping this holiday. We’ll see you inside the Cathedral of St. Philip!

Remember… Peachtree Road Farmers Market is open from 9am to 12pm every Saturday through December 15th, so come on by for all of your holiday needs—we’ve got food, gifts, or even food gifts (you’re welcome).


- Jennifer Maley

Time for Thanks

Stock up this Saturday for turkey day and say thanks for local foods!

Chef Demo with Joe Truex
of Watershed – 10:00 a.m. on 11/17
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market

We fell in love with Chef Joe Truex at Repast and followed him down Ponce and back up again to his recent post at Watershed. There, he lends his Louisiana style to old favorites and his creative touch to new Southern inspirations. His culinary background includes training in New Orleans at Fairmont Hotel, graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in New York, working at the original Le Cirque under Chef Daniel Boulud, as well as stints in Basel, Switzerland and Las Vegas. We’re oh-so-glad that Chef Truex is now just a couple of blocks down from PRFM, bringing his knowledge of food and wine to bear on an ever-wonderful, ever-expanding Southern table.   

Also this week…

Kids Learning Patch

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sponsored by The Captain Planet Foundation

Stop by the Kids Learning Patch tent for a family-friendly demo & activity! This week, it’s turkey callers. Gobble, gobble.

Psst…the holidays are coming!

Peachtree Road Farmers Market is open from 9am to 12pm every Saturday through December 15th, so come on by for your holiday shopping—we’ve got food, gifts, or even food gifts (you’re welcome).

Holiday Markets!
Nov. 24th & Dec. 15th 
look for us inside
PRFM moves indoors for two special dates of holiday shopping! Give local this year, with choices from fine foods like bacon, hot chocolate, and artisanal jams to crafts from 35 local artists (think handmade baskets, fabric art, glass, jewelry, wood creations, cutting boards, bird houses, candles, blooming bulbs, plants, glass beads and more!). Just can’t decide? PRFM has gift cards, too. So, bring the family for some good food and fun shopping this holiday. We’ll see you inside the Cathedral of St. Philip!

- Jennifer Maley

Tis the (PRFM) Season!

Peachtree Road Farmers Market is open from 9am to 12pm every Saturday through December 15th, so come on by for your holiday shopping—we’ve got food, gifts, or even food gifts (you’re welcome).

And don’t miss our special
Holiday Markets!
Nov. 24th & Dec. 15th (look for us inside)
PRFM moves indoors for two special dates of holiday shopping! Give local this year, with choices from fine foods like bacon, hot chocolate, and artisanal jams to crafts from 35 local artists (think handmade baskets, fabric art, glass, jewelry, wood creations, cutting boards, bird houses, candles, blooming bulbs, plants, glass beads and more!). Just can’t decide? PRFM has gift cards, too. So, bring the family for some good food and fun shopping this holiday. We’ll see you inside the Cathedral of St. Philip!


- Jennifer Maley 

Fire in Our Bellies

Kevin Gillespie – 11/3

Chef Demo & Cookbook Signing

9:00 to 12:00 – books for sale

10:00 a.m. – demo, then signing
Chef Demos are sponsored by
Whole Foods Market

For our comprehensive food-celebrity-crush-love-letter to Chef Kevin Gillespie, check here and here. To catch up with the man himself and learn more about his recently released cookbook, Fire in My Belly, and upcoming Glenwood Park restaurant, Gunshow (spring 2013), check PRFM this Saturday. When he’s not busy repping Southern food to the extreme and accepting praise from critics and fans alike, he’s planning another cookbook. We’re starting to think that fire in his belly comes with extra hours in the day, but we’re ok with it—more Kevin Gillespie hours = more tasty Southern love = balance restored to the universe just in time for the holidays.

Also this Saturday…

Free Health Screenings by

Mercer University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Also just in time for the holidays? For real: blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI screenings, plus education on cardiovascular disease, stroke, and high cholesterol. Get your veggies & your check-up at the same time. It’s not even Thanksgiving and you’re multitasking like a pro. Boom.

- Jennifer Maley

Fall Fests = The Best Fests

Coming up at Peachtree Road Farmers Market…

PRFM Fall Harvest Celebration

Friday, October 12: 4:00-7:30 p.m.

Market will also be open Sat. 10/13

Ain’t no party like a farmers market party, y’all. Get your weekend off to a delicious, fall-y start! Join us for a local beer tasting, food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, artists, pumpkins, and a full farmers market to boot. Check it—food vendors include Burge Organic Farms (two words: kettle corn), Crepe Masters, Dumpling Girl, Farm Burger, Hot Doggy Dogg, King of Pops, S&J Woodfire Pizza, Simply Fresh Salads, and Cuisine. Regular market vendors will there as well, including Red Queen Tarts, Pine Street Market, Fairywood Thicket, Spotted Trotter, Pure Bliss, Indigo Soaps, Sweet Auburn Bread Company, H&F Bread, Taj Ma Hound, Cookie Studio, Cardamom Hill Chai Tea, Izzy’s Cheese, and more! Perhaps enjoy your food and shopping whilst sippin’ on that beer of which we spoke? Sweetwater. Terrapin. Red Hare Brewing Company. Oh, and a little something from our friends at H&F Bottle Shop. And you thought the farmers market couldn’t get any more fun? Challenge accepted. See you FRIDAY 10/12.

3rd Annual Market Mash-up

Saturday, October 20

Silent Auction: 9:00–11:15 a.m.

Tasting: 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Last year’s Mash-up? Epic. This year’s Mash-up? It’s gonna be legen(wait for it)dary. Trilogies happen for a reason, after all. For the last two years, your favorite PRFM vendors have paired up to create some amazing dishes, and you won’t want to miss what they’ve got in store for you this year. Plus, the silent auction is back with some incredible lots—“all you can eat” courses with pairings from Local Three’s Chris Hall, anyone? Yes, please. The Market will be open as usual during the Mash-up, so come ready to shop, taste, and bid on great auction items! This fundraiser pays for PRFM’s city-of-Atlanta-required police officer—thanks in advance for helping us fund this part of the market so we don’t have to pass on the additional cost to our vendors by raising their fees. $5 tickets to taste all the dishes and vote for a favorite go on sale at 9:00 a.m. Celebrity food judges (Jennifer Zyman, Kim Severson, and Jenny Turknett) offer their comments plus shoppers’ and judges’ favorites will be announced at 11:00 a.m. After the silent auction closes at 11:15 a.m., PRFM will accept cash, check, debit card and Visa/MC for auction item payments.

Later this season…
Halloween Parade: 11:00 a.m. on October 27^th

Chef Kevin Gillespie’s demo and cookbook signing: November 3^rd
Holiday Artist Market: Nov. 24^th & Dec. 15^th (look for us inside)


- Jennifer Maley