A Note From Dave

Dear North Market Shopper

There’s a new publication in town and it’s well worth your time to grab a copy. Edible Columbus hit the newsstands on April 1^st and by all accounts, if you’re committed to local foods this is the magazine for you.

Edible Columbus is part of a network of Edible Publications that are in more than 50 markets in the U.S. and Canada. With its’ focus on local foods, local markets, local restaurants and the local food scene in general, this is the perfect foodie magazine.

The flagship issue of Edible Columbus has a wonderful feature on David and Cheryl Smith of Bluescreek Farm Meats. It’s an illuminating article on one of North Market’s finest merchants. There are also stories about Wayward Seed Farm, a regular at our Saturday Farmers Market and board member, John Dornback, chef/owner of basi italia. The Greener Grocer’s, Michael Jones even contributes a story on local food systems.

Read the rest of the Note From Dave here>

Market to Market II

More than 250 riders participated in the Market to Market bicycle adventure between the North Market and The Hills Market last October so we decided to make it a semi-annual event in May and October to bookend the cycling season.

Join both markets on Saturday, May 1, as they connect to celebrate Ohio-made foodstuffs, the opening of the farmers market and bicycling season with “Market to Market”: a cross-city local foods-centric bike ride, for amateurs and aficionados alike.

Read more about Market to Market or register to ride here>

Possitivity E-waste collection day

Looking to get rid of that pile of old cell phones in your sock drawer? Got an old computer/fax/printer that hasn't worked in years and is taking up space in your basement? Bring them to the North Market on Saturday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Possitivity will take them off your hands and make sure they don't end up in a landfill!

Read the list of what Possitivity will take and start making plans to rid your house of that old stuff here>

CaJohns New Production Facility

John and Sue Hard moved the production facility of CaJohns Fiery Foods to Westerville last month from the home of their former fire suppression business on the east side where they had operated for 13 years. Their newly renovated facility just off the highway gives them 11,000 square feet of space encompassing offices, a state of the art production kitchen and a warehouse. The roomy and well-laid-out new digs are key to facilitating the production of approximately 2,000 jars of salsa daily!

Read the rest of the details of CaJohns new digs and take a photo tour here>

Ohio Proud Day at North Market

O-H! I-O! There are many small producers in our great state creating fabulous local foodstuffs. The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Ohio Proud program gives special recognition to products raised, grown or processed in Ohio. We love it so much that we've invited them to share their goodness with you! Join us on Saturday, May 1st for the opening of the farmers' market and check out some excellent Ohio vendors.

Participating vendors include: Aimee's Blue Ribbon Spices, Black Swamp Gourmet, Buckeye Mustard, Chuck Evans' Montezuma Brand, Heartland Herbs, Manchester Hill Farm, Mom's Gourmet, Ohio Farm Direct, Patter Fam Sauces, Rittberger Meats, Roger's Honey. Silver Bridge Coffee Company, Steven's Bakery and Orchard, Swisher Creek Farm and Young's Jersey Dairy.

Artisan Sundays Begin May 2

Artisan Sundays returns to the farmers' market plaza at the North Market on the first and third Sundays of each month through October. Come out and support Columbus' creative and crafty class!

For a full list of participating artisans on May 2 click here>