The MARKETPLACE at Simpson Spring

SATURDAY 5/25/13 | 10:00am - 2:00pm

This Memorial Day
This weekend, as we all take a few moments to honor and celebrate the brave and selfless who have given their lives in the name of our country, we believe it is important to also acknowledge all that makes our country what it is.  Here, people have a chance to test and fulfill dreams. Give a real shot to great ideas. This is what our country was founded on. The great idea behind our Marketplace is to help our local community members, our local business folk and creatives try to establish if their business idea is sound. Our entire Marketplace gives thanks this weekend to all of those who have created this great place where we have the freedom to explore these great ideas. Without all of them, and all of you... we wouldn't exist. We are proud to take a few moments this weekend to raise our glass to those who have made this also possible. This weekend, we are excited to be also celebrating Moxie! Any servicemember who attends the market this week can stop by the Simpson Spring booth for a FREE soda, either Simpson Spring or Moxie! 

 Bring a six pack of Moxie to your outdoor barbecue! We have just received a huge shipment of Moxie at the Spring! We have added it to our offering because we have had so many requests.  Simpson Spring is happy to be hosting the President of New England Moxie Congress for a tour this Sunday!  We know that Moxie has a lot of fans out there. If you haven't had one, we've heard that there are videos on YouTube that teach you how to enjoy your first Moxie. As most Moxie enthusiastic will attest..."What this Country Needs is Plenty of Moxie."

Memorial Day Treats

Stock up at Saturday's Market for some of these Tasty Memorial Day Treats!  

Ideas From Englenook Farms

•  Add Narragansett to your Moxie party, by using some Herb and Garlic in your potato salad or twice baked potatoes. Salty sea Feta for that fresh garden salad, some Atwells Gold for the Burgers. Of course there are plenty of spreads to serve with your appetizers.
• Great Hill Blue Cheese puts a whole new spin on your backyard burger. Also great on your steaks or in your salad. Also impress your friends and family with the best home made Blue cheese dressing they've ever had
• Neighborly Farms Organic Cheddars, offer a huge variety of flavors that go great with anything your planning for kicking off your summer festivities. Melted over those fresh picked vegetables you may be grilling.
• Last but not least don't forget to pick up your Sweet Heat Pepper Jelly. Great for in or on your burgers, add to macaroni salad for a nice kick, and don't forget to top those sausages with the surprise condiment, Engelnook Farms own Sweet Heat pepper Jelly.

• For holidays and BBQs, my Mom made a great Sherbet Punch. Bonus: It can be made using your favorite Simpson Spring soda! Pick a flavor or color scheme, for example: Orange. Pour into a large punch bowl: Orange ZaRex, Orange & Lemon-lime or Ginger ale soda, add scoops of orange sherbet & orange slices. It's yummy & looks fun as the sherbet foams up! For adult parties, any clear alcohol could be added (vodka, rum or gin).

• Kabobs. Fruit Kabobs: wedges of watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, oranges or kiwi can be combined on a skewer with strawberries, grapes or cherries...it's easy for kids to grab & go (yogurt dip optional). Raw Veggie Kabobs: cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, snow peas & cheese cubes on a skewer make a quick 1 hand salad! (dressing can be drizzled on if desired). Seasoned & Roasted Veggies Kabobs: onions, peppers, potatoes, yams, zucchini, small corn on cob sections or whatever you like...on a skewer...some people prefer to add pieces of meat

• Chocolate Trifle: All you need is chocolate cake (baked, cooled & cut in small squares),instant chocolate pudding mixed with milk chocolate chips cool whip. Line the bottom of trifle/glass bowl with cake pieces, then layer pudding, chocolate chips & cool whip until full...top w/chocolate chips this can be made with yellow, pond or sponge cake, sliced strawberries or other berries, vanilla pudding or flavored yogurt & cool whip, topped w/berries

Ideas from Cretiton's Farmstand Here is a great Recipe. Our Marketplace tip is to get your tomatoes and basil from Cretinon's, and your cheese from Foxboro Cheese or Engelnook Farms!  Great refreshing cookout dish!

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA BASIL BITES:20grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 20 fresh basil leaves2 large balls of mozzarella cubedsalt and pepper1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil20 toothpicks Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a piece of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix the vinegar and oil together in a small bowl to serve as a dipping sauce.

• Baby goats! Meet Butter and Cookie. One is 6 weeks old the other is about 9 weeks. They will be at our market this weekend Thanks to Marshfield Trading Post!

• Red Barn Coffee Roasterswill have COLD BREW COFFEE to start your summer off!! 

• The PastaMan is back again! Making your famous pasta salad for this weekend's cook outs? Use pastas from Fior D'Italia - Locally made pasta, that really does not fall apart! So great for salads and your traditional sauces! He also has gluten free pasta!

• Dolce Cupcakes is making Moxie cupcakes!

• What backyard barbecue would be complete without pickles. Ruuska Pickles of course!

• Velma's Popcorn! The kids need a treat while they watch the local parade!

• Homemade Heaven Bakery will have Pizza and fresh salad 

• Place your fish & seafood order in advance. Sea Scallops, Salmon, Swordfish Skinned Haddock, Cod and salmon from Adams Fish Market! Fresh Cut Saturday Morning! Please email Chris from Simpson Spring before Friday at 12:00. bert10@verizon.net

• You can also pre-order your bakery items. Need something specific for this weekend?Contact your favorite bakery vendor!

• Puppy Luv Bakery will have a special treat for our furry friends this weekend, also. Grab a "Wag The Flag" treat for your pup - a yogurt dipped treat with red, white and blue sprinkles.If you are headed to a weekend cook out - it's nice to bring something special for the hosting dog!  

• Cold Brew Toddy will be in limited supply-- Delicious! Made with Simpson Spring water! 

• Back Again: Marita's Cracker Crunch andDolce Cupcakes will be back this week  

• A Summer Place Farm will have lettuce and radishes. They also suggest enjoying the end of the root veggies (potatoes, onions, carrots and sweet potatoes) by peeling them after washing, cutting into small chunks, tossing them with olive oil and your favorite spices. Roast them covered with foil until tender.  What a yummy way to end the winter roots and celebrate the summer season start.

• Cretinon'sFarm stand will be here again. They will have recently foraged mushrooms!  

• Donations will be accepted for both OneFundBoston and Easton Food Pantry. 

Coming Up

Coming up on June 1 we will be offering the last of our 3 Small Business Seminars in conjunction with The Mass Small Business Development Association.The Seminar will take place at Simpson Spring, after the Saturday Market at 2:30 and is sponsored by The Metro South Chamber of Commerce. The seminars is free of charge and the public is welcome. Please email Chris Bertarelli at bert10@verizon.net to express interest. June 1: Internet Marketing & Social Media: Social media marketing has replaced many traditional forms of marketing today. We will cover the importance of a website, identifying social networks and trends in social media in 2013. 

• The bees from Rosie Bud Farm Honey Farm will be making a field trip to the Spring in the next couple of weeks! We'll let you know when!

1. The youngest/oldest person (with birthday dates) at their Memorial Day gathering with a Moxie or Simpson Spring Soda in hand.
2. Their family group-gathering -- the photo of the largest number of people (with or without Moxie or Simpson Spring Soda in hand)
3. You can make small fountains come out of soda bottles by adding Mentos to the contents and then quickly standing aside!!

***We will choose a few winners from submissions to receive a free six pack of soda (your choice) at next Saturday's Marketplace! Please submit your photos through our new Facebook Pagewww.facebook.com/marketplaceatsimpsonspring. We cannot wait to see your photos!

New Vendors:

Ciccolelli's Monkey Bread

Designs by Linda From a lifetime passion of creating various crafts items, Linda Winship, a local area resident, has created a new line of hand-crafted necklaces made from satin and metallic ribbon.  The popular 26" necklaces come in a variety of colors and are priced to sell.  With the heightened interest in her necklaces, Linda is anxious to increase her visibility in the Easton community.  Linda also has a selection of hand-knit and crochet items available.