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Prep for Thanksgiving at The Marketplace at Simpson Spring!

The Marketplace at Simpson Spring is held every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00pm

We won't have turkeys, but we will have all the fixin's! Grab your farm fresh veggies form Cretinon's and A Summer's Place Farms, both family farms and pesticide free

Get seasonal beverages from Simpson Spring and Avery's. Get your after dinner coffee from Red Barn Coffee Roasters.

And, of course, have your pick of breads, sides and baked goods from the abundance of artisan bakers and food producers we have at our Marketplace! We are thankful for them all, see a full list here

If you are not the one doing the holiday cooking and baking, maybe a host/hostess gift is in order. We have a variety of crafters and gifts available at our marketplace form jewelry to holiday decor; artwork to handmade knits and so much more.

We also offer a number of health and wellness vendors! Talk with them about ideas for getting through another holiday season without the extra pounds!
Kids, Pets, Family, Friends, your home and your heart, our Marketplace offers a little something for everyone you are thankful for.

And The Winner is...

The first Marketplace Guest to get to the Simpson Spring Table and mention their "Alpacas" wins a free bag of fresh cranberries!
~ See you at the Marketplace!

Check out our Marketplace Vendors

You think this week sounds awesome?
 Make a note of next week's Market also: Our "Small Business Saturday" Marketplace has us open extended hours - 10am to 4pm for all your shopping needs. We'll have great deals and specials and a plethora of new products. Don't forget to keep it local!

We LOVE Our Neighbors  

In the spirit of keeping it local and endorsing creative entrepreneurship we are please to share that this Saturday will also be Vendor Day at Denette Family Chiropractic. On Vendor Day, crafty practice members who make homemade goods get together to offer a small marketplace. Stop by and you will find assorted jewelry, blow-glass items, homemade soaps, all natural chap sticks, bath accessories, wood carvings and more. Their Vendor Day begins at 8:00am for the early-birds and will go until 12:00 noon. The Denette Family Chiropractic office is located across the street from the Simpson Spring entrance (728 Washington Street).  

Marketplace Specials  


Ciccotelli's will have Cranberry Hootycreeks (cranberry, chocochip, pecan and oatmeal cookie in a jar). The mix is layered in a jar - all you do is add egg & butter and you can bake your own cookie. This would make a great grift! They will also have their great sweet breads and a GMO free buttermilk cornbread. 


Love Cranberries? Stop by the Simpson SpringTable! In addition to their awesomely refreshing zero sugar, zero-calorie Cranberry Seltzer, this week they will also have FRESH CRANBERRIES! Perfect addition to your Thanksgiving Dinner table! Try theSugared Cranberries Recipe below. We have heard that they would be are great in the seltzer with a splash of cranberry juice for color! If you are looking for something a little more spicy for your Thanksgiving Dinner, try Avery Beverage's Pumpkin Pie Soda! 

Engelnook Farms is back with all their delicious cheeses Narragnasett, Great Hill Blue Cheese, and Neighborly Farms of Vermont Organic Farmstead Cheeses. Make a nice platter to bring to Thanksgiving Dinner.  

Guess who is back! Laundry soap and general health enthusiasts alike will be psyched to know that a familiar face is returning from a brief Maternity leave. Renée from Raw for Longer and rRainville.com! We welcome her back with arms wide open. Please stop by and say hello! 

Dolce Cupcakes has a special holiday treat they are introducing this week! See below! 

Highlights


Dolce Cupcakes - Cupcake Gingerbread House
   
Dolce Cupcakes is offering a new twist on a classic tradition, Cupcake ginger-bread houses. Kids young and old will have fun decorating this holiday treat! Flavors include: gingerbread and vanilla. Decorating kits will include 2 freshly baked cakes, icing and decorations.       

Jenny D's Bees -
 New Vendor!   
 100% pure beeswax candles made by Jenny DeFreitas, a backyard beekeeper with hives in several towns throughout the south shore. Jenny D's Bees will be there along with her candles and honey . Stop by and ask all your bee questions!  

Tricia's Sew Creative - New Vendor!   Patricia Silveira has been a seamstress for thirty-five years. She enjoys making a variety of items such as nursing scrubs, flags (large and small), blankets, wall decor...to name just a few. Custom items, no are problem! She specializes in recreating characters (Disney, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) or any scene or theme that can be personalized and made to your specifications! Tricia's Specialty item this week are warm and fashionable winter scarves.

  

Tours of the Simpson Spring Museum
At 11am and 1pm, take the family on a tour of the Simpson Spring Museum. Travel back in time in the Oldest Bottling Plant in the Country! See remnants and artifacts from the factory's heyday as a bustling soda company in the 30's and 40's. Spend time in our Laboratory where the historic flavors you enjoy today were first created. See the actual spring where all of our water comes from.


Give a Little Bit 

Our Marketplace is a collection point for the Easton Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable goods for donation.  
The Dolce Cupcakes Table is a collection point for the Brockton Police who are trying to collect items to help local families in need this winter. 100% of donations will go to needy families. They are looking for New Toys, Non-perishable Food, Wrapping Paper, Coats Hats and Gloves (new or used and clean) and Gift Certificates.   
Brockton Blue Dog Shelter has saved, trained, and successfully placed over 1200 dogs and cats into permanent loving homes. They are always in need of funds to help pay for veterinary care, food, training, supplies and caretakers' compensation. All contributions go directly towards helping the animals!


Tasty Ideas - Sugared Cranberries


Ingredients 
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 cups fresh cranberries - pick some up at the Simpson Spring Table!
3/4 cup superfine sugar

Directions
  1. Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring mixture until sugar dissolves.
  2. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat.
  3. (Do not boil or the cranberries may pop when added.) Stir in cranberries; pour mixture into a bowl.
  4. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving steeping liquid, if desired.
  6. Place superfine sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Add the cranberries, rolling to coat with sugar.
  8. Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature 1 hour or until dry.
  9. Note: The steeping liquid clings to the berries and helps the sugar adhere.
  10. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to a week.
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