The Marketplace at Simpson Spring is held every Saturday rain or shine, at 719 Washington Street, Easton, 10a - 2p.
Thank You!
The entire Simpson Spring family would like to formally thank everyone who has assisted and contributed to our birthday celebrations over the last few weeks. A very special 'Thank You!" goes out to the talented food artists who shared their sweet treasures with the entire marketplace, vendors and shoppers alike: Linda Spartachino, Dolce Cupcakes and Ciccotelli's of Engelnook Farm!
New Life! A warm congratulations to Renée from Raw for Longer and her family who recently welcomed a new baby boy! Renée has been an integral part of our Marketplace from it's inception. In addition to providing homemade laundry soap and a wealth of wellness information to market goers, Renée has been essential to us behind the scenes and as a part of our marketing team. We are so happy to share her good news.
Bring a Friend
We are asking that all of our Marketplace friends help us grow and bring someone with you this week, someone who has never "driven down that road." Newbies can get a free soda or cup of Red Barn Coffee Roasters coffee to enjoy while perusing the Marketplace. Come to the Simpson Spring table and tell us you are a Marketplace First-timer!
~ See you at the Marketplace!
Are you looking for a venue to test an idea or a creation?Grab an app or fill out the form on our website. Our Marketplace strives to be a community gathering place, an incubator for great ideas, an emporium filled with the next big thing! If you can dream it, we can help you be it!
Anna Magee - Violinist For those of you who have been coming to the Marketplace for a while, you may remember Anna Magee. Ann is a stunningly talented musician who had joined our Marketplace in the Spring to provide entertainment for our guests. We are SO EXCITED to have her back this week!
Beautycounter - New Vendor! Their social mission is inseparable from their brand: They educate families about the need for safer chemicals and products, and work to bring about much needed change to the beauty industry-and to our lives. At Beautycounter, every day is an opportunity to educate families about toxic chemicals and to create safe and effective products. Their stringent screening process is unlike any other in the beauty industry - they evaluate every ingredient that goes into products, asking: Is it safe? Do we need it? Does it work? Beautycounter believes in environmental health education and advocating for better consumer choices. Sustainability, animal welfare and corporate social responsibility are important to Beautycounter. Local Beautycounter rep, Sandy Spector, will be offering FREE hand scrubs that will make you love your smooth hands. For anyone who orders, she will offer free shipping if you pick up at the marketplace the following week.
Tours of the Simpson Spring Museum
At 11:00am and 1:00pm, 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 1930's and 40's. See the actual spring where all of our water comes from. Spend time in our Laboratory where the historic flavors you enjoy today were first created.
Homemade Heaven Bakery is psyched to announce that this week they will have Egg nog fudge and apple pie jelly which sold out last week! Come early to be sure you can get some! Autumn brings the most rich and interesting flavors to life.
Check out our farms: A Summer Place and Cretinon's for fall's favorite flavors, winter squash, apples, hearty greens, root veggies and more! Try these dishes: Baked Acorn Squash or Baked Cinnamon Apples. Indoor Organic Farm of Attleboro grows the highest quality nutritionally rich microgreens and wheatgrass in a controlled indoor environment for year round distribution to food purveyors and direct to the public.
Bring your containers and hit the fill station for Simpson Spring Water at $0.25/gallon! What a steal! And you simply cannot leave the Marketplace without an old-fashioned, hand made soda. Grab some Orange Soda and try this spooky cocktail: Black Cloud Cocktail.
Simpson Spring is also excited to announce that their company store now carries Alex's Ugly Sauce! Artisanal hot sauce using ingredients you can trust from a business you can feel good about. Alex's Ugly Sauce strives to use local farmers and to support local merchants to produce a hot sauce unlike anything you have tried before. We use the best ingredients available to provide a perfect balance of heat and flavor that adds a unique kick to any food, and our community-focused approach makes you feel good about what you're eating and who made it. Check out their special blends!
Thank You!
The entire Simpson Spring family would like to formally thank everyone who has assisted and contributed to our birthday celebrations over the last few weeks. A very special 'Thank You!" goes out to the talented food artists who shared their sweet treasures with the entire marketplace, vendors and shoppers alike: Linda Spartachino, Dolce Cupcakes and Ciccotelli's of Engelnook Farm!
New Life! A warm congratulations to Renée from Raw for Longer and her family who recently welcomed a new baby boy! Renée has been an integral part of our Marketplace from it's inception. In addition to providing homemade laundry soap and a wealth of wellness information to market goers, Renée has been essential to us behind the scenes and as a part of our marketing team. We are so happy to share her good news.
Bring a Friend
We are asking that all of our Marketplace friends help us grow and bring someone with you this week, someone who has never "driven down that road." Newbies can get a free soda or cup of Red Barn Coffee Roasters coffee to enjoy while perusing the Marketplace. Come to the Simpson Spring table and tell us you are a Marketplace First-timer!
~ See you at the Marketplace!
Attention Entrepreneurs!
Winter Marketplace: Nov 9 through May 17thAre you looking for a venue to test an idea or a creation?Grab an app or fill out the form on our website. Our Marketplace strives to be a community gathering place, an incubator for great ideas, an emporium filled with the next big thing! If you can dream it, we can help you be it!
Highlights
Anna Magee - Violinist For those of you who have been coming to the Marketplace for a while, you may remember Anna Magee. Ann is a stunningly talented musician who had joined our Marketplace in the Spring to provide entertainment for our guests. We are SO EXCITED to have her back this week!
Beautycounter - New Vendor! Their social mission is inseparable from their brand: They educate families about the need for safer chemicals and products, and work to bring about much needed change to the beauty industry-and to our lives. At Beautycounter, every day is an opportunity to educate families about toxic chemicals and to create safe and effective products. Their stringent screening process is unlike any other in the beauty industry - they evaluate every ingredient that goes into products, asking: Is it safe? Do we need it? Does it work? Beautycounter believes in environmental health education and advocating for better consumer choices. Sustainability, animal welfare and corporate social responsibility are important to Beautycounter. Local Beautycounter rep, Sandy Spector, will be offering FREE hand scrubs that will make you love your smooth hands. For anyone who orders, she will offer free shipping if you pick up at the marketplace the following week.
Tours of the Simpson Spring Museum
At 11:00am and 1:00pm, 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 1930's and 40's. See the actual spring where all of our water comes from. Spend time in our Laboratory where the historic flavors you enjoy today were first created.
Vendor Specials
Homemade Heaven Bakery is psyched to announce that this week they will have Egg nog fudge and apple pie jelly which sold out last week! Come early to be sure you can get some! Autumn brings the most rich and interesting flavors to life.
Check out our farms: A Summer Place and Cretinon's for fall's favorite flavors, winter squash, apples, hearty greens, root veggies and more! Try these dishes: Baked Acorn Squash or Baked Cinnamon Apples. Indoor Organic Farm of Attleboro grows the highest quality nutritionally rich microgreens and wheatgrass in a controlled indoor environment for year round distribution to food purveyors and direct to the public.
Bring your containers and hit the fill station for Simpson Spring Water at $0.25/gallon! What a steal! And you simply cannot leave the Marketplace without an old-fashioned, hand made soda. Grab some Orange Soda and try this spooky cocktail: Black Cloud Cocktail.
Simpson Spring is also excited to announce that their company store now carries Alex's Ugly Sauce! Artisanal hot sauce using ingredients you can trust from a business you can feel good about. Alex's Ugly Sauce strives to use local farmers and to support local merchants to produce a hot sauce unlike anything you have tried before. We use the best ingredients available to provide a perfect balance of heat and flavor that adds a unique kick to any food, and our community-focused approach makes you feel good about what you're eating and who made it. Check out their special blends!
Engelnook Farm is focused on providing high-quality, locally grown and made products. They offer farm fresh eggs and artisan cheeses from Great Hill Dairy, Narragansett Creamery and Neighborly Organic Cheese as well as other tasty treats. Ciccotelli's is an added branch to Engelnook Farm. Here you will find a variety of offerings including fresh baked hearth breads, mouth watering whoopie pies, unigue jellies, fruit compotes and much more!
We are psyched to have the Pastaman at our marketplace! Fior D'Italia Pasta & Cheese crafts small batch, artisanal pasta, sauces and fresh mozzarella cheese. Grab your faves for a grand Sunday Dinner.
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!
Cinnamon Baked Apples
A delicious dessert to make with your market haul from the Summer Place & Cretinon's
INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
3 1/2 tablespoons water
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish with the butter.
2.Mix brown sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Layer about 1/3 of the apples in prepared baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Pour water over apples and continue baking until tender, about 15 minutes more.
Baked Acorn Squash
Savor the flavor of fall with this tasty side dish from Cretinon's Farm
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Turn acorn squash upside down onto a cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until it begins to soften, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
3.Remove squash from the oven and turn onto a plate so that the flesh is facing upwards. Place butter and brown sugar into the squash, and place remaining squash over the other piece. Place squash in a baking dish (so the squash won't slide around too much) while baking.
4.Place squash in the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven and bake another 30 minutes.
Black Cloud Halloween Cocktail
A goulish spirit from Simpson Spring
INGREDIENTSMakes two drinks1/2 cup Simpson Spring Orange Soda
1 cup orange juice
1 shot orange liqueur, like Triple Sec
2 shots black vodka
2 peppermint sticks
2 licorice wheels
DIRECTIONS
In a small pitcher or 2 cup measuring cup combine the Simpson Spring orange soda, orange juice and orange liqueur. Divide evenly between 2 martini glasses. Hold a teaspoon measure upside down over the glass, slowly pour a shot of black vodka on top of the orange juice mixture so that is floats on top, creating a layered effect. Repeat with second drink. Garnish with a peppermint stick and/or a licorice wheel
Recipe Modified from FoodNetwork see it here.
We are psyched to have the Pastaman at our marketplace! Fior D'Italia Pasta & Cheese crafts small batch, artisanal pasta, sauces and fresh mozzarella cheese. Grab your faves for a grand Sunday Dinner.
Red Barn Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster, retailer, and wholesaler founded by Mark & Lisa Verrochi in Hopkinton, MA. Their customers demand high-quality, great tasting coffee. Their Roastmaster with more than 30 years experience, fulfills those expectations with every pound of coffee by selecting only the finest beans from around the world. Red Barn feels that by roasting in small batches our customers are assured the freshest coffee available. Please stop by their table this weekend and try the best cup of coffee around.
Did you know? We also have local residents onsite with Scentsy, and Tastefully Simple. We are a very diverse marketplace and offer a variety of artisan and craft vendors in addition to the many food and drink vendors. Stop by and see these fine folks:- 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. Linda also has a selection of hand-knit and crochet items available.
- Jewelry Designs By Pat Zupkofska: Pat uses quality materials such as sterling silver, bali silver, gold fill, leather, and some high quality metal castings made in Europe that is nickel and lead free. The metal castings are used solely for her leather licorice bracelets. The beads used in my designs are handmade lampwork beads from the U.S., semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, genuine sea glass, Czech glass, and freshwater pearls.
- Shay's Creations: Michelle McCloud started sewing and crocheting when she was young, but just began crocheting and sewing again to give some hand made gifts to friends and their kids. She now shares her crafts at local fairs and markets like ours.
- Crochet by Dani: Want to learn to Crochet? Stop by the Crochet by Dani table. She will be offering classes, $10/half hour, includes hook & yarn. Crocheting can be a very relaxing a meditative activity and can give you the opportunity to put love into a creation or personalized gift. See Dani if you are interested!
- Just Names: Beverly is an artist creating children's and adult personalized name plaques, crystal jewelry, and more. She can create designs customized with any name right on site. Stop by her table to see these whimsical pictures with your child's name on it matted in a variety of colors. Designs can be framed using our 8x10 color coordinated frames and professionally framed right here.
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!
FUN FOR KIDS!
Some quick highlights to remind you why our marketplace is a family affair!- Swap for Kids! Join Emily Hawkins at her table and swap toys, books, games, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, whatever you want as long as it is in good condition! The Swap table offers a unique opportunity to show kids that it can feel good to let go! Also this week and all October long, Emily is encouraging a COSTUME SWAP! Bring in last year's Halloween Costume and swap it for a new one!
- Tours of the Simpson Spring Museum at 11:00 and 1:00!
Tasty Ideas
Cinnamon Baked Apples
A delicious dessert to make with your market haul from the Summer Place & Cretinon's
INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
3 1/2 tablespoons water
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish with the butter.
2.Mix brown sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Layer about 1/3 of the apples in prepared baking dish; sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Pour water over apples and continue baking until tender, about 15 minutes more.
Baked Acorn Squash
Savor the flavor of fall with this tasty side dish from Cretinon's Farm
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Turn acorn squash upside down onto a cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until it begins to soften, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
3.Remove squash from the oven and turn onto a plate so that the flesh is facing upwards. Place butter and brown sugar into the squash, and place remaining squash over the other piece. Place squash in a baking dish (so the squash won't slide around too much) while baking.
4.Place squash in the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven and bake another 30 minutes.
Black Cloud Halloween Cocktail
A goulish spirit from Simpson Spring
INGREDIENTSMakes two drinks1/2 cup Simpson Spring Orange Soda
1 cup orange juice
1 shot orange liqueur, like Triple Sec
2 shots black vodka
2 peppermint sticks
2 licorice wheels
DIRECTIONS
In a small pitcher or 2 cup measuring cup combine the Simpson Spring orange soda, orange juice and orange liqueur. Divide evenly between 2 martini glasses. Hold a teaspoon measure upside down over the glass, slowly pour a shot of black vodka on top of the orange juice mixture so that is floats on top, creating a layered effect. Repeat with second drink. Garnish with a peppermint stick and/or a licorice wheel
Recipe Modified from FoodNetwork see it here.
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