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Our Website: marketatdothan.locallygrown.net
Our Email: marketatdothan@gmail.com
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For Friday Pickup: Dothan Nurseries, 1300 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303
Easter News & Announcements
SPRING 2016 ORDERING SCHEDULE
Order March 19 – March 22 for Pickup on March 25
Order March 26 – March 29 for Pickup on April 1
Order April 2 – April 5 for Pickup on April 8
WELCOME BACK MARY’S PEEPS!
Fresh Eggs, Baked Goods, Artisan Jams & Jellies, Herbs, etc
Add something extra special to your Easter basket from AUGHTMON
Fresh Strawberries from HORTON’S FARM
KATHY’S CHURPERS – fresh eggs from happy chickens
MARY’S PEEPS! Eggs and more!
Eggs and pastured pork products from RICHTER FARMS
SANDSPUR FARMS – Certified Naturally Grown meats, vegetables, etc
SPRING HILL FARM products are available this week!
Ground Lamb and Dexter Beef from SMITH FARMS
A hearty thank you to everyone who has contributed to our BYOB green project by providing their own market bags. Every week more and more product is going home in owner bags.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dothan Nurseries Spring Open House is Thursday, MAY 5. Our wonderful vendors will be on site for you to meet and get to know better. Pickup for Market orders will take place then instead of Friday mornings as well. Come view all the wonderful things at the Nursery and spend some time with your local Market at Dothan suppliers! This is always a fun and festive occasion and we can’t wait!
EASTER FUN FACTS
Each year, candy manufacturers produce more than 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies for Easter.Traditionally Easter falls on the first Sunday following the full moon after spring equinox, however because the lunar calendar does not follow the Gregorian calendar the date varies and falls between March 22 and April 25.
“Up From the Grave He Arose” is the most popular song in church services at Easter. Studies prove that 76% of Americans will eat the ears on chocolate bunnies first.
During the medieval times, a festival of egg throwing was held in church, during which the priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choirboys. It would then be tossed from one choirboy to the next and whoever held the egg when the clock struck 12 was the winner and retained the egg
“Easter McDonald New” was Roslyn’s paternal grandmother.
Farm to Table Information
EATING “CLEAN” DURING SPECIAL OCCASIONS
1. Plan Ahead. By planning your “clean” food meal you won’t be easily tempted to indulge in a processed product.
2. Make it yourself. That way there’s not doubt what is in it.
3. Choosing whole wheat or whole grain breads over white is one of the easiest ways to stick to your “clean” diet.
4. Make your vegetable side dishes as attractive as your main entrée by using fresh, wholesome, seasonal produce.
5. Small plates are essential because they help keep portion size under control and calorie overload to a minimum. This is particularly important when temptation is everywhere.
6. Resist the urge to “save up” your calories and skip meals in lieu of a big feast. The practice leads to overeating and making poor food choices.
7. Clean eaters focus on fresh, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry prepared without loads of fat, sugar, and salt. But, when it comes to special occasions it’s okay to indulge a little. The key is to choose a small amount (think about taking a “taste”) and make sure the food is worth the extra calories.
8. Don’t Ditch Dessert. Don’t deprive yourself just because you’re eating clean. Make desserts that highlight fresh whole fruit and search for lightened-up recipes of more traditional dishes.
Please, share your recipes with us on the website, on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Market at Dothan Locally Grown products, so we can try it too!
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
