Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Greenwood!

I am excited to share a new market coming to Greenwood, Indiana: Fresh Thyme Farmers Market! Greenwood is the first location in Indiana to get one and I could not BE more excited!

As a resident of this town for over 13 years I have often wondered WHY there were no specialty stores in my area. Currently I have to head to the northside of Indianapolis to even hit a Trader Joe’s. Do companies think that Marion/Hamilton COunties are the only places where residents like to buy specialty foods, organics, fresh meats, cheeses and breads? I guess so.

Just a FEW of the many things I discovered on my first trip!

But not  Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.

They saw that the need was high here and knew they could provide us with what we were driving a long way for. Being from Bloomington where there is a wealth of shopping opportunities, I thought moving closer to a larger city would broaden our choices a bit. Not so. I still drive back to my hometown periodically to get what I should be able to buy in my own backyard.

Now I can!

I invite you to visit  Fresh Thyme Farmers Market.  I will be there on Sunday June 15th from 12-3 doing an educational cooking demonstration and holding a Q&A with customers. The theme? Grill it for Dad! Since it IS Father’s Day afterall ????

Here is what I will be making:

A light and quick guacamole

2 avocados mashed, pinch of kosher salt, 1 can of petite diced Red Gold Tomatoes with onion (or lime & cilantro), 1/3 C chopped cilantro and juice and zest of 1 lime.

Grilled skirt steak strips

2 (2 lb.) skirt steaks steaks, 1 packed TB light brown sugar, pinch salt, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp chili powder

Rub on meat and allow to sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Grill until desired doneness. Slice and serve.

Grilled fruit with vanilla bean ice cream

1 ripe pineapple cut into 1/2 inch slices, 2 tbsp honey,1 tsp olive oil,1 tbsp fresh lime juice,1 tsp ground cinnamon.

Mix all ingredients except pineapple. Brush on pineapple, grill for 3 minutes on medium heat, flip and cook another 3 minutes.

Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Simple- yes. But I have found that these are 3 items that many mess up OR need a little help with. Plus, this is a fresh and healthy way to give DAD a meal t0 show your appreciation. Best part- you can buy everything you need to make this at  Fresh Thyme Farmers Market!

Here is what the folks at FTFM had to say:

Fresh. Healthy. Natural. It’s Thyme!

The foundation of healthy eating is often based on incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables in our diets. Therefore, at the core of our offerings is an abundant produce department, overflowing with fruits and vegetables, fresh from the farm, often locally grown and much of it organic. We’re so passionate about produce that we’ve made it the nucleus of the store, ensuring the bounty of fruits and vegetables is visible from all other departments.

Surrounding the produce department you’ll find:

• Natural meat, raised without hormones
• Seafood flown in daily
• Hearty breads and delicious treats from local artisan bakeries and hot out of our ovens
• Healthy meals made in our kitchens which are ready to eat on the run
• Barrels full of natural and organic bulk foods
• Locally roasted organic coffee beans
• Aisles of nutritious and delicious groceries
• Earth-friendly cleaning supplies
• Specialty foods
• Gluten-free and dairy-free options
• Plus a whole department filled with vitamins, supplements and pure body care products.

We’ve combined the spirit of a weekend farmers market, and the convenience of a neighborhood store, with the nutritious offerings of a natural food marketplace to create a NEW and healthy shopping experience in the Midwest, which will nourish your body while your pocket book prospers.

As you shop our stores you’ll find yourself on an adventure that will take you back to the good ol’ days when food was pure, simple, nutritious and delicious.

We think you’ll enjoy our FRESH food at refreshingly LOW prices!

For this and other information visit their website HERE