April 25, 2011

Get Fresh for Summer and Buy Local

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This summer enjoy the abundance and beautiful natural resources of the Lake Geneva Area by eating the fine, fresh food made available by our local farmers! There are a variety of options for partaking in these delicious offerings (often organic certified) through our community farmer’s markets, local businesses, and the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.

Farmers Markets:

Lake Geneva Farmer’s Market – This petite farmer’s market runs Thursdays May-October 8 am – 1 pm. Local produce, flowers, honey, jams, and crafts. Located in down-town Lake Geneva in front of Horticultural Hall at 330 Broad Street – two blocks from the lake.

Elkhorn Farmer’s Market – A seasonal open-air market on Saturdays in June-October 7:00 am – 3 pm. Located at Courthouse Square in Elkhorn, WI.

Local Businesses:

Simple Café – 525 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 – 262.248.3556

Stop in for a “farm to fork” breakfast or lunch. Between the food and the vibrant décor, you’ll walk out feeling fresh and energized.

Hours: M-F 6am - 3pm; Sat. 7am - 3pm; Sun. 8am - 3pm

Sweet House of Madness – 521 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 –

A newly opened bakery right next door to Simple; features from-scratch baked goodies made with local and sustainable ingredients. Also serves locally roasted Alterra Coffee, teas, and an assortment of cold refreshments.

Green Grocer – 24 West Geneva St, Williams Bay, WI 53191 – 262.245.9077

Locally owned grocery store offers organic and locally grown produce, meat, and dairy; package and bulk goods. Deli serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also provides catering, gourmet baskets, and dinners-to-go; wine and beer tasting every Saturday.

Hours: M-Sat 10am - 7pm; Sun 10am - 6pm

Gooseberries – 690 West State St, Burlington, WI 53105 – 262.763.5955

This neighborhood market bolsters their “Fresh Food Market” concept grocery store with seasonal local and organic produce, meat and seafood. Even if you’re not a Burlington resident, it’s worth the trip to pick up all kinds of delectable items. Also offers bulk dry goods.

Hours: M-Sun 7am – 8 pm

CSA: The local farms of Southeastern Wisconsin boast bountiful annual harvests, and through CSA, Walworth Country residents have access to the fresh seasonal produce, organic poultry, meat, flowers, and herbs from over 20 different farms right in the neighborhood! Many farms offer ½ - full shares for the season so you can go it alone or join with a friend. Take your ‘share’ from any of the farms below, or see LocalHarvest.org for a more CSA farms in the 53147 area.

- Earth Harvest Farm (Burlington, WI)

Contact: Katie Bjorkman, 262-308-0335

- Freedom Organix and Freedom Organix Pork (Harvard, IL)

Contact: Cindy Nawiesniak, 847 910 1160

- Yuppie Hill Poultry (Burlington, WI)

Contact: Lynn Lein, 262-210-0264

- Vintage Hobby Farm (East Troy, WI)

Contact: Jennifer and Justin Martinez, 262-853-9168

- Earth Angel – Flowers (East Troy, WI)

Contact: Andrea Clemens, 414-510-5505

Posted by:  Sharon Clark

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