There’s lots going on in local artisan food circles in the coming weeks, whether you’re scouting for tip-top, chef-made organic turkey stock or deep-fried Cajun turkeys. And if you’re a pie baker, White Rock Farmers Market has a contest for you.
St. Michael’s family day
St. Michael’s Farmers Market hosts a family day 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 16, with lots of activities for the kiddos plus its usual good shopping ― all geared toward the coming Thanksgiving holiday. That means fall produce, eggs, pickles, salsas, tamales (how about tamale dressing?), cookies, pies and more.
Stocks & Bondy turkey stock
Joanne Bondy brings out her holiday goodies Nov. 15, including organic turkey stock (make your gravy ahead), turkey gravy (or let Joanne make it), traditional stuffing, and Everett & Elaine Texas pecan pies as well as pumpkin pies. All items will be available at Stocks & Bondy in The Market building at the Dallas Farmers Market, and the stock and gravy only will be at Royal Blue Grocery stores, Cox Farms Markets and Jimmy’s Food Store.
Cajun Turkey Co. birds
The Cajun Turkey Co. will deep-fry the big bird for you (eliminating a whole lot of mess at your house) and is taking orders now for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. Owner Billy Howell says his best-seller is the lightly seasoned Cajun-fried turkey. But the store carries a full line of meats, sides and other good stuff, including crawfish queso (for making crawfish mac-and-cheese) and crawfish cornbread.
You can reserve your bird online or take your chances with walk-in. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 24, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. 1400 Moccassin Trail, Suite 19, Lewisville. 972-318-0307. cajunturkeyco.com.
Get your pie on
White Rock Farmers Market hosts its 11th annual Battle of the Pies from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 23. It’s open to amateur bakers of all ages, and categories include Fruit, Nut, Chocolate, Cream/Custard, Savory, Youth and Best Overall. Pie crusts and fillings must be homemade. Entry fee is $10 a pie. Even if you don’t enter, you can still taste to your heart’s delight ($5) and maybe even gain inspiration for your own holiday baking. This event is always a rollicking good time. Plus, there’s still great shopping at one of Dallas’ premier producer markets. Contest details are at goodlocalmarket.org.
Farmers markets
Clearfork Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 4801 Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth (The Trailhead at Clearfork). farmersmarket1848.com.
Coppell Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. 768 W. Main St., off Bethel Road. 972-304-7043. coppellfarmersmarket.org.
Cowtown Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, under the tents in the parking lot of Texas Outdoors, on the Weatherford traffic circle (the confluence of U.S. 377, State Highway 183 and Camp Bowie). 817-763-0193. Facebook: Cowtown Farmers Market.
Dallas Farmers Market: The Shed, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Monday-Thursday. The Market food hall, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (until 8 p.m. Fridays). 1010 S. Pearl Expressway. 214-664-9110. dallasfarmersmarket.org.
Denton Community Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 317 W. Mulberry St. dentoncommunitymarket.com.
Edens Organic Garden Center and CSA Farm: Market days, 9 a.m. to noon first, third and fifth Saturdays through December. 4710 Pioneer Road, Balch Springs. edensorganicfarm.com.
Farmers Branch Market: 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7, 14, and 21. The Grove at Mustang Crossing, 12700 Denton Drive, Farmers Branch. farmersbranchmarket.com.
Farmers Market of Grapevine: 325 S. Main St. Year-round store: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 520 S. Main. farmersmarketofgrapevine.com
Frisco Fresh Market: Outdoor market 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Main Street at Frisco Street, adjacent to the east side parking lot of Toyota Stadium, Frisco. friscofreshmarket.com.
Frisco Rotary Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon every third Saturday November-April. 8821 4th St., Frisco. friscorotaryfarmersmarket.com.
Four Seasons Market-Carrollton: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. 2722 N. Josey Lane. fourseasonsmarkets.com.
Four Seasons Market-Casa Linda: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Casa Linda Plaza, 9440 Garland Road, Dallas. fourseasonsmarkets.com.
Four Seasons Market-Colleyville: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. 100 Main St., Colleyville. fourseasonsmarkets.com
Four Seasons Market-Flower Mound: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 1500 Cross Timbers Road. fourseasonsmarkets.com.
Four Seasons Market-Highland Village: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. 2230 Justin Road. fourseasonsmarkets.com.
Four Seasons Market–Las Colinas: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. 7701 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. fourseasonsmarkets.com.
Four Seasons Market-Richardson: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Dal-Rich Towne Square, 101 S. Coit Road. fourseasonsmarkets.com.
Georgia’s Farmers Market: Open daily. 916 15th St., Plano. 972-516-4765. Facebook: Georgia’s Farmers Market.
Grand Prairie Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Market Square, 121 W. Main St. gptx.org.
Historic McKinney Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays. Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. chestnutsquare.org.
Local Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month, September through November. Highland Park Village, Preston Road at Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. Hpvillage.com/LOCAL.
Lola’s Local Market: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Home of Lola the Pig. 1771 Kever Main (off State Highway 5), Melissa. Facebook: Lola’s Local Market.
Ridgmar Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays. 900 State Highway 183 N. (across from Ridgmar Mall), Fort Worth. 817-246-7525.
St. Michael’s Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Dec. 14. North parking lot, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave., Dallas. saintmichaelsmarket.com.
West Plano Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Corner of Plano Parkway and Chapel Hill. The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd. Facebook: Red Tent Markets.
White Rock Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Lake Pointe Church, 9150 Garland Road, Dallas. goodlocalmarkets.org.