Salem Farmers Market Winter Market

Shopping for your Thanksgiving feast or picking up early Christmas presents? Come see many of your favorite vendors at the "extended" Farmer's Market. Make sure to find Milk and Honey Green Grocer and pick up a fresh bottle of our Basil Vinaigrette.
Enjoy!

Ellie's Going Green for the Holidays!

The Holiday's are just around the corner and what better to give than a bottle of Ellie's Going Green Basil Vinaigrette and/or a bag of Ellie's Going Green Chocolate Florentine Cookies. Either or both make great Hostess gifts and are also a winning combination to give to teachers, your postal carrier, bus drivers, ANYBODY.

We have plenty of bottles of Ellie's Going Green Basil Vinaigrette on-hand, but are now taking orders for Ellie's Going Green Chocolate Florentine Cookies.

Contact us soon and put in your order!

The Farmer's Markets

The Farmer's Markets are nearing the end, but there are still a couple more. Be sure to stop by and visit us in Salem this Thursday, October 20th or in Marblehead on Saturday, October 22nd. If you're unable to make this week's markets no worries. Visit our "Locations" page on the website for local stores where you can find Ellie's Basil Vinaigrette ALL winter long!

Baked Roma Chicken

On September 1st we had the honor of meeting Jennifer Normant who was a Season 9 Hell's Kitchen finalist. Jennifer is a chef at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA and tried our Basil Vinaigrette. She thought our dressing was "de-lish!!!" and rose to the challenge of creating a recipe using Ellie's Basil Vinaigrette.

Please try this recipe created by Jennifer, which she refers to as "very simple....very tasty!!"

Baked Roma Chicken

4 Chicken Breast, skinned
1/4 cup Ellie's Going Green Basil Vinaigrette
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup Seasoned bread crumbs
1/8 cup Romano cheese
2 tsps butter (optional)
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Marinate the chicken in Ellie's Basil Vinaigrette for a minimum of 1 hour.
Combine bread crumbs, romano cheese and salt and pepper, set aside
Put marinated chicken in an oven safe baking dish. Top chicken with 3/4 of the crumbs over all the chicken breast.
Top each breast with tomato slices shingled, the rest of bread crumbs and butter.
Cook at 350 degree, pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Serves 4

Recommended sides: Oven roasted potatoes and Zucchini

Enjoy!

Ellie's Roasted Beet Salad

The summer has flown by and we are entering the Fall Season! The Farmer's Markets are still in full swing and there are many fabulous offerings. It's not too late to pick-up some beets and try:

Ellie's Roasted Beet Salad

It's quick and simple and a tasty side for any main dish. Just follow the simple steps below.

Combine -
Roasted beets*, cubed
1/4 cup Ellie's Going Green Basil Vinaigrette
1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

*Method: put scrubbed, trimmed beets in a large bowl. Toss with some olive oil, kosher salt, and whatever herbs you like - try fennel seed or thyme. Add a splash of orange juice or balsamic vinegar. Pour into a doubled foil sheet. Wrap tightly. Bake in 375 degree oven, about an hour. OK to cut up larger beets. Skins will rub off when cool enough to handle.

Serves 4

Enjoy!

Need a fresh bottle?

It's our last event of 2010 so here's your chance to pick up a fresh bottle of our Basil Vinaigrette AND support a worthy cause as well - The Salem Music Booster Craft Fair and Holiday Bazaar. You'll also find a multitude of craft vendors to help with your holiday shopping! We'll be at Salem High School, (77 Wilson St in Salem, MA) from 10am to 3pm, tomorrow December 11th. Hope to see you there!

How Cute Is This?

Kids from the Glover School here in Marblehead helped celebrate Veterans Day at the town's Senior Center. What a wonderful way to thank our surviving Veterans for their service.

Have you hugged YOUR Verteran today? Give a veteran you know a call and say "Thanks".

Where did the time go!?!?

Can you believe it's already time to turn the clocks back, put on an extra layer, get out the ice scraper, and turn on the heated seat in the car? Whoa - there are Christmas decorations up at the Mall already!! The Farmer's Markets are shrinking in the rear view mirror and we're heading straight for the holiday season - like it or not - so take a deep breath, put on a smile, and get ready to SHOP. 
We hope to see many of our regular customers at some events we will be attending (look to the right for details) - come and support these fundraising events and grab a fresh bottle of our Basil Vinaigrette. Don't forget that our Ellie's Going Green Chocolate Florentine Cookies make a wonderful hostess gift if you're heading to be with family or friends for the holidays.  

Enjoy!

Cherly's Chicken with Ellie's Basil Vinaigrette

"Yum,yum. I bought your Basil Vinaigrette at the Salem Farmers Market and just made a really tasty and simple chicken dish using it.  Here's what I did:  Cut two chicken breasts in large chunks and stir-fry them on medium high heat in olive oil and garlic until nice and brown. Lower the heat a bit and let them cook through. Remove the chicken to a serving dish - season with salt and pepper.  De-glaze the pan by adding a little white wine (lemon juice would also work) and stir to loosen all of the pieces stuck to the bottom of the pan.  Add about  1/4 cup of Ellie's Basil Vinaigrette and continue to stir until it is warm.  Pour this sauce over the chicken and serve.  I put a little fresh chopped basil on top, but sliced lemons or some fresh raspberries would go well also." Cheryl M.

Thanks, Cheryl! Always happy to hear how our friends are using our product. 

ENJOY!

15th Annual Haunted Happenings Parade TOMORROW

So we've caught up on laundry, organized closets, and definitely had ENOUGH rain. If the forecasters are right (insert crossed fingers here) tomorrow should be a perfect fall day.

Here's an idea - come down to Front Street in Salem, Mass. and shop at the Salem Farmer's Market. Things you can expect at the market tomorrow: cucumbers, scallions, pumpkins, beets, Rosario/European eggplant, amaranth, pea tendrils, Chinese broccoli, Bok choy, summer cauliflower, green leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, Oak leaf lettuce, Kale, parsnips, potatoes, corn, peppers, zucchini, fresh eggs, salad turnips, fennel, carrots, pies, honey, cider donuts, and more!
Wondering what kind of apples might be available?

• Macintosh
• Macoun
• Cortland
• Ginger Gold
• Gala
• Honey Crisp

You might decide to stay for the Parade which includes 6 marching bands, 57 entries, and an equestrian group. A very festive time for all!!

Enjoy!

North Shore Dish LOVES Us!! Check it out.

If you haven't already heard of one of the best blogs around for Noshing on the North Shore, check out North Shore Dish who just wrote about us and our Ellie's Going Green Basil Vinaigrette. These girls know their stuff so check them our on a regular basis for all the good scoops (and what to avoid!)

SUMMER IN A BOTTLE
 

Posted: September 29th, 2010 | Author: JR | Filed under: Ellie's Going Green, Marblehead, Marblehead Farmer's Market, Marketplace, Salem Farmer's Market | Tags: Barbara Bane, Basil Vinaigrette, Darnell Vipperman, Ellie Monnin, Ellie's Going Green, Heidi Jarcho | No Comments » One of the things we miss most about summer is fresh basil from the garden. Yes, we made pesto and put it in the freezer in anticipation of the January blues, but we wish we could somehow bottle that wonderful flavor. And that’s exactly what four enterprising women did just over a year ago, creating Ellie’s Basil Vinaigrette.
Actually, Ellie Monnin, a chef, had been making the vinaigrette for many years, but last July, she got together with Darnell Vipperman, Barbara Bane, and Heidi Jarcho to turn it into a business. All four partners are Marblehead residents, and the product is currently made in the town’s St. Andrew’s Church kitchen.
The dressing is not only delicious, it’s sugar free, cholesterol free (it’s made with extra virgin olive oil), and gluten free. It’s also highly versatile—it can be used to dip bread or artichokes, as a dressing for potato salad, or a marinade for fish, chicken, or beef. It’s also good with hot pasta, as dressing for pasta salad, and drizzled over vegetables. We had it last night over chopped tomatoes and cubed fresh mozzarella for an easy, extremely tasty side dish.
Thus far, the vinaigrette has only been available at the Salem and Marblehead farmer’s markets. But Monnin and her partners are looking for a commercial kitchen where they can produce larger quantities and hope to have it in local stores this winter. Once that’s accomplished, they plan to expand into other products (they mentioned cookies), so stay tuned.
Ellie’s Going Green
www.elliesgoinggreen.com
Enjoy!!

Welcome Back!

If you weren't able to make it to the Marblehead Farmer's Market this past Saturday, you missed out on some really awesome, local stuff. The strawberries were plentiful due to the unseasonably warm weather last month, and there were plenty of flowers and hanging baskets that were just gushing with blossoms. 

It was so great seeing all of our old friends who couldn't wait to get a fresh bottle of our Basil Vinaigrette, and we met some new customers who sampled and couldn't help but say "Wow! This is really good!" We hope you all will find time to come and support the Marblehead Farmer's Market this season - we really are lucky to have such a gem in our beautiful town.  Enjoy!

Well it's that time of year again - finally!! Come see whats in season and pick up some fresh sugar-free Ellie's Going Green Basil Vinaigrette. You can find us in Marblehead EVERY OTHER Saturday beginning June 12th from 9am till noon.

Salem Farmer's Market Ready To Open!!

Can't wait to get those first fresh buys of the season? We can't either!! Don't forget to stop by our table for a bottle of our fresh, sugar-free Ellie's Going Green Basil Vinaigrette to compliment your spring veggies and delicious breads. See you there - enjoy!

Fundraiser for "Super Markie" - PLEASE JOIN US!

We hope that you will all join us for a fundraiser to help the family of 4 year old Marcos Santana, a local boy who recently lost his battle against Neuroblastoma. While his mother, Angela, still struggles to support Marcos's three young siblings, she was left with staggering medical bills that are not covered by insurance.
All proceeds from the raffle, as well as a portion of the table fees, will go directly to help this family financially while they mourn and grieve over the loss of Marcos. Ellie's Going Green, along with many of your favorite craft vendors, will be at Vittori Rocci Post in Beverly, MA on Saturday, Feb.27th from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Please come for this worthwhile cause!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year

All of us at Ellie's Going Green wish you all a healthy, happy 2010

 and look forward to seeing all our new friends very soon.

Introducing Ellie's Going Green Chocolate Florentine Cookies!!

We'd like to introduce you to our new product - Ellie's Going Green Chocolate Florentine Cookies. These yummy sandwich style cookies are made with 100% Whole Grain Oats and honey - no high fructose corn syrup. And sandwiched in between 2 golden, crunchy cookie layers is pure Ghiradelli Bitterweet Chocolate. Also, check out our packaging - it is certified biodegradable, compostable and made carbon zero from wood cellulose fibers sourced with sustainable forestry principles. Totally recyclable!!

A package of 6 cookies ($6.00) makes a great hostess gift or a quick dessert served with coffee. We hope you'll give them a try.

Enjoy!


                                                                               

We're only an email away!

If you can't make it to our next event and you're local, please feel free to email us and we'll arrange for a personal delivery of our Basil Vinaigrette at no extra charge! We'd love to hear from you - so don't be shy.

Come See Us In Georgetown, Mass.

We will be selling our Basil Vinaigrette during the Fall Fair In Georgetown, MA.

The First Congregational Church of Georgetown announces its annual fall festival, scheduled this year for Friday, October 23rd from 10am to 5pm and Saturday, October 24th from 8:30am to 3pm. Fair Co-Chair Michelle Brock and Deb Lamoureaux are excited about new changes in the fair format.

On Friday, the ever popular Lobster Roll Lunch with local delivery will be back. Also scheduled for Friday afternoon is the popular Mother/Daughter Tea Party.

The addition of local crafters and artisans last year was so successful that we are expanding it this year!

Our ever popular white elephants, country store, cookie walk, gift baskets & other raffles are still here.

Preserve Now - Enjoy Later!

Do you ever miss the taste of fresh Basil in the dead of winter? Many of us prefer to use fresh herbs in our cooking and we miss being able to harvest a sprig of this or a few leaves of that right out of our gardens or from our patio pots and planters.
Here are some tips on how to preserve fresh Basil leaves that will leave you with that great Basil flavor all year long:

1. Wash Basil leaves in cold water; spin dry or dry between paper towels;

2. In a clean plastic container with a lid, pour a little olive oil to cover the bottom;

3. Add a single layer of Basil leaves, then more oil, then more Basil leaves;

4. Press down and finish with oil;

5. Press out any air to seal and refrigerate.

This will last all through the winter! Don't forget about that Basil-infused oil you now have storing your fresh Basil leaves - use it to cook with or to enhance your meals.

Enjoy!