Christmas is a time of tradition, of meaning, and of family. And Christmas dinner is at the heart of that.
What better tradition to give real meaning to how you feel about your family by also making your Christmas dinner a time to buy local?
Healthier, fresher, tastier. Made in West Virginia, and supporting West Virginians.
But some people often feel that shopping for local produce is just too hard, compared to the convenience of a local supermarket.
So, to break down that barrier, our friends at the Bridgeport Farmers Market have created an all-local shopping list for a wide range of Christmas dinner menu ideas.
You can get each and every one of these items from the Bridgeport Farmers Market’s network of vendors. And many of them will be at the last market of the year, this Sunday, Dec. 13.
MEAT OPTIONS:
Maple Orange Glazed Ham
Cider Brined Pork Roast with Onions and Apples
Beef Tenderloin
Pulled Pork Biscuits
WHERE TO BUY IT:
Gardner Farm, Wood County (chicken, lamb, pork)
Contact: larrygardner@wildblue.net, 304-679-3769
Jennings Brae Bank Farm, Wetzel County (pork, beef)
Contact: 304-455-1314
Hawthorne Valley Farm, Harrison County (beef)
304-622-0630
Shipley’s Forest Hill Farm, Upshur County (beef)
4barb.shipley@gmail.com, 304-472-5663
SALAD, VEGGIES AND SIDES:
Winter Lettuce Salad
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Deviled Eggs
Pigs in Blankets
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Cauliflower
Sauteed Winter Greens, swiss chard, kale
Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
WHERE TO BUY IT:
Gardner Farm, Parkersburg (eggs and meat)
larrygardner@wildblue.net, 304-679-3769
Harmony Farms, Mon County (eggs and produce)
304-282-8544
Hawthorne Valley Farm, Harrison County (eggs and meat)
304-622-0630
Lazy J Farm, Upshur County (eggs and produce)
lazyjfarm12@gmail.com
Green Acres Farm, Upshur County (produce)
304-997-9656
BAKED GOODS, TREATS AND ADULT BEVERAGES:
Biscuits with Jams and Preserves
Mini Bread Puddings
Apple Cheddar Crumble Pie
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Ice Cream
Bourbon Punch
Warm Bourbon Punch
Shrub
Craft Beer and WV Wine
WHERE TO BUY IT:
In A Jam, Wood County (artisan jams, jellies preserves)
localpreserves@yahoo.com, 304-580-8351
Little Red Hen Bakery, Harrison County (baked goods, bread, gingerbread houses)
erma.lou@hotmail.com, 681-285-5224
Mountain Momma Organics, Ritchie County (chocolate sauce, granola, natural peanut butter)
kkfinger62@gmail.com
My Little Cupcake, Harrison County (cupcakes and ice cream)
mylittlecupcakewv@gmail.com, 304-677-5061
Quantum Bean Coffee, Harrison County (artisan coffee roasted in WV)
sb@quantumbean.com, 304-816-1983
Shipley’s Forest Hill Farm, Upshur County (honey, lard, baked goods)
4barb.shipley@gmail.com, 304-472-5663
This ‘n That Bakery (holiday cookies and other baked goods)
304-368-8271
BOOZE:
If you’re looking for a beer beyond the typical, there are many outstanding craft breweries in West Virginia. Here’s just a sampling:
Chestnut Brew Works, Morgantown
Mountain State Brewing Company, Morgantown
Big Timber Brewing, Elkins
Blackwater Brewing Co., Davis
Bridge Brew Works, Fayetteville
Charleston Brewing Company, Charleston
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co., Lewisburg
Lost River Brewing Co., Wardensville
Mountain State Brewing Company, Morgantown
For a stiffer beverage, here’s a few craft distilleries, offering WV-made bourbon, whiskey, moonshine and other spirits.
Black Draft Distillery, Martinsburg
Bloomery Plantation Distillery, Charles Town
Isaiah Morgan Distillery, Summersville
Pinchgut Hollow Distillery, Fairmont
Smooth Ambler Spirits, Maxwelton
Get out to a winter farmers market near you over the next few weeks, and discover a whole new way of making Christmas dinner extra special.
allright!!!