Tennessee, Appalachian, Southern Foods & More
Amy visits with the people behind the Tellico Plains Farmer’s Market which opens April 15th. Plus Mary Constantine shares a recipe for a spring onion soup.. Connect with the Tellico Plains Farmers' Market: https://www.facebook.com/MCFarmMarket/
The group behind the Tellico Plains Farmer's Market https://www.facebook.com/MCFarmMarket/
Dustin & Stacey Busby of Alcoa, TN, owners of the private chef and catering company DSB Provisions
-Fred Sauceman's story about Red Bud Jelly from Johnson City, TN.
-Dr. Campbell fishing tip according to the budding of the red bud trees from Knoxville, TN.
-2nd Annual Appalachian Fest (Cornbread, apple cake, singing, poetry, and storytelling).
Date: 4.1.2017, Time: 5:30 p/m/ - 9 p.m., More information Facebook.
Links to events:
•Mule Day Details: Marc 27th through April 2nd, 2017 • http://muleday.org/about/
•The 21st Annual Cornbread Festival: South Pittsburg, TN, APRIL 29 & 30,2017• http://nationalcornbread.com/
Illustration drawn to describe the 2nd Appalachian Festival, Knoxville by Amy Campbell
Show Notes and links:
Feature: Dustin & Stacey Busby of Alcoa, TN, owners of the private chef and catering company DSB Provisions
Plus:
Fred Sauceman's story about Red Bud Jelly from Johnson City, TN.
Dr. Campbell fishing tip according to the budding of the red bud trees from Knoxville, TN.
A beautiful gospel song from Jeff Barbara & Sarah Pirkle of Blount Co, TN.
And news of events in our Tennessee region.
Links to events:
•Mule Day Details: Marc 27th through April 2nd, 2017 • http://muleday.org/about/
•The 21st Annual Cornbread Festival: South Pittsburg, TN, APRIL 29 & 30,2017• http://nationalcornbread.com/
•Nourish Knoxville, East TN farmers CSA Fair 2017! March 30th, from 4 - 6 p.m. At the C.W. Cansler Family YMCA, Knoxville, TN.
Dustin & Stacey Busby of DSB Provisions, Alcoa, TN www.dsbprovisions.com
A visit with Elizabeth & John Malayter from JEM Farm, Rogersville, TN and learn about the products they offer and the CSA they offer. Also, hear news of the upcoming Nourish Knoxville CSA Fair, March 30th.
Contact JEM Farm at: jemfarm@gmail.com
Contact Nourish Knoxville for CSA Fair details at: https://nourishknoxville.org/event/csa-fair-2017/
John, Elizabeth and Emma Malayter of JEM Farm in Rogersville, TN.
02/18/2017 Show Notes:
Seed Saving & Stories with our ole seed saving pal John Coykendall of Knoxville, TN. John tells us how he became a seed saver, some of the varieties he has saved, where to find old time heirloom seed like the ones he saves, and shares some cute stories.
Current Events:
The Community Supported Agriculture Fair “CSA Fair” Thursday, March 30 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Located at the C.W.Cansler Family YMCA 616 Jessamine St, Knoxville, TN 37917.
Meet farmers face-to-face and learn about the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that's right for you! Visitors to the CSA Fair can compare and sign up on the spot or take home a CSA comparison of all CSAs delivering in Knox County and decide later. Workplace groups and corporate wellness program administrators are encouraged to attend and talk to farmers about delivery directly to their office! This event is free and open to the public. Details at https://nourishknoxville.org/
The Grow Your Garden series! Participants will learn about growing a fruits and vegetables this spring and discuss what to plant, when to plant it, and how to grow a spring edible garden. Pre-registered participants will take home seeds and starter plants provided by CAC Green Thumbs and the Center for Urban Agriculture.
Choose the time and location that works best for your schedule:
9:00 am on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
12:00 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
5:30 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at SEEED Knox
The Grow Your Garden series is offered through the Center for Urban Agriculture as a partnership between the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, and SEEED Knox in an effort to help people grow food for themselves and others.
Details about registration and reasonable fees for this series at: Knoxgarden.org
Pictured is a pack of Webb Watson Heirloom Corn Seed Given to Amy by John Coykendall. John writes a little story of origin on the bags he freely shares.
“A Knoxville Tamale Tale” with Jack Neely. Jack let’s us know the rich history of the tamale in Knoxville. It's not all ham, soup beans and sorghum in the culinary history of East Tennessee. Jack tells us about the rich tamale history dating back to as early as 1890!Jack is the Executive Director of the Knoxville History Project. Connect with the Knoxville History Project here:
These are the way the tamales looked, tied with twine that Mr Perkins would sell on Market Square referenced in Jack's story. Illustration by Amy Campbell.
Valentines Day show notes:
Twin sisters Helen and Ellen of The Love Kitchen in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Amy made this recording in 2015 ) . Helen and Ellen have fed thousands of people over the years. Ellen has passed away now, but Helen is still feeding people and spreading love to all she meets. Her saying is one from her Father “Everybody is God’s somebody”. Connect with the love kitchen here: https://www.thelovekitchen.org/about/
-CAPPE Chili Fest info: http://saveitdontpaveit.org/index.htm
-Nourish Knoxville Winter Warmer Dinner info here: https://nourishknoxville.org/event/nourish-knoxvilles-winter-warmer/
Helen, Amy & Ellen at The Love Kitchen in 2015, Knoxville, Tennessee.
January 28 Show Notes:
Farmers, John & Susan Keller (Tennessee Farmer of the Year for 2014) of Kelmont Farms in Maryville, TN (this farm has been in continuous operation since 1890). Plus Susan & John also let us know about the upcoming CAPPE ChiliFest taking place February 4, 2017.
Connect with John and Susan Keller by phone: (865) 983-2174
-Attend Chilifest or connect with CAPPE (Citizens Against Pellissippi Parkway Extension): http://saveitdontpaveit.org/about/mission.html
Special event:
-Mildred Haun Conference, "Foodways: The Intersection of Food in Appalachian Literature, Culture, Traditions, and History”: http://www.ws.edu/special-events/mildred-haun/events/default.shtm
-A evening with Ronni Lundy at Dancing Bear Lodge: https://dancingbearlodge.com/event/an-evening-with-ronni-lundy/?instance_id=72
Susan and John Keller, owners & farmers of Kelmont Farms, Maryville, Tennessee.. Pictured with the table John had made for Susan out of salvaged lumber out of a barn that was torn down from Susan's Hitch Family Farm in Blount County, Tennessee.
Allan Benton, Owner of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams, Madisonville, Tennessee and award winner of a “Folklife Heritage Award by The Tennessee Arts Commission”, 2017. Hear the story of how Allan got his Country Ham and smoked bacon to the well known products they are today. Allan Benton, one of East, Tennessee’s most beloved agricultural producers. Find Allan at: http://bentonscountryhams2.com/
*Fundraiser for Nourish Knoxville https://nourishknoxville.org/ Sunday, January 22, 2 - 6 P.M. at Crafty Bastard Brewery, Knoxville, TNhttps://craftybastardbrewery.com/contact/
Amy & Allan Benton at http://bentonscountryhams2.com/ in Madisonville, TN, January, 2017. Allan has shared several packs of bacon with me to offer up as thank you gifts to our listeners. Check the link that says "Benton Bacon" to enter to win.
Cornbread with Ronni Lundy & more plus Allan Benton's Red Eye Gravy Recipe
This show features an “All Star Cornbread Cooking Line Up” including:
Ronni Lundy (Food Writer extraordinaire)
Shannon Walker (Food Preservationist for Black Berry Farm)
Judy Odell (Co-Owner of Smoky Ridge Apiaries, Maryville, TN)
Dustin Busby (Co-Owner of D.B. Provisions, Alcoa, TN)
Mary Constantine with her Father’s Cornbread Dressing
PLUS
Fred Sauceman (Food Writer) tells us all about Allan Benton’s Red Eye Gravy Recipe (Allan Benton of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams)
Corbin Kentucky native & food writer Ronni Lundy's Book Victuals. http://www.ronnilundy.com/
A visit with Brian Strutz, owner of A Dopo Pizza in Knoxville, Tennessee.
-Blount County Bee Keepers Association meets the 2nd Monday of each month except for the months of September and December, at the Blount County Public Library, Sharon Lawson Room. Contact President Dennis Barry at (865) 414-2116 or barrybuilders@hotmail.com for more information.
-Spent grain pick up: Looking for a farm or beef operation that feeds grain to pick up 250 Lbs. 2 x a week of spent corn used in the distilling process from Jefferson County, TN. If you can use this resource for organic material for your operation, please email me (Amy) @ creativecampbell@gmail.com and I will put you in touch with the person who is looking to off load this spent grain.
Brian Strutz, Owner of A Dopo Sourdough Pizza, Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
Show Notes December 31, 2016.
Martha Boggs, owner of The Bistro at the Bijou shares a few stories of her raising in Ducktown, Tennessee and her Hoppin' John recipe http://thebistroatthebijou.com/story.html
Mary Constantine, Food writer from The Knoxville News Sentinel shares Lisa Smith's Hoppin' John recipe with us as well. Lisa Smith owns and operates "Big Fatty's" in the Bearden area of Knoxville, Tennessee. Bigfattyscatering.com.
Martha Boggs, Owner, operator of The Bistro, right next to The Historic Tennessee Theater, Knoxville, TN.
Lisa Smith. Owner, Operator of Big Fatty's Restaurant, Knoxville, TN.
December 17, Show Notes:
Our guest is Amelia Geis-Scott, coordinator of “The Welcome Table” -Connect with them at New Providence Presbyterian Church http://www.newprovidencepres.org/welcometable -And at United First Methodist Church, Maryville http://1stchurch.org/serving-at-1st/welcome-table
Mike McGill’s Christmas Spectacular (a benefit for 2nd Harvest Food Bank) Sunday, Dec.18, 8 p.m., Location: Barley’s in the Old City. $5.00 per person. More information: www.reverbnation.com/mikemcgill or by phone: (865) 521-0092.
Here is a listing of ways we can allhelp the East Tennessee Victims of wildfires and the latest McMinn County tornado.
-The East Tennessee Foundation Neighbor to Neighbor disaster relief fund provides relief for both the victims of the wildfires and of the recent McMinn county tornado. More information: http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/
-The Dollywood Foundation “My People Fund” is soliciting donations to give the people affected by the wildfires $1,000 per month for 6 months to help them get back on their feet. More information: https://dollywoodfoundation.org/
-To donate to the Red Cross via text, more information: http://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/text-mail-phone#Donate-by-Mail
-TEMA: To Volunteer or to send donations, the TEMA call center is open daily from 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. at (865) 586-4483 or online at: east@tnema.org
-Volunteer East Tennessee: To volunteer to help sort the massive amount of donations that have been received, please go to this link to sign up for a shift online: https://www.volunteeretn.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0Co000000ElZ3G
December 10: Show Notes:
Rachel McCormick from Knoxville and her “always juicy, always delicious brined turkey recipe”. Plus, a listing of ways we can allhelp the East Tennessee Victims of wildfires and the latest McMinn County tornado.
The East Tennessee Foundation Neighbor to Neighbor disaster relief fund provides relief for both the victims of the wildfires and of the recent McMinn county tornado. More information: http://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/
The Dollywood Foundation “My People Fund” is soliciting donations to give the people affected by the wildfires $1,000 per month for 6 months to help them get back on their feet. More information: https://dollywoodfoundation.org/
To donate to the Red Cross via text, more information: http://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/text-mail-phone#Donate-by-Mail
TEMA: To Volunteer or to send donations, the TEMA call center is open daily from 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. at (865) 586-4483 or online at: east@tnema.org
Volunteer East Tennessee: To volunteer to help sort the massive amount of donations that have been received, please go to this link to sign up for a shift online: https://www.volunteeretn.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0Co000000ElZ3G
Rachel McCormick's "Always juicy, always delicious turkey recipe".
Who’s John Egerton? Elizabeth Simms lets us know who this man was & Robert Gipe tells a FUNNY story of his days working in a pickle factory, and Fred Sauceman shares a pickle recipe from Jack Daniel’s great, great, gran niece. Amy recorded Elizabeth & Robert at the Appalachian Food Summit in September. To donate to the Appalachian Food, I have set up a donate button on the Tennessee Farm Table Page. To find more information on this group, connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Appalachianfoodsummit/
Connect with these guests here:
Elizabeth Simms https://www.facebook.com/elsims
Robert Gipe https://www.facebook.com/robert.gipe.5?fref=ts
Fred Sauceman https://www.facebook.com/fred.sauceman?fref=ts
Pictured at the 3rd Annual Appalachian Food Summit Elizabeth Simms, Robert Gipe and Travis Milton.
Mulled Cider Recipe from Mary Constantine, Fred Sauceman on a Turkey dish variation. Plus a gospel song from East Tennessee Singer Songwriter duo Sarah Pirkle & Jeff Barbara
Connect with Mary on Facebook
Connect with Fred through facebook:
Mary Constantine, Food writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel. contributor to The Tennessee Farm Table.
Fred Sauceman, Food historian, contributor to The Tennessee Farm Table.
Mary Constantine shares an old fashioned Black Walnut candy recipe and memories of Shirley Mcmurty of Manardville, Tennessee plus Amy shares other seasonal recipes.
*Candle making workshop: http://www.marblesprings.net/upcoming-events
Photo: Knoxville News Sentinel
November 12 Show Notes:
The recipe of Peggy Sue Sikes Turkey Dressing and gravy by way of her daughter Beverly McGuire Neal and what this recipe means to her family. Plus several East Tennessee listeners and why they support WDVX Radio & the Tennessee Farm table.
Regional Farmers Market closing dates & News:
-Grow OakRidge.org Winter Market http://growoakridge.org Begins Dec 3rd Saturdays 10 - 1:00 pm.
Last days of regional farmers markets:
-Maryville Farmers Market open until Nov. 12 - Nov. 12 is Holly Days with food & craft vendors https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maryville-Farmers-Market/383702188355955
Ebenezer Road Farmers Market (West Knoxville) Tuesdays 3p-6p, until November 26. easttnfarmmarkets.org
Lakeshore Park Farmers Market Fridays 3p-6p through October. In November , 2-5 p. until November 26. easttnfarmmarkets.org
Market Square Farmers Market: Wednesday from 11a.m. to 2p.m., Saturday from 9a to 2p Through November 19, http://marketsquarefarmersmarket.org/
New Harvest Park Farmers Market (North Knoxville), Thursday 3p-6p Open through Novemberknoxcounty.org/farmersmarket
Oak Ridge Farmers Market, located in the Historic Jackson Square Saturdays 8a- 12p, & Wednesdays, 3p-sellout until November 26.easttnfarmmarkets.org
To connect with Kenner Tree Care, supporters of The Tennessee Farm Table, connect with them here: https://www.facebook.com/KennerTreeCare/
To connect with Magpie's Bakery (supporter of The Tennessee Farm Table) visit their website here: http://www.magpiescakes.com/
Apple Butter time in Appalachia: Apple Butter making with Crystal Wilson, Fred Sauceman & Robin Payne Nov. 5th on The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast & Broadcast. Plus, Chef Shelley Cooper (of Dancing Bear Lodge Appalachian Bistro) tells us what she is cooking up for the https://www.facebook.com/Townsendgrainsandgrits/?fref=ts happening Saturday, November 5th.
-Apple Butter Making with Crystal Wilson,
Fred Sauceman: -https://www.facebook.com/fred.sauceman?fref=ts with a story about Apple Butter time in Appalachia
-Robin Payne with a recipe for Apple Butter - Connect with Robin by email: Here
-Chef Shelley Cooper (Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro) with her foods she is cooking for the Grains & Grits Festival in Townsend, Tennessee November 5th, 2016 & her feelings on the southern staple, soybeans.
*To connect with Gains & Grits festival , November 5, 2016, 5 - 9 pm, the website is: http://www.grainsandgritsfest.com/
-1st Annual Seed Swap in Knoxville, Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: https://www.facebook.com/events/925014367582755/
Regional Farmers Market closing dates & News:
-Grow OakRidge.org Winter Market http://growoakridge.org Begins Dec 3rd Saturdays 10 - 1:00 pm.
-Maryville Farmers Market open until Nov. 12 - Nov. 12 is Holly Days with food & craft vendors https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maryville-Farmers-Market/383702188355955
-Fall closing dates and times of our local farmers markets:
Dixie Lee Farmers Market (West Knox County) Saturday 9a-12p, thru November 5th, dixieleefarmersmarket.com
Ebenezer Road Farmers Market (West Knoxville) Tuesdays 3p-6p, until November 26. easttnfarmmarkets.org
Lakeshore Park Farmers Market Fridays 3p-6p through October. In November , 2-5 p. until November 26. easttnfarmmarkets.org
Market Square Farmers Market: Wednesday from 11a.m. to 2p.m., Saturday from 9a to 2p Through November 19, http://marketsquarefarmersmarket.org/
New Harvest Park Farmers Market (North Knoxville), Thursday 3p-6p Open through Novemberknoxcounty.org/farmersmarket
Oak Ridge Farmers Market, located in the Historic Jackson Square Saturdays 8a- 12p, & Wednesdays, 3p-sellout until November 26.easttnfarmmarkets.org
To connect with Kenner Tree Care, supporters of The Tennessee Farm Table, connect with them here: https://www.facebook.com/KennerTreeCare/
To connect with Magpie's Bakery (supporter of The Tennessee Farm Table) visit their website here: http://www.magpiescakes.com/
Crystal Wilson's Great, Great Grand Mother's copper cook pot full of Apple Butter.
The Grains & Grits Festival, A festival of Southern Spirits & Gourmet Grub, taking place November 5th at the Townsend Visitor Center in the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Amy visits with Kim Farmer Mitchell of the Blount Chamber Partnership and brings you details about this festival. More information @ http://www.grainsandgritsfest.com/
To win tickets to the festival, please enter online at this link: http://www.tennesseefarmtable.com/tickets-give-away-for-grains-grits-festival/
Winter weather forecasting with Crystal Wilson of Turtle Mountain Herb Farm in Rockford, TN: https://www.facebook.com/turtlemountain.herbs?fref=ts
To connect with Gains & Grits festival , November 5, 2016, 5 - 9 pm (Supporters of The Tennessee Farm Table) the website is: http://www.grainsandgritsfest.com/
To connect with Kenner Tree Care, supporters of The Tennessee Farm Table, connect with them here: https://www.facebook.com/KennerTreeCare/
To connect with Magpie's Bakery (supporter of The Tennessee Farm Table) visit their website here: http://www.magpiescakes.com/
Farmer’s Market Details:
-Fall closing dates and times of our local farmers markets:
Dixie Lee Farmers Market (West Knox County) Saturday 9a-12p, thru November 5th, dixieleefarmersmarket.com
Ebenezer Road Farmers Market (West Knoxville) Tuesdays 3p-6p, until November 26. easttnfarmmarkets.org
Lakeshore Park Farmers Market Fridays 3p-6p through October. In November , 2-5 p. until November 26. easttnfarmmarkets.org
Market Square Farmers Market: Wednesday from 11a.m. to 2p.m., Saturday from 9a to 2p Through November 19, http://marketsquarefarmersmarket.org/
New Harvest Park Farmers Market (North Knoxville), Thursday 3p-6p Open through Novemberknoxcounty.org/farmersmarket
Oak Ridge Farmers Market, located in the Historic Jackson Square Saturdays 8a- 12p, & Wednesdays, 3p-sellout until November 26.easttnfarmmarkets.org
