Sunday, November 27, 2011

big Thank You...to the community!

"The People" of The People's Market would like to thank those who remembered to shop local. We had a wonderful two days of sales and are very excited for our vendors! We initially thought we would be low on inventory after Black Friday weekend...but after a couple of great days of sales we still have LOTS of inventory!
It was exciting to see may people from the community stop in to shop and for some... see The People's Market for the first time. We had lots of positive feedback and people are just amazed at what they find when they walk through the doors of The People's Market. There is a lot of really great local talent and we are lucky to have them as vendors...after all it is people creating items for the people, but also people helping people... that is a big component of shopping local. Keeping our money in the area helps our community and strengthens us. Lets stay strong together in these tight financial times. Thank you again!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Holiday Trees, Lights, Wreaths and decorations!

Stop in and see the wonderful holiday decorations and specialy items for your home! Many lighted small decorative trees, rag lights and wreaths! Stop in and look for a little something to beautifuy your home or to give as a locally made gift!

Bigger is Better...sometimes!

Berry Farms has supplied us with a new bigger size of your favorite Organic Sunflower oil! Stop in and check out our 33 oz. bottle of organic Sunflower oil... a great gift for your favorite person in the kitchen!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Seven Seed Thermal Wraps

The People's Market is pleased to now be carrying these fabulous "Seven Seed Thermal Wraps". They help to relieve neck pain, headaches, back pain and muscle aches! They can be used as heat or cold wraps and are produced in the USA by Aurora Cones and Botanicals, LLC. Stop in are relieve whatever ails you!

A big Welcome to Schoolyard Sugarbush Maple Syrup!

Schoolyard Sugarbush will be supplying the store with beautiful decorative bottles which will be great for gifts for the holiday season. They will be offering syrup in your typical plastic maple bottles (in sizes 32 0z., 16 oz and 100 ml/3.4 oz...which can pass the flying cut-off he is told!). They aslo have decorative glass bottles , maple cream and maple candy...you name it and they do it in "Maple"!  Don and his family run the business themselves and will supply any special orders you may have. Just talk to us here at The People's Market and we will arrange it for you within a 1-2 week window of time.

The Chicken is here...

Tom Quinn notified us this morning that he will be here to sell his chicken at The People's Market this afternoon. He will be here from 4:30-6:30 and will be selling the last of this season's "chicken inventory". For circumstances beyond our control we are unable to sell Tom Quinn's Irish Hill chickens through The People's Market. Thank you to our loyal customers!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Welcome Schoolyard SugarBush Maple syrup from Moravia!

The People's Market is now carrying products from Schoolyard SugarBush...they will have several different sizes of decorative Maple Syrup bottles that are great for the holidays... as well as Pure Maple Cream,  jugs of Maple Syrup, and Maple Candy.  
Don Weeds (Dad) stopped is to drop off the items and we had a nice visit and talked of running a business in "the family". (They also own and run New Hope Mills Pancakes). We were encouraged when we met him that they too run a business with primarily their family members (and in our case vendors and family members) running it. It is hard at times but very rewarding! He told us funny stories of family members "hiding" the Maple Cream in the fridge so the other family members couldn't find it! I nicely asked him to get a little more out of the truck because I was going to buy one of them myself!
We are glad they will be offering their items here at The People's Market of Lansing. To learn more about Schoolyard Sugarbush go to their website at www.schoolyardsugarbush.org . Don said they would be able to offer and honor "special orders" through The People's Market should a customer want a special item in a specific bottle (light, med or dark maple Syrup) etc...They would just need 1-2 weeks notice. We look forward to bringing you Maple Syrup this season, Welcome Sugarbush!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Early Morning Farm to make People's Market a CSA drop off!

We are excited to be involved with Early Morning Farm and can't wait to be your drop off point for your CSA fruits and vegetables. The People's Market will have a time and day (Thursdays from 2-6?) and will be there for you when you need your veggies! Call The People's Market to register or call the farm. Now taking sign ups for the upcoming season...you can register online at  www.earlymorningfarm.com. Watch for more information...pay in full and receive a discount!

Tom Quinn's Irish Hill to sell his chickens from the Market

Tom Quinn will be setting up a time to work at the Market and sell his chickens. He is planning a final processing for the season this coming week. Watch for the pick up date and stock up your freezer for winter!Call The People's Market to get on the list for the delivery! 533-1012

Where's The Beef? At The People's Market!

Berry Farm's organic beef is in...stop in and see what the fuss is all about. It looks fabulous and you can select what you'd like from the freezer (we have a certified scale) or order your own special cuts from Berry Farm and pick it up here at The Market! Stop in and see where the organic beef is that everyone has been talking about...London broils, bologna, beef strip steak...beef patties...you name it we have it...or can get it for you!

Avital's Apiaries by Lesli Sagan

Lesli Sagan is a bee keeper and has a wonderful selection of soaps, Shea Butter & Honey lotion, and Spiked Orange Bee-kissed Balm. She makes a wonderful smelling Havdalah soap it states on the package that "The Havdalah ceremony signals the end of Sabbat. A candle is lit, a cup of wine filled to overflowing and fragrant spices are passed for all to enjoy"...well this soap is fragrant and beautiful! Lesli has a "soothe-me citrus" goatsmilk & Honey and a "Marathoner's Relief" soap for the runner that needs a strong soap for a fter a good run (contains tea tree oil). Stop in an check out these fabulous soaps, lotions and lip balm! There is a sample of the lotion on the counter for your dry chapped hands...but don't eat it!

Paul's Munson's family honors him and shares his creations with us!

Julia Munson and her family came to The People's Market (just the Saturday after Paul's service!) and brought a selection of Paul's handmade bowls and cutting boards.  They shared with us the families wishes to have his items be sold...as he himself was so looking forward to doing. I was touched that so soon after his passing that they had the strength to bring his items to us. We are honored to be selling his handcrafted items...each one numbered, dated and signed with love. Stop in and check out his work...and you will see why I wouldn't let him leave the store without promising to bring us more of his precious items.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Photo walk re-scheduled! New Date...Oct. 15th

Rescheduled Photo walk...turns into FALL walk! Matthew Binkewicz, local photographer, will be leading the previously scheduled walk in Ludlowville on October 15th. Same arrangements as before: 9:15ish meet at The Market...travel to Ludlowville. The walk will last until approximately 11:00. Matthew will offer us tips on taking pictures of landscapes, a little history and hopefully a beautiful scenic walk to the falls. We will supply those enrolled with a bottle of water and a small bag of Granola from The Finger Lakes Granola company. There is a nominal $5 fee. We look forward to the walk. Please call The People's Market at 533-1012 to get on the list! Check previous blog for pic and information!

Sad Day at The Market!

It is with regret that we must inform you that we are temporarily discontinuing our sale of Tom Quinn's Grass-fed chickens. Tom is an incredible producer and we have lost (temporarily) one of our wonderful products. Tom is completely within his rights to produce and sell his chickens...and he does it well... and by the book...if you know Tom you know this to be true! The USDA has discontinued our ability to sell  Tom's chickens until further investigation (into Tom and our ability to sell them at a consignment store). For further information visit Tom's website...and hear it from the farmer himself. http://www.quinnsirishhillfarm.com/ It is a sad day from our perspective that the small farmer is being challenged once again to try and make a living at farming...

Thursday, September 15, 2011

New vendor number two!

Today was a nice day at the Market. Local Debbie Teeter brought in her "Gardener's Lotion Bars"...and are you in for a treat! There is a bar on the counter and you can sample away...I do. I have already tried it and I am our best customer and I will be with this item as well....I love it. The lotion bar is made from beeswax and formed into a beautiful flower shaped beeswax bar! Once again...stop in and try it!

New Vendors...two in one day!

There is obviously no end to the talent in the area!
 Yes,  we have a new vendor at The Market. Malcolm Bancroft from King Ferry has brought some of his fine crafted wood art to The Market. He uses various pieces of wood... cut and shaped into "puzzle like" pieces to make three dimensional art work.  Some of his pieces are free standing pieces  that have an incredible look to them! He has used some stain in order to introduce more color into the pieces. You really have to stop in The Market to see these works of art in person!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Potential new vendor lost to us...

It was a sunny Saturday when Paul Munson and his family wandered into The People's Market. It was a special day. He came in and wandered about the store before mentioning that he noticed there were pottery bowls but no wooden bowls...that was my opening. "You make wooden bowls?" I couldn't resist asking. Then bagan a long conversation about his trade...or what I consider his "gift". He is a crafter of the most incredibly beautiful hand crafted wooden bowls/cutting boards that I have ever seen! That must have been the case because someone bought the bowl on Tuesday (We were closed Monday or I firmly believe it would have sold Monday!).
I firmly believe that our meeting was certainly devine intervention because according to the Ithaca Journal Paul passed away on Monday. The obituary mentioned everything that we had talked about in his 45 minute visit that day. I was moved and within minutes of his leaving photographed the bowls and planned to feature it in my next ad. The cutting board is no longer for sale....I am buying it.
That wasn't the best part of my visit. It was the part where he continued to refer to his wife (of 58 years) as his "bride"..."my bride will handle that" he said referring to ..."his bride". I was moved. We giggled about how she felt being called his bride. Before leaving I asked to take his picture for our vendor book with his wooden art...but we decided a picture working by his machinery would be better. I would see him soon when he brought in more of his work. It may not be...but there must be a plan. I have to believe because I met a pretty special man that day...and I knew it after a 45 minute visit. He reminds me of my dad who we lost in February...a person you meet and never forget. God Bless.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Re-scheduled Photo walk in Ludlowville

The Photo walk by Matthew Binkewicz has been rescheduled for October 15th if you wanted to do it but time got away from you...now is your chance. Call the People's Market to sign up! The $5.00 fee gets you a little snack of Finger Lakes Granola and a water...plus tips on taking pictures of your favorite landscapes!
Matthew will take people on a walk of Ludlowville, share a little history and give a few photography tips on taking pictures of your favorite spots!
Call The People's Market at 607-533-1012 to enroll...first ten people enrolled will enjoy a wonderful walk in our very own scenic Ludlowville Falls!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

BIG Heart...warm hands fundraiser for Lansing Football!

Lansing Snowflake Mittens!
 Yes, I am talking about the talents of a well known local knitter...Melanie Towner. She can often be found knitting in the stands of the Lansing football games, basketball games, pool, etc. and ALWAYS has needles in her hands! She has offered to make mittens for those interested in donning the Lanisng colors this fall. Melanie has also offered to donate $2.00 for each and ANY pair of adult mittens sold at the People's Market knit by her (Her items are tagged as "CLOWN"). They can be found in a wide array of colors. If you'd like the Lansing colors you can e mail Melanie directly at iknitifelt@gmail.com and get them made especially for you. Stop in The People's Market daily between 11 and 6pm (Sat 10-5) and pick a pair that match your fall attire!
                               

New Freedom Rangers have arrived....

Quinn's Irish Hill farm has devlivered some Freedom Ranger Chickens to The Market. we have them in the back pantry freezer just waiting for your freezer... or oven if you just can't wait. Once gone that will be it for the season as it won't be long and there will no longer be any "green stuff" around this area...only water and snow!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Ellie's been very busy! Stocking up for winter sales....


ready for display at The Market...

Ellie Hunter brought in a new small stash of alpaca hats for the Market today. She is mixing it up with ribbons, bows, pins, etc...stop in to see her latest fashion designs! (oops..finally got the incorrect date off!)

New piece of furniture


Just a quick pic of a new piece we have in the store. Jill Juram of "Nature's Symbols" brought in some new items....you name it...she paints it! A few pieces of furniture, purses and a few painted eye glass cases. You just never know at The People's Market!
Ooops ignore the date...operator error!

Limited Number of "Freedom Ranger" chickens available

Tom Quinn has made available to The People's Market a limited number of "Freedom Ranger" chickens. Their name is derived from the French word Label Range (Red Label) Chickens that have earned the highest ratings for flavor and texture. They are not as plump as the Cornish chickens, but have a definite flavor of their own!  Sounds like a good opportunity to try a different type of chicken from Quinn's Irish Hill Farm!
He has also informed me that he will do his last processing of chickens in October and then that will be it for the year as the season for "grass fed" chickens will officially be over. Just one more sign of the inevitable fall and winter months awaiting us ahead! Better stock up your freezer....from our freezer!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Cocka doodle do...we have chicken for you!



Come one, come all...they are here! The fresh grass fed chickens have arrived...They were dropped off today and are in The People's Market freezer...they are so fresh they're not even frozen all the way through yet!   We have a shipment of 10 and can call for more if need be. On Tuesday Quinn's Irish Hill Farm will be processing a group of Freedom Rangers. (we could arrange to get a few of those as well). They won't last long as the season is short.

Local Lansing books now on sale at The People's Market!

Louise Bement has brought us a nice selection of local Lansing books. The books have recorded the local history and are very interesting! A few of the books were written by her 4th grade classes in 1976, 1977, 1981,  1984. The various books are by Louise Bement, Nellie Tucker Minturn, Carol Kammen and  Isabelle H. Parish as well as the Privy Revelations which is a combined group effort by The Outhouse Project.
Books are titled International Salt Memory Book, The Rock Salt Mine, Portland Point Memory Book, Cayuga Lake 1900-1982, It Happened in Lansing, Town of Lansing It's Beginning, More Bits and Pieces of Lansingville History, Place Names of Tompkins County, and my personal favorite Privy Revelations featuring the outhouses of Lansing!
Can't wait to read a few of these and learn more about the great place of Lansing NY!

New display for socks...right out of the barn!

The old display just didn't match the store so we removed it (and are hoping it will go to a new home soon!). We built a small wall of the store into a barn style display from rough cut lumber in the barn ...for one of our best selling items...our alpaca socks! They are the most incredible socks you will ever experience. Stop in for a FEEL! Feel the warmth, the cushony thickness and you will never go back to regular socks once the warm weather hits...although they come in many different weights for different types of weather. They are also worn for fitness buffs who want naturally moisture wicking socks and are designed with the different materials in different places in the sock for durability.  Dahlgren socks are the most incredible things....come see for yourself!

One...two...FREE!

We have been doing a little remodeling and have removed this fine display that we used for our alpaca socks...it just didn't go with the store!It is two sided and holds a lot of inventory.Tell all your friends. I hope tomorrow when we come it will be gone :-) to a good home! (It really is a good display!) It is temporarily in front of The People's Market so come and get it!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Where's The Beef?

"Where's the beef?" people may ask....it will soon be at the People's Market of Lansing! Berry Farms  produces organic beef and be bringing their beef to the People's Market beginning September 15th. The beef will be stored in the People's Pantry in the freezer. You will be able to come in and pick your beef from the freezer yourself. They have a well respected butcher who will be packaging the organic beef in clear packages so you can see what you are buying!
Berry Farms will be offering their pre-packaged organic beef but will also be offering to do specialized cuts should people be interested in a specific cut for that special occasion. Just let us know and we will make sure it happens!  We are looking forward to adding organic beef to the People's Pantry on September 15th!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Author number three...Welcome Diane Pellicciotti Kone!

Local Authors...we are at three now...We recently added Diane Pellicciotti Kone. She has a second book out and we are now offereing it at the People's Market of Lansing. Stop in and see the growing list of local authors and vendors. The Authors are Matthew Binkewicz (Peacefull Journey), Kelly Grant (Time Traveler) and now Diane's sequel to Good Night My Angel...The Revenge seeker. If it is as good as the first it should be a great read! 

Going once, going twice...sold out!

Yes, we have sold out of Tom Quinn's broilers! We sold the last one today. His next "harvesting date"...I like this so much more than "slaughter"...although Tom uses human techniques it is what it is ;-) He will be harvesting his next batch of 50 birds on August 26th...so we will have more chickens after that point. Stay tuned I will post their arrival when he brings them in for sale at The People's Market!

Friday, August 12, 2011

New Product for the growing PANTRY at The People's Market!



The People's Market would like to welcome Berry Farms of Genoa to the Market. We are pleased to say that Sjana and John Berry are the newest members of The Market and are anxious to start supplying the locals with their certified organic Sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is only one of the focuses of the farm they are also an organic crop and Beef farm. In approximately two weeks we will be carrying a fresh order of beef for our patrons. The Berry's are looking forward to being active members and using the market to meet your beef needs. You will be able to purchase and special order cuts of beef through the market as well as have the opportunity to just stop in to see what's in the freezer! Welcome to John and Sjana Berry!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

A Picture Walk...workshop



Matthew Binkewicz of The People's Market has offered to run a workshop on August 20th with the focus being photography and the Ludlowville falls area. We will meet at The People's Market at 8:45, leave by 9 and take a walk through the eLudlowville falls area (We should return by around 11:00). He will tell us a little history about the area as well as give us a few tips on photographing your favorite spots. Matthew has beautiful prints of the Ludlowville Falls area in The People's Market and is gracious enough to share his knowledge and experience with us. Please call the Market (533-1012) to be put on the list for the walk. A 5$ fee will include the tour, photography tips, a bottle of water and a small snack bag of Kathy's Granola from the Finger Lakes Granola Co. which we sell here at the Market. It should be a fun day to we hope you will join us!

A Laid back Day at the Market!

It has been a quiet but enjoyable day at the Market.  I have had a few wanderers and they are a constant reminder to me that life is short and we need to take time to "wander". People are beginning to wander in more regularly. A sweet older woman was casually walking around the store when I overheard her talking to herself...she said "I like this store". It made me smile I must say! I think it was because it brought back memories of old times for her...handmade soaps, knit items, jam etc...It was so sweet.
As they left a man stopped to tell me he was taking some things to the dump..he had an old singer sewing machine and was wondering if we wanted it? I of course said sure. He went on his was. I set the old sewing machine out by the old washing machine...what next?
A friend recently gave me a sign that simply read "simplify". Maybe that's what we need to do...slow down and simplify.
I have been working the last three days for my son Tyler who is working at Empire Farm Days with a friend...at first it was with regret I would say...I HAVE to work. But I have enjoyed my days meeting new people, talking and even had a long conversation with a vendor of ours who knew my Grandparents, grew up around the corner and I just realized lives in the same condo right NEXT to my Uncle. What a small world. We forget this when we run from place to place with our busy lives...with no time to connect.
That is what our hope and enjoyment is from the People's Market. Meeting people, bringing people together... Another  man stopped by today, he came in and asked if we had any antique bottles? On his way out he recommended we change the name of the store because he thought it was a supermarket...(Many do I must admit!)  I simply replied no that it is more like a flea market,  a farmers market...a People's Market for the people. So...no we are not changing the name of the store.
(About 20 years ago my husband and I...actually I bought the People's Market sign at an auction for $10 and my husband said "what are you going to do with that?" I am sure I must have replied "I don't know"...well I didn't then....but now 20 years later it is hanging in our store. Everything has a purpose, a plan. That sign was meant to hang in the store. Therefore we are The People's Market of Lansing.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Anne Mendenhall one of our featured artisans!

just a few of her featured pieces...
Beer can chicken baker...put beer in center, invert small broiler over center basin...keeps chicken moist. Beer can chicken anyone?

fluted mug...

child's charcter plate and bowl set...adorable!

bacon/sandwich press. Place press on top of bacon or sandwich...when done stand in holder to collect grease... ingenious doesn't everyone hate the greasy mess bacon can make?

ichibana vase

covered baking dish

Stop in and check out our latest featured artist's work!

Quilted Fabric Phonebook Covers...OH my!


Bette Bagnardi stopped in just the other day and brought us a new item for The People's Market...they are beautifully made fabric covers for our local phonebooks. They are a real nice touch for what has always been a very ugly book! Yet we continue to have them sitting around our houses looking the way they do...Class yours up today! Stop in the Market and choose a fabric that matches your house!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Exciting things happening at the Market!

The Lansing Harnbor Fest www.lansingharborfest.org is happening this coming weekend and we will have a table there representing the People's Market of Lansing. Be sure to come by and check us out...along with an alpaca or two of course! Everybbody loves the alpacas but now there is MORE to love about us...The People's Market of Lansing!

Scan us! Yes, The People's Market has a QR!

(Scan and see which is PM and whcih is EA!!)

Yes, QR! The newest technological advancement. It just blows a simple mind like mine away but...It is an interesting "bar code" type of a symbol for businesses and a way to share information. It is a square code and it can be read (or scanned!) by an
iphone which immediately gives the user information about the business, person etc....it has a link to our facebook page, website (eventually), blog and information about the business such as address, hours etc. It is just one more incredible tool for our budding business. If you have an i phone check it out next time you go by...or try the above QR codes...scan us!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Photo workshop...Picture walk by Matthew Binkewicz...the first workshop!


Mathew Binkewicz (a local vendor, author, pastor and photographer) will lead a picture walk with a little bit of history of the Ludlowville area.
The walk has a nominal fee of $5 and includes a water and snack of Kathy's Granola from The Fingerlakes Granola Co.  The walk will begin at 8:45 on August 20th (ending at approximately 11:00) at The People's Market, travel to the Ludlowville area. Matthew will offer tips on photographing your favorite spots. Please call the People's Market to reserve a spot on the Photo walk. We will e mail you an attachment with details (max. 10 participants).
It should be an incredible opportunity to see the various Ludlowville falls and scenic area through the eyes of a local photographer!   607-533-1012
Don't forget to bring your camera!

Wrapped hand cut polished pendant stones by Tommy



Local Tommy Richards has joined on as one if the newest vendors of The People's Market. He has a beautiful display of stones. He hand cuts, grinds, shapes and polishes each stone. He then uses sterling silver to wire or attach a bale to each stone. Each pendant is a one of a kind piece of art. Stop by the Market and check out this work by our latest vendor! Just beautiful! (I have dibs on the pink stone!)

FRESH...local...grass fed chicken!


We are continually trying to meet the needs of our customers and anticipate what they are looking for in a local store. We own an alpaca farm and raise free range egg-laying chickens. This has been one of our best selling items. Farm fresh eggs. People want FRESH...me too!
Well we added a new fresh item to the store today. Quinn's Irish Hill Farm...Tom and his wife own, grow, manage and prepare their chickens themselves. He raises his chickens on grass and uses organic techniques to bring you the freshest chicken broilers that you will ever taste. Each chicken is labeled with the weight and the slaughter date. You you know it's fresh! No hormones...no antibiotics...no growth enhancers...processed on their farm...so come on in and pick our your chicken for dinner! (Reasonably priced at $3.75/lb.)
For more information on their farming techniques go to http://www.quinnsirishhillfarmcom/