Fresh Fork Market is great for busy families! Fresh Fork Market is a farm buying club where fresh, local groceries and specialty items are purchased in bulk and split into “grab bags”. Every week for 22 weeks, customers pick up a bag filled with a large variety of the highest quality produce, meats, cheeses, and more, all from local farmers. Each weekly package is carefully planned to be your meal plan for the week and Fresh Fork Market provides recipes and information about the farms and production methods via its newsletter and blog.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Trevor Clatterbuck, Fresh Fork Market Founder, to talk about the additions to the summer program. This includes new convenient pick up locations during hours that work for most working people. You can now pick up your Fresh Fork Market package at
Beachwood, Bratenahl, Brecksville, Cleveland Heights, Copley/Fairlawn, Hudson, Lakewood, Mayfield, Mentor, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, Solon, Strongsville, Tremont or Westlake.
The summer program will also include more specialty produce such as brussel sprouts, broccoli rabe and snow peas in addition to a few surprises. Fresh Fork Market has several fun events planned for adults and families! Events include an ice cream social, farm and wine tours, a cheese making class and more. Follow Fresh Fork on Facebook for more information about their upcoming events.
Trevor said that he works with farmers throughout the year to decide on a meal plan for each week. Packages are assembled based on what is in season and available from local farmers within a 75 mile radius of Cleveland. In December, farmers are provided with Fresh Fork’s annual report and a
projection for the year. At the end of the season, each farm receives a report card in which they are graded on several features including supply, quality, and packaging. This helps Fresh Fork decide how they will work with each farm in the future.
The 2012 season starts on June 6 and runs until November 3. Trevor expects the season to fill quickly. You can register for the season at www.freshforkmarket.com. When you subscribe, you select the size of the subscription you would like (small, large or full access) and your pick up location.
Subscriptions start at just $25.00 per week. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Fresh Fork has a vacation policy that allows you to take a vacation credit when you are out of town (up to 4 credits). A vacation credit gives you a chance to receive an extra bag or order like valued products from the Fresh Fork website.
We love the opportunity to try new foods as well as the convenience of having our grocery shopping done for us! My kids are thrilled when I come home with a bag from Fresh Fork. The themed bags (taco salad and pizza are favorites in our house!) make fun family meals.
I’ve included one of our favorite snacks made with products from our Fresh Fork subscription. It’s healthy and so easy!
Strawberry Yogurt Chips
Ingredients:
10 small to medium strawberries
4 tablespoons yogurt
· Puree yogurt and strawberries in a blender.
· Pour mixture into a pastry bag or a Ziploc bag. You may need to freeze the bag for about 10 minutes to thicken the mixture.
· Cut a tiny hole in the bag and squeeze nickel-sized amounts onto a small pan or freezer-safe Tupperware.
· Freeze for one hour. Serve with fresh fruit, nuts or ice cream!
