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My Mom’s Spice Box for Mother’s Day

May 8, 2025 by Penny Peavler

Super Food Veda presents My Mom’s Spice Box. It’s Mother’s Day weekend & Bhavana Barde is offering a 25% discount on My Mom’s Spice Box. It makes a perfect gift for the occasion, and there’s a meaningful story behind it.

Spices are the heart and soul of Indian cuisine. India produces, consumes, and exports more spices than any other country in the world. These spices include cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, garlic, turmeric, bay leaf, and many other robust and aromatic elements. It’s known as Masala Dabba in India. Masala is Spice, and Dabba is Box.

“Spice box” means exactly what it says: an organized mixture of essential spices in a convenient box for everyday use. Every household in India, and every Indian household in America has a Spice Box in the kitchen. It is simply the way spices are stored and used when cooking. In fact, there is a tradition in Indian weddings in which the mother of the bride gifts her daughter with her own masala dabba to use as she starts her own family. For this reason, masala dabba is more than just a box of spices; it symbolizes a mother’s love and blessings for the family.

Bring one home today to start your own tradition!

India is a land of myriad colors, moods, traditions, and ethnic food. Bhavana Barde, “Being born and bought up In India, I have always had a special relationship with Ghee and spices. I am hoping to pass on this very taste and ethnicity of food and traditions through my passion for cooking to you and your loved ones.”

Superfoods Veda is a company dedicated to the use of spices and other Ayurvedic superfoods in everyday diets. Ayurveda is an ancient scientific belief based on the notion that food is medicine. It is believed that applying Ayurveda in everyday life is beneficial for the mind, body, and even spiritually your soul.

They also offer a range of ready-to-cook Khichadi products that are perfect for those who want to enjoy the flavors of India without spending hours in the kitchen. Khichadi is a traditional Indian dish made with rice and lentils, and their ready-to-cook Khichadi products make it easy to enjoy this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home. All you need to do is add water, and you will have a delicious and nutritious meal ready in minutes. Bhavana will be doing a giveaway of a Khichadi meal this Saturday and sampling many others. Stop by the Booth on the Front Porch of the church.

Bhavana came to the USA with her daughter and husband in the summer of 2004 with the hope of having a much more opportunistic future for her family. In her early years in America, she dedicated herself to her family at home. During this time, she would invite her friends over and make delicious meals that everyone loved and made memories with. Her talent for cooking was instantly encouraged by her friends, and she hence decided to venture into the world of business. In 2011, she started her catering company, Bhavana Foods LLC. This company catered for big events in Kentucky and surrounding areas. Her cuisine focused on traditional Indian food, as well as some variant cuisines depending on the event. Bhavana also started demonstrating at cooking classes. She teaches at ‘Cooking at cottage’ in Louisville, KY, and MESA in New Albany, Indiana, and also has taught at charity events, Yoga events, and small gatherings. Her company Super Food Veda is at the market weekly.

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2025 Application Now Live

December 23, 2024 by Penny Peavler

Thank you for your interest in the market. January 31 is the deadline for submitting an application for the 2025 season.  Applications will be reviewed by the Market Committee in February. Accepted farms and vendors will be contacted in February. Please review the rules & regulations before applying. Click the link below to open, then complete, print, and send the application.

Please send completed applications to stmatthewsfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

2025-SMFM_ApplicationDownload
2025-SM-Farmers-Market-Rules-RegulationsDownload

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Market Selects Harmonie Francesconi as Manager

May 3, 2024 by Penny Peavler

Please join us in welcoming our new market manager, Harmonie Francesconi.

Harmonie Rae Francesconi is an early entry graduate student at Bellarmine University studying Digital Media. She’s passionate about local food and is excited to work with the St Matthews Farmers Market. A native of Louisville, Harmonie looks forward to working with our farm members and vendors to create a real sense of community each Saturday morning.

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Market Seeks New Manager

January 6, 2024 by Penny Peavler

St. Matthews Farmers Market Seeks A New Market Manager for the 2024 Season. After more than a decade of involvement with the St. Matthews Farmers Market, Market Manager, Zane Stum is stepping down to focus on school and pursue other interests. Zane grew up at the market and while we are sorry to see him go, we certainly wish him well! A Manager is sought to organize the market each Saturday.

Are you a passionate advocate for fresh, locally grown food? Have experience organizing events, working with farms, vendors and the public? Are you a customer maniac? Then this might be the right part-time position for you.

Job Title: Farmers Market Manager
Type of position: Seasonal, part time
Compensation: $200 per week (2nd Sat in May to last Sat in Sept)
Open until filled.
Contact: Market Co-Chairs – Dale Mercker and Penny Peavler at
stmatthewsfarmersmarket@gmail.com (email preferred), 502-419-4791 (Dale) or 502-263-9631
(Penny)

St. Matthews Farmers Market is hiring a farmers market manager for the 2024 season. Market
Manager is responsible for set up and break down of the market, maintaining the market display
throughout the day, and providing excellent customer service. Responsible for internal
communication with farms and vendors. Manager organizes vendors, schedules alternate
vendors and communicates regularly to ensure a full market set up. Manager assists volunteers,
including musicians, and organizes breaks for volunteers.

Market Manager also responds to incidents, provides assistance, and renders aid. Assistance
with market communication is requested. Reports to and assists the market board. Preference
will be given to qualified applicants who have experience or are interested in farming and
agriculture.

Schedule
The St. Matthews Farmers Market is on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 noon from 2nd Saturday in
May through September. Market Manager arrives to set up and greet vendors at 5:30 am.
Breakdown begins at noon. The Manager departs after all booths are broken down, trash is
taken to the dumpster, the parking lot is clean, and all is locked up.

Market Manager should be able to multitask and be comfortable talking with a variety of people throughout the day. Gardening or farming experience is helpful but not necessary.
You must have reliable transportation. You must already live within commuting distance of the
Market. You must be able to lift 50 points and be comfortable setting up and breaking down tents, and attending to farm needs in loading and unloading produce.


Applicants should be:
• Self motivated
• Familiar with using vegetables in the kitchen
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Conscientious and respectful
• Willing to provide instruction
• Able to work independently
• Capable of working outdoors in adverse conditions
• Capable of doing a day of physical work
• Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Comfortable with numbers and basic arithmetic

Bonus skills and experience:

• Vegetable farming experience preferred
• Other agricultural experience
• Customer service or retail experience, particularly in a farm, grocery, or
food service setting

About the Market:
Now in its 17th season, St. Matthews Farmers Market is located at 4100 Shelbyville Road on
the campus of Beargrass Christian Church. We host 2000 visitors per week who purchase meat,
vegetables, fruit, and flowers from more than 50 farms and visitors in the local community.
We promote healthy living and encourage responsible stewardship of the earth.

To apply:
Email letter of interest and resume to stmatthewsfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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St. Matthews Farmers Market Opens for 17th Season

May 9, 2023 by Penny Peavler

Saturday, May 13, 2023

St. Matthews Farmers Market Kicks Off 2023 Season May 13, 2023 – 17th Season

St. Matthews Farmers Market, Kentucky’s largest urban market, opens for its 17th season Saturday, May 13, 2023. The Market runs Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon through September 30, 2023, and is located at Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207. Featuring more than 40 farms and vendors selling local meats, vegetables, grains, fruit, hot breakfast, and flowers. David Garey, of Garey Farms, in Paris, Kentucky, and a founding farm of the market, said, “The friendships I have made with marketgoers and volunteers, are such a part of why I love this market.”

Bob Callander, Market Committee Member, and co-founder, offered, “As Wendall Berry said, ‘Eating is an agricultural act.’ and our goal is to offer high quality food and products from local producers, and bring farm-fresh food to the community while supporting small farmers who care for the land.” Live music and hot breakfast are also offered each Saturday.

Learn more at www.smfarmersmarket.com or facebook.com/smfarmersmarket. 

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2023 Farm & Vendor Meeting Tues, March 14, 6:30 pm

March 12, 2023 by Penny Peavler

The 2023 St. Matthews Farmers Market Farm and Vendor meeting will be held Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Beargrass Christian Church. All accepted farms and vendors were notified via email. If you did not receive an email from us, please write to stmatthewsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

We will introduce the 2023 Market Map, discuss marketing and special events, revised policies and procedures and accept payment for booth space, and collect insurance forms. All accepted farms, vendors, and alternate vendors are expected to attend. The meeting will last about 1 hour. We are excited to launch the 2023 season and to update you! See you there! Dale, Penny, and Zane and the Market Steering Committee.

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Market Member Meeting 2025

March 8, 2025 by Penny Peavler

We look forward to welcoming all alternates and permanent farms and vendors for the 2025 St. Matthews Farmers Market Season. Our 2025 Farm and Vendor Member Meeting is Thursday March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road, 40207. Please bring the following:

1.Check made payable to the St. Matthews Farmers Market for your membership and your booth fee.

Membership $100

Permanent $225

Permanent Member Total $325

Membership $100

Alternate $60

Alternate Member Total $160

Guest Vendors $25 per occurrence.

2. Commercial liability insurance naming St. Matthews Farmers Market and Beargrass Christian Church an additional insured. Address: 4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207.

3.Signed rules and regulations sheet found here https://smfarmersmarket.com/about-smfm/rules-regulations/

We are happy to welcome back Market Manager Harmonie Francesconi. She will be creating a schedule for alternates in the coming weeks. Please write her directly if you wish to request specific dates or specific dates off. Her email is harmonierae17@icloud.com. Our Market Season runs every Saturday May 10 o September 27, 2025.

We welcome the following new permanent farms and vendors:

Burnt Barn Farm

Lost Valley Ranch Farm

Kayat Oil

Harmony Honey

Jacu Cascara

Bourbon Joys

We welcome the following new alternates

Kentucky River Woodcraft

Kentucky Elixir

Peach Blossom Farm

Birch and Oak

Primo Oils

Glass Talisman

Her Best Foot Forward

L&L Fine Condiments

Levin Farm

Mom & Me Treats

Green Compass Hemp

Stone Burr Lamb

Water Kefir

To see a list of all farms & vendors visit https://smfarmersmarket.com/on-site-vendors/

To see a list of alternate vendors visit https://smfarmersmarket.com/alternate-vendors/

A 2025 map will be released soon!

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