Business Notebook: Clam N' Jam at the market

Warwick - Ever since Pennings Farm Market opened its seafood and meat department on Route 94 in Warwick, its catch phrase has been: “More than a farm market.” But that was always true. In addition to offering a large selection of its own farm fresh and other locally grown produce, Pennings also had a spectacular floral display, ice cream stand, petting zoo, children’s rides, haunted “Halloween” house, Easter egg hunt and what-have-you. And naturally, it became a popular family destination. Until recent times the market closed for the winter so that owners Steve and Jill Pennings could gear up for the busy spring reopening. Since the introduction of the seafood and meat department, however, Pennings Farm Market now remains open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. all year round. And during good weather, lunch or dinner patrons can not only take-out soups, salads, wraps and other dishes but they can also enjoy their meals in Pennings picnic area. The market has also added a juice bar and expanded its selection of bakery and “country store” products including the popular “Lisa’s Cookies.” And now, Pennings is offering a brand new service, “Clambakes and Lobsterbakes” to-go. Choose from Little Neck clams, Prince Edward Island mussels, live Maine lobsters and Alaskan King crab legs. Then add Pennings own grown sweet corn, local potatoes and vegetables to the mix. It all comes together in a decorative enamel pot with a broth spout. And all you need to do is put the pot on the grill and dinner is served. The take-out dish also includes homemade New England clam chowder with sourdough rolls. This Friday evening, August 25, Pennings will also host another of its “Clam N’ Jam” nights under the tent featuring live music, hayrides, clams, sweet corn, barbecue and more. The live musical entertainment is from 6 - 9 p.m. Bring the family and your appetite. For more information, call 986-1059 or visit www.penningsfarmmarket.com. Chef of the market Every Sunday, local area farms, bakeries, flower nurseries, wineries, fruit growers, bee-keepers, cheese-makers and restaurants attract crowds of Warwick residents, tourists and other visitors to the Farmers’ Market at the South Street parking lot. They come to purchase sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches organically grown fresh vegetables, goat cheese, maple syrup, herbs, fruits, candy, baked goods, flowers and other seasonal products. And there’s more. Starting at 11 a.m., the Warwick Farmers’ Market also features the “Chef of the Market.” Guest chefs from local restaurants prepare specialties made with local products. Visitors can sample various gourmet dishes and learn first hand how it’s done. This Sunday, Aug. 27, The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market welcomes back Chef John Christison of Yesterdays Restaurant. He will be making fresh mozzarella using regionally grown tomatoes and basil for all to taste. Last Sunday the market featured Chef Ken Struble of Folderol Restaurant in Westtown who presented a demonstration and samplings of his “Rubs and Salsa” using the market’s fresh herbs and vegetables. On Sept. 10, you may learn a few baking techniques from Chef Jean-Claude Sanchez of Jean Claude’s Patisserie in Warwick. And the following Sunday, Sept. 17, Chef Erik Johansen of the Iron Forge Restaurant in Bellvale, who was “Chef of the Market” earlier this season, will return for a repeat performance. Chefs’ schedules are subject to last minute change. For more information call 987-9990. Anniversary Marla Blauschild, DC, is celebrating her first anniversary as owner of the Atlas Orthogonal Headache Treatment Center, 23 Colonial Ave., Warwick. Blauschild, who earned her degree as a doctor of chiropractic from Palmer University in 1994, said that she is one out of only 130 practitioners in the world who are board certified to perform the Atlas Orthogonal Procedure. The procedure, she explained, is corrective for migraines, tension, and chronic headaches of all types. It is non-invasive and uses no drugs. For information call 986-4747. Vendors wanted The 34th Annual Sugar Loaf Fall Festival will take place on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-9. The Sugar Loaf Festival Committee is looking for crafters, artisans and food vendors. For information and applications call the Sugar Loaf Chamber of Commerce at 469-9181.