by Sarah Grant, food writer for the [1] York Independent

Winter Farmers’ Market
So, on Saturday, Dec.19, I finally got over to the indoor winter farmer’s market held at Wentworth Greenhouses just across the border in Rollinsford, N.H., and I was blown away by the enormity, diversity and stunning quality of the whole thing!
Housed in one of the largest greenhouses were so many of the very best farmer/artisanal vendors in the seacoast area. The biggest surprise was all the freshly harvested vegetables I found—organic no less—and other fresh products such as pasture raised, heritage breed meats; fabulous Silvery Moon cheeses from their contented, all grass-fed cows; maple syrup products; freshly caught seafood; raw milk and cream from grass-fed Jersey cows; goat cheeses and yogurts; teas and an endless list of goods and other consumables made with locally grown materials/ingredients. The prices are excellent because you are buying directly from the artisan.
Do yourself a favor while supporting our local farmers through the winter and mark your brand new 2010 calendar with all the dates of this spectacular market sponsored by Seacoast Eat Local. read the full article: [2] yorkindependent.pdf

SEIZE THE MAINE SHRIMP SEASON
They are the size of a salad shrimp but their rich, meaty texture and flavor are much closer
to that of their cousin, the Rock Shrimp.
It is winter, which means it is also Maine shrimp season. Maine shrimp live only in the Gulf of Maine. They start their five-year lives as males and mature into females. Maine shrimp are a vital link in the food chain as consumers of plankton and sea-bed invertebrates and are in turn eaten by Hake, Cod and Mainers. Maine shrimp were overfished almost to the point of extinction in the 1950s and ’60s, but now—thanks to brief, well-controlled shrimping seasons—they have rallied back to moderate numbers. Our sweet, delicately pink winter miracles are super easy to prepare and are packed with vitamin B12 and niacin. Shrimp are also a good source of vitamin D and trace minerals. They are a fabulous source of low fat protein and are not treated with preservative like the big boys from Thailand. read the full article: [3] shrimpwintermarkets.pdf