THANKSGIVING MARKET VENDORS

Newton resident Beth Kirsch trained in France as a Master Chocolatier. Her award-winning chocolates are made in small batches with the highest quality French chocolate and fresh ingredients. For Thanksgiving, she has her always popular milk or dark chocolate hand-painted turkeys ($3)—perfect and fun additions to place settings. Assorted boxes of chocolate bonbons ($16-$55) are standouts at the dessert table and thoughtful hostess gifts. She also has off-the-charts Chocolate-Dipped Toffee, chocolate bars, bark, French hot chocolate mix, and more. Stop by Beth's table at the market for a taste of rich hot chocolate, available for purchase in gift tins and kraft bags. Chocolates will be available for purchase at the market but, if possible, pre-order by Nov 18 for the best selection, with pick up either in Newton Highlands or at Newton’s Thanksgiving Market. Shipping also available.

The centerpieces of any Thanksgiving dessert spread are pies—and Bettina’s Bakery in Newton Upper Falls has some of the best scratch-made Thanksgiving pies in the city. Owned and operated by two professional pastry chefs, this sweet little eatery brings together German, Latino, and American cuisine, serving up baked goods with a creative flair. On the Thanksgiving Pie menu are Apple Crumb, Blueberry Crumb, and Pumpkin Pie, which can either be picked up at the Thanksgiving market or at their Elliot Street Bakery. Bettina’s also has turkey and pumpkin-shaped sugar cookie platters available for the holiday, which double as delicious hostess gifts. It’s best to pre-order pies, but Bettina’s will also have some for sale at the market. Cookie Platters will only be available at the Thanksgiving market. Place orders by Wednesday, November 19. 295 Elliot St., Newton Upper Falls. Mon-Sat: 7-3

Since popping up at the Saturday Farmers’ Market, Newton resident and Chiqui’s Kitchen owner, Krysia Villón, has upped the city’s empanada game—big time. Chiqui’s has Peruvian empanadas packed with flavor and enveloped with a dough that is both sweet and savory. They’ll have frozen empanadas in two sizes— minis in packs of 25, which are easy Thanksgiving appetizers, and 3-packs of regular sized empanadas for quick meals on busy days. Mini empanada flavors include: Beef, Chicken, and Vegetarian Sweet Potato. Regular sized will also have Spinach & Cheese as an option. If you're looking to kick it up a notch, Chiqui's also offers 2 different styles of dipping sauces. While you can purchase the empanadas at the Thanksgiving Market, you may want to pre-order just to make sure you get exactly what you want. And since the empanadas are frozen, they’re great to stow away in the freezer for easy meals or kids' lunches all winter long!

The Cork & Board is a perfect destination for holidays like Thanksgiving--when friends and family gather together, prepare and share creative foods, great wine, and craft beer. Oh, and if you're exchanging gifts, well, they have those too. It’s a one-stop Thanksgiving shopping destination, with a vast assortment of specialty foods—many made locally. At the Thanksgiving Market owner Ryan Gott will have everything needed for stunning charcuterie spreads-- cheeses, jams and spreads, nuts, olives, cured meats, and crackers, along with select specialty food and hostess gifts. While he won’t have wine and beer at the Thanksgiving Market, there will be non-alcoholic mixers for easy cocktails. And be sure to add their in-store “Drinksgiving" Wine & Food Tasting to your calendar on Saturday, November 15th (12-3pm), to sample and select wines for the holidays.

Pre-order floral centerpieces from Newton Centre's Derby Farm Flowers and you can pick them up at the Thanksgiving Farmer's Market--checking one more thing off of your to-do list. Derby Farm's so-pretty-they’ve-been-featured-in-Vogue floral arrangements elevate a holiday table top, entry way, and are much appreciated hostess gifts. Arrangements can also be ordered and picked up at their Newton Centre shop which is stocked with curated décor for dressing up table tops, inspired-by-nature home accents, and hostess gifts. 1280 Centre Street (in the brick building at the corner of Centre and Union Streets.)

What’s Thanksgiving without farm fresh produce from one of the top sustainable farms in the area? Farmer Tim’s Vegetables from Dudley, MA will be at the Thanksgiving Market loaded with sustainable, grown-in-MA produce like on-the-stem Brussels sprouts, a huge variety of winter squash like butternut, acorn, carnival, pie pumpkins, and candy roasters; sweet potatoes; potatoes; winter root vegetables like carrots, beets, parsnips, turnips, and celeriac; falls greens like kale, spinach and cabbage; leeks, and more. Unlike traditional farms, Farmer Tim’s sustainable practices both take care of the land and grow nutrient-dense food that’s packed with flavor and lasts longer in the fridge. Yes, you can taste the difference. Bring your market bag, and try what could become your new favorite farm. Farmer Tim will have information on his CSA too, which has a pick-up at Newton’s Fulfilled Goods.

Fulfilled Goods, Newton’s low-waste retail shop and refillery, offers a whole new shopping experience—where we can spend less money on essential home and personal products that are also good for the planet. Whether we’re restocking dishwasher detergent, shampoo, pantry products like spices, flour, and nuts, or picking up a hostess gift with a sustainable story, owner Shara Ertel’s curated shop is filled with just what we need for the holidays and, really, for everyday. At the Thanksgiving Market she’ll have kitchenwares like silicone baking mats, parchment bakeware, pot scrubbers, bamboo cooking utensils and products for storing leftovers. And if we need hostess gifts like bath bombs, organic French soaps, or mason jars filled with candy, we can pick those up too.

Who wants to stuff themselves over the days leading up to Thanksgiving? And for those of us preparing Thanksgiving Dinner, the last thing we want to do is make dinner on Tuesday or Wednesday night. Enter Yoko Bryden from Hungry Ninja. After launching her Vegan sushi salad bowls at last year’s Newto Farmers’ Markets, she now has hundreds of regular customers lining up for her tasty bowls before they sell out. Yoko will be at the Thanksgiving Market with healthy and nourishing prepared meals ready to enjoy on Tuesday or Wednesday night. Choose from her Vegan Sushi Salad Bowls or Futomaki. Just place orders online no later than 12 PM on Monday, November 24 and pick them up at the Thanksgiving Market on Tuesday.

Lynne's Vintique in Echo Bridge Mall is stocked with local food and vintage finds. It's Newton's go-to source for truly local raw honey, and fans of locally roasted Dean’s Beans coffee know that Lynne’s has the best prices and widest selection in the area. She'll be at the market with honey, coffee, jams, jellies, and an assortment of organic teas and cocoa.

Mike & Patty’s at Flourhouse will be at the Thanksgiving Market with some its best selling, moderately priced baked goods to enjoy at our feast as well as leading up to it. To make sure we head home with exactly what we want, they recommend pre-ordering their sourdough batards ($9), legendary vegan English muffins ($7 for a 4-pack), and over-sized flaky milk bread cinnamon rolls finished with cream cheese icing ($5), for easy pick up at the market.

Sharpen up your dull knives at Newton’s Thanksgiving Market when Tom from top rated mobile knife sharpener, National Sharpening Co., comes to Newton. Tom will be set up in the parking lot on Webster Street from 12-4, ready to sharpen your kitchen knives, scissors, or even garden tools. No appointments necessary, just bring your knives, drop them off, shop, tour the restored Allen House, and pick up your knives when you’re done. Tom accepts credit cards and cash. Tap link for pricing.

Well, sure, we could spend our time in the run-up to Thanksgiving preparing side dishes or we can just hand it off to Newton’s newest restaurant with a full catering menu, Scafidi Brothers. With a long catering history, owners and brothers Andy and Ted Scafidi have lots of sides for your feast, with easy pick up at the Thanksgiving Market. Choose from: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Traditional or Sausage Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Mac & Cheese, and Gravy. Order sides for pick up at the market. (There will be very limited quantities for sale at the Market.) And for those interested in sampling the sides first, stop by Scafidi Brothers on Saturday November 15th, for a free Thanksgiving tasting event at Scafidi Brothers restaurant from 11 AM-3 PM. 1134 Beacon Street, Four Corners.

Gaby and Greg of Stoneside Flower Farm are returning to the Thanksgiving Market this year with their gorgeous dried and preserved wreaths and bouquets. Wreaths are crafted from grapevines grown on their farm and embellished with dried flowers. Each one is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of hand-worked natural art, and a year-round reminder that organic beauty surrounds us in many forms. Wreaths range in price from $18-$65, while mini dried bouquets are $25. Perfect for the holiday table or hostess gifts.

If you’re a foodie in the greater Boston area, chances are you’ve heard of Fernanda Tapia. She’s a champion of the tv show “Chopped,” co-owner of Newton Centre’s former Chilean restaurant Comedor, and once named by Zagat as one of Boston’s top 30 chefs under the age of 30. In addition to running her own personal chef business where she cooks up fine, creative cuisine for private and corporate clients, Fernanda has her own hot sauce called “Tapi Papi.” According to the Chopped champion it’s the perfect blend of fiery heat and sweet honey. Made in small batches with lots of Fresno chilis and a dash of Chilean merken, Tapi Papi has the right amount of kick to go with everything. Grab a bottle at the market, meet Fernanda, and get ready to spice up your Thanksgiving table. You can pre-order bottles for easy pick up at the market, too. (They also make great stocking stuffers and hostess gifts!