Shrimping at the Tucker Farmers Market

June 27, 2013

More than 35 local amazing local food vendors

Music

The Skipperdees

The Skipperdees (twin sisters Emily and Catherine Backus) hail from Oak Ridge, TN, a town mentioned in the 1989 film Fat Man and Little Boy, which featured Paul Newman and his mustache.They write sad songs but are happy people, currently working with producer Jim White on a debut “big girl record.” The Sisters Backus have recently had the chance to collaborate with such luminaries as Caroline Herring, Packway Handle Band, Minton Sparks, and Ben Sollee. Drop a line at skipperdeemusic@gmail.com or find them in one of the seven Waffle House locations in their current home of Athens, GA.

New vendor

Our boats harvest Wild Georgia Shrimp, a name given to wild-caught shrimp, meeting the high quality standards of the Georgia Shrimp Association. 

These low-fat, low-calorie, low-carb shrimp are a protein-rich food containing heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have found that shrimp are an excellent source of vitamins D and B12, as well as selenium, which may assist in cancer protection. They are also a good source of niacin and iron.

 This week, the following products will be available:

Jumbo heads on (Individually Quick Frozen) 2lb bags – $16
Summer Brown Shrimp! Medium heads on (IQF) 3lb bags – $18
Jumbo heads off (IQF) 2lb bags – $25
XL heads off (IQF) 2lb bags – $23
XL peeled & deveined (frozen) 1lb bags – $18

Just want to let everyone know that we *will* host a market on July 4, but we will close the market one hour early. This means we will only go until 7. Bring all your out of town guests for music, food trucks, and delicious local goodies!