Have you taken the Quad Cities Dining Survey yet?  The one that was published in the Fall/Winter Quad Cities Dining Guide?  

If not, the easiest way to take the survey and give us your opinions is by going online here:  

http://www.quadcitiesdiningguide.com and click on the link to the survey.

Please make sure you answer at least 15 of the questions (out of 50) and watch those buttons at the bottom - you want to hit the third one over - next page - and continue on.  

Thanks for taking part in our survey, and please pass it along to family, friends and co-workers!

The elves at the market have been busy making all sorts of wonderful Christmas items, by hand in their homes and farms. You will find fragrant handmade soaps and candles, home made fudge, bakery items, cheeses, oils and vinegars, canned items from the Amish elves and honey for your sweet, and too much more to mention.

If you have stockings to fill just see Elf Dawn for her candy delights! Every flavor and size for all those good little girls and boys.

I am sure you can find it at the Market, and be sure to ask the vendors if you don't see something, they just might have it in their knapsack.

Christmas is coming the Goose is getting fat!

This Christmas carol puts a smile on my face every year, and I hope you are smiling too. All of the geese are spoken for this Christmas, but you still can put a fresh, pasture raised turkey on the table. Turkeys are still available from Behnke Poultry and you can visit their web site at www.behnkepoultry.com or call them at (563) 285-7844

A good deal for Christmas just got better! 

For each $25 in Freight House Farmers Market Gift Certificates you buy you will also receive your choice of a T-Shirt or Cookbook for FREE!

Be sure to buy plenty as they make great gifts.  Remember that the certificates support local farmers and vendors and 100% of the money stays local!  Great food, wonderful gifts and local vendors all will add to you Christmas this year.  Stop by the Market and pick some up on any Tuesday or Saturday during December. They are good all year round at all of the vendors so pick some up for yourself and enjoy the market all year.

Fans can share recipes, restaurant reviews for chance to win $250

MADISON, Wis. (November 13, 2012) - For folks along the Mississippi River, food is more than simple sustenance; it's woven into the area's culture and history. Now travelers along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway have a chance to share their own experiences with food along the river for a chance to win $250 in the Tasty Traditions Contest.

Fans can share a restaurant review of their favorite place along the Mississippi, a photo, a favorite recipe or a personal story about their own tasty traditions for a chance to win $250. The entries will be compiled into a blog so readers can share each other's experiences.

To enter, visit www.experiencemississippiriver.com or www.facebook.com/GreatRiverRoad before January 11, 2013.

The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is a 10-state cooperative organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents and visitors to the Great River Road National Scenic Byway and Mississippi River Valley.

Established in 1938 and nearly 3,000 miles long, the Great River Road National Scenic Byway offers travelers charming river towns, lush forests, bluffs, big cities and sprawling rural vistas. Along the way, more than 60 interpretive centers in 10 states tell the fascinating story of the Mississippi River. From Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, visitors experience rich and diverse history, culture and landscape. Year-round, there's something for every traveler along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway.

For more information and to start planning your trip along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, visit www.facebook.com/GreatRiverRoad or  experiencemississippiriver.com.

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