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EBNHC's East Boston Farmers Market
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When: Every Thursday from 3:00 to 6:30 pm through October 20, 2011 (rain or shine)
Where: Central Square
(intersection of Bennington St. & Meridian St. in East Boston)
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Our Farmers
& Vendors
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Farmer Dave's
Dracut, MA
Flats Mentor Farm
Lancaster, MA
Jones Farm
Chelmsford, MA
Nagog Hill Farm
Littleton, MA
303 Caf�
East Boston, MA
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THIS WEEK AT THE FARMERS MARKET: July 21, 2011
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Free Bike Repairs at the Market with the Boston Cyclists Union!
Ride your bike to the market and get a free tune up! The East Boston Farmers Market is partnering with the Boston Cyclists Union this week. Today, Thursday July 21, and on the third Thursday of the month through October 20, the Boston Cyclists Union will offer free bike tune-ups. Bike tune-ups include basic repairs needed to pull an old bike out of the basement, such as fixing a flat tire and getting brakes working again. Labor is free. If new parts are needed, there will be a minimal fee. Focus on fun, food, and fitness this week at the East Boston Farmers Market! 
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| RECIPE OF THE WEEK | | |
Green Beans With Tomatoes
From The Silver Palate Cookbook, by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins
 This dish, in which the raw beans are sauteed, calls for the thinnest and tenderest green beans you can find. It is bright, fresh, and crisp, and can be eaten hot or at room temperature.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans*
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped*
- 1 medium-size yellow onion, peeled and cut into thin rings*
- 4 small ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped*
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley*
- 4 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* Indicates you can find it at the East Boston Farmers Market this week!
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, add the beans, and cook, stirring and tossing constantly, until the beans are about half-cooked and become bright green.
2. Reduce the heat and add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring, for one minute.
3. Add the tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until the sauce is slightly reduced, about another five minutes. Serve immediately, or cool and serve at room temperature.
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What You'll Find at the Market this Week
Wondering what fruits or veggies you'll find when you come visit us? Below is a list of some of the crops that you'll most likely come across today at the East Boston Farmers Market:
- Arugula
 - Beets
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Cilantro
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Currants
- Green Beans
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsley
- Radishes
- Raspberries
- Scallions
- Spinach
- Spring turnips
- Strawberries
- Summer Squash
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
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| MAKING HEALTHY FOOD AFFORDABLE | | |
Community Resources
Families and individuals that qualify can use a range of vouchers and coupons to make fresh fruits and vegetables even easier to purchase.
- SNAP/EBT participants can use their cards at the market and receive 50% off purchases up to $20, thanks to the Boston Bounty Bucks program sponsored by the Food Project and the City of Boston.
- WIC participants can save in two ways with the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and with WIC Fruit & Vegetable vouchers. The East Boston Farmers Market is the only market in the city of Boston participating in this new nutrition voucher program.
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| ABOUT THE EAST BOSTON FARMERS MARKET | | |
Getting in Touch
For more information on the Farmers Market, visit the Farmers Market web page at EBNHC's external website. If you have any questions, please contact Eleanor Chandler, Market Manager, at chandlee@ebnhc.org or 617-568-4028. We'll see you at the market!
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
10 Gove Street
East Boston, MA 02128
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