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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:
September 15, 2011 | |
Free Bike Repairs at the Market Today!
The Boston Cyclists Union is back today to offer free bicycle tune-ups and engage the community in conversations about bike advocacy in Boston. The BCU's Bike to Market program visits the East Boston Farmers Market on the third Thursday of each month and offers free tune-ups and low-cost gear, including $5 helmets. Ride on down to the market, take advantage of this great -- and free -- community service and pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables while you're there! See you at the market!
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
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 September is squash season! Butternut squash is a rich winter squash with a deep orange color and sweet, buttery flesh, hence its name. This recipe is simple to prepare and, once you place it in the oven, will just roast while you prepare the rest of your meal. Pair it with a green vegetable (steamed broccoli is a great choice) and a whole grain such as brown rice, wild rice, barley, or quinoa. Enjoy!
Yields four large servings or eight smaller servings.
Ingredients
- 2 butternut squashes, cut lengthwise and seeds removed
- Brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the four halves of squash on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each half lightly with one tablespoon brown sugar, or drizzle a tablespoon of maple syrup into each squash pit.
- Roast for 30-45 minutes. The squash is cooked when lightly browned and a fork inserted in flesh enters easily.
- Each half serves one person as a main dish, or can be divided up into smaller pieces as a side dish.
- Serve with a dollop of yogurt on top!
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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:
- Apples
- Arugula
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- Basil
- Beets
- Blueberries
- Bok Choy
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cilantro
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Currants
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Green Onions
- Lettuce
- Melon
- Mint
- Onions
- Peaches
- Parsley
- Peppers
- Radishes
- Raspberries
- Scallions
- Spinach
- Spring turnips
- Strawberries
- Summer Squash
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Winter Squash
- Zucchini
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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.
- Seniors can use their Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons at the market
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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 Ben Talbot, Market Manager, at talbotb@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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