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This week at the Market:
Berries, Corn, Cucumbers, Peppers,
Summer Squash, and Watermelon
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| Update on Kelly Funk
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Kelly remains hospitalized at this time, but her doctors continue to see small but steady signs of recovery. The recovery fund established at Huntington Bank remains active. Thank you to all who have already donated. If you would like to make a donation, you can visit any Huntington Bank branch and tell the teller you would like to donate to the Kelly Funk Recovery Fund. Credit card donations can be made online at www.kellyfunkrecoveryfund.com. BRFM will continue to accept cash donations at the market, as well. |
Help BRFM Get on the A List
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BRFM ranks #1 on the Indy Channel's voting for the 2010 "A List". Voting remains open until September 10. Please vote and help us spread the word. Visit TheIndyChannel.com to vote, while your there you can forward the link to friends and post it on facebook page! |
| Answer to Last Week's
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True!
Watermelon does contain protein.
See right for a tasty recipe!
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Market Trivia | | |
True or False?
Chile peppers have no nutritional value? |
Musical Guest: Ted Kirkendall | |
Don't forget to stop by the entertainment area and catch a few songs by Ted Kirkendall.
As always, the entertainment is provided at no cost to BRFM. If you like what you hear, please consider purchasing a CD and/or leaving a tip. |
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Vol. 14 No. 17 | July 29, 2010 | |
With more than 50 local vendors, you'll find just about everything you need at the Broad Ripple Farmers Market (BRFM). We are open rain or shine, every Saturday from May 1 through November 20, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
We're in the same great location for 2010: behind Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the Arts & Humanities, 1115 Broad Ripple Avenue
Market Master: Barbara Wilder
Newsletter Coordinator: Elizabeth Crist Darby |
| Vendor Profile: Whipker Azalia Farm Market |
| Grandpa Elmer Whipker, Sr., started the family farm in Azalia, Indiana. In 1954, Bennie (Keith's dad) got in the business, and now Keith is continuing the tradition. They have been a part of the BRFM since the days of the Broad Ripple Brewpub location. Keith followed up on an idea to build on their roadside stand (originally located on SR 7 before US 37 was put in - then moved to US 37) by checking out farmers markets. It was Keith's idea to try the BRFM. His mom and dad weren't too sure about it, but after one market when Keith couldn't be there, they were the ones who did every market from then on out.
Due to his parent's health issues, Keith is keeping Whipker Farm a part of our market. Family friend, Martha Tavel, helps out and does the kettle corn. Whipkers offers tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon, eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, onions, peppers in season now. The fall will bring pumpkins and gourds. |
Tomato, Watermelon and Basil Skewers
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| This simply recipe is perfect for a hot summer evening. For a picnic friendly alternative, simply skip the skewers and gently toss the ingredients together before packing in reusable containers.
Ingredients1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 (4 to 5 pound) watermelon, cut into 32 (1 1/2-inch cubes 32 small basil leaves (or torn larger leaves) 16 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Special equipment: 16 (6-inch) skewers
Directions
Combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool. Starting with the watermelon squares, push the watermelon to the very tip of the skewer. Then skewer a basil leaf, then a tomato half. Continue with another watermelon, basil leaf, and tomato half. Place the skewer on a serving platter so it stands upright, using the lowest watermelon square as a base. Continue with the remaining skewers. Recipe from The Food Network |
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Fans on Facebook and Twitter |
You can also find the latest news, share your recipes and photos, start a discussion, and join the other 1,057 fans on our Facebook page: Broad Ripple Farmers Market. You can also follow BRFM on Twitter @BRfarmersmarket. Tell us about what you like, who you saw, your dog's favorite tidbits.
Both are great ways to keep in touch with the BRFM. Thanks to everyone for tweeting on Saturdays. |
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Vendors at this Week's Market |
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To view a map of the vendors' locations, click here. Visit the BRFM website or stop by the BRFM Info Booth to see a complete list of vendors. |
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