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Vol. 15 No. 9
| June 1, 2011
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The Wednesday Market is every Wednesday evening from June to September,
from 5 until 8 p.m., in the parking lot of Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue.
The Saturday Market is every Saturday morning from May to November, from 8 a.m. until
12 noon, in the parking lot Broad Ripple Magnet High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Avenue.
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The Broad Ripple Farmers Market is a non-smoking market. |
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This Week at the Market:
Strawberries,
Specialty Breads and Pastries,
Baby Leaf Lettuce,
Baby Collard Greens,
Swiss Chard, Baby Kale,
Rhubarb and Basil!
 
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Wednesday Market Opens Tonight!
This evening, June 1, is the opening of the new Wednesday Broad Ripple Farmers Market in Broad Ripple Park. Join us from 5-8 p.m. to shop our 30 plus vendors, who will be set up in the northeast corner of the main parking lot, next to the playground and not far from the dog park. You'll see several of our Saturday vendors plus a few new ones! There will be plenty of ready-to-eat options to munch on while exploring the Market or to take into the park for a picnic! As with the Saturday Market, the new Wednesday Market is family-friendly and dog-friendly.
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Vendor Profile: The Measuring Cup
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Chocolate Chip Scones |
The Measuring Cup bakes the old-fashioned way, one recipe at a time, baked fresh daily. This allows owners Pam Cox and Chris Wilcox to adjust their recipes to accommodate a wide variety of food allergies, like dairy and eggs, as well as being gluten free.
Their secret to great taste and texture is to use a variety of healthy, whole grain alternative flours in their products. Some of their most popular items are Hearty Whole Grain Bread, Foccaccia, Banana Bread, Thin Mint-y Cookies, Scones, Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, Boston Cream Pie, Angel Food Cake, Corn Bread Mix and Buttermilk Biscuits.
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Market Trivia: Strawberries
Medieval stone masons carved strawberry designs on altars and around the tops of pillars in churches and cathedrals to sybolize perfection and righteousness
During the spring, in parts of Bavaria, farmers tie small baskets of wild strawberries to the horns of their cattle as an offering to elves. They believe that the elves, who love strawberries, will help the cows produce healthier calves and an abundance of milk.
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Focus On: Strawberry "Shortcake"
Nothing says early summer like fresh strawberries; and nothing showcases strawberries better than a strawberry shortcake - unless it is a trio of "shortcake" desserts that take the beloved American classic to a new level!
Italian Balsamic Strawberries
- 3-4 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 3-4 tablespoons good aged balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar or sugar substitute
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint julienned (or try ¼ teaspoon black pepper)
Marinate in a medium bowl at least 1 hour. Serve over Sweet Biscuit Shortcakes (this site has recipes for sweet biscuits from scratch, using Bisquik, and even a gluten-free version); with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream to top.
Strawberries in Fruity Red Wine
- 3-4 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ¼ cup sugar or sugar substitute
- ½cup fruity red wine such as a merlot or zinfandel
Marinate in a medium bowl at least 1 hour. Serve over Baked Merengues (the recipe is for Boccone Dolce, but scroll down to get the directions for making the merengues, including a link for hints and tips - or buy pre-baked merengues); with a classic Romanoff Topping (use the directions above for the berries and then follow the remainder of the recipe for the topping).
Marinated Strawberries
- 3-4 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ¼ cup sugar or sugar substitute
 - ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
Marinate in a medium bowl at least 1 hour. Serve over Buttermilk Cake and Orange Mascarpone Filling (substitute the recipe above for the berry portion).
Use fresh locally grown strawberries (from the Market of course). They are much tastier and more aromatic than imported berries. Each recipe above serves six.
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Musical Guests: Wednesday Market - Steve Smith
Saturday Market - Tom Duncan
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Tom Duncan |
Don't forget to stop by the entertainment booth at either market and catch our musical guest of the day.
Steve Smith is a singer, songwriter, and looping-multi-instrumentalist who plays a variety of musical styles. Tom Duncan is a musician, composer, and craftsman who makes his own folk harps.
As always, the entertainment is provided at no cost to the BRFM. If you like what you hear, please consider purchasing a CD and/or leaving a tip.
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This Week's Vendors
To view maps of this week's vendors and the locations of their booths, click for the Wednesday evening map, or for the Saturday morning map. Or stop by the BRFM Info Booth, and we'll be happy to help you find your favorite vendors.
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About the Market
With more than 50 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 through November, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Broad Ripple Magnet High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Avenue and every Wednesday from June through September, 5 until 8 p.m. in Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue.
Market Master: Barbara Wilder
Newsletter Coordinator: Jinny Sauer Bastianelli |
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