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Vol. 15 No. 18
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The Wednesday Market is located in the parking lot of Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Ave.,
every Wednesday evening, 5 until 8 p.m. from June through September.
The Saturday Market is located behind Broad Ripple Magnet High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave.,
every Saturday morning, 8 a.m. until 12 noon, from early May to mid-November.
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The Broad Ripple Farmers Market is a non-smoking market.
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This Week at the Markets:
Melons, Peaches,
Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Zucchini, Yellow Squash,
Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Heirloom Tomatoes,
Eggplant, Beans, Peppers, Beets, Onions, Garlic,
and much more!
 
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Bike Bucket Workshop
Wednesday Market, August 10, 5-8 pm, Broad Ripple Park
Ever want to ride your bike to the farmers market, but not have enough room in your backpack to carry all of the groceries home? Join Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and INDYCOG as they REUSE 4-gallon square buckets (better known for holding kitty litter) to make Bike Buckets that attach to the rack on your bicycle. $25 for INDYCOG members; $35 for nonmembers. All materials, hardware, tools and instructions will be provided (feel free to bring your own buckets if you have them, or they can provide them). It shouldn't take more than an hour to have your very own REUSED Bike Buckets. To view a flier, click here. |
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Vendor Profile: Incredible Edibles
With 300 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes and peppers, Incredible Edibles is unique among our market vendors. The Tipton family, consisting of Dave, Sandy, and daughter Maddie, grow their vegetables (and some fruits) and se ll them along with pickles and homemade jams at our Saturday Market. In talking with Sandy, it didn't take long to recognize that this woman is passionate about her produce!
While I was there, several customers stopped by to chat about heirlooms, and the conversations I heard were fascinating. Sandy showed off two Rinaldo tomatoes that looked completely different, telling us that they actually came from the same plant. She also displayed several varieties of chiles, including the Scorpion's Tongue, Chilhuacle Negro, and chocolate chile, which she uses in her Fire and Ice pickles.
A longtime member of the Seed Savers Exchange, Sandy has obtained seeds from all over the world and carefully cultivates her highly unusual tomatoes and peppers, as well as experiments with interesting jams, pickles and other dishes made with them. Not only is she a grower and a cook, but she is also a photographer and instructor, teaching classes at the Indianapolis Art Center. Curiosity and creativity seem to be an integral part of what she does in the dark room, as well as in the garden.
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Fun Facts: Peaches
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Peaches from Your Neighbor's Garden |
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The horticulturist George Minifie supposedly brought the first peaches from England to its North American colonies in the early 17th century, planting them at his Estate of Buckland in Virginia. Various American Indian tribes are credited with spreading the peach tree across the United States, taking seeds along with them and planting as they roamed the country. Although Thomas Jefferson had peach trees at Monticello, farmers did not begin commercial production until the 19th century.
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Focus On: Cool, No-Cook Summer Dishes
Hot, sweltering summer days call for cool dishes that don't heat up your kitchen. In addition to grilling, that generally means fruits and vegetables are used in raw form, which is wonderfully healthy for you too. A classic cold soup that uses a wide variety of summer vegetables is Gazpacho. Here is my favorite version using as much fresh produce from the Market as possible. It is so simple to just chop the vegetables, combine everything in one bowl and chill -- you and the soup!
Gazpacho
3 cups tomato juice (or low sodium V-8)
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Gazpacho made with vegetables
from Fields Farm Fresh |
1 cup peeled, seeded, chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup each of chopped celery, cucumber,
bell pepper, and green onion (I've also added zucchini or corn if I happened to have them)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a large glass or stainless steel bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. It gets even better after a couple of days. Serve cold. Very tasty and refreshing alongside a grilled steak or all by itself!
For more simple, no-cook recipes, just click on the links and stay cool!
Red Cabbage Slaw
Summer Squash Carpaccio
Tomato Peach Salad
Cantaloupe Soup
Panzanella Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes
Limoncello Raspberry Torte
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Musical Guests: Wednesday Market - Dave Duvall
Saturday Market - Paul Matthew Lauck
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Paul Matthew Lauck |
Don't forget to stop by the entertainment booth at either market and catch our musical guest of the day.
Dave Duvall plays jug band, blues, and hillbilly music with banjo, guitar, harmonica, stand-up bass, and vocals. Visit his website here.
Paul Matthew Lauck has been hailed as "one of the great finds of the downtown music scene." For more information, go to his website here.
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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Cure Sign Envy - Rent A Sign!
You've seen the signs in your neighbor's yard or as you've driven down the street on the way to the Market. "How did they get that sign?" you wondered. "Why can't I have one too?" Well, we'd love to make that happen! A small "rental" fee of $5 will help the BRFM pay for expenses (rent, insurance, electricity, signage, etc.) and give you the opportunity to "show off" (promote the Market) to your friends, neighbors and passersby. Signs are available at the Saturday Market and can be ordered at the Wednesday Market for pickup the next Saturday.
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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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