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Vol. 15 No. 24
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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:
Pears, Plums, Apples,
Pork, Poultry, Potatoes,
Pumpkins, Honey, Breads,
Mushrooms, Maple Syrup,
Spaghetti Squash,
Acorn and Butternut Squash,
Tomatoes, Peppers,
Sweet Corn, Okra, Eggplant, Cantaloupe, Watermelon,
Lavender, and more!
 
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10 Health Benefits of Apples
 We're told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what exactly are the health benefits of apples? Here are ten reasons to heed the advice of that old proverb.
1. Bone Protection: A flavonoid found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density.
2. Asthma Help: A study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice daily suffered less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once a month.
3. Alzheimer's Prevention: A study at Cornell University found that quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's .
4. Lower Cholesterol: The pectin in apples lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
5. Lung Cancer Prevention: According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50% lower risk of developing lung cancer.
6. Breast Cancer Prevention: A Cornell University study found that rats that ate 1 apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17%. Rats fed 3 apples per day reduced their risk by 39%, and those fed 6 apples per day reduced their risk by 44%.
7. Colon Cancer Prevention: One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43% lower risk of colon cancer.
8. Liver Cancer Prevention: Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57% lower risk of liver cancer.
9. Diabetes Management: The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.
10. Weight Loss: A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
Excerpted from "10 Health Benefits of Apples" at Eat This!
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Volunteer Profile: Cy Wood
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Cy Wood,
BRFM volunteer |
What are your favorite things about the Market(s)?
I love the variety - all the people from all walks of life, the vendors, the produce and the products! I really enjoy the atmosphere. And I love all the friendly dogs!
How did you become a BRFM volunteer?
I was looking for ways to spend my time, other than sitting in my apartment, since I don't have much money to spend. I stopped in at the Wednesday Market to sign up for the e-newsletter and found out about volunteering.
What do you do when you are not at the Market(s)?
I work for Franklin University of Ohio at 82nd and Allisonville, where I do a lot of explaining that it is different from Franklin College. I also do freelance writing -- web and marketing articles and music reviews, that kind of thing. I play the guitar, I am a bit of a foodie, and I also like craft beers.
What would you tell someone who is thinking of volunteering at the BRFM?
You'll have a fantastic time! You'll get to talk to a lot of interesting people, learn more about food, and eat lots of good stuff!
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Green Transportation Raffle for September
 Just because a winner has been chosen for August, doesn't mean the fun is over. If you use alternative transportation to come to the Market, you can visit us at the BRFM Information Table at either the Wednesday or the Saturday Market to enter the raffle for this month. Our new prize for September is a messenger bag from The North Face. So walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus, and enter to win. We will draw another winner at the end of September. See you at the Market!
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Focus On: Pears
Pears are underrated in my opinion. They always play second fiddle to their popular and patriotic cousins, the apples. Nobody says, "A pear a day keeps the doctor away," or "as American as pear pie." But for me, pears are a little bit of heaven!
A ripe pear and a piece of good cheese is a snack that cannot be beat. Pears sliced or diced in a salad with gorgonzola crumbles, red onion, and walnut pieces is a divine accompaniment to a fine cut of meat. And one of my favorite desserts is simply a pear cut into bite-size pieces with a couple of spoonfuls of ricotta, a handful of chopped walnuts and a drizzle of Nocello (walnut liqueur).
Pears can be grilled, carmelized, roasted, poached, pureed or dipped in chocolate. The subtly sweet, soft texture of a pear is truly a beautiful thing. Here is a favorite of mine that makes a simple, but satisfying, meal paired with a soup or salad.
Grilled Cheese with Pear
This recipe is a combination of three similar ones from Giada De Laurentiis, Rachael Ray, and Martha Stewart. I don't have a panini maker, so I use a grill pan. They each use a different type of cheese, but I am partial to the Fontina. Martha uses butter, where Giada and Rachael use olive oil. Giada adds fresh arugula or spinach and Rachael adds fresh sage which are all wonderful. I also like to include her carmelized onions if I am not in too big a hurry. Martha includes ham in her recipe (and so do I), but the other two chefs don't find it necessary.
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Pears from Lee's Orchard
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Ingredients:
8 slices of ciabatta or other good bread
butter or olive oil to spread on bread
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
1 lb. of Fontina, Gruyère, or other melting cheese
1 lb. of deli sliced ham (optional)
3 oz. arugula or spinach (optional)
or 2 oz. chopped fresh sage (optional)
carmelized onions (optional)
Directions:
- Layer 4 slices of bread with 8 ounces cheese, 1 thinly sliced pear; the optional sliced ham, arugula or spinach, sage, onions; top each with bread.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread outside of both bread slices with butter or oil. Cook sandwiches in batches, if necessary, until golden and cheese is melted, flipping once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Cut sandwiches in half and serve hot. Enjoy with soup or salad!
This sampling of pear recipes makes use of a variety of techniques and runs the gamut from sweet to savory for a full array of pear deliciousness!
Poached Pears
Roasted Pears with Sweet Potatoes
Warm Pear-Raspberry Bruschetta
Carmelized Pears
Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Pears
Quick Pear Chutney
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Musical Guests: Wednesday Market - Cara Jean Wahlers
Saturday Market - Brearton & Hughes
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Brearton & Hughes |
Don't forget to stop by the entertainment booth at either market and catch our musical guest of the day.
Cara Jean Wahlers is a classically trained singer, guitarist, songwriter, and Broad Ripple resident. She has performed to rave reviews at the Saturday Market. For more information, click here.
Brearton & Hughes play a mix of covers and original music that could be classified as easy listening in the traditional or folk music style.
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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Broad Ripple Farmers Market was voted
BEST Farmers Market
in TheIndyChannel.com A-List
Thank you to everyone who voted for us!
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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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