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Vol. 16 No. 9
| May 31, 2012
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The Market is located behind Broad Ripple Magnet High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Avenue,
every Saturday morning, 8 a.m. until 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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Carrots, Radishes, Arugula, Rhubarb, Strawberries,
Fresh Egg-Free Pastas,
Asparagus, Cucumbers,
Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, Onions, Garlic, Leeks,
Kale, Swiss Chard, Spinach,
Bok Choy, Celery, Kohlrabi,
Pea Shoots, Lettuce Greens,
Garden and Flowering Plants, Hanging Baskets,
Lavender, Cut Flowers,
Pastured Free-Range Eggs,
Artisan Cheeses, Grass-Fed Meats,
Bakery Bread and Pastries,
Oils and Spices, Honey
 
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Market Traffic and Parking Reminders
For your safety, please be aware of the following traffic and parking details:
- Vehicle traffic to and exit from the Market is ONE WAY ONLY during Market hours.
- Enter off Compton Street on the west side of the school.
- Exit south along the football field onto East 61st Street.
- Several parking spaces are reserved for disabled drivers/passengers at the north end of the parking lot.
- Parking is also available along streets outside the Market.
- Drive slowly to watch for pedestrian traffic and cars pulling out of spaces.
Thanks for making the Market a safe and fun place to visit. |
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Check the map to see where your favorite vendors are located this week.
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BRFM Buzz
- Black radishes and fennel bulbs from Harvestland Farm
- Radish pods and day lily buds from Sunny Creek Farm
- Red and green scallions from Wild's Apple Farm
- Lavender truffles from Chocolate for the Spirit
- Bunches of carrots from Earthly Delights
- Garlic with scapes from Bloomer's Greenhouse
- Colorful gluten-free cupcakes from the Measuring Cup
- Strawberries and tomatoes from multiple vendors
- Gourmet iced tea from Humboldt County Tea Company
- Beautiful bouquets from Harvest Moon Flower Farm
Rosie's Riblets is back this week (first Saturday of the month). Also this week, look for Worm Castings to boost your compost and rock your garden! Byrne's Grilled Pizza, Blue Moon Perennials, and Nicole-Taylor's Pasta will not be at the Market this Saturday. Look for them again on June 9th.
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Vendor Profile: Compean & Sons
A popular fixture at last year's Wednesday Market was Jose Compean and his family's beautiful produce. This year, his hanging flower baskets and beautiful early vegetables and strawberries have had market-goers saying good things. Jose and his father and their right-hand man pay meticulous attention to growing the most beautiful, healthy, and best-tasting crops they possibly can at their farm/orchard in Huntington.
Last spring, Jose and his father bought 14.25 acres of farmland and orchard that he and his family had been working every growing season for 35 years. They also lease and farm an additional 45-50 acres nearby. The property includes several greenhouses where they are growing close to 5,000 tomatoe plants in pots using a fascinating system of cords, clips, and watering lines.
Their greenhouses are also home to strawberry, raspberry, zucchini, eggplant and zucchini plants. Using the indoor system allows them to produce crops both early and late in the season. Bees are used for pollination and beneficial insects to control pests; and the protected environment prevents weather related damage.
The orchards they own and lease produce fifty different varieties of apples. Jose can name most of the varieties as he walks through the orchard since he grew up tending these very trees. In the last few years he has planted peach and nectarine trees but they won't bear much fruit for another year or two.
While the greenhouses are now producing fruit and vegetables, the outdoor fields are being planted with many of the same vegetables. In addition, other types of produce (e.g., Brussels sprouts, cabbage, watermelons, cantaloupes, pumpkins) are planted by seed or transplanted as seedlings into the open fields. Early season means extra long days, but there is no rest for farmers! As plants ramp up production both inside the greenhouse and out, the 3-man operation kicks into a higher gear - picking, sorting, cleaning, and packing for transport to the Market - and to your table.
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Musical Guest: Handicapper Generals
Don't forget to stop by the entertainment booth and catch our musical guest of the day.
Prepare to have your thoughts interrupted with rock and blues performed by the Handicappers General. These five rather unconventional guys make some energetic music. Find out more 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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Focus On: Vegetable Sauces for Pasta
Pasta is one of the most popular foods in the world and a quick solution to what to fix for supper tonight. With a little imagination and your Market basket full of fresh produce, you can turn out delicious, healthful meals in a matter of minutes. It's the perfect way to wrap up an action-packed summer day and meet all your family's nutritional needs!
Green Vegetable Sauce
from The Cook's Encyclopedia of Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 3 ounces of green beans
- 1 small leek well washed
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 handful of flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Dice the carrots and the zucchini finely. Trim the grean beans, then cut them into 3/4 inch lengths. Slice the leek thinly. Peel and dice the tomatoes. Chop the parsley and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the oil in a medium skillet or saucepan. When the mixture sizzles, add the prepared leek and carrots. Sprinkle the sugar over and fry, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the zucchini, green beans, peas, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook over low to medium heat for 5-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the parsley and chopped tomatoes and adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve at once tossed with freshly cooked pasta of your choice. Serves 4.
Whether you purchase boxed pasta at the grocery store, make your own, or try some of Nicole-Taylor's delicious egg-free pastas from the Market, these fresh sauces will help you get your daily requirement of vegetables with ease and flavor!
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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.
Market Master: Barbara Wilder
Newsletter Coordinator: Jinny Sauer Bastianelli
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