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Wednesday Market Opens
June 2nd
Looking for a mid-week pick-me-up? The Bellingham
Farmers Market is ready fo  r the opening of the Wednesday Market, held
weekly from June through September. The Market is held on the Fairhaven
Village Green, behind Village Books from 12 noon to 5pm. This year, we have an exciting Market with over 25
vendors selling everything from fresh produce to fine jewelry, vibrant flowers to tasty treats. Stop by for lunch and stick around to pick up fresh veggies
for dinner, browse the array of hand-crafted items perfect for gift
giving, and enjoy the live entertainment. The green provides the
perfect backdrop for playful children and for picnicking. Opening day will feature entertainment by Akabella at noon - an all-female world fusion vocal group; And Amber Darland at 2pm - a favorite local singer/songwriter. If you Twitter, follow us at BhamFarmerMkt for
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 Meet Our Vendors:
Jen's House of Chai
Owner: Jennifer Redmond
Web site: jenshouseofchai.com
What makes your
product unique, unusual or special?
North Star Chai is my own signature blend of masala chai
WITH A KICK! I created it after discovering that the chai on the market was
thick, syrupy, full of sugar, and contained more chemicals and unhealthy
ingredients than I'd like to put into my body when drinking a cup of tea. I
craved authentic chai. The result: a unique and spicy blend of masala chai, a
slow-brewed tradition with organic spices, fresh ground ginger, and premium
organic black tea.
A lot of what goes into my blend can't be grown here, but I
am working with Terra Verde to get locally-grown ginger, and I serve Silver
Springs Jersey Milk, Bellewood Acres Cider (in season), Twin Brook Creamery
Chocolate Milk and Almond Milk from the Community Food Co-op. I'm adding local
honey to my ingredient list as well.
I'm also part of Sustainable Connections Toward Zero Waste
campaign -- about 99 percent of what I produce can be reused or recycled. Check
out my chai spice paper, mulch, potpourri, and more!
CLICK HERE to learn more about Jen's House of Chai.
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Recipe of the Month
Kale normally falls into the cooking
greens category, but there is a way to make this member  of the cabbage family
into a tasty salad. By "massaging" the kale with salt, the leafy
green will soften to leave you with a perfect ingredient for a salad.
Massaged Kale and Pear with Gorgonzola
1 bunch kale
1 teaspoon sea
salt
1/3 cup coarsely
chopped pistachios
¼ cup shallots
1/3 cup dried
cranberries
¾ cup diced pear
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
1/3 cup
gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Remove the stalks from the kale by
pulling the leaf away from the stem. Cut the leaves into thin strips. Rinse and
dry the kale and put into a large bowl. Add salt by massaging it into the kale
with your hands for two minutes.
Put the massaged
kale into a new bowl and discard the leftover liquid. Then add shallots, dried
cranberries, pear and pistachios. Dress with oil and lemon juice and toss.
Taste for salt and lemon juice, adding more if you need to. When at the desired
flavor, toss in the gorgonzola.
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Forks, Corks, Farmers & Chefs
The farmers at Growing Washington, along with Whatcom
County's finest farmers and chefs, are hosting a grand fundraising event
Saturday, June 12th at the Depot Market Square in downtown Bellingham.
The festivities kick off at 6:30 and end when the party is over.
Come join us as we eat delectable dishes prepared by
farmer/chef teams, drink delicious libations, listen to wonderful music,
dance like mad, enjoy one of the most unique live and silent auctions
around, and raise money to directly support local farmers and those in
need. Expect great door prizes and raffles and amazing auction items
like CSA shares, having a farmer plan and plant your garden, a full
dinner on the farm, free U-pick, a bee hive for your back yard, and
many, many more experiential and community-based gifts.
Only $30 per person or $50 for two! For more information, call 360.927.1968.
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Market Bucks Make Great Gifts!
 Market
Bucks can be used at any Market booth just like cash. They are
available in $5 increments at our Information Booth. They make great
gifts!
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 Meet Our Vendors:
Whimsical Rabbit Design
Owner: Lois Dahl
Web site: whimsicalrabbit.com
What makes your products unique, unusual, or special?
I create greeting cards and reproductions
from my original paintings. Each card is
hand-assembled and requires about 10 steps, including my signature.
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you or your business?
That it's not all about rabbits? Since I create my artwork in a lot of
different styles using different materials, people are often surprised that all
the work they see in my booth is done by one artist. It seems to be a positive
thing.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Whimsical Rabbit.
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 Chef in the Market
June 19th
Our first Chef in the Market of the season was a huge hit! Be sure to market your calenders for the next Chef in the Market on June 19th.
Wondering what a pea shoot is? Tired of using sugar snap peas in salads? Come see - and taste - what how local chefs make the most of this underutilized summer-time treat.
11am
Chef Robb Morrell with Chuckanut Brewery
1pm - TBD
COUNTRY® Financial representative Jamie Imus will emcee the Chef in the Market presentations,
with fellow financial representatives Lesa Boxx and Ryan Grams.
2010 CHEF IN THE MARKET DAYS
11a.m. & 1 p.m.
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
Thank you to our Program Sponsor:
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WHAT'S FRESH?
 PEAS
It's June, and that means more peas will
be available at the Bellingham Farmers Market. Here are some of the varietals
you should check out:
Snow peas - These flat peas are good raw,
steamed or sauteed. The whole pod is edible, so they make a tasty addition to a meal, or for a snack.
Sugar Snap peas - Like the Snow Peas, the
whole pod can be eaten. These round peas are great in soups, stews and for a
quick bite.
Shelling peas - You have to shell these
peas when you're ready to eat them. Make sure to use them within two to three
days of purchase, and don't shell them until you plan to cook or eat them.
Pea Shoots - Simply the leaf of the pea plant, these have a subtle sugary flavor that is delicious both raw and cooked.
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Suggestions and Comments Are Welcome!
Email your ideas or concerns to market@bellinghamfarmers.org. There will also be a 'Suggestion Box' available at the Information Booth each Saturday for your comments. | |
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