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 Countryside
Farmers' Market
E-News
March 23, 2011 |
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Market Dates, Times & Locations |
Winter Markets at
Old Trail School
2315 Ira Road Saturdays, 9am until NoonMarch 26 April 9 & 23 |
| About the
Countryside Conservancy |
Countryside Farmers' Markets are producer-only markets managed by the Countryside Conservancy.
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About our Market Partners
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the partner for our Saturday morning market at its new Howe Meadow location. Established in 1974 as a National Recreation Area, the park received National Park status in 2000. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is also Countryside Conservancy's partner for the Countryside Initiative program, which offers long-term leases of farms within the National Park boundaries. For more information on Cuyahoga Valley National Park visit their website. For more information on the Countryside Initiative click here.
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors: |
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| Dear Market Supporter,
I find it challenging working in an office at this time of year. I feel myself wanting to gravitate outdoors and get my hands dirty, smell the sweet scent of potting soil and feel the humidity of a greenhouse. This was always one of my favorite times on the farm, the promise of the upcoming season so full in our minds, and nothing yet had gone wrong: no equipment breakdowns, no irrigation malfunctions, no insect damage, no rows of weeds to contend with. For those with space and adequate light in their yards, the experience can be the same. A little plot of vegetables or flowers, or that one pot of your favorite cherry tomato can have the same uplifting effect. If you've never gardened before, you may be wondering where to begin. I share some basic questions to ask yourself in our blog, and next week we'll hear from Heather about her experience with turning their backyard into a thriving garden for her family. In just a few weeks, we'll begin to see plant starts at the farmers' market, so ask your favorite grower if they plan to have any available. Plants provided by local farmers are superior to those in large chain stores, and aside from being in better health, the varieties offered are more diverse and more delicious. Start your list now! Until the soil dries out a bit further and we can make headway in our own gardens, however, there are plenty of delicious offerings at our winter markets. Come on out and get inspired! See You at the Market-
Beth Knorr
Market Manager
P.S. In the event of catastrophic weather, please call our office at 330.657.2538 or check the Old Trail School website for last minute market updates.
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Market Report | |
fresh apple cider ~ carrots ~ romaine ~ basil ~ spelt breads & waffles ~ recycled bottle jars ~ handmade soaps and balms ~ raw milk cheeses ~ farm-raised bison ~ wine cheese ~ lettuce ~ knife and scissor sharpening ~ homemade granola ~ fresh spinach ~ buckwheat, spelt, and hard spring wheat flours ~ chorizo ~ spinach ~ empire biscuits ~ potatoes ~ leeks ~ buckwheat flour ~ arugula ~ fresh pasta ~ handcrafted cheddar ~ dark chocolate brownies ~ Easter, Spring, and St. Patrick's Day cards ~ fresh & frozen pork ~ carrot cake jam ~ rolled oats & puffed spelt ~ fresh roasted specialty coffees ~ radishes ~ all natural dog brownies ~ spinach pies ~ apples ~ grass fed beef ~ apricot-ginger and cognac-fig chevre ~ kale ~ and more!
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| Market Happenings | |
Have you been thinking about joining a CSA? Now is the time to do it! Visit the market information booth for a list of area CSAs or simply ask at your favorite vendor's booth. Slots are filling up quickly, though, so act soon!
This Saturday, in addition to the usual plethora of goodness, you can enjoy the wonderful traditional music of Lisa and Heather Malyuk in the cafeteria. And don't forget to buy a raffle ticket (details below) - one market shopper is going to win an incredible grand prize! Why not you? Stop by the info booth to buy a ticket. |
| Announcing the 2nd Annual "$25 for 25" Raffle! | |
We had such fun with the raffle last year, that we are doing it again! For $10 per ticket, you can enter a raffle drawing to win one of three prizes:
- Grand Prize is $25 in market tokens for 25 weeks throughout the market season.
- A beautiful quilt donated by last year's raffle winner Mary K. Ball;
- Market goodies valued at $50.
Raffle tickets will be on sale at the information booth for the remainder of the winter markets, and the drawing will take place on 4/23 at 11:45. Winners need not be present to win.
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Digging in to Farm to School
Is your school interested in incorporating local foods into the cafeteria and curriculum? This day-long conference on March 30 is for you.
Growing Hope Food Summit
Join us as we engage in dialogue to develop strategies aimed at creating a localized food system that increases accessibility, strengthens our economy and empowers the residents of Summit County. April 1-2. Free childcare provided! Click above to register.
For more information on these and other Countryside Conservancy events, visit our website.
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Baby Bok Choy with Sherry and Prosciutto | |
from www.simplyrecipes.com
serves 4 to 6
** Denotes ingredients available at the market!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 6 heads baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise**
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
- 1/4 c. dry sherry
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of cold water
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup of thinly sliced prosciutto cut into 1/4-inch strips, or finely chopped
Preparation:
1. Put the oil and garlic into a large, heavy-based saute pan with a lid. Heat on medium high heat and cook, stirring frequently until the garlic begins to sizzle, about 1 minutes.
2. Add the bok choy halves. Use tongs to turn the pieces in the oil. Season with salt. When the bok choy leaves begin to wilt, add the sherry, turning the pieces again. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer until the bok choy tops are wilted and the stalks are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the bok choy to a plate, leaving the cooking fluid in the pan.
3. Whisk the corn starch slurry into the cooking fluid. Simmer until liquid has thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and add the bok choy back to the pan. Add the prosciutto and toss quickly to coat the bok choy with the broth and mix with the prosciutto. Season to taste with salt. Serve immediately.
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