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Countryside
Farmers' Market
E-News
June 22, 2011 |
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Market Dates | |
Howe Meadow
4040 Riverview Road
Saturdays, 9am until Noon
May 14 - October 29
Highland Square W Market St. & Conger Ave Wednesdays, 4-7pmJune 1 - September 28  |
| About the
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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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| Dear Market Supporter,
I haven't canned much the past couple of years, sticking primarily to freezing, with only the odd jar of jam making it to the pantry for the winter. But this year I find myself itching to stock my shelves with glistening jars of pickles, sauces and such. I taught myself to can back in 1999 or 2000, using the Ball Blue Book and crossing my fingers that it all would work out. Except for the one year I tried a different method and all but one of the 30 or so jars of tomato sauce ended up all over our clothes (we had one walk-in closet that acted as pantry, closet and general storage), I have been pretty successful. I'll still do a fair bit of freezing- it's quick and easy - but canning is rewarding not only for the joy of extending the season but for the beauty of the end product. Canning is experiencing a bit of a renaissance these days, too. There's a Canning Across America group (their photos are a treat!) and there are a number of books out now (too many to list!) that have different flavor profiles than what is taught in the Ball Blue Book. Many of the books provide directions for doing it in smaller batches, so you don't have to make it a big production unless you want to do so. If you're curious about how to get started, Basket of Life Farm (one of our Countryside Initiative Farms) is hosting a workshop this weekend. If you can't make it, there are a number of online resources (even YouTube videos!) that can get you started. See you at the market,
Market Manager
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Market Report for 6/22and 6/25
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shiitake mushroom kits and logs (Saturday) ~ knife sharpening ~ bison ~ red raspberries ~ handmade chocolates ~ shelling peas ~ onions  ~ stained glass items ~ beets ~ lettuce ~ pizza brats with smoked mozzarella and hickory smoked deli ham (Saturday) ~ dog brownies ~ breakfast brownies ~ pressed flower note cards and prints ~ hickory syrup ~ caerphilly cheese ~ herbs ~ spinach pies ~ loose teas ~ hot and iced coffee & beans ~ homemade pasta (Saturday) ~ grass fed beef burgers ~ strawberries ~ breakfast burritos ~ onion bridies ~ pierogies ~ handmade crochet items ~ fresh baked bread ~ flavored hummus ~ handmade soaps ~ tomatoes ~ radishes ~  chickens ~ cereal grains ~ jams ~ cut flowers ~ over 20 varieties of croissants ~ organic bratwurst (Saturday) Pie orders for the 4th of July can be placed by calling Humble Pie at 440-360-0050. |
| Market Happenings | |
Saturday's market will feature local food enthusiast Carla Owens in the market kitchen. Stop by to taste the flavors of the market! And don't forget to show a little love for our volunteer musicians, Pat and Mary White, as they fill the meadow with original and traditional Celtic songs.
Registration is up and running for our 1st annual pie contest on July 2! Prizes include cookbooks, a handmade apron and pie cover, market money and more! The contest is right around the corner - click here for rules and online registration. And be sure to wear your best kitchen finery - we'll also be hosting an apron fashion show! Sport your favorite kitchen gear and be featured on our blog!
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| Upcoming Events: | |
Preserving the Seasons at Basket of Life Farm
This weekend! Have you ever wanted to preserve your own foods? In this class you will learn about ways to help the bounty of the summer last year round. Held at one of our Countryside Initiative Farms! A steal at only $5.
Apron Ties & Homemade Pies - fashion show and pie contest! Haul out the family recipe box and get baking! July 2nd is our first annual pie contest and you could be a winner! Fabulous prizes like market money, cookbooks, a handmade apron and pie cover, and more. Click on the link above to read the rules and register.
Also on July 2nd, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy one of Spice of Life Catering's Plated Landscape Events! Three seatings of an Open Air Brunch will be held at Countryside Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow. Contact Jess for ticket prices- they are are family-friendly, so don't miss out on this opportunity to feast on local foods prepared by one of our area's finest chefs!
For more information on Countryside Conservancy events, visit our website.
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Flank Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing
adapted from Bon Appetit | |
** Denotes an ingredient available at the market!
6 servings
1 large bunch fresh parsley**
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves**
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 pounds flank steak**
8 ounces salad greens**
10 ounces chevre**
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine parsley (with stems), oregano, and garlic in processor; blend 10 seconds. Add 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce; blend until almost smooth. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Brush grill rack with oil. Sprinkle steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill steak to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to work surface; let rest 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss greens in large bowl with some dressing. Transfer to large platter. Dot chevre over greens.
Thinly slice steak across grain on slight diagonal. Arrange steak atop greens. Drizzle with remaining dressing. |
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| Dog Policy
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While we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not permitted at the Countryside Farmers' Markets. They are, however, permitted to play at Howe Meadow, walk on the towpath or elsewhere in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, but must remain on a leash at all times. |
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