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Countryside
Farmers' Market
E-News
September 21, 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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Thank you to Old Trail School for their generous sponsorhip of Countryside Farmers' Markets. |
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| Dear Market Supporter,
I can't believe there are only two weeks left of our Highland Square market. It seems like it was just June last week! We will be there this evening, and then one more time next week. We will return next year to the same location. We hope you have enjoyed the new spot. It's been a different "flavor" of a market for us, but one we've quite enjoyed.
Our Saturday market continues through the end of October. This Saturday, you can come by and catch a glimpse or two of the steam engine that's visiting the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad while doing your shopping. Somehow, the steam engine seems to bring out the giddy 6 year old in all of us, and certainly conjures up images of what it must have been like going through this beautiful valley in its heyday.
Please take note that the Roadrunner Akron Marathon is this Saturday. Many roads in West Akron will be closed, so be sure to jump on over to their website to plot your route. You don't want to miss the incredible bounty available right now.
One final, and really joyous, announcement. Heather- our Market Assistant, whom many of you have seen growing her own little sprout over the summer- and her family welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world on Monday afternoon. Henry arrived in a healthy 9lb 21 inch package. Welcome to the world, little man! We are so excited to meet you, and glad that you, Mom and Dad are all doing well. Congratulations!
See you at the Market,
Beth Knorr
Market Manager
PS: Don't forget about the Riverview Road closure to Bath Road! Akron-Peninsula is a great alternative.
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Market Report for 9/21 and 9/24 | |
Wednesday
apples~plums~berries~corn~tomatoes~peaches~peppers~
tomatoes~berry hempseed granola bars~spinach pies~
spicy kale chips~assorted salads~soups~
pumpkin seeds~eggs~liver~croissants~brownies~baked goods~
Saturday
cherries~green beans~eggplant~potatoes~bok choy~
filet beans~concord grapes~honey crisp apples~heirloom garlic~tomatoes~white gourds~long beans~
hot peppers~parsley~carrots~lettuce~beets~turnips~peaches~
mushrooms~edamame~pierogies~jams~pasta~
~steaks~fresh roasted coffee~croissants~pesto hummus~lemonade~chicken patties~brownies ~ and much more!
Photo courtesy of George Remington |
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Market Happenings
We will be joined on Saturday by the Master Gardeners of Summit County. They will be happy to discuss any and all gardening topics and challenges. Stop by and say "Hi"!
Also, remember that the Roadrunner Akron Marathon is on Saturday, September 24. That will have an impact on routes to the market due to road closures. Be sure to follow this link to see which roads are affected and plot your alternate route!
Speaking of kids, now that the weather is turning cooler and the kids are back in school, we're all anticipating the indoor market dates! We're happy to announce that we will be returning to Old Trail School- they were such gracious hosts last year. You can find us indoors at Old Trail School on the following dates:
November 5 & 19;
December 17;
January 14;
February 4 & 18;
March 3 & 17;
April 7 & 28
We look forward to seeing all of you throughout the winter months!
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A Word From Waste Not
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WAYS TO REDUCE HOLIDAY JUNK MAIL
Now that the weather has turned cooler and fall approaches, so does the push for the holiday season. Yes, I said holiday season. In just the last few weeks I've noticed an increase in the number of catalogs in my mailbox. It seems strange, considering I haven't purchased items from many of these places in years. Why am I bringing this up? According to a 2009 EPA report on Municipal Solid Waste, 28% of the contents of the average landfill in the United States is paper waste. The sheer volume fills landfills so quickly that it limits the amount of space available for true garbage (waste that cannot be recycled.) Some other interesting facts regarding paper waste.....
According to 41pounds.org "the average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail per year (about 560 pieces) and 44% goes into our landfills unopened".
Alison of Thetraveljournal.com further states that "More than 100 million trees wind up as bulk mail. That's equal to chopping down the entire Rocky Mountain National Park every four months, according to the Conserveatree and US Forest Service statistics."
"Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, Americans throw out up to 25% more trash, amounting to a massive five million tons extra. Of this, about four million tons is believed to be made up of wrapping paper and shopping bags." According to Hotfacts.com.
So how can we reduce the amount of paper waste generated?
- Unopened junk mail can be reduced by contacting the Direct Marketing Association www.dmachoice.org While this won't eliminate all of the unsolicited credit card offers, it's a start. What I liked most about DMA's service it that you can pick and choose catalogs you want to keep.
- RECYCLE , Recycle, Recycle
- Buy recycled paper products
- Buy products with reduced packaging or with recycled or compostable packaging
- Sign up for electronic statements and billing including those quarterly 401K statements
- Stop unwanted subscriptions
- Reuse any paper products you can. Reuse envelopes for scrap paper. I use mine for weekly grocery lists, for example. Use newspapers, circulars, or other ads to safely package things around the house like canning jars, ornaments over the holidays, wrapping gifts, pet cages etc.
Waste Not wants to hear from you... what are you doing in your homes, school and office to eliminate paper waste? Post your comments on Facebook this week or stop by the Waste Not booth to see me on Saturday.
REMINDER: BRING US YOUR TIRED, USED, ABUSED AND OLD CELL PHONES. ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO CELL PHONES FOR CANCER RESEARCH.
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Sweet Potato and Corn Tostadas
from Beth Knorr
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Great family meal!
** Denotes an ingredient available at the market
3-4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced**
6 ears sweet corn, cut off the cobb**
2 poblano peppers**
1/2 head lettuce, shredded**
Smoked Gouda, grated**
Salsa**Sour cream or creme fraiche (optional)
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
1 package corn tortillas
Roast the poblano peppers directly over a flame or in the broiler until skin is blackened all over. Place in bowl and cover with a towel until cool enough to handle. Peel off the skin, remove seeds, and dice.
Lightly brush both sides of the corn tortillas with olive oil and place under broiler, flipping occasionally, until crispy. Set aside.
Meanwhile, steam the sweet potatoes. Place into a large bowl and set aside. Sautee corn in a bit of olive oil until cooked through. Add to sweet potatoes. Add roasted & chopped poblanos. Toss mixture with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Top each corn tortilla with the sweet potato mixture and sprinkle with smoked Gouda. Broil to melt the cheese (or not, as you prefer.) Top with shredded lettuce and serve with salsa and/or sour cream as you like.
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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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