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Greenmarket Dirt
February 2012
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 In anticipation of Valentine's Day, Mark Bittman once wrote an ode to short ribs, noting that there is nothing that says 'I love you,' like a long, slow-braised short rib. If you're looking for ways to please your honey, we might add that in addition to short ribs, you can pick up fresh-cut flowers at your neighborhood Greenmarket. When it comes to baking sweets for your sweetie, look no further than local flour, and thanks to the unseasonably warm weather, we've been happy to announce the early return of Dutchmill Gardens with their buckets of gorgeous tulips. Like Ella sings, 'It might as well be spring.'
Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Greenmarket
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 Compost to Continue at GreenmarketsOn the eve of its one-year anniversary, GrowNYC is pleased to announce the extension of its compost pilot program through June 30, 2012. Thanks to people like you, more than 350,000 pounds of food scraps have been given a new life as landscape rather than landfill. Haven't tried composting yet? It doesn't get easier than dropping off kitchen scraps at your local Greenmarket. See how others store their food scraps and check out our |
In Search of a New Tagline GrowNYC, Greenmarket's parent organization, is in search of a new tagline. In addition to operating farmers markets throughout the boroughs, GrowNYC's other programs provide recycling education, upkeep of community gardens, and environmental education to city schoolchildren. Send your best rendition to ideas@grownyc.org. |
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Update on Hurricane Donations
 Thanks to an outpouring of support from shoppers, community members, chefs and restaurants, we are thrilled to announce that GrowNYC raised over $85,000 to aid Greenmarket farmers hardest hit by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee this past September. A committee was established to administer and review a short application, and a portion of the funds have already been distributed to the 20+ farmers who qualified (see the full list of awardees here). For all of you who generously donated, thank you-- Greenmarket's farmers are already making preparations for a better year ahead. |
 Greenmarket Shopping List An update on what's in abundance or new at the market and in season now.
Goat Sausage (Chorizo, Consider Bardwell: UnSq Mon, 97th St, Courtelyou, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens; Hot/Mild Ardith Mae: UnSq Fri, Columbia Sun, Jackson Heights, 79th St)
Injera, Nan e Qandi (Hot Bread Kitchen: UnSq Wed & Fri, 97th St, Fort Greene, Jackson Heights, 79th St) |
 Sunday, February 19, 4 p.m.
The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn
*Free
Join Greenmarket famers and millers Erik Smith and Thor Oechsner of Cayuga Pure Organics and Farmer Ground Flour at the Brooklyn Kitchen to learn the back story about the local grains and beans you've come to love. The Brooklyn Kitchen will provide snacks made from CPO products and beer from the Brooklyn Brewery. Reserve your FREE spot for this class on the Brooklyn Kitchen's webstore. |
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April 14, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Skylight One Hanson
Downtown Brooklyn Tickets $13.00/ Kids Free
Over 50 getaway destinations within a day's drive or train ride of NYC will be exhibiting. Find out what's hot in sustainable travel, book vacation packages and sample local wines and foods! Plus, nosh your way through the "Made in Brooklyn" Marketplace and get a fresh new perspective on Brooklyn as an agri-tourism escape and culinary destination.
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