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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter |
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
On the Capitol Square |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
200 Block of Martin Luther King Blvd.
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 This Week ...
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Plenty of color from Sunborn Gardens
(Located on East Mifflin St.). --Photo by Bill Lubing
Dear DCFM Enthusiast,
We bought a box (eight quarts) of strawberries from Kelly Lor last Saturday at the market and by the end of the day had 15 pints of freezer jam cooling on the kitchen counter. It's the first time we've done this jam. It's amazingly simple and fast while producing some wonderfully colorful, flavorful jam. See the recipe below.
One of our favorites, broccoli is back. Carol Knapp from Knapp's Fresh Vegies says there will be plenty more coming. She also notes the squash is in the ground and coming along, despite some trying conditions.
We were in the kitchen earlier in the week with Carrie Johnson of Jordandal Farms watching (and videotaping) her prepare the wonderful frozen pasties and soups she'll be introducing at market this week. The soup looks and tastes absolutely homemade delicious. The video simply looks
homemade. Carrie also mentioned that the farm is on Facebook and Twitter. Wow, geeky farmers!
Pecatonica Valley Farm, near Hollandale has introduced a new brat called the Fresh
Tailgater Beer Brat. It contains extra onion and just a little more punch
than your typical brat. If you haven't tried them though, all of Pecatonica's
packaged products are simply wonderful. Pick up a selection to audition for the
Fourth of July.
Garlic scapes and snap peas are making an appearance along with a report from Market Manager Larry Johnson that Gary Heck will have green beans. Along with their usual excellent choice of produce, Harmony Valley Farm expects to bring nasturtium blossoms and Komatsuna.
See you at market!
Bill Lubing
bill@dcfm.org
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Friends of the DCFM:
School on the Square: Edible Jewelry
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Last week Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market held its Edible Jewelry School on the Square.This is always a hugely popular event. We thought we'd share a few photos of the event with you.
Next week Friends has another great program, "Meet the Farmer - Beekeeper Eugene Woller." More on that in next week's issue.
Photos:
(Top) Kade and Ky Miller looking mighty sharp. (Middle) It's as much fun for adults as it is for kids.
(Bottom) Sophia Haas looks lovely in strawberries.
-- Photos by Bill Lubing
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Recipe: Strawberry Freezer Jam
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Strawberries from Heck's Market, perfect for
freezer jam. --Photo by Bill Lubing
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Video Extra:
Jordandal Farms' New Frozen Items at DCFM and
Felix Thalhammer of Capri talks ... CHEESE!
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At Market This Week |
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Fresh cilantro from Luna Circle Farm
(Located on East Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
We strive to keep this list as accurate as possible. We probably missed an item or two that is at the market or listed an item as available when it is not. Please use this as a general guide to what's at the market this week. In addition to what we mentioned in This Week ..., expect to find the first of the zucchini, summer squash, and kohlrabi. Garlic scapes should be around for a little while yet, as will the asparagus. The variety and quantity of kale is increasing and so far the weather has been favorable for lettuce. We should see a greater variety and larger size on carrots and in colors other than orange.BreadsBiscotti Cheesecake Cinnamon rolls Cookies Doughnuts Flat breads Muffins Pastries Sweet breads Tea breads Torts
Cheese
Cheese curds
Goat cheese
Sheep milk cheese
World-class aged cheeses
Decorations
Candles
Decorative gourds
House plants
Fresh Cut, Dried Flowers
Cut Flowers
Pussy Willows
Red Curly Willow
Red Dogwood
Willow Wreaths
Fresh Vegetables
Arugula
Asparagus
Bekana
bok choi
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Chives
Cilantro
Cucumber
Herbs
Hon Tsai Tai
Horseradish
Kale
Komatsuna
Lettuce (several varieties)
Mizuna
Mustard greens
Nettles
New potatoes
Pea vine
Rhubarb
Radishes
Ramps
Shallots
Salad mixes
Spinach
Spring Garlic
Sorrel
Sunchokes
Watercress
Fruit
Jams, jellies, preserves
Pear and apple butter
Raspberries, frozen
Strawberries, fresh
Strawberries, frozen
Tomatoes
Live Plants
Bedding plants
Nursery stock
Prairie Plants
Succulent dish gardens
Vegetable, herb, and flower transplants
Woodland plants
Meats (Grass and grain fed)
Angus beef
Beef
Bison
Brats and sausage
Chicken
Conventional cuts
Duck
Elk Emu
Ham
Highland beef
Lamb
Ostrich
Pork
Rabbit
Special cuts
Venison
Specialty Items
Bloody Mary mix
Butternuts
Candles
Eggs
Flavored sea salt
Flour
Hickory nuts
Honey
Hot sauces
Infused olive oil
Morels
Mushrooms
Nasturtium Blossoms
Pesto
Popcorn
Salsa
Soup
Sunflower oil
Tomato sauces
Vinaigrettes
Winter Vegetables
Onions
Parsnips
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Market Information |
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A little girl deep in thought. --Photo by Bill Lubing
Saturday Outdoor Market Schedule (In Session Now)
Date: Every Saturday during the Summer and Fall
Hours: 6:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Downtown Madison on the Capitol Square
Wednesday Outdoor Market Schedule (In Session Now)
Date: Every Wednesday during the Summer and Fall
Hours: 8:30am to 2:00pm
Where: 200 Block of Martin Luther King Blvd.
Parking
Questions About the Market?
If you have any questions about the market or the vendors, please contact the market manager, Larry Johnson, at 608-455-1999 or email him at larryj@dcfm.org. The DCFM website provides much information as well.
Dane County Farmers' Market
Volunteer OpportunitiesPlease contact Ruth Miller at ferngulley@mhtc.net for information about volunteering at the market breakfasts (winter months only) or during the outdoor market at the information booth. It's fun, rewarding, and really appreciated by the market-going public.
Friends of the DCFM
For information on volunteering for any educational projects and programs on the Square or becoming a member of Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market contact Danielle Wood at friends.Danielle@gmail.com.
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Looking Ahead ...
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Beautiful yellow with a touch of red for your patio
or deck from Misty Meadow Farm and Greenhouse.
(Located on West Main St. at Martin Luther King Blvd.)--Photo by Bill Lubing This Saturday evening, June 20 we're heading out to the Juhannus 2009 Celebration at Blue Skies Berry Farm. Hope to see you there! The Buy Fresh Buy Local program of the REAP Food Group is launching its Farmer Chef Collecting Cards -- a series of "trading cards" featuring local chefs and farmers who work together to bring us some memorable meals. One chef, Clayton Scherer of the Monroe Street Bistro will be passing out his trading cards this Saturday, June 20 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Fountain Prairie Inn & Farms stall. Stop by and start your collection of these unique cards.
Sincerely
Bill Lubing
DCFM
bill@dcfm.org
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