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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter | |
April 16, 2011
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Madison Parking Map
(Private ramps and street parking are also available.)
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This Week ...
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A Great Variety ...
... of breads, sweets, and gluten free products
are available from Silly Yak Bakery.
(Located on West Main St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
Dear DCFM Enthusiast,
First Outdoor Market This Saturday!The first Outdoor Dane County Farmers' Market of the year opens this Saturday on the Capitol Square, in Madison, WI. Here are a few important highlights: - The market runs from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm
- To locate a vendor or product don't hesitate to visit the Information Booth at the corner of North Carroll and West Mifflin, at the top of State St.
- EBT FoodShare is accepted. Please visit the Information Booth for DCFM vouchers.
- Sign up at the Information Booth to volunteer for the market or to receive this eNewsletter.
- No pets are allowed on the Square.
- Parking is available on the street and at numerous ramps convenient to the Square.
- The market is open rain or shine, every Saturday, year 'round.
- There are about 300 member vendors of the Dane County Farmers' Market. Typically 160-plus sell at a Saturday outdoor market.
The DCFM is the largest producer-only market in the country. The folks selling are the folks who produced it. All items are locally produced, from Wisconsin. While there are some great products for sale by vendors on the Square across the street from the Capitol Concourse, the actual Dane County Farmers' Market sells agricultural products only, with vendors set up adjacent to the sidewalk which directly encircles the Capitol lawn. Wednesday Market Begins April 20Don't forget that on Wednesdays, from April 20 through November 2, 2011 a smaller version of the DCFM is held from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm in the 200 Block of Martin Luther King Blvd., in Madison, WI. A subset of the same great vendors found on Saturday, from 30 to 42 vendors participate at any Wednesday market. Don't forget to grab an extra canvas bag or two. We'll see you at market! Bill Lubing bill@dcfm.org
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Thank You DCFM Kitchen Volunteers,
Chef Tory Miller, REAP Chef in the
Classroom Coordinator Lisa Jacobson
and East High School Students for
Last Week's Perfect Ending to This
Year's 'Taste the Market' Breakfast!
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Recipe:
Spring Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
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Spring Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
--Photo by IngridNL
This is a terrific salad, utilizing what is just coming or soon to come to the market. To keep it local and fresh, substitute smoked trout from Artesian Trout Farm (Located on North Carroll St.) for the sardines and one of the many excellent vinaigrettes from Renaissance Farm (Located on North Carroll St.) for the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and tarragon. If you're going to stay with the vinegar, check out some of the varieties available from Nord Haus Gartens and Crafts (Located on East Mifflin St.). Numerous vendors sell mixed salad greens. Spring Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
By IngridNL Ingredients- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 bunch asparagus
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
- 1 (5 ounce) bag mixed salad greens
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 1 (4 ounce) can sardines, drained
- 12 olives
Directions - Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add garlic and set aside.
- Cook asparagus until tender crisp. This depends on the size of the asparagus. If you are using thin asparagus this should only take about 3 minutes.
- Slice eggs.
- Divide salad greens between 2 plates.
- Top with eggs, asparagus, tomatoes, sardines and olives.
- Remove the garlic from the dressing and drizzle over the salads.
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At Market This Week
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Hand Crafted Delight... ... If you are unfamiliar with chutney, Sylvan Meadows Farm
has starting making them to bring to the market. Not as sweet as a
jelly, chunkier than a jam, a chutney balances sweet, vinegar,
savory, and sometimes hot to accompany meats, vegetables,
or good old peanut butter on a hearty crust of bread. (Located on West 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. Chances are not all items mentioned or listed below will be at each market. Due to inclement weather, product availability, and other factors, some vendors listed below may need to cancel participation in this week's market. Word is there will be ramps, watercress, spinach, salad greens, and early cucumbers at this week's market. The first of the hothouse tomatoes are in, along with overwintered parsnips, onions, carrots, and potatoes, Spring asparagus? Maybe next week. If you're eager to check out the first of the transplants, find a hanging basket, or populate a window box herb garden there should be plenty to choose from at the market. Meats, cheeses, and bakery will be plentiful at the market, with a great variety to choose from. To find a vendor or product you can: 1) check the DCFM website or take a leisurely stroll through the market. If you'd like to check with your favorite vendor about product availability, go here, then do a search for contact information. And remember, you can always inquire at the Information Booth, at the corner of North Carroll and West Mifflin streets at the top of State St. Bakery Biscotti Cheese bread Cheesecake Cinnamon rolls Cookies Cupcakes Flat breads 'Mpanata Muffins Panettone Pastries Ragusa Style Semolina Bread Scaccia Scones Sweet breads Tea breads Torts Tortillas Whole wheat sourdough
Cheese
Cheese curds
Goat cheese
Sheep milk cheese
Mixed milk cheeses
Cottage Cheese
World-class aged cheeses
Fresh Cut, Dried Flowers
Cut Flowers
Dried Arrangements Cut Flowers
Pussy Willows
Red Curly Willow
Red Dogwood
Fresh Vegetables Beets
Asparagus
Burdock
Carrots
Chives
Garlic
Herbs
Leeks
Micro greens
Onions (several varieties, overwintered)
Parsnips
Potatoes
Radishes
Ramps
Shallots
Salad mixes
Scallions
Spinach
Tomatoes, canned
Tomatoes, fresh
Turnips
Fruit
Apples
Jams, jellies, preserves
Raspberries (frozen)
Strawberries (frozen)
Tomatoes, canned
Live PlantsBedding plants Nursery stock Prairie Plants Vegetable, herb, and flower transplants Woodland plants
Meats (Grass and grain fed) Angus beef
Beef
Bison
Brats and sausage
Chicken
Conventional cuts
Emu
Ham
Highland beef
Lamb
Pork
Rabbit
Special cuts
Fresh and smoked trout
Smoked salmon
Specialty Items
Baklava
Bloody Mary mix Candles
Eggs
Flavored sea salt
Honey
Hot sauces
Infused olive oil
Maple syrup
Mushrooms
Pasties (frozen)
Persian Toffee
Pesto
Salsa
Soup (canned and frozen)
Sunflower oil
Tomato sauces
Tortillas
Vinaigrettes
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Market Information
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Fresh From the Tap...
... Newly bottled maple syrup from McCluskey Brothers.
(Located on West Main St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
2011 Saturday Outdoor Market Schedule
Date: Begins April 16, 2011 through Nov. 5, 2011
Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Downtown Madison on the Capitol Square
2011 Wednesday Outdoor Market Schedule
Date: Begins April 20, 2011 through Nov. 2, 2011
Hours: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
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 Opportunities
Please 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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The Traditional Farewell Yodel ...
... at last week's market at the Madison Senior Center
from Willi Lehner of Bleu Mont Dairy signals the transition from the indoor to
the outdoor market. (Located on North Carroll St.)
--Photo by Bill Lubing
Remember if you're looking for a specific vendor or product, the DCFM Information Booth at the top of State Street will be able to help you. At the booth you can also sign up to volunteer at the Information Booth or to receive this eNewsletter. For folks utilizing EBT services, those are also available at the Information Booth. Wednesday EBT services are available at the Pecatonica Valley Farm stand. Isthmus Green Day When you've finished at the DCFM, if you're looking for more to do in the area check out the Isthmus Green Day , being held this Saturday at the Monona Terrace. This celebration of the environment offers plenty to learn about regarding local food.
Until next week ... Sincerely Bill Lubing
DCFM bill@dcfm.org
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