Greek Cucumber Summer Salad. --Photo by Baby Kato

• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 chopped green onion (or red onion)
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or use sunflower oil from the market)
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Chop the cucumbers into 1 inch cubes. Place in a medium sized bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 15 minutes to release water.
2. Drain excess water and stir in cherry tomatoes, onions, and cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. Pour over cucumber mixture.
4. Add black pepper and stir gently. Chill until serving.
5. This light salad tastes especially delicious when prepared with fresh summer cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese from the market!

Adapted from food.com  

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Greek Style Pork Kabobs --Photo by Sandi (From CA)

• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup olive oil (or use sunflower oil)
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried (or fresh) oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried (or fresh) thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (or to taste) Check out dried pepper products from Savory Accents [South Carroll St.]
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless pork (cut into about 1-1/2-inch squares) (You may use other meats as well)
• Seasoning salt
• Pepper

1. In a bowl mix the first nine ingredients until well blended.
2. Add in the pork cubes and place into a large resealable bag; seal and refrigerate for 8-24 hours turning the bag occasionally to coat pork cubes evenly with the marinade.
3. Remove the pork cubes from the bag and thread on skewers.
4. Season the pork cubes with seasoned salt and black pepper.
5. Grill over medium-high heat turning occasionally for about 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked to desired doneness.

 Adapted from Food.com 

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Cool Popping ... 

... Not all cobs are meant to be slathered with butter and salt. Well, they are.

but first you have to pop the ones shown above. These "micro pop" ears from Krinke Market

should be placed in a paper bag and microwaved on high from 2-1/2 to 3 minutes.

The kids love them! [South Pinckney 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.

This is the time of year the colors of the market enliven as the variety and quantity of produce continues to increase.

Carrots are becoming more plentiful and larger in size while raspberries are showing up at several stalls. Carrie Flyte at Flyte Family Farm is saying blueberries this week. There were sweet cherries at the Wednesday market and we expect them at this week's market as well. Not a lot and not available for large purchases but enough to get us going.

Krinke Market (see photo above) will have currants and gooseberries this week while Carandale Farm will be bringing a number of interesting berry varieties.

Look for sweetheart cabbage at Harmony Valley Farm while Knapp's Fresh Vegies will have heads of cabbage. This week more varieties of beets, basil, peppers, and greens make their way to the market.

Have you checked out the variety of breads at the market? From the original spicy cheese bread at Stella's Bakery to seriously complex sour doughs from Cress Spring Bakery and Sylvan Meadows Farm, there is plenty to choose from. Silly Yak Bakery offers glutten-free varieties and Oakhouse Bakery offers a great cinnamon bread along with some wonderful specialty buns. Last we saw, folks were lining up for the bacon topped maple bars from Farm Pride Bakery.

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.