Dane County Farmers' Market
 Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter 

July 30, 2011

6:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Downtown Madison Parking Map
(Private ramps and street parking are also available.)
 

Lodi apples from Ela Orchard. --Photo by Bill Lubing

First Crunch of the Season ...  

comes from these Lodi apples
brought by Ela Orchard . 

[North Carroll St.] --Photo by Bill Lubing 

 



In This Issue
This Week ...
Recipe: Teriyaki Kabobs; Zucchini Bread with Blueberries
At Market This Week
Market Information
Looking Ahead ...

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topThis Week ...
Heirloom tomatoes from Snug Haven. --Photo by Bill Lubing


Beautiful to Look At...
... better to eat. There is so much that you can do with
heirloom tomatoes such as these from Snug Haven Farm
[North Carroll St.] --Photo by Bill Lubing 



Dear DCFM Enthusiast,


We can expect to see apples from several vendors plus melons at this week's market. We enjoyed sweet corn from last week's market. Eggplant is starting to show up from several vendors as is cauliflower, several varieties of peppers and tomatillos and dirt grown tomatoes.

Wednesday's rain is just what the farmer ordered for many DCFM producers. The moisture combined with favorable weather to follow will help propel the season forward. Our forecast for Saturday is plenty of sunshine, produce, and fresh local products at the Dane County Farmers' Market !



Bill Lubing
[email protected]


 

Recipes:
Teriyaki Kabobs
Zucchini Bread with Blueberries
Teriyaki Kabobs --Photo by Crafty Lady 13

Teriyaki Kabobs --Photo by Crafty Lady 13


Teriyaki Kabobs

by diner524

Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (We recommend sunflower oil from the market)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 1 1/4 inch cubes
  • 12 fresh mushrooms (whole)
  • 1 large green pepper, cut into pieces (We used snow peas, as green pepers are not quite ready at the market)
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges
  • 12 cherry tomatoes





Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and salt; mix well. Pour half of the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef and turn to coat. Seal; refrigerate for 4-8 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  2. Drain meat, discarding marinade. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meat, mushrooms, green pepper, onion and tomatoes.
  3. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Continue turning and basting for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.


From www.food.com  

 

 

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Zucchini bread with blueberries.

Zucchini Bread with Blueberries

 



 

Zucchini Bread with Blueberries



by sugarpea   

 

Made this up when I had a glut of both ingredients one summer. It's very moist and is best, I think, when served cold from the refrigerator. Makes 2 loaves so you can share with a friend. This is actually easier to mix by hand than with an electric mixer.

 

 

Ingredients
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup oil (We recommend sunflower oil from the market)
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups unpeeled grated zucchini (food processor works well)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed and drained (Fresh blueberries and zucchini are available at the market now!)

Directions

  1. Add oil, sugar, zucchini, vanilla and almond extract to beaten eggs.
  2. Sift dry ingredients together and add to batter.
  3. Gently fold in blueberries.
  4. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8x4x2 inch loaf pans.
  5. Bake at 350 for 1 1/4 hours until inserted toothpick comes out cleanly.
  6. Cool on rack and store in plastic wrap in refrigerator.

 

  

 

  •  Adapted from www.Food.com    

     

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  • At Market This Week
    Red onions from Lange's Country Market. --Photo by Bill Lubing

     

    Just Picked Onions ... 

    ... from Lange's Country Market are flavorful, juicy, and have
    plenty of crunch. [West Mifflin St. at Wisconsin Ave.]

    --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.

     

    Apples, sweet corn, melons, blueberries, cherries, and fresh, full-sized onions ... with this wonderful produce available at the market we're definitely entering into the two- and three-bag season!

     

    There are incredible values in fresh basil at the market. It's easy to make basil pesto . We have a container of fresh-made basil pesto at the ready in the refrigerator this time of year. Earlier this week we mixed a tablespoon of it with a few tablespoons of sunflower oil, spread it on a dinner plate and added sliced heirloom tomatoes from the market. Within a couple of minutes the moisture from the tomatoes had intermixed with the oil to make for a side dish of powerful flavor. It beautifully accompanied grilled lamb chops. All was delicous and all was from the Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM).

     

    We plan to experiment with the zucchini bread recipe featured this week. If blueberries sound good, why not add cherries or currants, or raspberries? All are available now at the market. We plan on capturing many pints of DCFM berries and cherries in this wonderful bread to be frozen for us to enjoy throughout the year.

     

    If you prefer to bake later you can freeze the cherries and berries. First wash them, then spread them out on a cookie sheet. Put the cookie sheet in the freezer. We like to line the sheet with parchment paper. After all is frozen, put the fruit in labeled plastic freezer bags. They'll keep in the freezer for at least six months. By the way, they make for perfect smoothy fixings. 

     

    We're seeing the first of the peppers, mainly the smaller, hot peppers such as jalape�o. The small sungold tomatoes are becoming more plentiful, as are squash, greens, and several varieties of eggplant.

     

    With this warm weather it's a good idea to pick up a couple of melons, chill them, then cut and enjoy them to cool your palate after some serious summer grilling. 

     

    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

    Muffins

    Pastries

    Scones

    Sweet breads

    Tea breads

    Torts

    Tortillas 

    Whole wheat sourdough

    Whoopie pies 



     

    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
    Arugala
    Basil
    Beets
    Beans (dried and fresh)
    Bok Choy
    Broccoli
    Broccoli Raab
    Burdock
    Cabbage
    Cauliflower
    Carrots
    Chipollini Onions
    Chives
    Cilantro
    Collard Greens
    Corn (sweet, pop)
    Egg Plant
    Emiranthus
    Fennel
    Garlic
    Garlic Scapes
    Ground Cherries
    Herbs
    Kale
    Kohlrabi
    Leeks
    Lettuce
    Micro greens
    Mustard Greens
    Onions (several varieties)
    Oregano
    Parsley
    Parsnips
    Peas
    Peppers (dried, fresh)Potatoes
    Radishes
    Ramps
    Rhubarb
    Shallots
    Salad mixes
    Savoy
    Scallions
    Sorrel
    Spinach
    Sugar Snap Peas
    Tomatoes, canned
    Tomatoes, fresh
    Turnips

    Violas
    Zucchini

    Fruit
    Apples
    Blackberries
    Blueberries
    Cherries
    Currants
    Gooseberries
    Jams, jellies, preserves
    Melons
    Raspberries (frozen)
    Raspberries (fresh)
    Strawberries (fresh)
    Strawberries (frozen)
    Tomatoes (fresh)
    Tomatoes (canned)

     

    Live Plants
    Bedding 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
    Elk
    Ham
    Highland beef
    Lamb
    Pork
    Rabbit
    Special cuts
    Venison
    Fresh and smoked trout
    Smoked salmon 


     
    Specialty Items  
    Baklava
    Bloody Mary mix  
    Candles
    Dried Gourds
    Eggs
    Flavored sea salt
    Hickory nuts
    Honey
    Hot sauces
    Infused olive oil
    Maple syrup
    Morels
    Mushrooms
    Pasties (frozen)
    Persian Toffee
    Pesto
    Rhubarb Sauce
    Salsa
    Soup (canned and frozen)
    Sunflower oil
    Tomato sauces
    Tortillas
    Vinaigrettes


     
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    Market Information

    Potatoes and beans from In the Garden. --Photo by Bill Lubing

     

    Dig This!

    Fresh potatoes from In The Garden  

    [West Mifflin 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  
    Click Here for Madison Parking Information
    (Private ramps and street parking are also available.) 

    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 [email protected]. The  DCFM website provides much  information as well.

    Dane County Farmers' Market
    Volunteer Opportunities

    Please contact Ruth Miller at [email protected] 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 [email protected].


    Looking Ahead ...

    Fresh flowers from Dia Vang. --Photo by Bill Lubing  

     

    Fresh and Colorful

    ... flowers from Dia Vang [North Carroll St.] --Photo by Bill Lubing 

     

    The weather appears to be cooperating this week. Rain during the week, sunny for the market. No guarantees on the weather, of course.

     

    We certainly can guarantee a plethora of fresh, locally produced meats, cheeses, bakery, flowers, and produce at this week's market. Hope to see you there!

     

     

    Until next week.

     

     

     

    Bill Lubing
    DCFM

    [email protected]