Dane County Farmers' Market

Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter 

 

 

May 12, 2012

6:00 am - 2:00 pm   

 

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 Dane County Farmers' Market 

 



Something for that special woman from
The Flower Factory.
(East Main St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing



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This Week

What to Expect This Week

 Recipes    

At Market This Week 

Market Information  

  Looking Ahead ...   

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This lettuce from Black Earth Valley Farm
is great for wraps, salads, or sandwiches. 

(South Pinckney St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing 

  

     

Cut flowers, potted flowers. Some hanging, some in flats ready for your yard. Whatever your preference, at the Dane County Farmers' Market there is a vast selection of flowers for that special woman in your life.

Not into flowers? No problem. How about a great piece of cheese, fresh produce, some fantastic meat, and a savory loaf of bread for that special meal that you're going to prepare?

If your Mothers Day celebration has to do with great fresh, locally raised food, your best source is the Dane County Farmers' Market.

Perhaps the best gift of all would be a couple hours strolling the market this Saturday, letting her decide what she'd like for that special day of the year. We're the first to admit, as fantastic as the offerings at the DCFM, they may not compare to a few hours in the presence of your charming company!


See you at market.


Bill Lubing

[email protected]  



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expectWhat to Expect This Week

From Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom. --Photo by Bill Lubing


Tons of color to choose from at
(North Pinckney St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing

In general
There are going to be far less morels this week than at the past market, yet more than they'll be next week. So, if you want some fresh morels ...

Rhubarb is coming on strong as is outdoor spinach and other greens. Green onions, lettuce, green garlic, and mustard greens are plentiful and there's a good supply of arugula (It's green too!).

If you're looking to plant an herb garden the DCFM is the place to shop. There are several vendors selling a huge variety of herbs. Hybrid and heirloom tomato plants are in good supply, including organic and conventional varieties.

As we've mentioned, plenty of flowers in all forms, including hanging baskets, potted, dried, and arranged.


In Particular

Tina Metcalfe with a background of Jordandal Pizza. --Photo by Bill Lubing
Customer Tina Metcalfe loves pizza from
Jordandal Farms. --Photo by Bill Lubing
The parade of tasty frozen  products continues to swell from Carrie and Eric at Jordandal Farms. (West Main St.)

Three varieties of frozen pizza are now available, including Italian Sausage and Pepperoni with Red Sauce, Italian Sausage with Pesto, and Ham, Nitrite Free Bacon and Onion with Creme Fraiche.

We couldn't wrangle an invitation to a pizza party from market patron Tina Metcalfe (above) but Carrie was kind enough to provide us with a sample pizza "for evaluation." Our evaluation of the Ham, Bacon, and Creme Fraiche  was quick, thorough, and delicious. As shown above, it baked to a beautiful, wonderfully golden sea of flavor.

Chris and Lori Robson. --Photo by Bill LubingThis past June Chris and Lori Robson of Chris & Lori's Bakehouse (North Pinckney St.) raised over $4,000 with their first Market Dollar Food Drive. They converted all of that day's net proceeds to DCFM gift certificates. The total was enough that Market Manager Larry Johnson needed to print more certificates.

The couple donated the DCFM gift certificates to the Community Action Coalition (CAC), an organization that supplies food to numerous area food panties.

This year the couple will be holding their second Market Dollar Food Drive at the June 2 DCFM.

"Please help us reach our goal of donating $5000.00 of fresh, local food to Madison families facing hunger," they say.

They're confident that through the generosity of DCFM patrons they'll reach their new goal. Lori notes that last year a number of market patrons gave well above the price of the products purchased. Chris & Lori's Bakehouse is located at the Saturday market on North Pinckney St.

Cabibbo's Totally Almond Biscotti. --Submitted Photo
Cabibbo's "Totally Almond" biscotti. --Submitted photo

Joe and Ruby of Cabibbo's Bakery (East Main St.) invite you to stop at their booth this Saturday for a sample of their new biscotti.

 Totally Almond goes great with coffee or a sweet wine. It contains no dairy products and is loaded with almonds.

This biscotti is slightly sweet as it's flavored with authentic Italian Disaronno Originale liqueur. Come and have a taste.

  


recipeRecipes

Easy Baked Ham n' Egg Casserole 

Easy Baked Hamn n' Egg Casserole. --Photo by Parsley

Easy Baked Ham n' Egg Casserole. --Photo by Parsley


by WV Mermaid

This is a popular Southeastern USA breakfast casserole that may be refrigerated overnight before baking the next morning.

Ingredients
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 6 slices ham, cubed
  • 6 slices bread, cubed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cheese (From you favorite DCFM cheesemaker)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon onion, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan or dish.
  3. Mix ingredients well.
  4. Pour into greased baking pan or dish.
  5. Bake for 45 minute.
  6. Enjoy!

 Adapted from www.food.com 

   

atmarketthisweekAt Market This Week


Time to replenish the pantry! 

 


Jill Yeck from Harvest Moon Herb Farm
helps a customer consider candidates for
her herb garden. (West Main 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 that not all items mentioned or listed below will be at each market.  If you see an item at the market that is not listed here please email [email protected] so we may update the list. 

      

Bakery

Asiago black pepper bread,  

Biscotti  

Cashew finger baklava 

Cheese bread 

Cheesecake 

Chocolate walnut baklava

Cinnamon rolls

Cookies

Dinner rolls (plain, garlic cheddar cheese, or Jalape�o garlic cheddar cheese available)  

English toffee 

Flat breads  

Garlic cheddar cheese flat bread 

Jalape�o garlic cheddar cheese flat bread

Muffins

Panettone 

Pastries

Persian toffee

Persian rice cookies

 Pistachio baklava  

Ragusa Style Sicilian Semolina Bread

Scones

Spicy cheese bread 

Spinach 'Mpanata 

Sweet breads

Tea breads

Tomato Scaccia 

Torts

Tortillas 

Whole wheat sourdough

Whoopie pies 


Cheese
Cheese curds
Goat cheese
Sheep milk cheese
Mixed milk cheeses
Cottage Cheese
World-class aged cheeses
 

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Fresh Vegetables

Asparagus
Beets
Carrots
Collard Greens
Garlic (green)
Herbs
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Mustard
Onions (Green and overwintered)
Popcorn
Parsnips
Potatoes
Radishes
Ramps
Rhubarb
Shallots
Salad mixes
Sun chokes
Tomatoes, canned
Tomatoes, fresh
Turnips


Fruit
Apples
Jams, jellies, preserves
Pears
Raspberries (frozen)
Raspberries (fresh)
Strawberries (frozen)
Tomatoes (fresh)
Tomatoes (canned)
Tomatoes (dried)

  


Meats (Grass and grain fed)
Angus beef
Beef
Brats and sausage
Chicken
Conventional cuts
Duck
Elk
Emu
Trout (fresh and smoked)
Ham
Highland beef
Lamb
Pork
Salmon
Special cuts
Turkey
Venison
Fresh and smoked trout
Smoked salmon 



Specialty Items   
Apple Cider
Bloody Mary mix  
Candles
Eggs
Flavored sea salt
Honey
Hot sauces
Infused olive oil
Maple syrup
Morels
Mushrooms
Pasties (frozen)
Pesto
Popcorn
Salsa
Soup (canned and frozen)
Stocks (Chicken and Beef)
Sunflower oil
Tomato sauces
Tortillas
Vinaigrettes 




 

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informationMarket Information

Dates, Times, Locations, and Contact Information
for The Dane County Farmers' Market





Plenty of tomatoes and smiles from
Canopy Gardens (East Main St.)
--Photo by Bill Lubing

 

2012 Saturday Outdoor Market

Date: April 21 through November 10, 2012 
Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm    
Where: Wisconsin State Capitol Square 
Parking: Nearby municipal and private ramps and area on-street parking

      

2012 Wednesday Outdoor Market

Date: April 25 through November 14, 2012 
Hours: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm    
Where: 200 Block of Martin Luther King Blvd., Madison
Parking: Nearby municipal ramps and area on-street 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 [email protected]. The  DCFM website provides much  information as well.

Dane County Farmers' Market
Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to staff the Information Booth, located at the top of State Street. If you'd like to find out more about this fun way to get involved with the Dane County Farmers' Market, drop an email to
The shifts are short. The people are fun. And it's a great way to learn more about the Dane County Farmers' Market.

Please contact  Elizabeth Barley and Sean Michael Dargan at  [email protected] for information about volunteering at the market breakfasts (winter months only). It's fun, rewarding, and really appreciated by the market-going public. 

    

lookingaheadLooking Ahead ...
 

     Rhubarb from Mia Vang. --Photo by Bill Lubing

 

Tasty Rhubarb from Mai X. Vang
(West Main St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing

 

Slow Food Annual Meeting
If you attend the DCFM, read this newsletter, and eat plenty of fresh, local food, then you might be interested in Slow Food Madison. Find out more at the organization's annual meeting, to be held on Sunday, May 11 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., in Madison.

For more information contact Peggy Meskan at 608-239-2608 or email her at [email protected].

REAP Burgers and Brew
The ever-popular REAP Burgers & Brew: The Taste is Local, will be held this coming June 2, 2012 at the Capital Brewery Bier Garten, 7734 Terrace Ave., in Middleton, WI. Hours are from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for the general public, with REAP members able to enter a half-hour earlier, at 3:30.

While the list hasn't been finalized, a number of DCFM farmers participate, partnering with local chefs and breweries. Tickets are available now.

 
Until Next Week!

 

 

Bill Lubing

DCFM 

[email protected] 

 

 

       

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