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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter
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June 23, 2012
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Madison Parking Map
(Private ramps and street parking are also available.)
Dane County Farmers' Market
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This Week ... Flower arrangement from Early Settlers Flower Farm. (South Pinckney at East Washington Ave. inlet) --Photo by Bill Lubing Yes, there will be cherries this year ... though not this week
There has been much speculation about the weather and its effect on the 2012 cherry crop. Dane County Farmers' Market Manager Larry Johnson notes:
 | From a previous year, cherries at the DCFM. --Photo by Bill Lubing |
A 'heads up' about Door County cherries - for future reference. There have been media reports that Door County cherries will not be available this year because of frost damage. This is not true based on grower reports and my observation of young cherries on the branch. The reports do not tell the whole story. Here's what I know.
There are several varieties of tart cherries The early varieties of tart cherries did sustain significant damage. Later varieties will probably be OK. In general, there will be a supply of tart cherries but it may be less than usual.
There are several varieties of sweet cherries. Sweet cherries generally start to blossom a little later than tart cherries so they didn't receive frost damage like the early tart cherries. The sweet cherry crop seems to be "normal" this year.
With that good news we want to clarify that cherries will not be at the market this week. We'll certainly give you a heads up when they are available.
See you at market. Bill Lubing bill@dcfm.org
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What to Expect This Week
Broccoli has arrived! from Gitto Family Farm 'n Kitchen (West Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
New Arrivals and Old Favorites
We were thrilled to see some great looking broccoli at last week's market. There should be quite a bit more this week. You can also find broccoli raab at this week's market.
Collard greens take a little more cooking than some other greens, yet are luscious in their flavor, color, and texture. Several vendors had it last week, including Meadow Acres (West Main St.) and Driftless Organics (South Pinckney St.).
We're seeing some nice looking carrots at market, which is a sure sign the season is progressing. Arugula is remaining available as is spinach. The radishes are absolutely busting out all over as are the beets, mustard greens, snow peas, summer and zucchini squash. A Couple of Vendor NotesSilly Yak Bakery: All food vendors at the DCFM accept FoodShare SNAP/EBT payments, using DCFM "Market Dollars" that patrons can obtain at the information booth on Saturday and at the Silly Yak Bakery booth on Wednesday. Michael Marshall from Silly Yak Bakery also let us know that they have just been approved to accept SNAP/EBT payment for their gluten-free and whole wheat baked goods at their store located at 7866 Mineral Point Road, in Madison.
Grace Cheesecakes, LLC was started by Lori Christilaw in 2006. In February of this year Abraham Kallenbach took over the Grace Cheesecake produce line, recipes, and equipment. Lori has been helping him with the transition. Come and check out Grace Cheesecakes at The Country Bakers of Goose Gulch Farmstead stand, half way up North Carroll Street, just up from the State Historical Museum and across from the big church!
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Recipes
Yukina Savoy with Stew Meat, Tomatoes, and Green Garlic

Yukina Savoy with Stew Meat, Tomatoes, and Green Garlic
along with with Summer Kitchen Hot Corn Relish, and
cottage cheese and tomatoes. --Photo by Bill Lubing
by Bill Lubing
Yukina Savoy--Sounds Mysterious, Tastes Delicous
We were quite taken by the rich, beautiful green color of the yukina savoy we found at the market last week. We knew we wanted to feature it in a recipe. That's not the easiest thing to do because, unfortunately, there are not a lot of recipes for this member of the brassica family (along with broccoli, kale, and cabbage). As the opening photo shows, its leaves are dark green, soft, and crinkly.
As assertive as this vegetable appears, it's really quite mild on the tongue. Our first impression is of spinach with a subtle note of mustard greens, plus a hint of the buttery flavor found in lambs quarters. Quite delightful.
Store yukina savoy unwashed, wrapped in a damp paper towel or in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer for up to a week.
The Recipe
Since we didn't really have a lot of time to thoroughly research possible recipes that utilized yukina savoy along with mainly farmers' market ingredients, we just decided to wing it. All of the ingredients can be found at the DCFM except the mirin. And it worked!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of yukina savoy (Available at the DCFM from Tomato Mountain (South Carroll St.), Harmony Valley Farm (East Mifflin St.), and other vendors.)
- 1 pound stew meat. (We used lamb but any quality meat from the market will do.)
- 1 stalk of green garlic (with the white bulb at the bottom and firm green stalk)
- 1 large tomato or two small, medium chopped.
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil from the market (or olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- A shake of pepper (Hot or mild, check with Savory Accents (South Carroll St.))
Directions
- Cut the bottom off of the savoy, where the individual stems join. Discard the bottom and wash the leaves and stems very well in cold water. They likely contain a bit of sand so don't neglect this step.
- Rough chop the stems and leaves.
- Remove any woody portions of the garlic stem and the outer layer of skin. Chop the stem into 1/4 inch pieces. Do the same with the bottom bulb. Divide garlic into two equal portions.
- Distribute the oil in the bottom of a heavy pan and heat to medium-high.
- Add the meat and half of the garlic. Cook the meat until it's well browned but still around four minutes before it reaches the level of doness you prefer.
- Add the yukina savoy, remaining garlic, mirin, and pepper. Give it a few stirs and cover.
- Reduce heat to half and cook for around three minutes.
- When the time is up the savoy should be cooked but not mushy, with a vestige of crunch remaining.
- Turn off the heat and add the tomatoes over the top.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Our Sides
We served our yukina savoy dish with Hot Corn Relish from The Summer Kitchen (West Main Street) and cottage cheese, available from Murphy Farm (South Carroll St.) topped with a few tomato pieces and black pepper.
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Today we offer a new feature in the Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter: One Minute Kitchen Tips.
These video shorts feature experts in the culinary field offering tips and demos of basic kitchen procedures. Nothing fancy here. Just the basics, usually in a minute or so.
Watch. Learn. Go to the DCFM for your ingredients. Then prepare sometime fun and tasty!
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At Market This Week
Time to replenish the pantry!
 Tasty Wink's Whoopie Pies in a variety of flavors from Sweet Street Bakery (East Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill LubingWe 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 bill@dcfm.org so we may update the list. Bakery
Cashew finger baklava
Cheese bread
Cheesecake
Chocolate walnut baklava
Cinnamon rolls
Cookies
Dinner rolls (plain, garlic cheddar cheese, or Jalapeņo garlic cheddar cheese available)
English toffee
Flat breads
Garlic cheddar cheese flat bread
Gluten-free bakery
Jalapeņo garlic cheddar cheese flat bread
Muffins
Pastries
Persian toffee
Persian rice cookies
Pistachio baklava
Scones
Spicy cheese bread
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
Return to 'In This Issue' Contents Fresh Vegetables Arugula Asparagus Basil Beets Bok Choi Broccoli Broccoli Raab Burdock Cabbage (several varieties) Carrots Chard Collard Greens Dill Garlic (green) Herbs Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Mustard Mustard greens Onions (Green, overwintered, and fresh) Popcorn Parsnips Peas (Sweet, Snow, Snap, other) Potatoes (several varieties) Radishes Ramps Rhubarb Sweet Potatoes Shallots Salad mixes Spinach Squash (Summer, Zucchini, others) Sun chokes Tomatoes, canned Tomatoes, fresh Turnips
 | A variety of heirloom tomatoes from Real Foods. (West Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing |
Fruit
Jams, jellies, preserves Raspberries (frozen) Raspberries (fresh) Strawberries (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 Plants
Bedding Bulbs Cut flowers Dried arrangements Floral arrangements Hanging baskets Herbs (starts and potted) Native Ornamental starts Perennials Potted flowers Vegetable starts
Specialty Items Apple Cider Black Walnuts Bloody Mary mix Candles Eggs Flavored sea salt Gluten-free bakery Gourds, decorative Hickory Nuts 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 Return to 'In This Issue' Contents |
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Market Information
Dates, Times, Locations, and Contact Information for The Dane County Farmers' Market
Nothing Like Fresh Herbsto give your dishes satisfying depth and character. These are found at Luna Circle Farm. (East Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing 2012 Saturday Outdoor Market
Date: April 21 through November 10, 2012
Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
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 larryj@dcfm.org. The DCFM website provides much information as well.
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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.
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Looking Ahead ...

A Rainbow of Color ...
... a variety of flavor from Harmony Valley Farm
(West Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
Writer Peter Greenberg to Appear on The View, Talk About DCFM, Hook's CheeseTony and Julie Hook of Hook's Cheese have been sending cheese and pairings that include products from The Summer Kitchen (West Main St.), Potter's Crackers, and Marsden's Pure Honey (West Main St.) to the ABC program The View. They, the DCFM, and the Greater Madison Convention and Visitor's Bureau have supplied photos, web links, video, and all other manner of info in preparation for travel writer Peter Greenberg's visit to the show next week. The subject will be the Dane County Farmers' Market in general and the Hook's cheese in particular. We're told that they will be taping the show on June 26. We're not sure if that means it will air then or at a later time. Check the schedule and stay tuned. After all, it's not every day we get to see the look of delight on Barbara Walters' face when she bits into Hook's Five Year Cheddar on Potter's Garlic and Baby Onion Crackers topped with Summer Kitchen Corn Relish ... with a little Marsden's pure honey on the side, of course! July 4 Wednesday DCFMMoved to Tuesday, July 3Since the first Wednesday Dane County Farmers' Market in July would fall on July 4, that market has been moved to Tuesday July 3. This is the only change in schedule for the Wednesday market. The Saturday, June 30 market is unaffected by the holiday.
Until next week.
Bill Lubing
DCFM
bill@dcfm.org
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