Dane County Farmers' Market

Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter 

 

 

September 1, 2012

6:00 am - 1:00 pm   

 

Downtown Madison Parking Map  

(Private ramps and street parking are also available.)
   

 

 Dane County Farmers' Market 

 


Hot delicious cheese bread from Oak House Bakery. --Photo by Bill Lubing

Delicious cheese bread from Oakhouse Farm Bakery.
 (West Main St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing



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This Week

What to Expect This Week 

 Recipes    

One Minute Kitchen Tips   

At Market This Week 

Market Information  

  Looking Ahead ...   

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     Tomatoes from GardenIcon. --Photo by Bill Lubing


 Baskets of tomatoes from  GardenIcon
(West Mifflin St.) 
--Photo by Bill Lubing 

  

    

'Taste of Madison' Follows Dane County Farmers' Market 

This Saturday the Taste of Madison event begins at 2:00 pm on the Capitol Square. This will cause minimal impact on normal Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM) operation. The Dane County Farmers' Market will close an hour early, at 1:00 pm rather than the usual 2:00 pm. It will open at the usual 6:00 am. Vehicular access to the market will not be allowed this Saturday.

If you're wanting to enjoy the DCFM and Taste, consider putting a cooler in your back seat to protect those perishable market items while you enjoy Taste. Then plan on spending some fun time at the DCFM and Taste of Madison!


See you at market.

 

   

Bill Lubing

bill@dcfm.org  



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expectWhat's Available This Week?
Seckel pears from Sylvan Meadows Farm. --Photo by Bill Lubing
 
Delicious Seckel pears [RECIPE] from Sylvan Meadows Farm.
(West Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing

The present selection of fruit and berries looks great. Several varieties of pears are available at the market as well as plums, raspberries, and blueberries.

Despite this season's marginal growing conditions DCFM member orchards are bringing an excellent selection and quantity of apples to market. Cantaloupe, musk, and watermelons are in great supply for the Labor Day holiday.

Whether you're looking to grill eggplant or chicken, there are plenty of grilling choices at the DCFM. Go with the traditional hamburgers or chicken on the grill or talk with your favorite DCFM vendor for some great recommendations. Meat selection at the DCFM it's all about quality, selection, and the grower's recommendation.

Joining the beef, chicken, lamb, and pork at the market, you should also consider bison, elk, emu, and venison. And don't forget, Artesian Trout Farm on North Carroll St. Artesian carries fresh and smoked trout and smoked salmon.

While grapes may be a few weeks out yet, the corn continues to get sweeter as the season progresses.

Onions, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, broccoli, and kale are in good supply as are tomatillos, potatoes (including sweet), spinach, chard, arugula, and basil. Many vendors will have a variety of beans this week along with several varieties of eggplant.

Vendor Note
We received an email from  John and Rosanne of Marquardt's Tree Farm (East Main St.) letting us know that this will be their last market of the year. 
 

recipeRecipes:
Potato-Green Bean Salad
with Cucumber Dressing;

Grilled Italian Pork Burger

  

Photo by averybird
 
--Photo by Averybird

 
Potato-Green Bean Salad
with Cucumber Dressing


by ChefMarvellris

 
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 pound green beans
  • 3/4 cup grape tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely grated
  • Kosher salt


Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried and crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, dried and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper


Directions
  1. Toss cucumber with generous pinch of salt and place in a small strainer. Let drain 15 minutes, then squeeze well to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonaisse, sour cream, herbs, onions, mustard, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Fold in the cucumber. Stir in the tomatoes. Set aside.
  3. Boil potatoes and eggs in salted water over high heat until potatoes are almost done. Add the beans and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. (If you are using frozen, make sure they are thawed before putting them in the cooking water). Drain the potatoes and beans, leaving the eggs in the pot. Shake eggs in pot until cracked all over and then cover with cold water.
  4. Gently stir potatoes and beans (drained but still hot)in the dressing-tomatoe mixture.
  5. Peel eggs and slice into 1/2 inch rounds. Gently mix into the potato mixture.
  6. This salad can be served warm, room temperature or cold. I personally like to put it in the fridge and let the flavors meld together for a couple of hours before serving.

     

     

       

Photo by Annacia 

--Photo by Annacia

 

 

Grilled Italian Pork Burger

 

This burger really highlights some of the best products from the market. You can certainly substitute beef, bison, elk, emu, or venison for the pork. Keep in mind that with the exception of the beef, these meats are considerably leaner than pork. So grill them over lower heat for a shorter time than you would pork. 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lean pork
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil (or use sunflower oil from the market)
  • 4 hard rolls (check at the numerous bakeries at the market), split Tomato, slices (Try a colorful heirloom from the market)
  • Lettuce
  • Onion, sliced
  • Cheese, sliced (Ask your favorite DCFM cheese maker for a recommendation)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the pork, red wine, garlic, fennel seed, salt and pepper.
  2. Pat gently into 4 patties.
  3. Brush each patty lightly with oil. Place directly over hot coals on grill. Close grill hood and grill for 5 minutes, turn and cook on second side for 4 minutes or no longer pink.
  4. Serve on hard rolls with cheese,lettuce, tomato, and onion garnish.

 

Adapted from www.food.com  

 

 

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atmarketthisweekAt Market This Week


Time to replenish the pantry! 

 




 Excellent produce selection
from Xiong Vang
(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 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
 

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Fresh Vegetables

Arugula
Asparagus
Banana leaves
Basil
Beets
Bitter Melon
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Burdock
Cabbage (several varieties)
Carrots
Chard
Collard Greens
Cucumbers
Dill
Edible flowers
Garlic (green)
Herbs
Kale
Keiffer lime leaves
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
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes, canned 
Tomatoes, fresh
Turnips



Tomatoes and much more from The Green Barn. --Photo by Bill Lubing

There is plenty of freshness to be found
at the Wednesday market from
the Green Barn Farm Market.
(On Saturday on East Mifflin St.)
--Photo by Bill Lubing


Fruit
Apples
Canteloupe
Jams, jellies, preserves
Musk melon
Pears
Plums
Raspberries (frozen)
Raspberries (fresh)
Strawberries (fresh)
Strawberries (frozen)
Tomatoes (fresh)
Tomatoes (canned)
Tomatoes (dried)
Watermelon


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
Grains (whole and flour)
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 




 

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informationMarket Information

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



Cabbage from Cabin Creek Herbs. --Photo by Bill Lubing

 Terrific cabbage from Cabin Creek Herb Farm
(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 larryj@dcfm.org. 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.


    

lookingaheadLooking Ahead ...
 

      Bread from Cress Springs Bakery. --Photo by Bill Lubing

   

Stout sour dough bread from Cress Spring Bakery
(East Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing


Authors to Host Local Foods Showdown
at Sept. 15 Food for Thought Festival

One of the highlights of last year's Food for Thought festival (FFT) was the Local Foods Chef Showdown.
Authors of the Wisconsin Local Foods Journal, Terese Allen and Joan Peterson will again be hosting the chef showdown at this year's FFT.

Wisconsin Local Foods Journal The Wisconsin Local Foods Journal is an annual, multi-functional publication that features: An engagement calendar for 2013; a shopping guide to what's in season throughout the year; a travel guide for locating eat-local restaurants across Wisconsin; a cookbook with chefs' recipes; a source of stories and inspiration from restaurateurs who champion local foods; and a means to extend one's commitment to creating a more regionally focused, sustainable food system.

The public is invited to a publication party for the journal on Tuesday, September 4, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Weary Traveler Freehouse, 1201 Williamson St., in Madison.


All profits from the journal support 
REAP Food Group's food and sustainability programs.

Taking place adjacent to the Saturday Dane County Farmers' Market, the Food for Thought Festival features booths from over 40 organizations, farms, and restaurants as well as an appetizing local foods tent, cooking and tasting demos, kids' activities, and its first ever food camp.

The Dane County Farmers' Market co-sponsors the event.

 
Until next week.

 

 

Bill Lubing

DCFM 

bill@dcfm.org 

 

 

       

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