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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter
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September 22, 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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A variety of pumpkins from Luck's Produce
(South Carroll St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
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 This Week ... 
Pastel shades from Braun's Gardens, LLC (West Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
A nip of frost We had the first sign of fall earlier in the week when some folks experienced a nip of frost. It hasn't slowed down production much, but it's an indication that the end of some crops is approaching.
While there are plenty of squash, eggplant, cabbage, and carrots, watermelon is available but will start slowing down as will many of the other melons.
One crop that is sensitive to the cold is okra, found at several vendors. Now would be a good time to get your fill, perhaps buying enough to can for later in the year.
If you've never tried okra, or are put off by its slimy texture, prepare it with tomatoes. The acid in the tomatoes cuts the slime. Tomatoes, turnips, sunchokes, and lemongrass will be at the market this Saturday. Also look for shallots, salad mixes, leeks, garlic, and kale. Oh, and did we mention the many varieties of squash? We're swiftly moving into heavy squash season.
See you at market. bill@dcfm.org
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FoodShare Program Update
EBT is available at the information booth on Saturday
and at the Silly Yak Bakery booth on Wednesday.
by Lexa Dundore,
Food Security Specialist, DCFM
Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
This market season saw a change for the FoodShare (food stamp) program that has been a longstanding component of the Dane County Farmers' Market shopping base.
Formerly administered by the Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market, the program recently transitioned from the Friends to Community Action Coalition (CAC).
This was done to help cope with the demands of this growing and dynamic market resource. Market dollar sales have steadily increased, reaching nearly $50,000 in 2011! CAC manages essentially the same program but it resides in a new home.
The FoodShare Program is still available every Saturday at the market year 'round, as well as at the Silly Yak Bakery booth at the Wednesday Market.
 | | Some of what's available through the EBT program. |
The DCFM has a point-of-sale machine to process electronic benefit transfers (EBT) and convert benefits to paper "Market Dollars."
Participants can withdraw any amount of their available funds at the information booth located on the State Street corner of the Square. They then receive market dollars that can be spent with vendors at the Market on food or plants that grow into food.
Market dollars never expire and can be used at either the Saturday or Wednesday Markets. However, if participants would like to return unspent benefits to their account, they are able to do so back at the info booth.
The FoodShare Program helps to provide people from all economic backgrounds in our community access to the local food that is produced by Wisconsinites and sold at the DCFM.
This program draws more of our community diversity to the market and builds increased business for DCFM vendors.
Volunteers are vitally important in operating the FoodShare Program. Their important work includes conducting EBT transactions at the info booth, answering questions about the program for participants and vendors, and assisting in collecting market dollars from vendors who have accepted them.
Come visit us at the info booth and take advantage of this important food resource!
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Recipes:
Chef Dave Heide's DCFM Basil Pesto
with Heirloom Tomato Bruschette
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Here is a great seasonal recipe from Chef Dave Heide of Liliana's Restaurant in Fitchburg. Using all ingredients from the DCFM (except salt and pepper), Chef Heide says he loves using local ingredients from local farmers. Throughout the season the restaurant uses product from over 30 local Wisconsin farms. He offers several farmers' market dinners during the summer and fall, as well.
This is an easy item to make. Follow the directions below. While at the DCFM seek out your favorite spreadable goat or other cheese to put on the bread.
Check out the video for additional tips (and some great footage of Chef Heide and his daughter Liliana shopping at the DCFM).
 | | Chef Dave Heide of Liliana's with his daughter Liliana at the DCFM. --Video capture by Bill Lubing |
Pesto
- 4 ounces fresh basil
- 2 ounces toasted hickory nuts
- 6 ounces aged Blue Mont Gouda
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup sunflower oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions - Place nuts, cheese, and garlic in food processor. Pulse until everything incorporates.
- Add basil and blend.
- Add oil and blend.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Chutney - 4-5 heirloom tomatoes
- 6 leaves of basil
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Directions - Chiffonade basil
- Dice tomatoes
- Mix remaining ingredients
- Season with salt and pepper
- Top chutney with pesto
- Serve with or without bread.
To grill the bread - Macerate 2 cloves of garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add to 1/3 cup sunflower oil in medium bowl.
- Spread mixture on one side of bread and spread oil on the other. Grill until light grill marks are present on both sides.
To toast hickory nuts - Heat a sauté skillet or similar over medium-high heat.
- Add nuts. Reduce heat to medium after nuts heat up.
- Toss frequently.
- When nuts just begin smoking remove from heat.
Video Bonus!
Join Chef Dave Heide as he
shops the market, then
makes this delicious dish!  | | Recipe: Chef Dave Heide's Farmers' Market Pesto with heirloom tomato bruschetta. |
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At Market This Week
Time to replenish the pantry!
If you're looking for meat there's plenty to choose
from at the Pecatonica Valley Farm table.
(East Main St. at MLK Blvd. Inlet.) --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
Asiago Black Pepper Semolina Bread
Biscotti
Cashew finger baklava
Cheese bread
Cheesecake
Chocolate walnut baklava
Cinnamon rolls
Cookies
Dinner rolls (plain, garlic cheddar cheese, or Jalapeño garlic cheddar cheese available)
English toffee
Flat breads
Garlic cheddar cheese flat bread
Gluten-free bakery
Jalapeño garlic cheddar cheese flat bread
Kalamata olive & herb semolina bread 'Mpanata Muffins
Panettone Pastries
Persian toffee
Persian rice cookies
Pistachio baklava
Ragusa Style Sicilian Semolina Bread Scaccia 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
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
Okra
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
Salsa bundles from Prairie Farm Produce make it easy to
make fresh salsa. (North Carroll St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
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
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Market Information
Dates, Times, Locations, and Contact Information
for The Dane County Farmers' Market
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.
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.
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Looking Ahead ...
(East Main St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
Wisconsin Chinese Culture Day
This Saturday take some time to visit the Wisconsin Chinese Culture Day, taking place from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm in the 100 block of Martin Luther King Blvd. There will be Chinese cultural exhibits, food, and performances. This event will not affect the Dane County Farmers' Market, which will operate with normal hours, access, and vendor location.
Huffin' for Habitat next weekThe Madison Habitat for Humanity Huffin' for Habitat event takes place on Martin Luther King Blvd. next week Sunday, September 30, the day after the market. There will be some early setup on Saturday morning. This will not affect the Dane County Farmers' Market, which will operate with normal hours, access, and vendor location. Until next week.
Bill Lubing
DCFM
bill@dcfm.org
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