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Davidson Farmer's Market Newsletter |
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Red okra from Coldwater Creek Farm - photo by Patti McKinnon |
SATURDAY, August 14th, 8AM - NOON
Suzanne Ballard fromNew Moon Farm will teach
quick and easy food preservation. Enjoy the Summer's harvest through the Winter. Putting aside beautifully ripe tomatoes, refrigerator pickles, drying and freezing techniques for everything under the sun!
9am -11am at the Town Hall end
Music by the Work Release String Band
DFM Sponsor at the market this week:
Mi-ConnectionCommunity Partner: Junior Charity League of Concord
Kris Reid - Calico- Tortilla making class, sample quesadillas with
Calico Farm cheese
Music by 3rd Saturday Jam
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Chef Kris Reid and Gilcrest Natural Farm Chicken
Chef Kris Reid demonstrated a technique for making sushi at home. Sushi refers to the rice, not to being raw. She made a spicy chicken salad from Gilcrest Natural Farm with fresh vegetables. The same technique could be used with a variety of fillings including grilled vegetables or seafood.
The technique is split into three parts:
Make the sushi rice. See recipe in picture above.
Make the filling:
Chef Reid describes her technique here: Pound out de-boned chicken breast in a zip lock bag with a little chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin and grape seed oil.
Put chicken on a hot grill and cook 4 minutes per side or until the internal temp reaches 160 degrees.
Set chicken aside to cool. In a bowl mix, for every breast of chicken, 1 tbsp of mayo and a tsp of Sriracha Chili Sauce, a dash of pepper and salt. Chop chicken and add to mixture and combine.
Roll the Sushi:
You will need to purchase a sushi mat from an Asian Market
Wrap the mat with plastic wrap to keep the rice from sticking to the mat.
Add a large fist full of prepared sushi rice to the mat. Using only one half of the mat and not going all the way to the sides, press rice down into an even thickness, and a uniform square. Again using only have the mat and not going all the way to the sides.
Place a small amount of chicken, basil and thinly sliced vegetables (cucumbers, peppers, squash) in the center of the sushi rice square you created on the mat.
Pick up one end of the mat and roll it over to that the two side of rice meet and the ingredients are firmly bedded inside. Press down gently on the roll. Continue to roll, pressing with each turn until you have created a "log". At this point you can cut and serve, or you can wrap into plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. If you rice isn't very sticky and you are having trouble cutting it (often happens with rice that has too much moisture from cooking or from the humility in the air) you can wrap your "sushi log" in plastic and put it in the refrigerator to set up. Cut into 2 inch, or more, pieces. anything smaller will often fall apart on you or be difficult to handle.
Have fun- and if at first you don't succeed, maybe skydiving isn't for you. But if you try a few times to roll sushi, and you are patient you will likely be successful and enjoy making this dish with a variety of fillings in the future.
Besides chicken from Gilcrest Natural Farms, Kris used: Twin Oak-corn, cucumber
Big Jim's-green pepper
Correll-tomato, hot peppers
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The Faces Behind the Camera
Do you ever wonder who takes the striking photos for the DFM newsletter each week? Patti Mckinnon and Li Jane Genson are two dedicated DFM volunteers who share their passion for photography and good food -- and they capture the beauty and spirit of the market so well. Many thanks, Li and Patti!
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Audrey's green beans - photo by Li Jane Genson |
FRESH AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK
Audrey's Produce
Audrey Miller
Mooresville, NC
Asian pears and apples: Gala , Ruby Red and Golden Crisp, just-picked beautiful green beans and also limas and crowder peas to be hulled.
Barbee Farms
Tommy, Anna & Brent Barbee
Concord, NC
Squash, zucs, cukes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, lopes, sprite melons, sweet corn, damson plums, onions, potatoes, a few apples, farm fresh eggs, new butternut squash, fresh dug sweet potatoes, and while supplies last, pure Barbee Farms honey. I'm sure I have missed something, but that's more reason to come to the market and catch the surprises!
Barbee Farms has on-farm pick up during the week. Check the website for availability and give them a call. Gift certificates are available.
Betty's Blooms
Betty Brown
Davidson, NC
Assorted spring flowers and plants
Big Jim's Produce
Jim and Chris Arthurs
Troutman, NC
Seasonal produce including spring onions and garlic, eight-ball squash and zucchini, several types of cucumbers, loaf breads, pound cakes and fruit preserves.
Mike Todd and Pat Roberts
Sherrills Ford, NC
Fresh ostrich eggs (while supplies last), ground ostrich, italian sausage, breakfast sausage, necks (great for soups & stews!), soaps and dog bones.
Big Oak Farm
Mike Smith
Denver and Kannapolis, NC
Pastured beef ribeyes, skirt steak, flap meat, cubed steak, ribeyes, sirloins, N.Y. strips, kabobs, ground beef, shoulder and rump roasts, stew meat. We will have plenty of roasts, and some 3 and 4 rib standing rib roasts. Delicious new beef jerky.
Email your order by 7pm and we'll have it ready for you Saturday: mikesmith1859@yahoo.com.
by Lucille
Laura Lucille Benoit
Charlotte, NC
by Lucille will have a selection of organic artisan baked goods, with many wheat free options including organic breads,muffins, scones, cookies, cinnamon rolls, a variety of granolas and Lucille's Signature Jams.
Calico Farmstead Cheese
Jackie and Larry Gerringer
Gibsonville, NC Butter, fresh and aged cows' milk cheeses - ricotta, queso fresca, havarti, Colby, aged cheddar, mozzarella, farmer cheese, fromage blanc, feta, camembert, cheese curds, skillet cheese, and farm fresh eggs.
Carrigan Farms
Mooresville, NC
Fresh edamame soybeans in the shell.
Chef Charles CateringChef Charles Semail
Charlotte, NC
In addition to his regular charcuterie fare, Chef Charles will have New Fresh Homemade Sausage (Great for Summer Cookouts!), Provencal Chicken Sausage with Fresh Herbs, Roman Chicken Sausage with Fresh Grated Parmesan, Fresh Chorizo, Merguez - North African Beef and Lamb Sausage, Dried and Cured Spanish Chorizo.Baguettes are back along with Farmer's Market Tomato Gazpacho, Almond and Cream Peach Tart, Peach Flan Brioche Tart and Chicken Liver Mousse Pate.
Coldwater Creek Farm
Brad Hinkley and Eric Williamson
Cabarrus County
Certified organic produce including a new crop of heirloom Transparent apples, garlic, bell and hot peppers, kale, pattypan and zucchini squash, carrots, okra and cucumbers.
From Cackleberry Farms: Eggs, Yogurt cheese, Queso Fresco, Feta, butter and coming back soon... aged Farmstead and Farmhouse cheeses.
Correll Farms
David and Cheryl Correll
Cleveland, NC
We will have Field Grown Tomatoes (Heirlooms, Reds, Yellow, Green for Frying, and Romas)!!!! Cherry and Grape Tomatoes, Artichokes, A few Raspberries and Blackberries, Bell Peppers, Mini Bell Peppers, Assorted Hot and Sweet Peppers. A few Brussel Sprouts, Eggplant (Italian, Japanese and Mini), Squash (zucchini, yellow, patty pan, papaya pear), Cucumbers, New Potatoes (red, yukon gold and blue), Celery Root, Celery, Beets, Savoy Cabbage, Swiss Chard, Kale, Sweet Onions, Leeks, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Cut Basil, Lemon Basil, Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Oregano, Dill and Cilantro. You can find us next to the Town Hall Parking Lot.
We also have beautiful Orchardgrass hay available at the farm, why not let your horses eat local as well!! Please e-mail or talk to us at the market if interested. correllfarm@yahoo.com
Elliott Apiary
John Elliott
Davidson, NC
Local honey from the hives in Harmony, NC
The Elma P. Lomax Incubator Farm
Jane Henderson, Lynn McDougal-Fleming & other student farmers
Cabarrus County
Certified organic produce.
Essential Soaps
Charlotte, NC
Back on August 21st
Handmade all-vegetable soaps, scrubs and lip balms using essential oils and all natural ingredients.
Gilcrest Natural Farm
Gil and Amy Foster
Iron Station, NC
Gilcrest Natural Farm will be on hand with pasture raised chicken and beef. We will bring along:
whole chickens, split breast, leg quarters, wing packs, necks and backs for stock, ground chicken and livers. Beef: Steaks (Ribeye, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Flank, Cube. Roasts (Chuck, Brisket, Sirloin Tip, London Broil. Good Stuff (Ground beef, Stew Beef, Liver, Dog bones. Soup bones, Breakfast sausage, Jerry's Beef Jerky and our delicious deli products.
Natalie Veres and Cassie Parsons
Denver, NC
We'll have lots of great stuff for the grill: chops, bratwurst, italian sausage, ribs, unseasoned ground pork (for the best burgers or meatloaf you've ever tasted), shoulder roast for BBQ, boneless ham roast for fabulous sandwiches. Chorizo, fresh bacon (awesome BLTs), and breakfast sausage will be back too!
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Henry's Wholesome Foods
Henry Imhoff and Family
Cleveland, NC
This week we will bring 60% whole wheat bread, honey oat bread, cookies, zucchini bread, tomatoes, watermelons, canteloupes, and tomatoes, and fresh, canned tomato juice!
Hippie Kitchen
Dawn Beltrami
Cornelius, NC
Organic, Artisan baked goods and granolas, including a wide variety of gluten free products.
H err's Fresh Flowers
Jefferson and Nyia Herr and family
Vale, NC
Seasonal flowers. Custom bouquets available.
Bobby and Patsy Houston
Huntersville, NC
Peach, Strawberry and Damson Plum Jams! Melons: Sprite, Cantaloupe and Watermelon. Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Peppers, CORN, Okra, Tomatoes...
Inspired Garden
Kannapolis, NC
Seasonal certified organic vegetables and hand embellished dried gourds. Peaches from GoForth's Garden
KC Farm
Chris and Kristi Goodrum
Mt. Mourne,
KC Farms is on vacation this week and next, returning August 28th
Offering produce at their "Certified Roadside Farm Market" by the State of NC Dept. Of Agriculture.
Go to NCFarmFresh.com and type in KC Farm in Iredell County for directions and hours.
The Lavender Garden
Rita Rodelli
China Grove, NC
Lavender Hand Wash & Hand Sanitizer; Rose & Lavender Potpourri; Lavender Essential Oil; Shower Gel; Lavender Spa Lotion; Bath Salts; Eye Masks; Bath Tea.
Millstone Meadows Farm
Sara and Mark Hord
Morganton, NC
French croissants, chocolate croissants, wheat and harvest grain artisan breads, and more.
Andrea Morrell
Deep Gap, NC
Handmade pasta and ravioli in the following varieties: Ravioli-
Portabello asiago with vidalia. Fire roasted garlic with spinach, Goat cheese with sundried tomato, Smoked gouda, Courviosier Lobster, Spinach portabello with walnut.
Fettuccini-Spinach, Basil, Cracked black pepper, Roasted tomato.
Several gluten-free fettuccini flavors this week!
Twin Oaks Farm
Greg Hartsell and Tim Sloop
China Grove, NC
Heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, corn, variety of squashes, onions, potatoes, and more.
We'll be there Saturday and this week we'll be restocked on pork chops and hotdogs. We'll also have plenty of 100% our grass fed beef hamburger patties which are perfect for the grill.
As usual, from our own Bershire Pork selection: chops, tenderloin, ribs, ham, 6 kinds of breakfast sausages, 2 kinds of bratwurst, 3 kinds of Italian sausages, chorizo, seasoning meats and fresh rendered lard made from our pasture raised hogs. Our 100% Grass Fed Angus beef will be available- No Grain Fed At All. For those adventurous cooks come by and pick up a pack of ground or stew goat meat. There will also be plenty of our fresh free range eggs available so come by and load up. All of our products are 100% Rowan County Born & Raised.
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WE THANK OUR SPONSORS
MI-Connection Davidson Lands Conservancy DavidsonNews.net
McIntosh Law Firm JJ Wade Agency Wooden Stone Gallery
Chef Charles Catering Littlefish Marketing
Mayes, Wilson and Associates Lake Norman Embroidery Knox Realty 'Cats on Main Jorel Association Management Zimmerman Family Wellness Lake Norman Embroidery and Screen Printing Baybridge Management Cocoon Salon Fifi's Fine Resale John Marshall Custom Homes Bragg Financial
Wellbeing Natural Health
Farm Bureau of North Mecklenburg Lake Norman YMCA
Davidson Family Medicine The Cycle Path
Davidson Village Inn Lake Norman Realty
Nucentric Solutions Davidson Chocolate Company
Money With a Mission-First Affirmative Financial Network
Our Town Cinemas Snap Fitness WDAV
PiEs - Project for Innovation, Energy and Sustainability
Smarthinking PR Sandy and Rex Kragh and Family
Know Your Farms, LLC Pilates Studio at the Lake
Main Street Books Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce
Market Properties Barker Designs
With in-kind support from: Brenda Pressley, CPA, PA
5th/3rd Bank Town of Davidson
Robinson, Bradshaw and Humphrey
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