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Davidson Farmer's Market Newsletter |
 SATURDAY, October 23rd
Chef Chris Phillips from Restaurant X cooks his brunch favorite at the market using Grateful Growers pork, farm fresh eggs and market veggies from local farms. 10am at the chef demo tent.
**NEXT WEEK OCTOBER 30th** squash and pumpkin recipes! Music by Davidson band You and Your Effects
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A Grand Time at the Fall Market Lunch
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photo by Patti McKinnon |
Around 120 people lunched together after the market last week. Farmers, volunteers, customers, hungry children...it was a real community gathering.
The food was great! Wild Turkey Farm bratwurst, Gilcrest Natural Farm chicken, Big Oak Farm and Birdbrain Ostrich Ranch burgers, Loomis family sweet potato chili, delicious sides made from produce from local farms and the desserts were fabulous. Chef Charles Catering supplied the grill and the chafing dishes. Dawn Beltrami from Hippie Kitchen would not divulge her chocolate pecan pie recipe, but the pie was gone in minutes. Barbee Farm peach ice cream was a favorite!
Thanks to all who attended and volunteer for the event. The Loomis family was there for the 3rd year in a row to to make the buffet run smoothly - Joan (a regular market volunteer), son Charles, a chef (on the grill) and daughter in law Pam who helped manage the flow and serve the food. They make a great team! Thanks to the excellent planning of events Chair Courtney Spear, everything went off without a hitch.
We've had many requests, as usual, for the Loomis Family Sweet Potato Chili.
Here it is:
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BLACK BEAN SWEET POTATO CHILI
Servings: Makes 4 main course meals
INGREDIENTS
2 Tab. olive oil
2 l/2 Cups chopped onion
3 Garlic cloves, chopped
2 l/2 Cups sweet potato cut in 1/2 in pieces
2 Tab. dark chili powder
2 Tea. ground cumin
3 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed & drained
2 1/2 Cups vegetable broth
1 14 1/2 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
3 Cups (packed) chopped Swiss chard
Add salt, pepper, chopped parsley and lavender to taste.
PREPARATION:
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute until clear and/or lightly browned. Add the diced sweet potato, saute about 2 minutes then stir in chili powder and cumin. Saute this mix a couple of minutes or until a golden brown. Add beans, broth and, tomatoes with juices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, until sweet potato is tender about 20 minutes. Stir in chopped chard, simmer until tender but still bright green--about 4 minutes. Season to taste with the salt, pepper, chopped parsley and chopped lavender.
Note: Even though heat is added via the dark chili powder more may be added as desired. Also, the longer the chili simmers the better the taste.
- the Loomis Family |
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UPCOMING MARKET DATES:
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Weekly through October
NOVEMBER
6 and 20
DECEMBER
4 and 18
JANUARY-APRIL 2011
2nd and 4th Saturdays beginning
January 8th
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FRESH AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK
Audrey's Produce
Audrey Miller
Mooresville, NC
Several varieties of apples, pears and preserves.
Barbee Farms
Tommy, Anna & Brent Barbee
Concord, NC
Squash, zucs, cukes, sunburst, butternut, spaghetti squash, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, eggplant, sweet peppers, tomatoes, kale, collards, turnips, beets, swiss chard, green onions, arugula, lettuce (limited supply this week), popcorn, honey, pumpkins, a few apples, bok choi, and the first of our fall carrots.
Betty's Blooms
Betty Brown
Davidson, NC
Seasonal plants and flowers
Big Jim's Produce
Jim and Chris Arthurs
Troutman, NC
Seasonal produce including onions and garlic, tomatoes, 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.
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.
Chef Charles Catering
Chef Charles Semail
Charlotte, NC
In addition to his regular charcuterie fare, Chef Charles will have Fresh Homemade Sausage, 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. Chef's seasonal soups, 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 garlic, green bell peppers, jalapenos, red and purple peppers, pears, red and golden delicious apples, winesap apples, okra, basil, some radish and a few sunflowers.
From Cackleberry Farms: Eggs, Yogurt cheese, Queso Fresco, Feta, butter and aged Farmstead cheese
Elliott Apiary
John Elliott
Davidson, NC
Local honey from the hives in Harmony, NC
Flying Fish Seafood
David and Peggy Meeks
Davidson, NC
Fresh caught NC and SC seafood. NC Flounder, Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp and dry pack Scallops. Oysters, crabmeat and more available by order.
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 breasts, leg quarters, wing packs, necks and backs for stock, and livers. Beef: Steaks: (Ribeye, Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Sirloin, Flank and Cube.); Roasts: (Chuck, Brisket, Sirloin Tip, Shoulder). Good Stuff: Ground Beef, Stew Beef, Shish Ka Bob Cubes, Liver, Dog bones, Soup bones, Breakfast Sausage, Jerry's Beef Jerky, and our delicious deli products. Amy will be sampling some of Gilcrest's products this week at the booth-come by and have a taste!
Grateful Growers Farm
Natalie Veres and Cassie Parsons
Denver, NC
We'll be back this week with a full load of our award-winning pasture-raised pork. Come by for chops, roasts, ribs, and an array of delicious sausages. Bess will be on hand with her new crop of delicious sorghum molasses. Large and small jars.
Henry's Wholesome Foods
Henry Imhoff and Family
Cleveland, NC
The Imhoff family is back this week with honey oat and 60% wheat loaf breads, sweet potato pie and apple pie, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, 6 kinds of cookies and fresh sweet potatoes.
Hippie Kitchen
Artisan Baker Dawn Beltrami
Cornelius, NC
Organic Granola, Organic Blueberry Muffins, Brownies, GF Upside Apple Cake, GF Coconut Chocolate Bars, GF Vanilla Cake w/Chocolate Frosting, GF Oatmeal Molasses Cookies, GF EF DF Pumpkin Muffins
Herr's Fresh Flowers
Jefferson and Nyia Herr and family
Vale, NC
Seasonal flowers. Custom bouquets available.
Houston Farm
Bobby and Patsy Houston
Huntersville, NC
Winter Squash: Butternut, Acorn and Spaghetti. Pie Pumpkins, Sweet Potatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Okra
The Inspired Garden
Colleen McDaniel
Kannapolis and Concord, NC
Certified organic......Green peppers, oriental mustard greens, bok choi, arugula, radishes, green tomatoes, and dried gourds!
KC Farm
Chris and Kristi Goodrum
Mt. Mourne, NC
Turnip greens, mustard greens, collard greens, kale, radishes, swiss chard, squash, cucumbers, banana peppers, habanero peppers, bell peppers, chocolate cake with chocolate icing, lemon pound cake, banana bread.
The Lavender Garden
Rita Rodelli
China Grove, NC
Lavender bouquets, 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
Mark and Sara Hord
Morganton, NC
Millstone Meadows will return October 30th
The Pasta Wench
Andrea Morrell
Deep Gap, NC
Pasta Wench has seasonal Pumpkin Sage, Apple with Brie and our famous Pierogi Squared this week - stop on by! 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 walnuts.
Fettuccini-Spinach, Basil, Cracked black pepper, Roasted tomato.
Wild Turkey Farm
Lee and Domisty Menius
China Grove, NC
704-202-9348
As usual we'll be there with great products from our own Pasture Raised Berkshire Pork and our 100% Grass fed Angus Beef. All of our products are 100% Rowan County Born and Raised. Get there early for our all natural, free range eggs.
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WE THANK OUR SPONSORS
MI-Connection Davidson Lands Conservancy DavidsonNews.net
McIntosh Law
Main Street Books Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce
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
With in-kind support from: Brenda Pressley, CPA, PA
5th/3rd Bank Town of Davidson
Robinson, Bradshaw and Humphrey |
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