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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter
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April 27, 2013
Saturday-Capitol Square
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 1, 2013 Wednesday-200 Blk MLK Blvd.
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Madison Parking Map
(Private ramps and street parking are also available.)
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 This Week
Plants, Plants, Plants!
 | Hanging pansy baskets from Natalie's Greenhouse at the Wednesday market (Saturday located on North Pinckney St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
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From tomato starts to hanging flower baskets, there are plenty of plants to choose from at the Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM). One question many of us ask is, do we buy now and hold our plants before putting them into the ground or wait to purchase?
According to Mary Domann, of Domann's Plants (South Pinckney St.), some plants, such as pansies and violas can tolerate cold weather just fine. Whether you're buying a hanging basket or transplanting into the ground, now is a great time to go crazy with these cold-tolerant plants.
At this past Wednesday DCFM, when we visited the stand of Natalie Ortega, of Natalie's Garden and Greenhouse (On Saturday located on North Carroll St.), she confirmed the viability of pansies, also noting that for the vegetable garden, cabbage, kohlrabi, and other cold-hardy plants are ready to go into the ground.
For the more delicate plants, such as lettuce and tomatoes, does this mean you should wait before buying your plants? Not necessarily.
 | | Tomato plants from Domann's Plants. (South Pinckney St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing |
Mary Domann says when you buy your tomato plants is a matter of personal choice. She notes that many customers buy their tomato plants and keep them inside at night to protect them from the cold. During the day, they set them outside.
This process of outside during the day and inside at night helps the plant harden off for the time when it goes into the ground. According to Mary, getting it used to the sun and wind during the day and then moving it into protection from cold during the night will make what many people believe is a more robust plant.
If you choose to wait until you buy the plant and immediately put it into the ground you are still going to get a plant that has been hardened off by the grower, assuming you buy it at the DCFM. Mary says it's simply a matter of personal preference as to whether you buy early to acclimate the plant yourself or let the grower take care of it a little longer before you put it into the ground.
Questions about buying and planting are welcomed by your favorite DCFM plant sellers. They're all experienced growers who take a personal interest in the success of your garden.
Note that in addition to plants there are a number of flower growers at the market selling fresh cut flowers, a good assortment of dried and other plant arrangements.
Crazy Legs This SaturdayThe Crazy Legs Classic race will be held this Saturday, starting at the Capitol Square at 10:00. There will be no changes to DCFM operation during the race, except that vehicle access will be partially restricted while the Square is occupied with the race. The usual number of vendors will be selling in their usual spots during normal DCFM hours. Vendor Notes Bill Warner from Snug Haven Farm (North Carroll St.) dropped us an email to say that they will be bringing arugula to market this week along with their frost sweetened spinach.Several producers, including San-Kor-Tea Herbs (North Carroll St.) were selling watercress. At market last week we saw sweet peppers, many lettuce starts for the garden and bags ready for a salad. Potatoes, onions, and beets are plentiful along with many other over wintered and fresh vegetables. To start an herb garden or to give your dishes an immediate lift, there are numerous fresh herbs available now at the DCFM. Remember, when you bring your own reusable bag you're protecting the environment, while saving the seller money. Great Weather for SaturdayWe normally don't offer weather forecasts. However, we just wanted to mention ... check out Saturday's forecast. Looking good!
See you at market!
Bill Lubing
bill@dcfm.org
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Recipe
Vietnamese grilled pork wrapped in lettuce;
Moroccan Beet Salad
Vietnamese grilled pork wrapped in lettuce. --Photo by breezermom
Vietnamese grilled pork wrapped in lettuce 4 Servings
by Rita~
Ingredients
1 pork tenderloin or similar. Ask your favorite DCFM meat vendor
Marinade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon anise, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil from the market or stir-fry oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
Accompaniments(Check at the market for the lettuce, mint, and cilantro)
- Lettuce leaf
- Mint leaf
- Cilantro leaf
- 1 cup vermicelli, cooked
Directions
- Cut pork into 8 to 10 strips.
- Combine marinade ingredients.
- Add meat and marinate meat for 1 hour.
- Grill or broil pork until done, about 10-15.
- Arrange lettuce leaves, mint, cilantro, and noodles on a serving platter.
- To serve, wrap hot meat, mint, cilantro, and noodles in lettuce leaves.
Adapted from www.food.com Moroccan Beet Salad 
Moroccan Beet Salad. --Photo by Kathy at Food.com Ingredients - 6-8 medium beets
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin, to taste
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil from the market or extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced fresh parsley
Directions - Place water in a 3-quart saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add beets and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.
- Cool, peel, and cut beets into bite-sized pieces.
- Place in a serving bowl.
- Place lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Whisk in oil, then toss with beets.
- Let sit a few hours.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.
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At Market This Week
Time to replenish the pantry!
 Here's a case of great taste from Sugar River Country Bakery. --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
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 Jalapeņo garlic cheddar cheese available)
English toffee
Flat breads
Garlic cheddar cheese flat bread
Gluten-free bakery
Jalapeņo 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
Cheese
Cheese curds Cow milk cheese
Goat cheese Sheep milk cheese Mixed milk cheeses
Cottage Cheese
World-class aged cheeses
Return to 'In This Issue' Contents Fresh Vegetables
Arugula
Basil
Beets
Cilantro
Corn (frozen)
Dill
Herbs
Lettuce
Mini Cucumbers
Onions (numerous varieties)
Parsnips
Potatoes (several varieties)
Radishes
Sweet Potatoes
Shallots
Salad mixes
Spinach
Sweet Peppers
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes (fresh, canned, and dried)
Turnips Water Cress
Fruit
Jams, jellies, preserves Raspberries (frozen)
Strawberries (frozen)
Tomatoes (Fresh, canned, and dried)
Tomatoes (dried)
Meats (Grass and grain fed)
Angus beef
Beef
Brats and sausage
Chicken
Conventional cuts
Duck
Emu
Ostrich
Trout (fresh and smoked)
Ham Bison Highland beef Lamb Pork Salmon Special cuts Fresh and smoked trout Smoked salmon
Bedding plants
Floral arrangements
Herbs (starts and potted)
Potted flowers
Specialty Items Apple Cider
Black Walnuts
Bloody Mary mix
Candles
Eggs
Gluten-free bakery
Grains (whole and flour)
Hickory Nuts
Honey
Hot sauces
Infused Salts
Maple syrup
Mushrooms
Pasties (frozen)
Pesto
Salsa
Soup (canned and frozen)
Stocks (Chicken and Beef)
Tomato sauces
Tortillas
Vinaigrettes
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Market Information
Honey from Mary Celley, The Bee Charmer (West Main St.)
--Photo by Bill Lubing
Dates, Times, Locations, and Contact Information
for The Dane County Farmers' Market 2013 Saturday Outdoor Market--Wisconsin Capitol Square
Date: April 20, 2013 through November 9, 2013 (Except market on July 13 during Art Fair on the Square.)
Hours: Market open 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Wisconsin Capitol Square
Parking: Nearby municipal and private ramps and area on-street parking.
2013 Saturday Outdoor Market--July 13, 2013, Art Fair on the Square
Hours: Market open 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Wilson St. at Martin Luther King Blvd., near Monona Terrace
Parking: Nearby municipal and private ramps and area on-street parking
2013 Wednesday Outdoor Market--200 Block, Martin Luther King Blvd.
Date: April 24, 2013 through November 6, 2013
Hours: Market open 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Where: 200 block of Martin Luther King Blvd.
Parking: Nearby municipal and private 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' MarketVolunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to staff the Information Booth, located at the top of State Street. It's easy, fun, and you get to meet many interesting people. 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 dcfminfobooth@gmail.com. The shifts are short. The people are fun. And it's a great way to learn more about the Dane County Farmers' Market.
EBT Services
The DCFM works with the Community Action Coalition to operate the EBT services. Volunteers are needed to staff the table. This is an important service that hundreds of people depend upon so that they can buy their fresh, local, groceries from the DCFM. If you would like to help out or if you'd like more information on how you can use this program, contact Lexa Dundore at lexad@cacscw.org or call (608) 246-4730, ext. 224.
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In Addition ...
Harvey Ruehlow offers hickory nuts and
black walnuts, great for baking or snacking.
(North Pinckney St.)
--Photo by Bill Lubing
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'Like Us' on Facebook!
Beginning this week you can find the Dane County Farmers' Market on Facebook. We'll be updating throughout the week and during both the Saturday and Wednesday markets. Turn to the DCFM Facebook page for quick timely updates. Rely on the DCFM eNewsletter for more in depth coverage of the market.
While there are many Facebook pages that refer to the Dane County Farmers' Market, in Madison, WI, this is the only page that is maintained by and authorized by the market.
'Like us' to stay up-to-date on what's available at the market, by whom, and how to best use DCFM ingredients.
Eat well by eating local.
Bill Lubing
DCFM bill@dcfm.org Return to 'In This Issue' Contents 
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