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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter
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July 20, 2013
Saturday-on the Capitol Square
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
July 24, 2013 Wednesday-200 Blk MLK Jr. Blvd.
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Madison Parking Map
(Private ramps and street parking are also available.)
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Mighty tasty breads from Sugar River Country Bakery.
(South Carroll St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing.
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 This Week
A bucket of flavorful snack sticks from Violet Rose Cattle Co.
(West Mifflin St.)--Photo by Natalie Porter
Heat and Dry Weather Bring Bounty to the Market
Blueberries, strawberries, cherries, and raspberries. Sweet corn, peas, cauliflower and broccoli. These are just a few of the great summer crops we all pine for most months of the year. Right now they're all at the market.
More good news came from a phone calls we received from Dick Green of Green's Pleasant Springs Orchard and Bob Willard of Ela Orchard. They will be bringing the first apples of the year, the early Lodi variety. In addition, Dick expects to bring his first watermelon and musk melon of the season.
When we talked with Dick a little bit ago he said that this is going to be a superb year for apples. Unlike last year, which was devastating for many orchards, Dick notes that most growers should be bringing in substantially improved harvests.
Lodi apples are decent for straight up eating. They're also a good candidate for applesauce [RECIPES]. Of course, once you get your applesauce made there are a huge number of Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM) ingredients that they complement. Try applesauce with pork [RECIPES] or make a cake (using eggs, flour, and oil from the market, of course. [RECIPES]. There's even a recipe for an applesauce sandwich!While you're at the market ... Bring a cooler to stash your DCFM ingredients. Then you can take a stroll down State Street to enjoy Maxwell Street Days. It's also fun to take a seat on the cool, green, capitol grounds to watch the paddlers portage the isthmus as part of the Isthmus Paddle and Portage.
Finally, remember that the seller is the producer at the DCFM. If you have a question about a product you see (or don't see), then ask. There are millions of answers waiting to be revealed by knowledgeable sellers at the Dane County Farmers' Market.
See you at market! Bill Lubing [email protected]
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Recipes
Blueberry-Cherry Jam;
Creamed Ham with Peas
Blueberry-Cherry Jam --Photo by Impera Magna
Blueberry-Cherry Jam
by 'Z'
This is very easy to make and is excellent jam. The original recipe called for sour cherries, but I used sweet ones and it turned out wonderfully. Very nice blend of flavors.
Ingredients
2 cups fully ripe blueberries
1 1/2 cups pitted cherries
4 cups sugar
1 box powdered fruit pectin
Directions- Measure berries, then crush; pit and finely chop cherries then measure.
- Mix fruit into 8 quart pot.
- Add pectin to fruit in pot.
- Bring to a full boil over high heat.
- Add sugar and stir.
- Return to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, skim off any foam and ladle into hot jars.
- Wipe jar rims and threads, top with two piece lids, tighten lids.
- Process for 10 minutes in hot water bath.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with canning fruits, before beginning this project check out this excellent guide, part of a series from the UW extension learning store. You'll learn that it's easy, fast, and fun to can ingredients from the Dane County Farmers' Market. Adapted from www.food.com Creamed Ham with Peas by Annacia
This creamed ham is delicious on grits or rice, or serve it over toast, hot split biscuits, or baked puff pastry shells. Feel free to add carrots or a little chopped pimiento for extra flavor and color. From: Southern U.S. Cuisine Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons fresh minced parsley
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2-2 cups diced ham
1 1/2 cups shelled peas from the DCFM
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper Directions- Heat butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add the green onion and minced parsley and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk and heavy cream.
- Stir in diced ham and cooked peas, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over rice, grits, toast, or biscuits.
Adapted from www.food.com Return to 'In This Issue' Contents
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At Market This Week
Time to replenish the pantry!
 A happy Carrie Johnson from Jordandal Farms. (West Main 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 [email protected] 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 Jalape�o garlic cheddar cheese available)
English toffee
Flat breads
Garlic cheddar cheese flat bread
Gluten-free bakery
Jalape�o garlic cheddar cheese flat bread
Kalamata olive & herb semolina bread Muffins
Pastries
Persian toffee
Persian rice cookies
Scones
Spicy cheese bread Sweet breads Tea breads Torts Tortillas Whole wheat sourdough Whoopie Pies
Yeast raised donuts
A beautiful assortment of calla lilies from Meadow Acres. (West Main Street) --Photo by Bill Lubing Cow milk cheese
Goat cheese Sheep milk cheese Mixed milk cheeses
Cottage cheese
String cheese
World-class aged cheeses
Return to 'In This Issue' Contents Fresh Vegetables
Arugula
Asparagus
Basil
Beets
Broccoli
Burdock
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cilantro
Corn (fresh on the cob, frozen and popped)
Dill
Fennel
Garlic (Scapes, and bulbs)
Herbs (Fresh and dried)
Horseradish
Kale (Several varieties)
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Onions (Seasonal green onions plus numerous overwintered varieties)
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes (several varieties)
Radishes
Radish pods
Rhubarb
Potatoes
Peas (snap, sweet, snow, other)
Sweet Potatoes
Shallots
Salad mixes
Savoy
Sorrel
Spinach
Sunchokes
Sweet Peppers
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes (fresh, canned, and dried)
Turnips Zucchini
FruitApples Blueberries Cherries Jams, jellies, preserves
Melons
Mulberries
Raspberries (fresh, frozen)
Strawberries (fresh, frozen)
Tomatoes (Fresh, canned, and dried)
 A cascade of tomatoes from Don's Produce.(West Main St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter
Meats (Grass and grain fed)
Angus beef
Beef
Brats and sausage
Chicken
Conventional cuts
Duck
Elk
Emu
Ostrich
Trout (fresh and smoked)
Ham Bison Highland beef Lamb Pork Salmon Venison Special cuts Fresh and smoked trout Smoked salmon 
Broccoli and cauliflower from Mammoth Produce.
(North Pinckney St.)--Photo by Natalie Porter
Plants
Bedding plants
Cut flowers
Floral arrangements
Hanging baskets
Herbs (starts and potted)
Potted flowers Specialty Items
Black Walnuts
Bloody Mary mix
Candles
Eggs
Gluten-free bakery
Gourds
Grains (whole and flour)
Hickory Nuts
Honey
Hot sauces
Infused Salts
Maple syrup
Mushrooms
Pasties (frozen)
Pesto
Popcorn
Salsa
Soup (canned and frozen)
Stocks (Chicken and Beef)
Tomato sauces
Tortillas
Vinaigrettes
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Market Information
Zucchini and summer squash from Sprouting Acres. (East 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 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 [email protected]. The DCFM website provides much information as well.
Dane County Farmers' MarketVolunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to staff the Information Booth, located at the intersection of West Mifflin, N. Carroll and State streets. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or call (608) 246-4730, ext. 224.
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In Addition ...
A splash of yellow sunflowers from Lor Farm.
(North Pinckney St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter
National Farmers' Market Week Aug. 4-10 Maybe it's not the biggest celebration of the year, but to us National Farmers' Market Week is pretty darn important. coming up in a couple of weeks, look for a nod to the best market in the country, the Dane County Farmers' Market, in this eNewsletter, our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. We'll feature member profiles, recipes, and contests to celebrate, this most important of celebrations Eat well by eating local. DCFM [email protected] Return to 'In This Issue' Contents 
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