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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter
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August 24, 2013
Saturday-on the Capitol Square
6:00 am - 2:00 pm
August 28, 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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Swiss Chard, beets and more from J's Veggie Patch (North Carroll St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing.
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Tom Nord of Nord Haus Gartens and Crafts offers a good
variety of infused vinegars. (East Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
Beans and Grapes
 | | Petite Jewel grapes from Bluestem Farm. (North Carroll St.) --Photo from Muffy Barrett |
We received an email from Lynn Bednarek from Stenrud Greenhouse (North Pinckney St.) She notes that: "We have several varieties of beans: Haricot vert, Romano, soy beans (or edamame), and three kinds of shell beans, scarlet runner, cannellini, and cranberry. Muffy Barrett from Bluestem Farm (North Carroll St.) emailed the photo on the right, which let us know that in addition to their broad selection of native Wisconsin plants, " We had a few last weekend and expect more this Saturday: Our seedless grapes are ripe! Yes, it is possible to grow seedless grapes in Wisconsin." We expect to see concord and other grape varieties if not this Saturday then very soon. A Rainbow of
Carrot Colors
The availability and variety of carrots is excellent this time of year. At the Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM) the choice is not simply orange. Purple, white, red, and yellow; there are many varieties at the market. Interestingly, the World Carrot Museum reports that orange carrots are a relative newcomer. Little Change at DCFM for
Next Week's Taste of Madison
This time of year Market Manager Larry Johnson always receives many calls and emails asking about the effect of the Taste of Madison on the market. Taste of Madison takes place next week, beginning on August 31. Since Taste doesn't begin until 2:00 pm, after the market closes, there are only two minor changes. Because of set up, vehicular traffic on the square is restricted during market hours. To accommodate Taste, the market closes at 1:00 pm rather than its usual 2:00 pm. Many people bring a cooler to put in their back seats for their market purchases and stick around for Taste. So next week plan to pack the cooler, bring a few extra bags, and spend a few hours enjoying the DCFM and Taste. See you at market! Bill Lubing bill@dcfm.org
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Recipes
Garlic Green Beans;
Mojito-Style Melon Salad
Garlic green beans. --Photo by I'mPat
by Lavender Lynn
Ingredients
1 pound fresh beans, green or other variety
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Wash beans, trim ends and remove any strings.
- Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Add beans.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside.
- Saute garlic in butter in large skillet.
- Add beans, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated stirring occasionally.
Mojito-Style Melon Salad
 | | Mojito-Style Melon Salad --Photo by NcMysteryShopper |
Mojito-Style Melon Salad --Photo by NcMysteryShopper
by Redsie
Ingredients
2 cups honeydew melon, diced
2 cups cantaloupe, diced
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons lime zest, freshly grated
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mint leaves, fresh, slivered
4 pieces mint leaves, for garnish
Directions- In a medium bowl combine honeydew, cantaloupe, 2 tablespoons of sugar, lime zest and juice, and slivered mint. Refrigerate 15 minutes, tossing occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is well chilled.
- When ready to serve, spread remaining tablespoon of sugar onto a flat plate. Pour a little water into a shallow bowl and dip rim of each of 4 wine or martini glasses into water; press wet rims into sugar to coat edge of each glass. Spoon 1 cup of fruit mixture into each glass; garnish with mint sprigs.
Yields 1 cup per serving. Adapted from www.food.com Return to 'In This Issue' Contents
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At Market This Week
Time to replenish the pantry!
 Patty pan squash and beans from Sue Vang. (North Carroll 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 bill@dcfm.org 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 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 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
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
Basil
Beets
Broccoli
Burdock
Brussels sprouts
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard (several varieties)
Cilantro
Corn (fresh on the cob, frozen and popped)
Cucumbers
Dill
Eggplant
Fennel
Garlic
Herbs (Fresh and dried)
Horseradish
Kale (Several varieties)
Lettuce
Onions (Several varieties)
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes (several varieties)
Radishes
Radish pods
Rhubarb
Parsnips
Potatoes
Peas (snap, sweet, snow, other)
Sweet Potatoes
Shallots
Salad mixes
Savoy
Sorrel
Spinach
Squash (numerous varieties)
Sun chokes
Sweet Peppers
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatillos
Tomatoes (fresh, canned, and dried)
Turnips Zucchini
FruitApples Apricots Blueberries Cherries Currants Gooseberries Grapes Jams, jellies, preserves
Melons
Mulberries
Raspberries (fresh, frozen)
Strawberries (fresh, frozen)
Tomatoes (Fresh, canned, and dried)
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
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
Micro greens
Mushrooms
Pasties (frozen)
Pesto
Popcorn
Salsa
Soup (canned and frozen)
Stocks (Chicken and Beef)
Tomato sauces
Tortillas
Vinaigrettes
Yogurt
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Market Information
Plenty of great looking apples from Ela Orchard
(North Carroll 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 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 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 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. 208.
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In Addition ...
The DCFM in One Word ...
--Photo by Bill Lubing
...FRESH!
The Dane County Farmes' Market offers the largest selection of the freshest ingredients in the region, if not the country. As a "producer only" market, you can be assured that the one who produced it is the one who is selling it. Enjoy shopping at the market, knowing that the DCFM rules and producer inspection program means you're buying the very best from producers who care. Eat well by eating local. DCFM bill@dcfm.org Return to 'In This Issue' Contents 
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