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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter
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September 21, 2013
Saturday-on the Capitol Square 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
September 25, 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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"Flint Corn" from Liz Vowles is a bellwether of seasonal Autumn crops. (East Main St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter
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This Week
Last Saturday DCFM Market Manager Larry Johnson was interviewed by Discover Wisconsin. --Photo by Natalie Porter
After a couple days of rain (which is desperately needed by almost all Wisconsin farmers) this Saturday's market promises to be a beauty. Winter squash, a plethora of apples, broccoli, beans, onions, and more are a great reminder that with the cooling weather comes a whole roster of crops. Late season spinach and other greens get a second wind this time of year. We saw our first Brussels sprouts of the season last week, along with piles of peppers, jars of honey and maple syrup, and many varieties of bakery, from sweet and sticky buns to dense, robust loafs. Food for Thought FestivalDon't forget that the REAP Food for Thought Festival takes place this Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm adjacent to the Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM) on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. With a food camp, the Thought Tent, a local foods tent and over 40 organizations participating, it's a no brainer to stop down for this free event. The kids' tent promises to offer many fun activities for the little ones. The DCFM is not affected by the Food for Thought Festival.
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Recipes
Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli; Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli. --Photo by TeresaS
by Mama's Kitchen Ingredients- 2 heads fresh broccoli, cleaned and cut into florets
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil from the market or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, bottled is fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or other from Savory Accents (optional)
- 1/2-1 teaspoon salt, adjust to your liking (optional)
Directions- Microwave broccoli and water in covered bowl on high for 6 minutes or until tender.
- While it is cooking mix the rest of the ingredients together.
- Drain cooked broccoli.
- Pour lemon garlic mixture over broccoli and mix to coat.
- Cover the dish and let sit for about 2 minutes to allow heat from broccoli to "cook" the garlic.
Adapted from www.food.com Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Loaded Baked Potato Salad. --Photo by Delicious as it Looks
[ Editor's Note: Take advantage of the huge variety of heirloom potatoes available at the DCFM. Red, blue, white, pink ... there's a rainbow of colors to choose from.] by Princess Buttercup This is a dish my family and friends ask me to bring to potluck/cook-outs! There's never any left to bring home! (my sister brings a bowl to take what might be left.) Tastes great hot out of the oven or room temperature. Ingredients- 8 potatoes, cubed (Leave the skins on.)
- 1/2-2 teaspoons salt
- 6 slices bacon, diced, crisp cooked
- 6 green onions
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (Ask your favorite DCFM cheese maker for alternatives if you'd like)
- 16 ounces yoghurt (Check with Jordandal Farms on West Main Street) or sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise (Or an additional cup of yoghurt or sour cream.)
Directions- Cube and boil potatoes with salt.
- Drain.
- Crumble bacon and slice onions
- Combine yoghurt, pepper and mayonnaise.
- Add to potatoes.
- Add bacon, onions and cheese (reserve some of each for top).
- Mix with potatoes.
- Pour into baking dish.
- Top with reserved cheese, onions, and bacon.
- Bake 350 for 10-15 minutes (Until cheese melts.) Don't overbake or the yoghurt, mayonnaise, and/or sour cream will start to break down and separate.
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  For More Information visit REAP Food GroupThe Dane County Farmers' Market Co-Sponsors This Event. |
At Market This Week
Time to replenish the pantry!
Great looking beans from The Plahnt Farm(West Mifflin St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter 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 bread
Biscotti
Cashew finger baklava
Cheese bread
Cheesecake
Chocolate cherry panettone
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
Sicilian semolina bread
Scones
Spicy cheese bread Spinach 'Mpanata Sweet breads Tea breads Tomato Scaccia Torts Tortillas Traditional Panettone 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 Beans (numerous varieties) Beets Bitter Melon 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 A nice salsa kit from Luna Circle Farm(East Mifflin St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter
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
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
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 ...
Similar to carrots, pumpkins come in more than orange. These are from Werff-More Produce. (North Pinckney St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter
DCFM Social Media Recipes Feature the K.I.S.S. Concept for Simple, Great Tasting Seasonal Recipes
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Many area chefs create elegant, stylish dishes using ingredients from the Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM). They have been creative in highlighting fresh, local ingredients with sophisticated culinary creations. But what if you want to eat delicious local, seasonal, simple dishes without incurring an out of reach restaurant price tag? What if your 'kitchen' consists of a microwave, a few dishes, and a beat up cutting board? What if your cooking skills are ... well, you don't have any? No problem! Make delicious, easy to prepare dishes using the same DCFM ingredients used by the best chefs. Starting next week the DCFM will be publishing a series of recipes designed to be made in a dorm room, limited kitchen, office break area, or anywhere you have access to a microwave and a few utensils. Watch this DCFM eNewsletter and the DCFM Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for the recipes. In addition, we'll be offering contests, random drawings, and other fun activities. These dishes won't win any awards for elegance. Yet they're all simple, fresh, and an easy way to enjoy the seasonal ingredients found each Saturday at the Dane County Farmers' Market. Eat well by eating local. DCFM bill@dcfm.org Return to 'In This Issue' Contents
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