Dane County Farmers' Market

Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter 

 

 

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
 

 

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Flint corn from Liz Vowles. --Photo by Natalie Porter

"Flint Corn" from Liz Vowles is a bellwether of seasonal
Autumn crops. (East Main St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter



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 In This Issue

 

 


This Week

REAP Food for Thought Festival   

Recipes  

One Minute Kitchen Tips   

At Market This Week 

Market Information  

In Addition ... 

thisThis Week
Market Manager Larry Johnson speaks with Discover Wisconsin. --Photo by Nat

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 Festival
Don'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.

See you at market!

Bill Lubing
bill@dcfm.org


recipe
Recipes 
Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli;
Loaded Baked Potato Salad 
 
Microwave Lemon Garlic Broccoli. --Photo by TeresaS

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
  1. Microwave broccoli and water in covered bowl on high for 6 minutes or until  tender.
  2. While it is cooking mix the rest of the ingredients together.
  3. Drain cooked broccoli.
  4. Pour lemon garlic mixture over broccoli and mix to coat.
  5. 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

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
  1. Cube and boil potatoes with salt.
  2. Drain.
  3. Crumble bacon and slice onions
  4. Combine yoghurt, pepper and mayonnaise.
  5. Add to potatoes.
  6. Add bacon, onions and cheese (reserve some of each for top).
  7. Mix with potatoes.
  8. Pour into baking dish.
  9. Top with reserved cheese, onions, and bacon.
  10. 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.



Adapted from www.food.com

 

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This Saturday!
 
REAP Food for Thought Banner


For More Information visit REAP Food Group

The Dane County Farmers' Market Co-Sponsors This Event.


atmarketthisweekAt Market This Week

Time to replenish the pantry! 

 

Beautiful beans from the Plahnt Farm. --Photo by Natalie Porter

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

Cheese 
Cheese curds
Cow milk cheese
Goat cheese
Sheep milk cheese
Mixed milk cheeses
Cottage cheese
String cheese
World-class aged cheeses

 


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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

Fruit

Apples
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

Plants

Bedding plants 

Cut flowers 

Floral arrangements

Hanging baskets 

Herbs (starts and potted)

Potted flowers
 


A salsa bundle from Luna Circle Farm. --Photo by Natalie Porter


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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tips
Kitchen Tips header


informationMarket Information
New Brussels sprouts from Knapp's Fresh Vegies. --Photo by Natalie Porter

Brussels sprouts from Knapp's Fresh Vegies.
(North Pinckney St.) --Photo by Natalie Porter


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.

volunteerDane County Farmers' Market
Volunteer 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.


    

additionIn Addition ...


Winter squash from Werff-More Produce. --Photo by Natalie Porter

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  
Microwave oven.
Simple microwave oven.
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.

 

 

Social Media Addresses

 

Eat well by eating local. 

 

Bill Lubing

DCFM 

bill@dcfm.org   

      

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