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Dane County Farmers' Market eNewsletter
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October 26, 2013
Saturday-on the Capitol Square 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
October 30, 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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Beautiful purple onions from Yang's Produce. (West Mifflin St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
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This Week
Wayne Steinke from Steinke's Market says it's just about the end for his green beans this year. But he's got plenty of squash, popcorn, and other produce items available. (North Pinckney St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
Quite the Variety Available at Market
| Grapes from Carandale Farm. (North Pinckney St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing |
It seems that tables were particularly heavily laden at last week's Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM). From apples to Zucchini we are in a season of plenty.
This is not to say seasonality has completely flown the coop. Cindy Secher from Carandale Farm (North Pinckney St.) told us last week that they were getting to the end of their concord grapes.
She expects them to be available this week and possibly next, while noting that availability from other producers will vary.
Folks were picking up many, many pumpkins at last week's market. Whether you're using them to make soup, a pie, or a jack-o-lantern, there is a terrific supply at the market, along with other winter squash.
FreakFest This Saturday on State Street The annual FreakFest takes place this Saturday. It will begin at 7:00 pm, well after the market closes. However the stage set up at the State Street corner will interfere with traffic on the Capitol Square so that no vehicular traffic will be allowed on West Mifflin and North Carroll streets during the market.
DCFM hours, vendor location, and attendance will not be affected by the event.
See you at market!Bill Lubing
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Recipes
Spicy Chicken and Pumpkin Stew
Spicy Chicken and Pumpkin Stew. --Photo by yogiclarebear
Spicy Chicken and Pumpkin Stew By chelseas [Editor's Note: This recipe calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts. We have no problem with this ingredient. Yet we can't recommend highly enough that you buy your chicken from a DCFM producer. Most do not offer boneless, skinless options. However, deboning a chicken is no big deal. If you've never deboned a chicken, check out our video below for easy-to-follow instructions from Chef David McKercher. While it's a little less convenient to debone your own chicken, the results are well worth it when you purchase your chicken from a DCFM producer. None of the vendors supplying chicken at the DCFM raise anywhere near the quantity of animals typically produced by suppliers to grocery stores and other "conventional" sources. DCFM producers take pride in the quality of their birds. Overall, chickens from the DCFM are more flavorful and offer superior texture than those produced in a facility geared towards high production. A query to most DCFM producers reveals that their product contains less artificial ingredients, "injected solutions," and forced growing rates than your typically grocery store bird. Ask your favorite vendor for his or her specific growing practices. Note also that most if not all of the fresh vegetables called for in this recipe can be found at this Saturday's DCFM.] Ingredients - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil from the DCFM or olive oil, divided
- 4 cups sliced onions
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups cubed fresh pumpkin or 6 cups other winter squash, peeled
- 1 cup water
- 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 5 cups hot cooked rice
Directions - Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the chicken and saut� for 8 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from pot and repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining chicken; set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients; saut� for 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin, water, and coconut milk; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
- Return chicken to pan; cook 10 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro.
- Serve over rice.
Adapted from www.food.com | Pumpkin seeds --Photo by Breezytoo |
Remember... Don't Dump The Seeds! There are plenty of tasty treats you can make with pumpkin seeds. [RECIPES] Return to 'In This Issue' Contents
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At Market This Week
Time to replenish the pantry!
Plenty to choose from when you stop by Stenrud Greenhouse. (North Pinckney 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
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 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
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 Cranberries Currants Gooseberries Grapes Jams, jellies, preserves
Melons
Mulberries
Raspberries (fresh, frozen)
Strawberries (fresh, frozen)
Tomatoes (Fresh, canned, and dried)
Pumpkins, peppers, and squash from Te Beest Farms.
(South Pinckney St.) --Photo by Bill Lubing
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 Ornamental corn Pasties (frozen) Pesto Popcorn Salsa Soup (canned and frozen) Stocks (Chicken and Beef) Tomato sauces Tortillas Vinaigrettes Yogurt
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Market Information
This photo doesn't do justice to the size of these delightful chocolate donuts from Farm Pride Bakery (West Mifflin 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
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.
SNAP/EBT Services The DCFM works with the Community Action Coalition to operate the SNAP/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. 208.
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In Addition ...
-Photo by Oliva DiNucci
Possible Gift Certificate with Social Media Photo Contributions DCFM patron Olivia DiNucci snapped a photo of this handsome guy (above) at last Wednesday's market and posted on Twitter, "It's definitely fall at the market..lunchtime @DaneCoFM stroll and I get squashed by this guy: pic.twitter.com/QKHSP8SXI3"
Thanks for the post, Olivia. And we'll be entering you into our drawing for a DCFM gift certificate.
Going to the Farmers' Market on Saturday? Take a photo of your favorite FALL farmers' market item and post it. You'll be entered to win a DCFM gift certificate!
Tag us on Facebook, tweet one at us on Twitter, or tag us in one on Instagram and you will be entered!
Twitter: @DaneCoFM Instagram: DaneCoFM
Eat well by eating local.
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