Farmers Market Annex Newsletter
July 4th 2014
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Dear (Contact First Name),
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As we celebrate our Independence this 4th of July lets remember all of the brave men and women who sacrifice and continue to keep us free. Thank you!!
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| Annex Special Event |
What do you call a night of Comedy, Music, BBQ, Grandpa's Ice Cream, a silent auction, just an outright GOOD TIME hosted by KFAN's own Dan Cole?!?
Around here, we call it Alive at the Market!
Alive at the Market Website
This year's Alive at the Market fundraiser for the Face It Foundation (support for men with depression) is proud to feature the music of former Journey singer Kevin Chalfant and former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Randall Hall. Randall is going to rock the Market crowd with favorites such as
Sweet Home Alabama, Simple Man, and Free Bird!
Back by popular demand is Kevin Chalfant's Journey Experience! This is not a cover band but a very talented singer who actually shared the stage with Journey, replacing Steve Perry for a time. He performs all the hits that made Journey famous, creating a fun and memorable night out to dance and sing along with classic anthem favorites.
Seriously, at last year's show it sounded just like the
Journey from my high school days ~ absolutely incredible!
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| Vendor Spotlight |
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Tupperware -
Come and see the NEW Tupperware. Save time, money, space and waste for a lifetime. Here the whole season with great products to help you eat healthier and stay more organized, whatever your lifestyle; AND they still do parties if you want to get your Tupperware FREE! Lifetime guarantee, no matter how old your pieces are, so bring your broken items in to order your free replacements. Ask them to tell you about the product of the week and receive a free gift! Free is always good!
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Cindy's Cinnamon Roasted Nuts - Are you drawn in by the sweet smell of cinnamon?
A German tradition brought to the market. In big copper kettles, watch and enjoy the smells of whole almonds roasting in cinnamon, sugar and vanilla. The crunchy almonds are packaged in imported cellophane wrappers. Along with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, you will find chocolate coated almonds, a cashew and pecan variety, smoked almonds and more. Come let their sweet smells draw you in!
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Fourth of July Recipes
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Red, White & Blue Recipes
Lightened-Up Coconut Red Velvet, Cheesecake and Blueberry Trifles
Cooking for Keeps
Cake
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1 box red velvet cake mix
| 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix | | ¾ cup melted coconut oil | 1 cup water | | Pinch of salt | 3 eggs |
Cheesecake Filling
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16 ounces light cream cheese, softened
| 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
| ½ cup skim milk
| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Remaining Ingredients
3 pints of blueberries
1 container frozen light whipped topping
6-8 pint sized mason jars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cake mix, pinch of salt, and pudding mix. Add eggs, coconut oil and water. Vigorously mix until combine, it's alright if there are a few lumps. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick crumbs out with just a few scattered crumbs attached. Cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together, cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla and pinch of salt until smooth.
- To build the trifles, slightly break up the cooled cake, place some cake (about 1/3 cup) in the bottom of the jar, top with a tablespoon or two of the cheesecake filling and then sprinkle blueberries on top. Repeat once more. Top with more cake and then pipe or spoon whipped topping on top
Red, White & Blue Cocktail
The Almond Eater
Ingredients
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1 cup strawberries
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ice
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½ cup sparkling flavored water (I used black raspberry but any "red" flavor would probably be good)
Instructions
- Muddle the strawberries in a large bowl and the blueberries in a separate, smaller bowl. If you don't own a muddler (I don't), just use a wooden spoon.
- Add the flavored and non-flavored sparkling water to the bowl with the strawberries; squeeze lemon juice into the bowl.
- Fill two cup up about ⅓ of the way with ice; divide strawberry mixture evenly among both cups.
- Add 1 shot of vodka per glass (optional)
- Last, pour blueberries evenly in both cups.
- Enjoy!
It's FUN! It's Local! It's what we're all about.
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and stay tuned for the details of our upcoming events.
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Market Flowers
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Pincushion Protea, Glads and More
REMINDER: We will be closed this Friday July 4th!
Are you wondering what these little Pincushion Protea look like when they are open? Come down this weekend and see for yourself! You will think that they are so nifty you will need to pick some up to dress up the house or office.
Market Flowers is open Thursday and Friday (usually!) 9am - 3pm,
Saturday and Sunday 7am - 1pm
Here's a link to the list of bulk flowers you can count on getting from us each week: Market Flowers Pre-Book Flowers List But remember, that's not ALL we carry. You need to come see for yourself what special items we find for each week.
Know a bride or someone else needing flowers for an event?
Visit the Market Flowers Website for great information on our DIY program!
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| New Blog Post! | From July 3rd: Rocket Your Way to a Healthy Meal with Fresh Local Foods in Minnesota
 It's time to rocket your way to good health with fresh local foods from the Farmers Market Annex! Green rocket leaves (Arugula) are actually the springtime delight rich in many important nutrients, among them are calcium, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and iron. Learn more about these yummy greens in this week's blog.
Fresh, local foods from your very own Farmers Market Annex can help you to achieve a healthier lifestyle with a low-salt diet. Exercise is also known to help lower blood pressure and what better way to get those muscles moving than taking a stroll through our market?
From June 19th: Buy From Your Neighbors: LaLoma Tamales Noeila Garcia-Urzua
 Have a hankering to try authentic, Mexican tamales? Why not buy from your neighbors, Noeila Garcia-Urzua and family? They own LaLoma Tamales and you'll find them serving up freshly packaged tamales to go every weekend at the Farmers Market Annex in area S32.
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| FMA and Urban Garden Event Center |  Got your baseball tickets yet? Wondering if there is anywhere you can go to have an old-fashioned, fun, tailgating party? Glad you asked! Visit our Pre-Game Event Website for more information. We also host graduation parties, weddings and receptions, birthday parties, company picnics, family reunions, charity benefits, and more in our beautiful Urban Garden. Call Audrey 612-573-0148 for details. |
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Call us. Email us. Stop by and see us in person. We are here to serve YOU so let us know how we can better do that. See you soon! Sincerely, Audrey Grzeskowiak Farmers Market Annex, CFO 612-573-0148 www.FarmersMarketAnnex.com   |
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