Friday, July 16, 2010

July 18th

Market Report

Tomato season is here!

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We’ve got all kinds of summer fruit, just waiting for your pies, tarts and jams.

apricots

cherries mead

Apricots just arrived & Cherries will soon be on the way out.

Why not try making a Cherry Crumble and Cherry Vanilla Soda while they last?

blueberries

 peaches

Blueberries & Peaches. Here’s a sinfully easy recipe for Peach Tartlets

….and a simple little blueberry breakfast too.

currants raspgooseberries

Currants & Gooseberries, oh my!

raspberries meadblackberries

Raspberries & Blackberries.

plums

Plums, plums and plums. Yums.

   corn

Corn. So delicious that the Migliorelli kids eat it raw, right off of the cob.

…or you could try this tasty Chile Lime Corn Saute.

kirby cukes

Pick up some Kirby cucumber and try making these simple Half Sour Pickles.

We served them at the market on the 4th of July with some tasty BBQ and they were a big hit.

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Red, White & Blue Potato Salad anyone?

green and wax beans taliaferroPATTY PAN TALIAFERRO

Green Beans and Patty Pan Squash.

HOT PEPPERSsquash blossoms

Hot Peppers are starting to show up at market….and you can still find some squash blossoms if you come early. If you don’t see them out, ask…they are often held out of the sun.

Try making these Squash Blossom  Corn Fritters for a little summer snack.

ONIONsky farm tasting

Summer Onions and beautiful Mesclun with edible flowers and tasty herbs.

daisylavendar bunches

Add some summer color to your home.

  RICOTTA DANCING EWE  Sprout Creek Cheese 

We are so lucky to have so many wonderful locally made cheeses. Stop by for a sample.

We promise you will be pleasantly surprised by how tasty they are.

Pick up some Mucca, a sheep’s milk ricotta and try it out with this Herbed Ricotta Pizza Recipe.

summer sausagesmoked duck

We have a wide variety of smoked and cured meats including chicken, duck, pheasant, venison.

Perfect for your summer picnics….just grab and go.

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Tomatoes are here!

Try this Summer Tomato & Bread Salad.

It makes a great summer side dish for all of your grilled meats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of the sudden our tote bags are the talk of the town.

Stop by and pick one up. All sales benefit the farmers’ market.

tote bag

 

Crazy Feet photo Music this Sunday:

Crazy Feet - Swing dance music.

It's toe tappin' fun for everyone!

 

 

 

 

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Community Group this Sunday:

Sinterklaas - Get ready for Sinterklaas 2010 !! Visit our table at the market and find out more about Sinterklaas, an old Dutch Tradition in Rhinebeck. Bring your baubles, ribbon, "jewels", lace, buttons, bows, and other shiny stuff for this year's Crowns and Branches workshop to the Farmer's Market on Sunday July 18. That's right, the Sinterklaas parade and fun are coming back this winter! www.sinterklaasrhinebeck.com

 

 

 

 

 Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market Shopping Spree

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…last but not least, congratulations to Elaine Bryant who won a farmers’ market shopping spree valued at $300.

This drawing was such a success that we’re doing it again. Stop by to pick up a ticket on Sunday. Tickets are $5 each.

The winner will receive a booklet of gift certificates to all of our vendor’s booths…a $300 Value.  Winner will be selected on Labor Day weekend.