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 What better way to celebrate the special man (or men) in your life than at the farmers market?
Show dad, grandpa, your husband, brothers and/or uncles how much you love them by treating them to a delicious and memorable breakfast, brunch or lunch together. Then gift them a reusable bag and then let them shop for the week's edibles or at least his Father's Day dinner.
This is a great way to put a smile on the face of that special man (men) in your life and support the local food movement!
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| What's New? | |
Last week we welcomed two new vendors, Tonya Bates, Patridge in a PIE Tree, and Joaquin Avellan, Dos Lunas Artisan Cheese. If you didn't get to sample their culinary creations, please stop by and meet them this
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Ming makes summer rolls.
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week. You will be impressed.
Ming's Thing is now making summer rolls to order using your choice of protein--pork, shrimp, tofu or vegetables. Clean, refreshing and delicious!
Feeling peachy? Engels Farm has eight varieties this week.
Ming's Thing will feature Engel Farms' peach and tapioca pudding with a creamy vanilla custard.
Ming's Thing will also offer a tasty and aromatic Malaysian egg and potato curry served on flat bread featuring eggs from Green Hills Poultry.
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Musical Guests: Jasper's Cast
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What do you get when you mix folk, rock and bluegrass with catchy melodies, rich harmonies and energetic live performances? Jasper's Cast!
These four college students have been making inroads in the Texas music scene since 2009. Cast members Eric Elliot (vocals and dulcimer), Scott Riggle (mandolin, bass, vocals), Jackson Floyd (guitar, bass, organ, vocals) and Jeremy Aulden (drums) comprise a passionately creative group of musicians with a timeless sound. Influences include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jack White and Westerns.
Their self-titled EP will be available for purchase.
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| Featured Vendor: Katie's Jar | |
Andrea Thompson was never a "dog person." In fact, she promised herself she would never own a dog. That is, until she met Katie.
Katie, a beagle Andrea rescued from the pound, turned her world around.
It wasn't long before Andrea was researching homemade dog treats because she didn't like what was available at the store. Using all-natural ingredients, she tested lots of recipes. Naturally, Katie and other dogs were testers. They lapped everything up and barked for more!!
In no time at all, Andrea's dog treat making skills turned into a business, Katie's Jar. And that makes our tail-wagging four-legged friends so happy...which makes us happy.
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Fresh Picks: Squash and Zucchini
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Squash and zucchini are hot ticket veggies in the summer. Nearly every farmer grows them and you'll find a growing number of choices.
Not a fan of green zucchini? Try golden zucchini. Sweeter than it's counterpart, we think this is the golden choice.
Crooked neck and straight neck squash. Acorn squash. Pattypan squash. Spaghetti squash. Calabaza.
Summer squash and zucchini are low in calories, yet rich in Vitamin A and C.
Here are a few recipe ideas:
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In July,
Everything's Peachy!
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 In honor of Engel Farms' 48 varieties of Fredericksburg peaches from 4,500 trees,we're celebrating this sweet and juicy summer fruit during
the entire month of July!
On July 1, almost a dozen vendors will feature products using peaches. Plus, you can choose from eight varieties of peaches from Engel Farms. On subsequent weeks, several vendors will each feature
peachy items.
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Half Bushel of Peaches
Is canning in your blood? What about making jams and jellies? Or maybe you just want to freeze some cut-up peaches so you can have peach cobbler at Thanksgiving?
Half bushels (25 lbs.) of Fredericksburg peaches from Engel Farms are now available!
Place an order by Saturday and pick up your peaches at the market on Sunday. This service will be available throughout the summer.
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Dog of the Week
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These two Basset Hounds are the ones who got to come to the market. Their three brothers and sisters stayed home.
Say hello to Lola and Ariel.
Lucky dogs!
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Fresh Picks
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At this week's market
you'll find:
Red and yellow-flesh watermelons, muskmelons (cantaloupes, French and galia), wide variety of peaches, blackberries, tomatoes
(tomatillos, green, assorted red and lots of different pear and cherry), okra, squash (yellow, patty pan, acorn and spaghetti), zucchini (green, calabaza and golden), micro-greens, lettuce, Asian spinach, potatoes (red and white), eggplant (purple and white), green beans, sweet corn, field peas (black-eyed and purple hull), cucumbers (Indian, Armenian, lemon, slicing and pickling), peppers (green, poblano, jalapeno, serrano and banana), carrots,
French breakfast radishes, arugula, onions (shallots, leeks, spring, bulb, 1015, red), in-shell and shelled pecans,
fresh and dried herbs,
orchids, tropical plants and more!
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