August 4 2009 Market Preview

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Peaches, nectarines, cherries and apricots should all be readily available. The apple season has just begun so you may find a few new apples this week too. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries should be available as well. You should also find a nice selection of lettuces and other greens, beets, green beans, daikon, carrots, cucumbers and other vegetables.

Here’s the expected availability list:

Sulina and Bay’s Farm – blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, cabbage, chard, lettuce, spinach, zucchini, cucumbers, shallots, potatoes, carrots, daikon, radishes, beets, tomatoes, herbs (basil, dill, cilantro, mint).

Radicle Pastures (certified organic)- cucumbers, peas, lettuce, green beans, zucchini, squash blossoms.

RedTree Farm -salad mix, blueberries, strawberries (maybe), beans (green and purple), garlic, elephant garlic, eggs, and goat’s milk soap.

Packer Orchards – pear juice sweetened baked goods, jams and pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines.

Greenville Farms – blackberries, raspberries(maybe), blueberries, zucchini, papaya pear squash, green beans, peppers, hazelnuts, eggs, prunes and jams.

Unger Farms – strawberries, raspberries(maybe), blueberries, blackberries.

Katie’s Gluten-Free Home Baking – gluten free baked goods.

Little Pots and Pans – savory tarts, risotto cakes, and mini-tarts.

Nature’s Choices – fresh mushrooms (wild and cultivated), dried mushrooms, mushroom salt, honey, dried rose hips, huckleberry jam

Rogue Creamery – artisan cheeses.

Xiong Farmer – flowers.

THINK Unique Garden – plant starts, garlic, shallots.

Total Pig – pork raised on certified organic pastures.

Bigfoot Bread – pitas, breads, pita chips.

Savory et Sweet – crepes, salads and drinks.

This week’s menu:
Crepes

Ham $7: shaved, smoked honey ham, peppered salami, olive tapenade, provolone cheese, mustard aioli, tomatoes, spinach

Vegie $7: blanched asparagus, mushrooms sauteed with butter, shallots & sherry, roasted red pepppers, provolone cheese & spinach

Cheese $5: provolone OR sharp cheddar & spinach (add ONE ingredient your choice for $1)

Peach $6: market peaches, brown sugar, lemon, powdered sugar & whipped cream

Paris $5: brown sugar, butter & lemon with powdered sugar & whipped cream

Other

Salad $6: Mixed vegetables over market lettuces with French vinaigrette, Dave’s Killer Bread & Brie

*NEW* Sweet Onion Sandwich $6: A thick slice of sweet onion & market beefsteak tomatoes with provolone cheese on Dave’s Killer Bread with smear of mustard aioli

Snack Plate $6: Selection of market fruit, toasted walnuts, Dave’s Killer Bread & Brie

Drinks

*NEW* Limeade with cucumber, blueberries & basil $2.50
Hot Lips soda $2.25: Pear & Raspberry

Water $1

See you on Tuesday!

Eamon Molloy

Market Manager