August 25 2009 Market Preview

Peaches, nectarines, and apricots should all be readily available this week. Blueberries, blackberries and strawberries should be available as well. There should be raspberries but in small quantities. You should also find a nice selection of lettuces and other greens, beets, green beans, eggplants, daikon, carrots, cucumbers and other vegetables.

Here’s the expected availability list:

Sulina and Bay’s Farm – blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, cabbage, corn, chard, lettuce, spinach, zucchini, cucumbers (lemon, pickling, seedless), bitter melon, shallots, sugar snap peas, okra, potatoes, green beans, 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 preserves, peaches, nectarines.

Greenville Farms – corn, blackberries, blueberries, green beans, zucchini, papaya pear squash, green beans, peppers, hazelnuts, eggs, prunes and jams.

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

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.

Total Pig – organically raised pork.

Bigfoot Bread – pitas, breads, pita chips.

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

Here’s what Katie is bringing this week:

Greek Picnic Pie: Spinach, zucchini, onion, garlic, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, yogurt and milk in a gluten free basil crust. $4.00 portion

Red Pepper and Artichoke Pie: Roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, onion, garlic, mozzarella cheese, eggs and cream in a gluten free crust. $4.00 portion

Moussaka: Eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, onion, garlic, lentils, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg and a gluten free béchamel sauce. $4.00 portion

Plus a range of gluten free desserts and sweets including:

Strawberry Pie
Berry Pie
Lemon Bars
Fruit Bars
Zucchini Bread
Cookies
Lemon Curd

Savory et Sweet: crepes, salads, drinks.

THIS WEEK’S MENU

Crepes

Sausage ($7)
featuring two of Oregon’s finest meat producers: Bend’s Pine Mountain Ranch & Eugene’s SweetBriar Farm
Choice of BUFFALO sweet Italian sausage OR PORK seasoned breakfast sausage with pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, sauteed peppers & onions and spinach

Greek Veggie ($7)
feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, toasted walnuts & spinach, served with a dollop of hummus & tzatziki

Cheese ($5)
pepper jack OR feta & spinach (add ONE ingredient your choice for $1)

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

Huckleberry ($6)
Nature’s Choice fresh huckleberry with lemon curd, powdered sugar & whipped cream

Other:
“True Love” BLT Sandwich $7: bacon & market beefsteak tomatoes with avocado on Dave’s Killer Bread with lemon herb mayo

Soup $6
Fresh market Gazpacho with bread & smoked salmon spread

Snack Plate $7:
Selection of market fruit & vegetables, balsamic glaze, toasted walnuts, Fressen Beer Bread & smoked salmon spread,
served with mini whipped cream filled crepe

Drinks:

Limeade with cucumber, blueberries & basil $2.50

Minted Iced Tea with fresh peaches $2.50

Strawberry Lemonade $2.50

Hot Lips soda $2.25: Blackberry, Pear & Raspberry

Water $1