National Farmers Market Week is August 7-13, so we’re sharing some good things (pictured) from Beaverdale Farmers Market vendors. A tasty bratwurst from Remnant Hills Farm‘s pasture-raised pork, accompanied by peaches and berries from Storybook Orchard in Story City and tomatoes from Dogpatch Urban Gardens. Coffee is Freedom Blend’s organic roast,
Plant the seed... →Beaverdale Farmers Market vendors have beautiful, fresh vegetables this week, including squash and eggplant. Here’s a summer recipe that uses those vegetables, shared by Lisa from 100 Days of Real Food. Lisa’s efforts are all around meals with food that is not- or minimally-processed. Her website has lots of tips for kid’s
Plant the seed... →Potatoes, garlic and herbs are abundant. Beaverdale Farmers Market’s many produce vendors are situated along the north side of Urbandale Avenue and bring a variety of greens, beans, tomatoes, zucchini, melons and root vegetables. Some vendors have peaches and berries, too. Enjoy potatoes from the market with an
Plant the seed... →New, regular and occasional vendors will fill the market spaces on Urbandale Avenue on Tuesday, July 26. Here’s a sampling: Handcrafted by Kristina brings homemade bread and handcrafted items. Coeur Bread is away this week, so try Kristina’s or Cinful Creation’s baked goods. They’re all different and delicious.
Plant the seed... →Dueling Fiddles performs at Beaverdale Farmers Market on Tuesday, July 26 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. These two violinists, Geneviève Salamone (The One-Woman Symphony) and Hanna Wolle, debuted as a duo at the Celebrasian Festival in May. They played with the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra at the Yankee Doodle Pops concert at the Iowa
Plant the seed... →This week’s recipes are courtesy of Jenny Quiner, owner/grower at Dogpatch Urban Gardens, pictured at right with two BFM volunteers. D.U.G. is a new vendor at the market in 2016 with microgreens and other vegetables from her small-scale, sustainable garden. Find more recipes online at www.dogpatchurbangardens.com/recipes/. Pick up a printed page of the turnip recipe
Plant the seed... →Fresh eggs and vegetables from the market make a delicious quiche. Quiche is best served at room temperature so it is perfect to make ahead and take on a picnic. This crustless quiche recipe from The Kitchn is gluten-free and very versatile in using whatever vegetables are
Plant the seed... →Hey kids, have fun and find stuff in a scavenger hunt at the farmers market! Stop by the market information tent on Tuesday, July 5 and pick up a scavenger hunt sheet. It’s yours to keep as you locate all the different things at the market. The
Plant the seed... →It’s week five of Beaverdale Farmers Market’s fresh and local food for good cooking. Produce is plentiful and varied, with 10 vendors selling homegrown produce: Ali Family Garden – Butcher Creek Produce – Dogpatch Urban Gardens – Heritage Hill Farm – Iowa Orchard – Mao’s Gardens – Raccoon Forks Farm – Shutt’s Garden Center – Remnant
Plant the seed... →Emma Negrete is back in town with Market Music on Tuesday, July 5 from 4:30-7:30 pm. We’re excited to host Emma at Beaverdale Farmers Market at the new location on Urbandale & Beaver Avenues. Emma has performed every year of the market, bringing classy vocals and the best pop tunes. Remember, Beaverdale Farmers
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