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
Plant the seed... →Remnant Hills Farm, a newly established farm and new to Beaverdale Farmers Market this year, has lean ground pork sausage in a variety of flavors: chorizo, breakfast, Italian to name a few. They have a variety of meats from animals raised on their farm near Cambridge. Try
Plant the seed... →Scott Eggleston typically plays with The Soul Searchers Band, but will play Beaverdale Farmers Market as a solo act on June 28. The photo is from the band’s opening for the new Thursday Blues Night series at Noce on June 3. He’s definitely worth a listen on a
Plant the seed... →Parlo Pizza specializes in authentic Neapolitan “wood fired” pizzas. The “old world” flavors and “old school” preparation create a unique & fun culinary experience for dining at Beaverdale Farmers Market. Choices abound from Parlo Pizza’s specially selected traditional menu of family heirloom recipes. When you visit Parlo Pizza at the market, you’ll find a pizza worth waiting
Plant the seed... →Radish Butter Fresh radishes and butter makes a sweet, peppery, crunchy treat on fresh bread. Several produce vendors at Beaverdale Farmers Market sell radishes; Mao’s Garden often has large white radishes for a milder flavor. http://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/radish-butter Kale Pesto (adapted from The Splendid Table by Dogpatch Urban Gardens) 1
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