Though the market is closed today due to thunderstorms, we still share recipes! The market vendors grow varieties of green beans, melons, zucchini, potatoes and tomatoes. These recipes make the most of produce and offer new ways to use melons. Chinese long beans, simple ingredients and lots of flavor:
Plant the seed... →The Beaverdale Farmers Market is cancelled for August 18. A line of thunderstorms will be moving through the Des Moines area all day and early evening. The safety of our customers and vendors is our primary concern. See you next week, August 25th for plenty of sun, food,
Plant the seed... →This week Betty found recipes for cucumbers, peppers, and beets. They’re plentiful at market now, along with potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, onions, zucchini and beans. So many good choices, thanks to our produce vendors.Dill, cucumber and plain Greek fat-free yogurt make a perfect fresh salad: http://shewearsmanyhats.com/cucumber-dill-greek-yogurt-salad/ She Wears Many Hats
Plant the seed... →Everyone should have access to nutritious food. It sustains our well-being, health and happiness. But nutritious food is not always available – or affordable. Due to cost and access, fresh fruits and vegetables are a luxury many Americans can’t spare to indulge. Farmers markets are expanding access to fresh, healthy
Plant the seed... →Tomatoes grab the spotlight this week. They’re a recipe and market staple that’s versatile, delicious and nutritious. Find many varieties of tomatoes at Beaverdale Farmers Market. Pasta, fresh tomato and basil create a quick meal, with minimal cooking from the Fine Cooking website. Here are five different tomato salads from the Garden State, New Jersey.
Plant the seed... →Pick up your Beaverdale Farmers Market magnet at the information tent at the top of the hill during Tuesday’s market. Plant the Seed!
Plant the seed... →National Farmers Market Week is here, starting today! The infographic below shows the impact of farmers markets, that reach beyond getting your weekly fresh and local goods.
Plant the seed... →The Beaverdale Farmers Market is cancelled for July 28th. The threat of thunderstorms this evening and a very soggy field are the reasons we are not having the market this week. The safety of our customers and vendors is always our first concern. We will see you next
Plant the seed... →This week, Betty found a new cabbage salad and ideas for cucumbers and corn.Looking for a different coleslaw ? Here is a recipe for the tangy El Salvadorean cabbage salad from the Low Cholesterol Food website. Curtido de repollo is the salad traditionally used on top of pupusas. Here’s an easy
Plant the seed... →Betty’s been testing recipes with carrots, zucchini and peaches, all plentiful in July gardens and markets. Here are a few recipes that she likes:I made this carrot salad without the apple, just shredded carrot and a non fat dressing: http://www.food.com/recipe/low-fat-carrot-salad-114616?photo=27625 Looking for zucchini salad, discovered a new recipe: http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-recipe-for-grilled-skirt-steak-with-romesco-and-zucchini-salad-1437154797
Plant the seed... →