August is all about abundance! Mother Nature has bestowed us with a wonderful balance of sunshine, heat and rain this season, so the fruits and veggies are even more plentiful than usual. Bumper crops of tomatoes, basket upon basket of eggplant, and a plethora of perfect peaches mean bulk specials at the market this week. Take advantage of the produce windfall and preserve those summer flavors so you can enjoy them all winter long! Canning, freezing (super easy), and fermenting are just a few ways to capture the magic of the season. Nothing beats a homemade salsa, a rich marinara sauce made with heirloom tomatoes, your own sweet pickles, or a gorgeous jam. Or keep it simple and freeze corn right off the cob, or shredded zucchini for winter recipes.
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Market musings and seasonal recipes
with Amy Fritch
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A friend of mine passed away recently and she has been on my mind. She was a real character: she made me laugh one minute and then frustrated the heck out of me the next! We liked to talk about food, though. She had funny ways of saying some words: “tufferware” instead of Tupperware, and “toe-food” instead of tofu. But she was almost always up for trying “something different”, which is more than I can say for a lot of people. This one’s for you, Karen.
Toe-Food (Tofu) Salad
For the dressing:
1/2 cup peanut butter
Juice of one lime
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Stir all ingredients together until combined. Thin with water if necessary to get a pourable dressing. The salad part can be whatever you like; I used shredded Napa cabbage, cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, scallions, red pepper and cubed baked tofu. I like the baked tofu because it’s already been marinated and has lots of flavor, but feel free to make extra dressing to marinate regular tofu in, then pan fry for a few minutes. Assemble your salad components and drizzle with peanut dressing. Serves 2.
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This week Matt & Jess are having a special on summer crops! Snag a 5 lb. bulk bag of organic zucchini or eggplant for just $7! Shred or chop and freeze zucchini for the winter. And how about some baked or fried eggplant patties to freeze for a delicious eggplant parm bursting with summer flavor in the middle of winter!?
Here's the whole line-up for the week: lettuce mix, arugula, kale (green curly, red curly, tuscan), collards, head lettuce (red leaf, green leaf), scallions, red beets, carrots, tomatoes, red cabbage, onions (red, sweet walla walla), cucumbers, english cucumbers, red potatoes, gold potatoes, green beans, slicing tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cocktail tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini (green, yellow), cilantro, parsley, basil, and dill.
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Scholl Orchards is at the peak of their season and they want their customers to benefit! The last two years have been challenging but this is a really good year and they want to give back by continuing their summer peach specials.
***SUMMER PEACH SPECIALS***
All quarts of freestone peaches ($7) and Half Pecks ($13) will be Buy One, Get Second One Half Price! Check out half bushel pricing for canning too.
*DON'T FORGET: Return your half peck boxes to get $1 off a refill on peaches and apples.
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It's tomato time at Cabbage Throw Farm! Bumper crop sales on both cherry tomato pints and bulk box discounts on heirloom tomatoes! Get your ball jars ready and make some room in your freezers, it's time to stock up and savor the flavors of summer. Ask your farmers for their favorite summer recipes and storage tips and tricks.
It may be the last week of edamame and cucuzza squash but shishitos, green beans, celery, eggplant and peppers continue. Other offerings include beets, carrots, kohlrabi, turnips, mini gem romaine, onions, garlic, shallots, fennel, kale, chard, cucumbers, zucchini, herbs and more. And look for yellow peaches and pears from Comeback Orchards too!
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Plums at their best!! Phillips Farms has several varieties of sweet delicious plums now available, all in a mixed pint box so you can try them all. Other fruit you'll want to add to your shopping list this week: Blackberries, Cantaloupe, Sugar Cube (small but crazy sweet), Seedless Watermelon, Donut Peaches, Yellow Freestone Peaches, White Peaches, Nectarines, and Raspberries. Seedless grapes will be starting soon!
And don’t forget your veggies: field-grown beefsteak tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, cucumbers, red bell peppers, radishes, beets, leeks, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, bok choy, basil, fresh herbs and so much more.
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White, yellow, and bicolor... Twin Maple Farms is picking it all right now! Don't miss the chance to enjoy some of the sweetest corn around. Take your corn-on-the-cob to the next level with these five amazing Corn Butter Recipes!
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Farmers Jenn and Bryan at Holy Cow Farm have been hard at work this week keeping up with summer bounty of blooms. Flower production always reaches its peak in August, with heat-loving varieties like zinnias and cockscomb celosia blooming in full force. There will be a ton of variety in the mixed bouquets this week, as well as some fun single-variety bunches for sale. Their biggest foxgloves yet will be making an appearance, alongside some delightful dahlias and multiple kinds of celosia. There's truly something for every flower appetite this time of year, so be sure to stop by the Holy Cow stand early this Saturday before they're all gone!
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Breakaway Farms
Another NEW Sausage...
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Farmer Nate has done it again! Breakaway Farms brings you Calabrian Peach Sausage this week. Pasture-Raised Pork is combined with Local Calabrian Peppers & Fresh Peaches from Scholl Orchards. Bringing you a sweet, savory & spicy profile with every bite!
Pre-order online ( breakawayfarms.net) by 1pm on Friday to ensure a quick and easy farmers' market pick-up.
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Zekraft
Salads, Soups and Dessert!
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This week Zekraft is layering on the flavors by offering their Tropical Shrimp, Roasted Chicken with Bleu Cheese, Roasted Salmon, Thai Peanut Chicken, Beet and Chèvre, Grilled Peach, Quinoa Chickpea, and Strawberry Pecan Salads. For soup they hit up various EFM farmers and will be making a summery Vegan Minestrone Soup. This week's desserts include: Key Lime Dream, Banana Pudding, and a luscious Scholl’s Peach Shortcake.
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Summer’s End might be in sight, but it looks like we have at least one more heat wave to endure! Let Pie + Tart help out with dinner or something wonderful to take to a friend’s cookout. How about a Corn Pudding Pie, or a Mushroom and Herb Strudel, a Sour Cream Peach Pie, or a Lemon Buttermilk Tart? Either way, your kitchen doesn’t get heated up…as much anyway! Stay cool, drink fluids, and come see what else we’ve got up our sleeves! See you Saturday, down by the river.
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Check out the golden crust on Apple Ridge's Spelt Baguettes! It's all thanks to a new oven and their amazing bakers. Made with whole grain spelt so it is not only flavorful but packed with nutrients and a great source of fiber.
Sign up for the Apple Ridge newsletter when you're at the market and learn all about the Apple Ridge bakery and their new larger, wood fired brick oven.
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PorTch Tea Kombucha (and Pheasant Hill Farm)
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Pinko Gorilla is back this week as the Booch of the Day. And hey, have you seen Portch Teas fabulous Country Mile t-shirts? Check 'em out! And visit their FB page to stay up to date with all their on-farm events.
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Bella's Bistro - Where Food is Medicine LLC
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Bella’s Bistro will have their homemade, single-ingredient Beef Liver Jerky this week! This can be an every day treat for your pup and can easily be broken into training bites! Beef liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on Earth, providing a great deal of essential nutrients.
You can also pre-order any of their products on their website at www.bellasbistroshop.com and pick it up on Saturday. Venmo and credit cards accepted.
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Teels Hill Soapworks
Treat your tootsies
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Our feet can take a beating during the summer months. Going barefoot and wearing sandals and flip flops 24/7 feels amazing but leads to dry rough feet. Susan has some great products for pampering your feet. Her "Sole Food" line features a Deodorant Foot Powder, Tea Tree Foot Spray, Foot Massage Oil and scented foot fizzies, in in Tea Tree or Peppermint Lavender.
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This Week's Guest Vendors
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Neil's sharpens it all... kitchen knives, hunting knives, garden shears and pruners, hedge clippers, mower blades, scissors, razors and more!
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You can always use a new succulent in your life. Do you have a special shell or cherished piece of pottery? Rhonda can create custom arrangements in any container.
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2021 Market Music Series presented by
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Featuring: Jonny Cornelius
10am - Noon
More locally-grown music... Jonny Cornelius makes his market debut this Saturday. Be sure to stop by the stage and give him a warm EFM welcome!
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Explore Easton
Architectural Tour
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Learn more about Easton's unique architecture with this latest tour in the Explore Easton series. Join State Representative Bob Freeman and local architect Steven Glickman on this hour-long walking tour exploring Easton's unique buildings and their history. Meet the guides at 10:30 a.m. at the West Entrance of the Market (lot closest to the Post Office).
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TONIGHT! Thursday August 12th
6:00 - 8:30 pm - Featuring: Serene Green
Enjoy dinner, drinks and some great tunes on the riverfront. LiveatFalls.com
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Thank You Sponsors!
Proud Supporters of the Easton Farmers' Market
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