Month: January 2019

Enjoy the flavors & colors of winter on Saturday, January 26!

We’re incredibly grateful to our farmers’ market community during the winter months. Thanks to you, our vendors have a vibrant marketplace where they can sell their products year round. Right now some of our favorite produce can be found at the market, including colorful root veggies, deep greens and lettuces, and much more. Swing by to see what’s in season and to enjoy the flavors and vibrant colors of the winter months.

As you know, many of our families, friends and neighbors are feeling the effects of the government shutdown. We want to help the best way we know how – through nutritious local food and a caring community. If you are a SNAP/EBT recipient, we are here to support you by expanding our Double Bucks program. Stop by the Info Table to get your tokens and talk to staff about what additional support is available. To our neighbors who are furloughed government employees, we’re opening up our Cash Match program to you until the shutdown is over. Please bring your government ID to the Info Table to get started. We appreciate our community and are here to nourish you and your families. If you have questions, please e-mail or call us and we’re happy to chat about these opportunities with you.


What’s for dinner?
Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Savor the deep flavors of the winter season with this nutritious vegetable soup. And remember to add your favorite meat to this soup for a heartier meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1-2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables
  • 6 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
  • 1 bunch chopped fresh kale or collard greens, tough ribs removed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
  • Optional – Meat of your choice!

Directions – Check out the directions here. Enjoy!


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Spend your morning with your community on Saturday, January 19!

We hope you’re looking forward to a weekend of rest, relaxation and time with friends and family. It’s our joy to kickoff every weekend with you so we hope you’ll join us tomorrow morning!

As you know, many of our families, friends and neighbors are feeling the effects of the government shutdown. We want to help the best way we know how – through nutritious local food and a caring community. If you are a SNAP/EBT recipient, we are here to support you by expanding our Double Bucks program. Stop by the Info Table to get your tokens and talk to staff about what additional support is available. To our neighbors who are furloughed government employees, we’re opening up our Cash Match program to you until the shutdown is over. Please bring your government ID to the Info Table to get started. We appreciate our community and are here to nourish you and your families. If you have questions, please e-mail or call us and we’re happy to chat about these opportunities with you.

Finally, our friends at Farmer Foodshare are hosting a special event next Wednesday, January 23. Join them for the first in a series of free events featuring speakers from the Triangle region who live the Farmer Foodshare mission of “Food for All.” In this presentation, you’ll meet Kamal Bell of Sankofa Farms. Kamal started an Agricultural Academy on Sankofa Farms in order to teach young men living in low-income neighborhoods of Durham County about the history and vocation of farming. Kamal helps these youth understand the legacy of race and farming for African Americans, and he’s empowering these young people to take the knowledge and skills they obtain at Sankofa Farms back into their communities. He’s creating pathways for healthy living as well as careers. For more information, check out their event page. We hope you’ll attend!


What’s for dinner?
Kale & Sausage Soup

With the impending cold weather at the beginning of next week, now’s the perfect time to whip up a batch of hearty soup. And don’t forget to pick-up your favorite hearth-baked bread while you’re shopping on Saturday. Bread, butter and a hearty soup – what’s better than that?

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of sausage, your choice
  • 6-8 cups of broth
  • 1 pound of potatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bag or bunch of kale
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook the sausage on medium heat until slightly browned and set aside on a different plate.
  2. Chop the potatoes into small chunks and add to the broth. Boil on medium high heat until the potatoes are tender. Blend the potatoes and the broth together until smooth, return to pot, and keep warm on medium-low heat.
  3. Chop the onion and sauté. Add the onions to the broth-potato blend. Add the sausage (chopping first if needed), thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat to low.
  4. Wash and chop the kale into thin pieces. Add to the soup and cook only as long as it takes for the kale to turn bright green.  Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy!

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Kickoff the new year at the farmers’ market on Saturday, January 5!

We hope your first week of 2019 has been lovely! While most of us cannot believe it’s already a new year, we’re ready to set goals and embrace the surprises that 2019 will bring us. If one of your goals is to take better care of yourself and live a healthier life, the farmers’ market is the perfect place to start. Every Saturday you have the opportunity to engage with your community and share meaningful conversations with your neighbors. You also can purchase the healthiest and freshest food in town directly from your local farmers. Feeling stuck in a rut with recipes? Chat with our vendors as they can share tips for their favorite meals with you. We hope visiting the farmers’ market helps you work toward some of your goals this year and we look forward to seeing you every Saturday.


What’s for dinner?
Rosemary roasted butternut squash!

This simple dish has great flavors and warmth for these dark winter evenings – perfect for any dinner or a side dish. Serves 4.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss ingredients together until evenly coated with oil and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place evenly on a non-stick baking sheet and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. Enjoy!

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