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Do you know … what makes a chowder a chowder?

February 5, 2016 By marketeditor

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We did our research, and frankly, we couldn’t find a straight answer. Not that a straight answer really matters. So we’d like your input. Tell us what you think makes a chowder a chowder.
As you’re mulling this challenge, consider these thoughts and recipe from Dave DeLozier, slow food and locavore advocate, who was cooking up a tantalizing Monkfish and Mac ‘n Cheese Chowder earlier this week at  Moby Rick’s Seafood Shop on Lake Avenue. (Moby Rick’s is the retail outlet for Saratoga Farmers Market vendor Pura Vida.)

“A chowder is essentially a soup,” said DeLozier, adding that in fishing traditions, “a chowder is a warming meal which is made from what people had on hand.” What distinguished a chowder from a soup was primarily texture. There is no puree in a chowder. It’s a hearty meal in and of itself, characterized by a soup that contains “chunks of things.”

Here is DeLozier’s recipe for Monk and Mac ‘n Cheese Chowder:

Ingredients
*ingredients available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

2 tablespoons butter,
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped*
1 small onion, chopped*
1/2 cup celeriac, chopped*
1 lb monkfish (or any other white fish), cut into bite-size pieces*
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
1/2 cup flour.
2 quarts fish stock (or vegetable or clam broth)
2 cups cheddar cheese*
1 cup shredded romano or parmesan cheese*
1/2 lb dry macaroni or small shell pasta
1 pint cream or half-and-half*
optional seasonings of salt, black pepper, dried parsley, hot sauce (*fresh parsley is available)

Instructions
Melt butter in a soup pot.
Add garlic, onion, and celeriac and allow to sweat over low heat in butter, about 6-8 minutes.
Add white wine and cook until liquid reduces by half, then add flour, fish stock and fish.
Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally.
While fish is cooking, cook dry pasta in a separate pot until al dente, and drain.
Add cooked pasta to chowder along with cheese, cream and seasonings. Stir until cheese is melted and serve.

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Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Cru Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Crush Monday!) This week we talked to Kim from Mugzy’s Barkery who brings healthy, locally made dog treats to the market. 
 
1. How did Mugzy’s Barkery get started? 
My sister Jaime started the business just over 5 years ago to have a healthier treat option to give her beloved Olde English Bulldog, Mugzy. Our treats are all natural and organic, providing a healthy alternative to mass-produced treats for caring dog parents. 
 
 2. What’s your favorite part about vending at the market?
Definitely getting to see all the dogs! The funny thing is I know all our regular customer’s dogs by name, not the owners. 
 
3. What are your most popular treat flavors?
Pumpkin paws (grain-free biscuits) and the pupcakes (a bite-sized treat) are really popular with the dogs but we also have flavors like PB cookie cups, apple cheddar training treats, banana buddies and more, so something to fit any pup’s tastes!
 
The PB cookie cups have been tried and approved by our market assistant’s dog, Lacey! 
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No need for an international flight when you can j No need for an international flight when you can journey around the world at the market! 🌍 Between Italian, Mediterranean, and Ukrainian, our vendors bring some of their best home cuisines to the market.
 
Have you tried My Dacha's Ukrainian food yet? Choose from lots of delicious options like pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, or opt for sweet crepes. 🥟🤤 (If you've tried their food, what's your favorite?!)

We're open this Saturday, 9:30am - 1:30pm at the Wilton Mall food court!
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