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Getting Crazy About Corn | Did You Know…

August 2, 2016 By marketeditor

Photos by Pattie Garrett

Did you know that sweet corn is a vegetable, a grain, and a fruit?

Butternut Ridge Corn Photo by Pattie Garrett
Butternut Ridge Corn

According to ActiveChefs, a Canadian not-for-profit organization, the seeds of a cob of corn fit the definition of vegetable because the product is harvested for eating. Corn qualifies as a grain because it is grown from a dry seed of a grass species, and its botanical definition makes it a fruit. Regardless, however, of what it is called, corn serves as a carbohydrate similar to peas and lima beans.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s look at corn.

It’s in season now and available from several vendors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. As a relatively short-season crop, corn comes with many delights and multiple myths as to how best to enjoy it. Some say it can be eaten raw, straight off the cob. Others advocate removing the cobs from their green husks and letting them cook in boiling water for five to eight minutes, or cooking it in a microwave oven for three to five minutes. Still others eschew the pot of boiling water and insist that the only way to enjoy upstate New York’s sweetest corn is to toss it on a grill husks and all for several minutes.

ActiveChefs, whose mission is to promote fresh and healthy eating among children, advocates all of these approaches. The point is savoring the sweetness before the sugars within each kernel start to turn starchy.

Which, of course, brings up another corn tale. Is it really best to get your pot of water boiling and then race out to the garden (or farmers’ market) to grab your corn? Well, according the website GardeningKnowHow.com, the timing is not that critical. Corn doesn’t lose its flavor quite that quickly. However, the sugars do start converting to starches as soon as the cobs are picked so if you buy it at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday morning, it will taste best eaten on those respective nights for dinner. It can keep up to a week, if refrigerated, and it can be frozen either on the cob or off, for later consumption.


 

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Summer Market Salad

Author: adapted from David Lebovitz
Serves: 6
Ingredients

• 2 ears of fresh corn
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 cucumber, peeled, sliced in quarters
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• Freshly ground black pepper

Vinaigrette:
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 shallot, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
1. Shuck the corn and remove it from the cob.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
3. Peel the avocado, remove the pit and dice into small pieces.
4. Slice the cucumbers into quarters.
5. Combine the corn, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, and basil into serving bowl and season with pepper.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallots, salt and olive oil.
7. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently mix together.Nutrition Information
Calories: 200 Fat: 18 g Saturated fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 11 g Sodium: 436 mg Fiber: 3 g Protein: 2 g Cholesterol: 0

Filed Under: Did You Know, News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: Did You Know, Saratoga Farmers' Market Recipes, Vegetable Facts

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Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at th Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at the Saratoga Farmers' Market! 🍄🌱 This week, we're thrilled to highlight the Mushroom Shop and their incredible selection of locally grown and harvested mushrooms. We spoke with owner's Jacob and Elysee to learn more.

Q: What are some of the health benefits associated with consuming mushrooms?

A: Mushrooms contain a multitude of medicinal compounds. The mushroom species Cordyceps militaris contains cordycepin, which increases your blood's ability to absorb and transport oxygen, improving exercise performance. Mukitake or Panellus serotinus possesses compounds that have shown in recent studies to improve liver function in people suffering from fatty liver disease. Reishi mushrooms improve immune health, warding off sickness and reducing inflammation. Other medicinal mushrooms include Turkey Tail, Chaga, Agarikon, Maitake, and Lions Mane.

Q: What inspired you to start selling mushrooms at the farmers' market?

A: We initially got our inspiration from a mushroom farm based in Tennessee called Mossy Creek Mushrooms. They have many videos on Youtube covering every aspect of operating a mushroom farm from building and maintaining equipment to harvesting and marketing mushrooms. Jacob has had an interest in growing mushrooms as a hobby for about eight years when he discovered a patch of oyster mushrooms growing in the wild. We got the opportunity to lease land in the beginning of 2021 and shortly after started selling at farmers’ markets.

Q: How do you recommend customers prepare and cook the mushrooms they purchase from you?

A: At our farmers markets we always provide printed recipes that utilize the mushrooms available during the current season. Like meat, mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as sautéing, roasting, and grilling to create a flavorful dish. One of our recent favorites is a Spicy Crispy Lion's Mane Sandwich- a thick slab of Lion's Mane mushroom battered and fried on a toasted bun with spicy mayo and pickles. This is a delicious take on a chicken sandwich made entirely of whole, natural produce. 

*Find the Mushroom shop year round at our Saturday markets!*

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Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Join us on Saturday, March 25th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Saratoga Farmers' Market's International Flavor Fest in the Wilton Mall food court! 🎉 Indulge in frgál cakes, julekaker, burek, curries, samosas, and more, representing cuisines from all around the world! 🌎 There will be live music, family-friendly activities, and food tastings that will take your taste buds on a journey around the globe! 🎶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plus, our friends at the World Awareness Children's Museum will be hosting a paper fortune cookie making session for the kiddos! Don't forget to pick up your passport for a chance to win a prize by filling it with stamps from market vendors! Let's celebrate our traditions, history, and community through the language of flavorful food! 😍🍴

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Join us tomorrow for our Saturday market! From 9:3 Join us tomorrow for our Saturday market! From 9:30-1:30 you can find all your favorite vendors in the Wilton Mall Food court. We’ll by joined by the Academy of Life Long Learning, AIM Services, and musician Lee Paquin. Hope you can make it!!!

Photos of: @squash.villa.farm , KOKINDA Farm, and @eurodelicaciesco by Graciela Colston

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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is seeking donation The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is seeking donations to help improve our market and keep our nonprofit organization running. Your donation will be used for essential functions of the market as well as helping us reach more of our long-term goals for the community. We are looking for additional resources to expand our community offerings such as hosting family friendly events, programs and activities.

You can help us by donating via our GiveButter account (link in bio) or in person at the market via our market manager. Thank you for your ongoing support. We couldn’t do it without you! 

#saratogafarmersmarket #supportlocalfarmers #nonprofit #communitylove #givebutter

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