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Future farmers – Or at Least Future Farmers’ Market Shoppers

March 2, 2017 By marketeditor

By Julia Howard, Saratoga Farmers’ Market Director

One value of making a shopping trip to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market a part of your weekly routine is the connection that it inspires between you, your food, and the farmers who grow it.

Photo by Pattie Garrett
Photo by Pattie Garrett

Over the past two years, we have worked to deepen that connection by making the market a place that is not only foodie-friendly but family friendly, as well. We host a weekly drop-in kids’ activity and live music, and as we start preparing for the summer we are looking forward to rolling out our Power of Produce program again. The goal of that program is to get children excited about carrots, broccoli, and raspberries, as well as locally produced honey, cheeses, and other products. In the process, we want market goers of all ages to learn about farming, new foods, and new cooking methods – while having fun.

Looking for new ways to connect your children to local foods? Try these ideas:

• Find something that grows on a vine, underground, and on a tree. Let your child choose these items, and come up with an easy recipe for making it. (See the accompanying recipe for a hint on how to get started.)

• Find something new. Have your child identify an odd piece of produce and then ask the farmer selling it what it is and how to prepare it. Farmers love sharing recipes so this is a great way to strike up a conversation and make a friend in the process.

Saratoga Springs Public Library Activity.  Photo by Pattie Garrett
Saratoga Springs Public Library Activity.
Photo by Pattie Garrett

• Do a scavenger hunt. Write out market ingredients for an evening meal. Send your kids on a hunt through the market to find them. Jot down the names of the farmers selling the products as they are located and then marvel at the list of diverse food producers that you are supporting.

• Buddy up on a budget. Children can learn great money-saving skills when they’re given the task of buying their own fruits, vegetables, and snacks such as honey sticks for lunch boxes or other meals.

• And finally take pictures. Ask your child to name the most interesting item on display at the market each week, and take a photo with your cell phone. Then, create a collage of these edible arts that features perhaps a giant sweet potato, a sprouting mushroom, or even a wide-eyed fish.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is at the Lincoln Baths Building in the Saratoga Spa State Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through April. Our summer season at High Rock Park begins Wednesday, May 3.


Saratoga Farmers Market by Pattie Garrett

Carrot, Cucumber & Apple Salad

Adapted from recipe by Ciara Attwell at My Fussy Eater
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

• 2 carrots*
• 1 cucumber*
• 1 apple*
• 10-12 cherry tomatoes*
• 1 tablespoon honey*
• Juice from 1 lemon*
• Lemon zest*

Instructions

1. Wash the carrots, cucumber and apple and peel the carrots with a vegetable peeler.

2. Cut the ends off the fruit and vegetables to create a flat surface.

3. Attach each one at a time to a spiralizer and spiralizer to create spaghetti like noodles. If you don’t have a spiralizer you can use a julienne peeler too.

4. Place the spiralized fruit and veggies into a large bowl. Chop the cherry tomatoes in two and add to the bowl.

5. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the lemon zest and honey. Drizzle over fruit and veggies.

6. Serve immediately.

 

Filed Under: Featured Article, News Tagged With: Kid's Activities, Saratoga Farmers' Market Recipes

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We are honored to be nominated as one of the Best We are honored to be nominated as one of the Best Farmers’ Markets in the Capital Region for the Times Union’s Best of 2021! Thank you to all of our amazing customers and community for your continued support! You can vote for us daily under the category “Goods & Services” using this link: https://www.timesunion.com/bestof2021/ 
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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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When the food court sun hits the product just righ When the food court sun hits the product just right... 👌 Don't forget our online preorder deadline is TONIGHT at 9pm for pickup this Saturday! Give some love to your gut and grab a bottle of @junbucha365 online or at the market.
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