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Green Garlic | Did You Know…

May 23, 2016 By marketeditor

Did you know that …

Green garlic is more than a mere prelude to the summer garlic harvest? Green garlic actually is a healthful, flavorful delicacy in and of itself.

According to Health Benefits Times, a website dedicated to healthful eating, green garlic is essentially an immature garlic bulb. It is harvested in early spring before scapes form on the garlic stems and before the stems begin to dry up, indicating that the bulbs growing in the ground are ready to be harvested. Unlike the conventional garlic bulbs, green garlic usually is not a cluster of cloves but rather one single bulb that resembles a scallion or green onion. It tastes moderately garlicky, and sweetens as it cooks. Both the bulb and the green stalk can be eaten.

Green garlic is known for boosting the immune system because it contains a sulphur compound known as allicin. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties, is rich in iron, and includes such heart-healthy nutrients and minerals as polysulfide and manganese.

When you see green garlic at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, get it fast and use it within a week. It is a short seasonal crop that tastes best immediately fresh.

Not sure what to do with it? Try it in this delectable spaghetti sauce that Friends of the Market volunteer and nutritionist Pattie Garrett adapted from Serious Eats and Alice Waters. Most of the ingredients for the dish were obtained at the market from the following vendors:

 

Dancing Ewe Farm at Saratoga Farmers' Market

• Pancetta, olive oil and cheese from Dancing Ewe Farm.

• Green garlic from Denison Farm.

• Parsley from Malta Ridge Orchard and Gardens.

 

Spaghetti with Green Garlic

Serves 4

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Ingredients:

• 4 ounces pancetta
• 1 pound of spaghetti
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 3 heads green garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Cut pancetta into small ¼ inch pieces. Cook in medium skillet until crispy and set aside.

2. Bring large pot of water to boil and add spaghetti. Cook until al dente, reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.

3. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimming. Add garlic parsley, and ¼ cup of water. Cover and sweat, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add more water if necessary to keep the garlic from caramelizing too much.

4. Add cooked pasta and pancetta to the garlic mixture and toss well to combine. Add some pasta cooking water if necessary to bring the dish to a creamy consistency. Serve with more olive and grated cheese.

 

 

Filed Under: 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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