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Tomato Sauce Primavera

September 2, 2014 By marketeditor

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is bursting at the seams with tomatoes, many of which are heirloom varieties. Heirloom tomatoes are generally varieties that have been around for 50 years or more, or have been passed down through generations of a family.

Put your standard definition of a tomato as being red and round on the shelf, and come to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to celebrate heirloom tomatoes. The colors are vast including many shades of red, yellow, orange, purple (black) and even green when fully ripe; some are even bi-colored. The shapes of heirloom tomatoes can be quite different from your standard expectations, but don’t let that stop you from trying them. The flavors are robust and the fruit is thick, making them great for sauces.

We have our small family farmers to thank for bringing back some of these amazing tomatoes. After the 1940’s when large farms replaced small farms and large grocery stores required long distance mass distribution, tomato variety was chosen based on the ability to store for long periods, resist bruising during transportation and look like the “perfect” tomato. Unfortunately, that also meant sacrificing flavor and variety. So come to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market to support our local small family farms and taste their heirloom tomato varieties. It will redefine your definition of the “perfect” tomato.

When you’re at the farmers’ market ask the farmers which tomato they recommend for the sauce recipe below. The Tomato Sauce Primavera recipe is from the “Farmers’ Market Favorite Recipes” cookbook, available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ballston Spa.

Tomato Sauce Primavera

 10-12 pounds tomatoes*

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups chopped onions*

½ cup chopped carrots*

1½ cups chopped celery*

1 cup chopped green peppers*

2-3 teaspoons minced garlic*

2 bay leaves

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup chopped fresh basil* or 2 tablespoons dried basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme* or 1½ teaspoons dried thyme

1 tablespoon fresh oregano* or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 10-20 seconds. Peel, seed and chop tomatoes in food processor or by hand. You should end up with 9-10 cups. Heat oil and sauté the onions and carrots until the onions are golden and wilted.

Add green peppers, celery and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, herbs and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Leave the sauce chunky or process in a food processor to desired texture. Cool to room temperature. Fill freezer containers, label, date and store in the freezer.

Makes 4-5 pints (12 servings).

 

Per Serving: 160 calories; 6 g fat (0.5 g sat); 0 mg cholesterol; 24 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 80 mg sodium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (25% daily value), Vitamin C (130% dv).

Ingredients marked with an asterisk (*) are available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market on High Rock Avenue. For information about food and nutrition contact Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension at 885-8995or dwhitten@cornell.edu.

Filed Under: Seasonal Recipes

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Market days are some of the best days and we are h Market days are some of the best days and we are here for it from 9 AM to 1 PM this Saturday at High Rock Park.  This week is extra special as we celebrate the Pumpkin Fest. 

Here's the schedule:

9 am to 1 pm Saratoga Farmers' Market
11 am to 1 pm Pumpkin Painting
11 am to 4 pm Giant Pumpkin Festival

Learn more here: https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/celebrating-fall-at-the-8th-annual-pumpkinfest/

This is a collaborative effort with Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and @saratogacitycenter 

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We are also hosting a children’s pumpkin paintin We are also hosting a children’s pumpkin painting event from 11 am to 1 pm for ( $8 donation). The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a 501(c)3 and these small fundraisers help to support our free educational programming, intern program, emergency farm fund, etc 

Our activities are in conjunction with the Saratoga Pumpkin Festival this weekend - Saturday, September 23rd!

What’s happening?

Saratoga Farmers’ market 9 am to 1 pm

Saratoga Pumpkin Festival 11 am to 4 pm

This is a free family event that starts at the Saratoga City Center parking garage on High Rock Avenue and continues down to the Saratoga farmers Market.  This is a community collaboration with the Saratoga county chamber of commerce, Saratoga Springs city center and the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

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We love market days! Our vendors are really some We love market days!  Our vendors are really some of the best people … and so are our customers.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is not only a great place to grab everything you need for your weekly shopping.  It’s a place where you get to have conversations and meet the people who grow your food and make the products they offer. 

It’s more than shopping; it’s an experience!  So come down and experience the market today … we are at High Rock Park from 3pm to 6pm.

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The Saratoga Pumpkin Festival is this weekend Satu The Saratoga Pumpkin Festival is this weekend Saturday, September 23rd!!!!

What’s happening?

Saratoga Farmers’ market 9 am to 1 pm

Saratoga Pumpkin Festival 11 am to 4 pm

This is a free family event that starts at the Saratoga City Center parking garage on High Rock Avenue and continues down to the Saratoga farmers Market.  This is a community collaboration with the Saratoga county chamber of commerce, Saratoga Springs city center and the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

We are also hosting a children’s pumpkin painting event from 11 am to 1 pm for ( $8 donation). The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a 501(c)3 and these small fundraisers help to support our free educational programming, intern program, emergency farm fund, etc 

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

#saratogafarmersmarket #saratogafarmersmarket🔆 #saratogapumpkinfest #saratogaevents #fallinsaratoga #giantpumpkinfestival

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