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Veggie Valet Wagons | Did You Know…

May 31, 2016 By marketeditor

Did you know …That those wagons that you see trolling up and down the sidewalks and walkways of the Saturday market are there for you?

Veggie Valet at the Farmers' Market The wagons are part of the Veggie Valet service that the volunteer organization Friends of the Saratoga Market operates. Customers are invited to leave bags at the Friends tent, located on the south end of the market next to Owl Wood Farm, so that they can shop, eat, and enjoy the market’s live music and other activities. Volunteers will watch the items, and then transport them to customer cars via the wagons.

Customers also may ask a volunteer to bring a wagon to a vendor’s stall if purchasing especially large or bulky items such as flowering plants, bottles of milk, and later in the summer and fall, boxes of tomatoes for canning, ears of corn for freezing, or large pumpkins and winter squashes.

The service is free of charge, though the Friends of the Market is grateful to accept tips. The tips are used to maintain the Friends tent and to cover other expenses such as signage, brochures, and other materials.

If you would like to borrow a wagon, you may do so if one is available. Simply leave a driver’s license or credit card with a Friends of the Market volunteer. The Friends will return these materials when you return your wagon.

One of the best parts about shopping at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is visualizing what to do with all of the items you buy at the market. Our recipe for this week features a “wagonload” of fresh produce and meats. Enjoy experimenting with its many variations, and drop by and make friends with the Friends while visiting our market.


 

Market Paella

(adapted from Mark Bittman’s Paella Master Recipe)

Ingredients

• ½ pound meat (chicken or sausage, or a meat chop cut into 1-2 inch pieces)
• 1 onion, chopped (or garlic, green garlic or garlic scapes)
• 2 cups rice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-1/2 cups liquid of choice (chicken or fish stock, water, wine, or vegetable broth)
• ½ pound seafood (your choice)
• ½ pound vegetables (your choice)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan.
2. Add meat and brown. Remove.
3. Add onion and sauté.
4. Add rice and stir until coated with oil.
5. Add liquid and meat.
6. Lower heat to a simmer, and allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add seafood and vegetables, and continue to cook until rice is done, about 10-15 minutes.

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: Did You Know, Friends of the Market

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Today at our International Flavor Fest! Thank you Today at our International Flavor Fest! Thank you to everyone who came by today. We hope you had fun! 😋🌎🌾
Exciting news! The Saratoga Farmers’ Market Flav Exciting news! The Saratoga Farmers’ Market Flavor Fest is happening tomorrow! 🎉🍴 Our vendors have amazing samples for you to taste, including mouth-watering chorizo and bratwurst from Hebron Valley Meats and delectable Chicken Briyani from Perfect Plant Farm. 😍 Don't forget to grab your passport for a chance to win a prize by collecting stamps from market vendors! 🛍️ @worldkidsmuseum will also be joining us with a fun kid's craft to make your own fortune cookie 🥠, and CCE food is back with a fermentation activity. 🌱 See you there! ✈️🌎😋

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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! 😍🍴

 #InternationalFlavorFest #SaratogaFarmersMarket #FoodieAdventure #CommunityConnection

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