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The First Town Downtown Farmers’ Market is in its 7th season! This well-attended local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, meat and more.
The season will once again host the Town’s annual Senior Tomato Growing Contest. New this year: Live music during July and August and Recipe of the week that coincides with veggies in season for all the culinary enthusiasts out there.
The Farmers’ Market runs until October 22 from 3:30-6:30 and is located at 240 Broad Street in the center of Windsor. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market.
July 2:
Enjoy music by Cameron Sutphin, a singer/guitar player. He performs original material and cover songs such as Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash,) You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones,) and The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan)
Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes.
Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Blessed Creek of Suffield will be bringing homemade herbal soaps and all natural cleaners.
Broad Brook Beef of Broad Brook is an all-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged beef that's 100% grown and harvested right here in the Connecticut River Valley .
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Forgotten Acres Farm of Windsor specializes in honey and beeswax products. For more info visit www.forgottenacresfarm.com
Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information.
Stefan Farms, located in Windsor will be offering a variety of fresh produce.
Sweet Harmony Café & Bakery from Middletown will be brining cookies, cake slices, pies, biscotti, assorted desserts
Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com.
Walter Murkowicz, located in Windsor locks will offer seasonal produce
Windsor Garden Club will be offering information about invasive vines and plants
click here for full list of vendors
In case you missed it, here is the June 25 Recipe of the Week!
Garlic Scape Pesto
Ingredients
1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic scapes (Or use half scapes and half herbs such as basil, dill and chervil)
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
A few generous grinds of black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Preparation:
In a small, dry pan set over very low heat, lightly toast the pine nuts, stirring or tossing occasionally until just beginning to brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes. Combine the scapes, pine nuts, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse about 20 times, until fairly well combined. Pour in the olive oil slowly through the feed tube while the motor is running. When the oil is incorporated, transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the grated cheese. If you plan to freeze the pesto, wait to add the cheese until after you've defrosted it.
Main Street Matters July 1, 2015
Farmers' Market
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The First Town Downtown Farmers’ Market is in its 7th season! This well-attended local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, meat and more.
The season will once again host the Town’s annual Senior Tomato Growing Contest. New this year: Live music during July and August and Recipe of the week that coincides with veggies in season for all the culinary enthusiasts out there.
The Farmers’ Market runs until October 22 from 3:30-6:30 and is located at 240 Broad Street in the center of Windsor. First Town Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting Windsor Center as a premier New England town center well positioned for recreational, economic and cultural activities, is once again the proud sponsor of the Market.
July 2:
Enjoy music by Cameron Sutphin, a singer/guitar player. He performs original material and cover songs such as Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash,) You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones,) and The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan)
Autumn Oak Farms of Tolland will bring a variety of fresh produce, eggs, soaps, salsa, pickles and relishes.
Beldotti Bakery, located in Stamford, CT specializes in fresh baked bread, homemade pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Blessed Creek of Suffield will be bringing homemade herbal soaps and all natural cleaners.
Broad Brook Beef of Broad Brook is an all-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged beef that's 100% grown and harvested right here in the Connecticut River Valley .
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
Forgotten Acres Farm of Windsor specializes in honey and beeswax products. For more info visit www.forgottenacresfarm.com
Newgate Farms, located in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce, baked goods and flowers. Visit www.newgatefarms.com for more information.
Stefan Farms, located in Windsor will be offering a variety of fresh produce.
Sweet Harmony Café & Bakery from Middletown will be brining cookies, cake slices, pies, biscotti, assorted desserts
Sweet Pea Cheese, located in North Granby, CT will be bringing cow's and goat's milk, yogurt and a variety of cheese. For more information visit www.sweetpeacheese.com.
Walter Murkowicz, located in Windsor locks will offer seasonal produce
Windsor Garden Club will be offering information about invasive vines and plants
click here for full list of vendors
Recipe of the Week!
In case you missed it, here is the June 25 Recipe of the Week!
Garlic Scape Pesto
Ingredients
1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic scapes (Or use half scapes and half herbs such as basil, dill and chervil)
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
A few generous grinds of black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Preparation:
In a small, dry pan set over very low heat, lightly toast the pine nuts, stirring or tossing occasionally until just beginning to brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes. Combine the scapes, pine nuts, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse about 20 times, until fairly well combined. Pour in the olive oil slowly through the feed tube while the motor is running. When the oil is incorporated, transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the grated cheese. If you plan to freeze the pesto, wait to add the cheese until after you've defrosted it.