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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 16:
Enjoy music by Windsor's very own Ben Muller and be sure to check out Edible Arrangements who will have a booth for the day!
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 .
Fanciful Flowers of Windsor Locks will be bringing fresh cut flowers.
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
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.
Windsor Garden Club will be offering information about invasive vines and plants
In case you missed it, here is the July 9 Recipe of the Week!
Pesto
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Directions: Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.
Main Street Matters July 15, 2015
FTDT 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 16:
Enjoy music by Windsor's very own Ben Muller and be sure to check out Edible Arrangements who will have a booth for the day!
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 .
Fanciful Flowers of Windsor Locks will be bringing fresh cut flowers.
Farms of Southern New England, located on Palisado Avenue in Windsor will be bringing seasonal produce.
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.
Windsor Garden Club will be offering information about invasive vines and plants
Recipe of the Week!
In case you missed it, here is the July 9 Recipe of the Week!
Pesto
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Directions: Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.