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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.
October 15:
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.
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.
In case you missed it, here is the October 8 Recipe of the Week!
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon
Ingredients:
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of one lemon
5 strips bacon, cooked to crispy and crumbled (or use Pecorino Romano)
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions: To prepare, soak Brussels sprouts in a bowl of cold, salted water for 20 minutes to remove any cabbage-loving little caterpillars. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Arrange sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes (turning once or twice), or until , until lightly browned and crisp outside and tender inside-you'll note that leaves that are loose will be especially brown and crispy-this is ideal.. Return Brussels sprouts to bowl, stir in bacon, lemon zest and additional lemon juice if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4 to 5.
Main Street Matters October 14, 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.
October 15:
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.
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.
Recipe of the Week!
In case you missed it, here is the October 8 Recipe of the Week!
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon
Ingredients:
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of one lemon
5 strips bacon, cooked to crispy and crumbled (or use Pecorino Romano)
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions: To prepare, soak Brussels sprouts in a bowl of cold, salted water for 20 minutes to remove any cabbage-loving little caterpillars. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place Brussels sprouts in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and lemon juice. Arrange sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes (turning once or twice), or until , until lightly browned and crisp outside and tender inside-you'll note that leaves that are loose will be especially brown and crispy-this is ideal.. Return Brussels sprouts to bowl, stir in bacon, lemon zest and additional lemon juice if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4 to 5.