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Hello all you localvores.  Here's the report for this Saturday's market...July 3rd.  Remember to tell your friends they can find us at The Market on Everhart, 5800 block Everhart near Holly. (In with Two George's and Janet's Cakery).  We start selling promptly at 9 a.m., but no sooner. COME WHEN WE OPEN FOR BEST SELECTION! 

IT'S 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!!  WE HOPE TO HELP YOU CELEBRATE WITH OUR PRODUCE AND OTHER ITEMS.  HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY ONE!

Our website:    www.farmersmarketcc.org   Check out the pictures and video!

Reminders and Announcements:

It's WIC season again at the farmer's market.  Special vouchers are issued for shopping ONLY at the farmer's market.  If you or someone you know is eligible, please spread the word.  For more information, contact Dalia Aguilar at 361-694-6774.

Corpus Christi is in FIRST PLACE to win an entire fruit orchard.  Click below for info and to cast your vote.

http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/Plant/Index

At the market this week:

BUDDY/GAYLE:

Peppers (anaheim, sweet giant Marconi,jalapeno)
Spinach (have you tried the tropical New Zealand spinach?)
Mild White Eggplant
Black beauty Eggplant
Hansel and Gretel mini eggplant
Okra
Some Cherry Tomatoes
Ugly Tomatoes
Home Grown Local Tomatoes
Spicy Arugula
Organic Sprouts
  Alfalfa
  Mustard
  Broccoli
  Radish
  Sprouts are a great addition to sandwiches or salads!!!
Cucumbers
Fennel
Leeks
Garlic
Beets
SOYBEANS
Winter Squash
I grew some great Sweet Potatoes (too bad we have clay soil, I dream of dig it yourself Sweet Potatoes. It is reeally hot out there on the farm.)

PEEWEE'S PET ADOPTION has a new Jenny (female jackass or donkey) named Sophie. So sweet and soft and getting spoiled. Another baby donkey is on the way. They got them preggers, that is, they received them that way. Looking to adopt or donate? They do a lot of good for the animals.

Reminder! Cucumbers are producing well now, so they are cheap.The Herb Lady says:  I googled cucumbers and found everything from recipes for skin toner, hair conditioner, eye refresher...not to mention the yummy smoothie, salad and side recipes. Lots of fiber, low cal, Vitamins A, C, K, potassium and magnesium.  Stock up!

MARIZA:

Do you remember learning your multiplication facts in third grade?  How about when you were drilling the 144 facts to your children?  Anyway, come to my booth and check out my new-released book/manual: TIMES TABLES TALES.( Learn the facts in a stress-reduced way.)  Of course, check out my other local published books, arts and crafts too.  Great gifts for everyone.

NANCY:

The Little House on the Island in Port Aransas could blow away with
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hurricane conditions --- however, we will keep our spirit always! 
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This week I will know at the last minute if I can make Market.
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                                                                Thanks,   Nancy
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LISA:

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Greetings from EcoSage Co.  We sell Natural Soaps and Soy Candles, Products for Greener Living.  We will be at the Market Saturday with our normal selection of Soaps and Soy Candles.  Stop by for a sniff or two.  As always, we look forward to seeing you at the market!
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DANNY and all the Weavers:

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Assuming that TS Alex will allow, From the Garden will have:
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peaches
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watermelon
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tomatoes
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squash
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blackeyed peas
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green beans
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red potatoes
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sweet potatoes
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onions
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cucumbers
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swiss chard
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fresh eggs
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fresh herbs (basil, sage, rosemary)
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The Weaver Family

JAIME:

Greetings from Terra Madre Mini Farm. Well often I joke that the market is open every Saturday except when we have a hurricane bearing down on us, Alex may be the one that makes us close. Hope not. Anyway aside from Alex I hope to have Tatuma Squash, Butternut Squash, Green Onions, Okra, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Barnyard Sanctuary birds are cranking up again so we'll have Yard Eggs and Local Honey.

BETSY, MIKE, etal:

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 I will have what we are bringing on this site by Thursday evening
http://mbmfarm.com/
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thanks Betsy, Mike, Michelle and Michael

CORA/JERRY:

Weather permitting, we will be there Saturday as usual and the hotter it gets, the more stuff ripens. see you then

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THE HERB LADY (that's me):

Being the one who puts this email together, I have the perk of compiling my report LATER than the other vendors.  Today's weather report indicates the rain will at least "ease up" by Friday and Saturday.  That means you will quite probably find the market open, with vendors and whatever wares they could pick in the rain!  Please come check us out and brighten our day with your sunny smiles.

NOTICE: For the life of me I can't remember who I sold peppermint to last week.  I realized a couple of hours later I sold you cinnamon basil instead.  Please let me know and I'll make good for it!

FIGS:  If the market was today I'd have tons.  I'm picking every day.  By Saturday, it is anybody's guess. They have a very short shelf life. My own method, by the way, is to lay them out individually on my counter with wax paper, paper towels, newspaper, something under them.  Wash them only as you eat them.  I don't refrigerate them, that's when they seem to get really yucky. Danny didn't mention them in his report, but I'm thinking he'll have some too unless the Odem varmints got hungry.

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HELD OVER THIS WEEK:  With purchase of $3 or more at my table, cilantro seeds to take home and sow in your own space.  OR, your choice instead of purple larkspur seeds while they last.

I hope to bring:
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Basil. Summer is a rough time at the market for lettuce.  Use this, or parsley, on your sandwiches instead.

Lemongrass...fresh for cooking, dried for tea. Make up a batch, put in a mister and spray yourself to ward off mosquitos.

Bay leaves, cook with them fresh or dry and use them for bug control (weevils, roaches, etc) in your cabinets and cannisters. PUT THEM AT THE POINT OF ANT ENTRY.  ANTS HATE THE SMELL AND WILL AVOID THEM.

Pineapple sage
Tarragon
Epazote.  Cook with your beans, a natural Beano!  Saute with veggies, add cheese, roll in a tortilla.  Or chop in scrambled eggs.

CHOCOLATE MINT.  ADD TO FRUIT SALADS, ICE CREAM, FRUIT SMOOTHIES.  BREW WITH YOUR COFFEE (my favorite).
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Greek oregano
Thyme
Spearmint

Variety herb mixes for green salads and fruit salads.  Just add your greens or fruit.
 
VEGGIE SAUTE (or stir fry) IN A BOX. Variety of vegetables and herbs plucked from our garden. Everything you need for taking home and putting in the pan...minus the oil or water!

Flowers to brighten your day.

YARROW TO USE IN YOUR COMPOST AND WHEN POTTING PLANTS.  BREAKS UP NUTRIENTS AND ENRICHES THE SOIL.

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As always, the HARVEST CORPUS CHRISTI: FEED PEOPLE, NOT 'POSSUMS donation basket will be next to The Herb Lady's table.  Buy an extra veggie, put it in the basket, and off it goes to the Women's Shelter following the market.  You can pick up more information about the project at the table as well, or email HarvestCorpusChristi@yahoo.com or phone Teresa at 361-334-3908.

I have a recipe I love, cut out from Better Homes and Gardens but no idea when. It looks fairly recent, in that it isn't tattered!  You'll find many of the ingredients currently at the market.  Of course, I throw in fresh herbs...usually either tarragon, basil, mint, thyme...whatever I have.

Sweet Potato Barley Salad

1 cup regular (not quick cooking) barley
1 cup frozen soybeans (YOU have access to FRESH!)
1 large sweet potato
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp garlic salt (I use fresh chopped garlic instead)
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 cup golden raisins
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup thin red onion wedges

1.  Rinse barley in sieve under running water until water runs clear.  In medium saucepan bring barley and 3 cups water to boiling; reduce heat.  Simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain.  Rinse cooked barley in colander under cold running water until cooled; drain well.

2.  Cook those fresh soybeans only briefly.  I microwaved some I had this week, in a small amount of water. Drain.  Then scrub sweet potato and pierce several times with fork.  Wrap in paper towel.  Microwave 5 minutes or until soft when gently pressed. (My microwave definitely doesn't take that long.)  When cool enough to handle, remove skin and dice (I leave the skin on.)

3.  For dressing, in small bowl whisk to combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic and black pepper to taste. (I refrigerate this for awhile to blend the flavors).  When ready to serve, you may arrange everything separately and pass the dressing.  I prefer to mix everything but the spinach together, including the dressing, then put it on top of the spinach to serve.


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We usually have surprises at the market.  All vendors may not be represented in this report!  As always, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
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Sharie (The Herb Lady)


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