Issue #10 - October 13, 2011

In this issue

Thanks for a great season!
Produce of the week - Apples
Pumpkin Seeds - "Everyday Food"

To learn more

Thanks for the great season!

Pumpkins in fall

It's hard to believe this Saturday will be our last outdoor market for the 2011 season. Such a great summer and fall it has been, we have enjoyed tons of fresh produce, running into old friends and making new friends we look forward to seeing on Saturday mornings. Thank you to all of our dedicated customers who show up rain or shine to support our local growers and vendors who work tirelessly every week and make the market what it is!

Thank you also to all of the city staff who help behind the scenes and on the front line, especially Jill Murphy and Jim Urie who help plan the market and edit the newsletter, Jan Norbeck and Cassandra Heiberg who also help with the newsletter, the Artstaff who are always willing to help on Saturday mornings and are instrumental in the set up and take down of the market. Jackie Doncavage for becoming our Credit Card & EBT machine guru and the Minnesota Farmers Market Association for helping us set up this program. There are so many people that help make the market a success and I truly appreciate everyone's help and support!

We will have two indoor markets again this year (hopefully without any snowstorms) they will be held inside Civic Plaza on November 12th and December 10th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Joining us this Saturday will be Steve West who will be performing a variety of our favorite market tunes from
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

We will also be decorating mini pumpkins, so bring the kids and stop by the city tent to create your own little Halloween pumpkin! Our Master Tree care specialist will be available from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. so bring all of your questions on how to prepare your trees for the upcoming winter.

Lastly, we will be implementing some changes to the market for next year. Due to safety reasons we will be eliminating all customer parking in the Farmers Market lot, this area will be
for pedestrian use only. Watch for more information in the spring.

Produce of the week - Apples

Everyone loves fresh apples this time of year and we are lucky to have so many different varieties available at the market! If stored properly (close to 32 degrees) apples can last for quite a few weeks. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Haralson and a Connel Red? Well wonder no more, thanks to Sweetland Orchards and Thompson Orchards learn about some of the different variety of apples available and how best to use them!

Haralson - available late September to early October, medium size with a firm texture and tart flavor. Great for eating and cooking.
Cortland - available late September to early October, medium size is sweet to tart. Bright white flesh is slow to brown which makes it great for eating fresh, cooking or in a salad.
Regent - available early to mid October, crisp and juicy with great flavor. Good for fresh eating and cooking.
Fireside/Connel Red - available mid October, large, low acid sweet flavor. Connel Red is the redder form of Fireside, great for fresh eating, salad and baking.
McIntosh - available mid September, medium size, blushed red. Sweet to tart flavor, great for fresh eating and cooking.

Find many more varieties and their description at the
University of Minnesota Extension website or at www.sweetlandorchard.com

Pumpkin Seeds - "Everyday Food"

Healthy for you and fun to make, try some different combinations which are sure to please a crowd or keep on hand for a tasty snack!

2 cups pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
One of the seasoning mixes below:
- Ginger Soy: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- Brown Sugar Spice: 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon fine salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Maple Chipotle: 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon fine salt.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Choose your recipe and then spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and toast until seeds are golden and crunchy, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Enjoy!

Bloomington Farmers Market Information:

Pets
There are no dogs/pets allowed in the market area.

Hours
Market hours are 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; there is NO shopping before 8 a.m.

Parking
There is plenty of Free Parking on the West side of Civic Plaza during the market. There is also parking across 98th street in the VEAP parking lot and at Public Works off James Ave.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Best regards,

Keri Lahl
Market Coordinator


	*Issue #10 - October 13, 2011*
In this issue Thanks for a great season! Produce of the week - Apples Pumpkin Seeds - "Everyday Food" To learn more Activity Calendar Archived Farmers Market newsletters E-Subscribe Vendor List	Thanks for the great season! It's hard to believe this Saturday will be our last outdoor market for the 2011 season. Such a great summer and fall it has been, we have enjoyed tons of fresh produce, running into old friends and making new friends we look forward to seeing on Saturday mornings. Thank you to all of our dedicated customers who show up rain or shine to support our local growers and vendors who work tirelessly every week and make the market what it is! Thank you also to all of the city staff who help behind the scenes and on the front line, especially Jill Murphy and Jim Urie who help plan the market and edit the newsletter, Jan Norbeck and Cassandra Heiberg who also help with the newsletter, the Artstaff who are always willing to help on Saturday mornings and are instrumental in the set up and take down of the market. Jackie Doncavage for becoming our Credit Card & EBT machine guru and the Minnesota Farmers Market Association for helping us set up this program. There are so many people that help make the market a success and I truly appreciate everyone's help and support! We will have two indoor markets again this year (hopefully without any snowstorms) they will be held inside Civic Plaza on November 12th and December 10th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Joining us this Saturday will be Steve West who will be performing a variety of our favorite market tunes from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. We will also be decorating mini pumpkins, so bring the kids and stop by the city tent to create your own little Halloween pumpkin! Our Master Tree care specialist will be available from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. so bring all of your questions on how to prepare your trees for the upcoming winter. Lastly, we will be implementing some changes to the market for next year. Due to safety reasons we will be eliminating all customer parking in the Farmers Market lot, this area will be for pedestrian use only. Watch for more information in the spring. Produce of the week - Apples Everyone loves fresh apples this time of year and we are lucky to have so many different varieties available at the market! If stored properly (close to 32 degrees) apples can last for quite a few weeks. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Haralson and a Connel Red? Well wonder no more, thanks to Sweetland Orchards and Thompson Orchards learn about some of the different variety of apples available and how best to use them! Haralson - available late September to early October, medium size with a firm texture and tart flavor. Great for eating and cooking. Cortland - available late September to early October, medium size is sweet to tart. Bright white flesh is slow to brown which makes it great for eating fresh, cooking or in a salad. Regent - available early to mid October, crisp and juicy with great flavor. Good for fresh eating and cooking. Fireside/Connel Red - available mid October, large, low acid sweet flavor. Connel Red is the redder form of Fireside, great for fresh eating, salad and baking. McIntosh - available mid September, medium size, blushed red. Sweet to tart flavor, great for fresh eating and cooking. Find many more varieties and their description at the University of Minnesota Extension website or at www.sweetlandorchard.com Pumpkin Seeds - "Everyday Food" Healthy for you and fun to make, try some different combinations which are sure to please a crowd or keep on hand for a tasty snack! 2 cups pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil One of the seasoning mixes below: Ginger Soy: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger Brown Sugar Spice: 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon fine salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Maple Chipotle: 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon fine salt. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Choose your recipe and then spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and toast until seeds are golden and crunchy, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Enjoy! Bloomington Farmers Market Information: Pets There are no dogs/pets allowed in the market area. Hours Market hours are 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; there is NO shopping before 8 a.m. Parking There is plenty of Free Parking on the West side of Civic Plaza during the market. There is also parking across 98th street in the VEAP parking lot and at Public Works off James Ave. We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday! Best regards, Keri Lahl Market Coordinator