KIDS COOK AT MARKET – July 31, 2010

Aspiring Chefs go to work!

It’s time for another round of KIDS COOK AT MARKET.  This Saturday, July 31, 2010, 9:00 a.m. We are going to chill out on Main Street and make Fruit Smoothies from the fresh fruits grown right here in our area.

Arrive 15 minutes early to get signed in and accounted for.  This event is FREE, so tell all your friends and neighbors and let’s have some fun!

Johanna Hicks from our local Texas AgriLife Extension Service, along with Jill McKeever from SimpleDailyRecipes.com will be leading this event.  They will take the kids around to meet the farmers and merchants at the market, learn about the history of farmers’ markets, talk on the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, then finally, allow the kids to whip up some delicious refreshments before they return to their parents.

Kids from the ages of 6 years and up are welcome to join us while the parents shop the market.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pressure Cooking Fresh Green Beans and New Potatoes

EASY AS 1-2-3

• fresh whole green beans
• red potatoes, 1-inch in diameter or cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 cup water
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole
• 2 teaspoons bacon drippings or olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

The amount of vegetables does not change the cooking time.  However,
DO NOT fill the pressure cooker over 2/3 full!

When mixing our vegetables, it’s good to use the cooking rack to keep them out of the cooking liquid. Each vegetable will retain its own distinctive flavor and appearance.  If you wish to blend the flavors, omit the rack and place them in the cooking liquid.

Pour 1 cup water into cooker.  Place the remaining ingredients in cooker, with or without rack.  Close cover securely.  Place pressure regulator on vent pipe.  Using a medium to high heat setting, heat the pressure cooker until the pressure regulator attains a gentle rocking motion.

NOTE: The air vent/cover lock may move up and down a few times when cooking first begins.  Steam will be noticeable.  This is normal.  Air is being vented out of the cooker.  Once the cooker has sealed, the air vent/cover lock will rise up and remain in the up position until pressure is released.  The overpressure plug will rise slightly and seal as well.

Cooking time begins when the pressure regulator begins to rock gently.  Gradually lower the heat as necessary to maintain a slow steady rocking motion and COOK FOR 4 MINUTES. CAREFULLY lift pressure cooker to remove from burner and place in kitchen sink.  Cool the pressure cooker under running water faucet  until pressure is completely reduced.  Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped.

If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the cooker.  Continue to cool until air vent/cover lock drops.

Remove the pressure regulator BEFORE opening the cover.  Lift the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you.  If the cover turns hard, there still may be some pressure in the cooker.  Do not force the cover off. Continue to cool the cooker until steam no longer is escaping from the vent pipe, the air vent/cover lock has dropped, and the cover turns easily.

Food is ready to serve.

Go Shopping With A List From A to Z

MAKE OUT YOUR LIST

Bread -Deborah Cavanaugh

Coffee Fresh roasted whole bean coffee, brewed coffee, smoothies, espresso drinks – Seven Seas Coffee Roasting Company

Dairy half gallon, whole certified organic non-homogenized milk, Cheeses: garlic dill, regular cheddar, feta, caraway cheddar, colby, sage cheddar, gouda and goat cheese – J.R. Fisher

Eggs – J.R. Fisher

Flour tortillas -Maria Miramontos

Fresh Vegetables – Back 40 Produce, Patsy Yates, and J.R. Fisher

Fruit Trees – Three Oaks Farm

Garden Decor – Three Oaks Farm

Goats milk lotion – J.R. Fisher

Handcrafted hair bows Roy Olayo

Herbs Plants- J.R. Fisher, and Patsy Yates

Homemade cookies, brownies and specialty dog treats- JC’s Cookies

Jellies, jams, sauces, relishes - Debbie Cavanaugh, Maria Miramontos

Houseplants, hanging baskets, bedding plants, ornamental trees, vines – Three Oaks Farm, J.C. Mendoza

Smoked Beef Brisket sold by the pound, cold smoked cheeses (habenero, pepper jack, colby, Swiss & sharp cheddar) smoked with Cherry wood – Robert Armor – Love At First Slice

Sweet spiced pickles – Pete Gremillion

Tamales – Elua Zoniga, Roy Olayo

Vintage Revival Signs & Decor – Sharon Johnson

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, halved and sliced
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

STOCK UP THIS WEEKEND, MAY 29, 2010

PLEASE WELCOME TO THE FARMERS’ MARKET

Belle Amie – 10 minute massage chair

J.C. Mendoza – Plants – Roses, Hibiscus

Jeremy Ashley – Homemade Hot sauce, baked breads, cookies

Jarvis Farms – Blackberries, Cucumbers, Radishes

MAKE OUT YOUR LIST

Dairy half gallon, whole certified organic non-homogenized milk, Cheeses: garlic dill, regular cheddar, feta, caraway cheddar, colby, sage cheddar, gouda and goat cheese – J.R. Fisher

Eggs – J.R. Fisher

Fresh Vegetables – Patsy Yates, and J.R. Fisher

Fresh roasted whole bean coffee, brewed coffee, smoothies, espresso drinks – Seven Seas Coffee Roasting Company

Fruit Trees – Three Oaks Farm

Garden Decor – Three Oaks Farm

Goats milk lotion – J.R. Fisher

Handcrafted hair bows Roy Olayo

Herbs Plants- J.R. Fisher, and Patsy Yates

Homemade cookies, brownies and specialty dog treats- JC’s Cookies

Houseplants, hanging baskets, bedding plants, ornamental trees, vines – Three Oaks Farm

Smoked Beef Brisket sold by the pound, cold smoked cheeses (habenero, pepper jack, colby, Swiss & sharp cheddar) smoked with Cherry wood – Robert Armor – Love At First Slice

Sweet spiced pickles – Pete Gremillion

Tamales – Elua Zoniga, Roy Olayo

Vintage Revival Signs & Decor – Sharon Johnson

Make Out Your Shopping List – May 22, 2010

Dairy half gallon, whole certified organic non-homogenized milk, Cheeses: garlic dill, regular cheddar, feta, caraway cheddar, colby, sage cheddar, gouda and goat cheese – J.R. Fisher

Eggs – J.R. Fisher

Fresh Vegetables – Patsy Yates, and J.R. Fisher

Fresh roasted whole bean coffee, brewed coffee, smoothies, espresso drinks – Seven Seas Coffee Roasting Company

Fruit Trees – Three Oaks Farm

Garden Decor – Three Oaks Farm

Goats milk lotion – J.R. Fisher

Handcrafted hair bows Roy Olayo

Herbs Plants- J.R. Fisher, and Patsy Yates

Homemade cookies, brownies and specialty dog treats- JC’s Cookies

Houseplants, hanging baskets, bedding plants, ornamental trees, vines – Three Oaks Farm

Smoked Beef Brisket sold by the pound, cold smoked cheeses (habenero, pepper jack, colby, Swiss & sharp cheddar) smoked with Cherry wood – Robert Armor – Love At First Slice

Sweet spiced pickles – Pete Gremillion

Tamales – Elua Zoniga, Roy Olayo

Vintage Revival Signs & Decor – Sharon Johnson

KIDS COOK AT MARKET -JUNE 26, 2010

Mark your calendar and tell all your little friends about JUNE 26, 2010.

KIDS COOK AT MARKET BEGINS AT 9 AM

Juniors chefs, ages seven to thirteen, explore the market.  The kids take a market shopping trip to learn about the importance of eating fresh foods and nutrition, opportunities to chat with area farmers, then back to the booth to create a fresh & healthy treat.

This event is led by Johanna Hicks of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Jill McKeever of SimpleDailyRecipes.com.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER EACH CHILD BY EMAIL

Email Jill [at] SimpleDailyRecipes [dot]com
Email Jill if you have any questions.

DRESS CODE
Junior chefs should be dressed with safety and comfort in mind.  Please wear shirts with fitted sleeves and remove any jewelry.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the event begins.

KIDS COOK AT MARKET, May 1, 2010

KIDS COOK AT MARKET BEGINS AT 9 AM

Juniors chefs, ages seven to thirteen, explore the market.  The kids take a market shopping trip to learn about the importance of eating fresh foods and nutrition, opportunities to chat with area farmers, then back to the booth to create a fresh & healthy treat.

This event is led and sponsored by Jill McKeever of SimpleDailyRecipes.com.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER EACH CHILD BY EMAIL

Email Jill [at] SimpleDailyRecipes [dot]com
Email Jill if you have any questions.

DRESS CODE
Junior chefs should be dressed with safety and comfort in mind.  Please wear shirts with fitted sleeves and remove any jewelry.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the event begins.

Gifts, Goodies, and Grub At Market This Week

May 1, 2010

Market hours 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. RAIN or SHINE

KIDS COOK AT MARKET

Juniors chefs, ages seven to thirteen, explore the market.  The kids take a market shopping trip to learn about the importance of eating fresh foods and nutrition, opportunities to chat with area farmers, then back to the booth to create a fresh & healthy recipe.

This event will be led by Jill McKeever of SimpleDailyRecipes.com.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER EACH CHILD by email.

Email Jill [at] SimpleDailyRecipes [dot]com
Email Jill if you have any questions.

DRESS CODE
Junior chefs should be dressed with safety and comfort in mind.  Please wear shirts with fitted sleeves and remove any jewelry.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the event begins.

MAKE OUT YOUR SHOPPING LIST

Beef Jerky – Danny Arnett

Dairy half gallon, whole certified organic non-homogenized milk, Cheeses: garlic dill, regular cheddar, feta, caraway cheddar, colby, sage cheddar, gouda and goat cheese – J.R. Fisher

Eggs – J.R. Fisher

Fresh Vegetables – Patsy Yates, and J.R. Fisher

Fresh roasted whole bean coffee, brewed coffee, smoothies, espresso drinks – Seven Seas Coffee Roasting Company

Fruit Trees – Three Oaks Farm

Garden Decor – Three Oaks Farm

Goats milk lotion – J.R. Fisher

Handcrafted hair bows Roy Olayo

Herbs Plants- J.R. Fisher, and Patsy Yates

Homemade cookies, brownies and specialty dog treats- JC’s Cookies

Houseplants, hanging baskets, bedding plants, ornamental trees, vines – Three Oaks Farm

Smoked Beef Brisket sold by the pound, cold smoked cheeses (habenero, pepper jack, colby, Swiss & sharp cheddar) smoked with Cherry wood – Robert Armor – Love At First Slice

Sweet spiced pickles – Pete Gremillion

Tamales – Elua Zoniga, Roy Olayo

Vintage Revival Signs & Decor – Sharon Johnson

Plants, Produce and Artisan Products On Sale This Week

APRIL 24, 2010

Market hours 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. RAIN or SHINE

Beef Jerky – Danny Arnett

Dairy half gallon, whole certified organic non-homogenized milk, Cheeses: garlic dill, regular cheddar, feta, caraway cheddar, colby, sage cheddar, gouda and goat cheese – J.R. Fisher

Eggs – J.R. Fisher

Fresh Vegetables – Patsy Yates, and J.R. Fisher

Fresh roasted whole bean coffee, brewed coffee, smoothies, espresso drinks – Seven Seas Coffee Roasting Company

Fruit Trees – Three Oaks Farm

Garden Decor – Three Oaks Farm

Goats milk lotion – J.R. Fisher

Handcrafted hair bows Roy Olayo

Herbs Plants- J.R. Fisher, and Patsy Yates

Homemade cookies, brownies and specialty dog treats- JC’s Cookies

Houseplants, hanging baskets, bedding plants, ornamental trees, vines – Three Oaks Farm

Smoked Beef Brisket sold by the pound, cold smoked cheeses (habenero, pepper jack, colby, Swiss & sharp cheddar) smoked with Cherry wood – Robert Armor – Love At First Slice

Sweet spiced pickles – Pete Gremillion

Tamales – Elua Zoniga, Roy Olayo

Vintage Revival Signs & Decor – Sharon Johnson

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