A Bounty and Then Some
Fresh peaches are here from Door County Fruit Market
A Bounty and Then Some
It's totes and wagons time at the market and a little extra time in the gym wouldn't hurt when it comes to hauling all the goodness home.
Giant watermelons from Flyte Family Farms and cantaloupes from Pleasant Springs Orchard add heft to any bag, but they're just the beginning of your shopping trip.
Among many great organic produce offerings, field ripened tomatoes from Happy Valley Farm (pictured) are not to be missed, delicious in salads or enjoyed in a classic southern tomato sandwich, on top of tasty Stella's Bakery Rustic French bread.
Alongside your market staples, special finds are an indulgent treat, like Landmark Creamery's Buttermilk Mascarpone cheese or hand-stretched mozzarella (pictured) from Dreamfarm, a great pairing with the fresh tomatoes in a caprese salad.
Another special find to look out for this weekend is fresh, never frozen guinea fowl from Bryant Family Farms. If you're curious how to prepare these wonderful birds, then check out the new "Dane County Farmers' Market Cookbook: Local Foods, Global Flavors", which features a yummy recipe from Bryant Family Farms featuring their guinea fowl. Stop by the Info Tent during the market to purchase a copy of the cookbook.
For those in love with spicy full flavors, give this tasty Thai green curry recipe a try, and stop by Live Jewelry Farm to pick up some ripe Thai eggplants (pictured).
Moving through the market, don't miss out on fresh sweet corn, newly arriving hot peppers, lovely floral bouquets, and if there's any room left, a bag of Murphy Farms' cheese curds or beef sticks.
It's a workout trekking to market this time of year, but if you put in the work now, by pumpkin and winter squash season, you'll have no trouble hauling load after load.
See you at the market!
Ben Zimmerman
Market Manager
As a reminder to everyone, dogs are prohibited within the market area, though we welcome service animals at all times.
Dane County Farmers' Market Cookbooks Now for Sale!
We are very happy to announce the brand new "The Dane County Farmers’ Market Cookbook: Local Foods, Global Flavors" by amazing food writer Terese Allen will now be available for purchase at the Info Tent.
The book is bursting with great stories and recipes built around the unique and vibrant farmers market scene Madison has to offer. Find new and delicious ways to utilize your market finds, while supporting the market.
Copies will be available this Saturday at the Info Tent. The books sells for $35 and can be purchased with cash, check or Venmo.
You may also preorder a copy by emailing us at: manager.wcm@gmail.com
Vendor Notices - August 19
Savory Accents will be absent this Saturday, August 19th. They will return the following week.
Daily Vendors:
Atoms to Apples
Alice Good Coffee
Gram & Gramp's Ever-bearing Strawberries
Steppin' Out Foods
What Got Gathered
Chris & Lori's Bakehouse will finish vending for the 2023 on August 26th and will not return for the 2024 season as they work on restructuring their business. They hope to return to the market the following season. In the meantime you can stockpile and freeze their scones, which hold up great in the deep freeze.
Tasty, crunchy kettle corn from Kerch Apiary
North, south, east or west; it's a breeze to get to our new market location
with easy access off of both Whitney Way and Mineral Point Road.
Our many thanks to Snaggle Tooth Arts of Wayward Tattoo for the market rabbit graphic!
