Monday, May 24, 2010

Farmers Market Finds and the Weekly Menu 5/24 - 5/30

Our local farmers market, the Kingfield Market, opened this weekend. Despite the fact is was a steamy morning & looked like it was threatening to rain on us, it was great to see our favorite venders back, check out the new meat vendor & grab some mini-donuts at the Chef Shack.
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(Love the fact they have lots of tables to sit & drink a cup of good coffee & eat your mini-donuts)
Farmers Market Finds 5/23
Between the Kingfield Market & the Minneapolis Market, we made a pretty good haul this week...
Spinach - This young spring spinach is just so perfect for salads
Ancient Red Peppers - A large sweet Italian pepper plant for the garden from Swede Lake Farm. We grew their heirloom jalapenos last year & have their garlic in our garden right now.
Rhubarb - To make a glaze for pork chops
Mint - For a coconut mojito on the patio
Fresh Eggs
Cherry Bomb & Gigawatt Brats - from Bar 5
Potato & Semolina Bread
Baby Broccoli - for a risotto dish
Asparagus - Which we'll wrap in pork & grill
Spring Onions - To use on pizza & in other dishes

On to Menu Planning Monday...

Risotto with Broccoli, Leeks & Black Beans

Sweet & Tangy Rhubarb Glazed Pork Chops

Soft Tacos

Guanciale Wrapped Grilled Asparagus

Cherry Bomb Brats

Three Lilies Pizza

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7 comments:

  1. AmyMay 24, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Yum!
    I'm going to make asparagus, spinach and green garlic lasagne tomorrow. As long as my A/C continues to work, that is.

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  2. Tangled NoodleMay 24, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    I didn't make it to any of the farmers' markets this weekend, so I'm a tad envious. But I'm sure that seeing what you'll make with this bounty will make up for it! 8-)

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  3. SandyMay 24, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Kat, I spied you at the Kingfield Market and then when I finished at Chef Shack you were gone. I wanted to say hi. Looks like you got a good haul! The Kingfield Market will be my backup if I miss the Mill City market.

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  4. LoriMay 25, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Some good finds there Kat. I want that coconut mojito right now. Okay maybe later... um, maybe now.

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  5. LoriMay 25, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Mmmm...donuts and coffee at the Farmer's Market. Sounds so good!

    What great finds this week! We picked up some ground lamb and cajun heritage breed pork sausages this week and I can't wait to try them. I'm looking forward to seeing your rhubarb glaze. I have some from my parents garden and I'm trying to get creative.

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  6. AnonymousMay 26, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    What a great menu and bounty. I am still trying to get on board with menu planning. I have this fabulous menu planner from Kikki.K, but I can't commit. You are an inspiration.

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  7. LeslieMay 26, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    I love going to the farmer's market. The cherry bomb brats sound amazing :) Yum!

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