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Local food is king at CCFM | Week of February 10, 2014

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FRESH & LOCAL

Another week closer to Mardi Gras means one less week to eat King Cake. If you haven't had your requisite slices per week, let CCFM and Windfield Bakery help you! Windfield Bakery has delicious traditional cinnamon iced brioche king cakes at market for your carnival needs. These cakes are tender, tasty, and locally made. You can buy a whole cake at our Saturday and most Tuesday markets, or can call ahead for a special order at 985-515-6109.

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PICK OF THE WEEK: Kale!

This ultra hip green is always in style and always a good choice. At CCFM, we are lucky enough to have vendors selling curly kale, Tuscan kale, and lacinato (aka: dinosaur) kale. Kale is extremely versatile and can be used in soups, sautes and stir fries, raw in salads, juiced, or baked into chips. Restaurants in New Orleans love to use it for it's flavor, nutrition, and ease of use (ahem: Domenica's amazing kale dish!). Come grab a bunch at market and rediscover the amazing green that has captured the hearts of foodies and chefs alike.

http://domenicarestaurant.com

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TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL

Last Tuesday was the warmest day of the week and we suspect that had something to do with Hillel's Kitchen's tasty lunch! Come out again this week for your choice of falafel in pita with israeli salad, a cup of roasted tomato soup with quinoa, a slice of banana bread, or some flavorful hot chai tea. They have also been bringing their delicious kosher king cake, the King David Cake, for something sweet.

http://www.hknola.com/Hillels_Kitchen/Welcome.html

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

The freezes of the past few weeks haven't completely ruined this years greens crop, and for that we are thrilled. We love using them to add depth and nutrition to soups, like the greens in this White Bean, Greens & Roasted Shiitake Soup. Whether you use collards, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, bok choy, or tat soi, greens are a sure win in the nutrition and taste department.

http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=recipe-of-the-week

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UPTOWN 200 Broadway Street near the River Tuesday February 11 | 9 am - 1 pm

MID-CITY 3700 Orleans Avenue near the Bayou Thursday February 13 | 3 pm - 7 pm

DOWNTOWN 700 Magazine Street at Girod Street Saturday February 15 | 8 am - noon

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