CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET | MARKET MORSELS http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org Remember to bring your cups! | Week of August 18, 2014 ******************************************************************************** FRESH & LOCAL After such a mild July, we were having doubts about whether or not the real heat was ever going to come. But, it's official folks, it's hot out there. Now especially, it's important that we're all remembering to stay hydrated when out and about. Be sure to bring a reusable cup with you to market and fill up on some complementary filtered ice water at the welcome tent when you come visit us at any of our three markets. We also have fresh squeezed juice and fruit popsicles via Amanda's Paleta's at all three markets, and iced coffee and tea under the welcome tent as well if you're looking for other refreshments. So don't fear the heat, and we'll see you at market! ******************************************************************************** PICK OF THE WEEK: Curry leaves! We were excited to see that Vintage Garden Farms has fresh curry leaves on their market tables. This interesting and delicious leaf, also called Kadi Patta, is used in many Indian and Thai dishes and adds flavor and depth to mealtime. Curry leaves are also extremely nutritious, being high in iron and folic acid as well as proven liver protectors, blood sugar controllers, and stomach soothers. Stop by Vintage Gardens Farms table at our Tuesday and Thursday market and give this new spice a try! Got a bunch and not sure what to do? This NPR article has lots of great ideas! http://www.npr.org/2011/09/28/140735689/fresh-curry-leaves-add-a-touch-of-india ******************************************************************************** TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL Breads on Oak pleased shoppers and staff alike with another great lunch menu this past Tuesday. And while the entrees were certainly popular, they couldn't keep their chocolate chip cookies and coffee cakes on the table! So if you're feeling like something sweet tomorrow, be sure to stop by early! http://www.breadsonoak.com ******************************************************************************** RECIPE OF THE WEEK Looking for something to do with all those tomatoes at market? Try out this quick and tasty Creole Tomato Salad recipe! You can make this recipe with or without the bacon that it calls for, but if you're more inclined to go the bacon route be sure to place an order with Jubilee Farms for pickup at our Thursday market! http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=recipe-of-the-week http://jubileefarmsbeef.com ******************************************************************************** UPTOWN 200 Broadway Street near the River Tuesday August 19 | 9 am - 1 pm MID-CITY 3700 Orleans Avenue near the Bayou Thursday August 21 | 3 pm - 7 pm DOWNTOWN 700 Magazine Street at Girod Street Saturday August 23 | 8 am - noon ******************************************************************************** DONATE http://www.marketumbrella.org/market/support_us.html MARKETEERS http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=marketeers-club MARKETUMBRELLA.ORG http://www.marketumbrella.org/ PURCHASE OPTIONS AT THE MARKET http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=purchase-options ******************************************************************************** LIKE US ON FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crescent-City-Farmers-Market/12780011170 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/ccfmtweets TAKE A LOOK ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/crescentcityfarmersmkt