Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Chef Keirsten’s Strawberry Granita
Chef Keirsten Garnett of The Creative Plate has been a supporter of the Crescent City Farmers Market since she was in culinary school at NOCCA. Chef Garnett started cooking at the age of eight when she made a birthday cake for a relative and saw the joy it brought to him. While working in the food industry, she noticed the lack of support for local farmers and produce, and decided to shift her focus to highlighting and celebrating the seasonal ingredients that our local producers have to offer. Now Chef Garnett offers an array of food and meal prep services using produce from producers at CCFM as well as special diet meal plans created to fit the needs of each client. You can learn more about Chef Garnett and her culinary offerings by checking out her website. Keep an eye out for Chef Garnett at our markets – you might even see her as a vendor in the Spring!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Louisiana Strawberries
- 1 cup of liquid of your choice (could be alcohol, lime or lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup of sugar
You will also need
- Blender
- Metal cake pan
- Fork
Directions
Dice fruit
Add liquid, sugar, and fruit to the blender and blend until puréed (think smoothie texture)
Freeze for 35-45 minutes in a metal cake pan (if not, use whatever you have in hand)
Take out freezer and scrape with fork, breaking up those big chunks
Repeat 3 times over 30 minute periods
Freeze until ready to serve
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or locally made yogurt
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.