Friday, 08 July 2011 14:38

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This Saturday at Fondy

Taste the Season: Lebanese Pickled Turnips
Taste the Season takes place Saturdays, 9am - noon
Bright pink pickled turnips are ubiquitous in Middle Eastern markets, restaurants, and homes. If you like pickles, you'll love the distinctive taste of Lebanese Pickled Turnips. Dyed naturally with raw beetroot, rich, cherry-colored juices color white turnips to produce a delectible treat that is a feast for both the eyes and mouth. Taste samples and learn how to make these easy refrigerator pickles from Master Food Preserver Lisa Kingery at the Taste the Season tent from 9am - noon.

Youth Booth: Fondy Food, Inside & Out
Youth Booth takes place Saturdays, 9am - noon
How well do you really know your Fondy fruits and veggies? Kids, test your knowledge with our Inside-Outside Matching Game this Saturday at the Youth Booth from 9am - noon.

Music at the Market: 4th Street Elevator

Enjoy lively Gypsy swing from Milwaukee's own 4th Street Elevator. Hailing from the artistic Riverwest neighborhood, the band's members play bass, guitar, mandolin and violin. The group's hot club style with some Latin influences has been inspired by musicians such as Django Reinhardt, Stepane Grappeli, Oscar Aleman, David Grisman, Eddie Lang, Harmonious Wail, Don Stiernberg, and Jethro Burns. 4th Street Elevator plays at Fondy this Saturday from 10:30am - 12:30pm.

News & Announcements

Calling all Greens Enthusiasts!

Fondy Farmers Market is hosting its 4th Annual Greens Throw-down on Saturday, July 23rd. If you're serious about greens, you know that Fondy farmers grow more than 23 varieties and Milwaukeeans of every culture and ethnicity come from all over the city to buy them. This cooking contest celebrates Fondy's number one seller and most beloved vegetable. For a sneak peek, view footage from the 2nd Annual Greens Throw-down.

Contestants purchase the freshest greens money can buy at Fondy, and then prepare them on-site from 8am - 11am at Fondy Farmers Market. First place prize is $150 and the One-of-a-Kind Blue Ribbon Apron; second place prize is $100 and the One-of-a-Kind Runner-up Apron.

Space is limited, so be sure to enter soon! Please click on the following links for more information: Greens Rules Manual, Greens Contestant Application, Cooking at the Market Tip Sheet, Greens Flyer. Or, contact Lisa Kingery at or 414-562-2282 to register and for more information.

What's in Season?
What you can expect to find at market this week.

Veggies: beets, baby cabbage, Napa cabbage, garlic, garlic scapes, leaf lettuce (green, red), mesclun, Chinese onions, green onions, spring onions (red, white), English shelling peas, sugar snap peas, snow peas, radishes, turnips

Greens: bitter melon greens, bok choy (several varieties), Chinese broccoli, Chinese mustard, collards, kale, curly mustard, slick mustard, spinach, sugar pea greens, Swiss chard, turnip greens 

Herbs: basil (Italian, Thai), cilantro, dill, mint, sage

Value-added: honey, goats' milk soaps

Prepared Food Vendors (Saturdays Only)
Checker Board Foods, Corn Man, Egg Roll Lady, Pam Ella's Artisan Patisserie

Craft & Specialty Vendors (Saturdays Only)
Miss Rose’s Watkins & More, Serenity Soap Works & Oak Hollow Acres

For a general overview of local produce availability and to better plan your season, check out our Seasonal Food Guide.