Friday, 22 July 2011 10:38

This Saturday at Fondy

Get Your Greens On:
4th Annual Greens Throw-down This Saturday!

Fondy Farmers Market is hosting its 4th Annual Greens Throw-down this 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 will 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. Stop by to catch a glimpse of the competition and learn from some of Milwaukee's best greens cooks.

Taste the Season: Jamaican Style Cabbage
Taste the Season takes place Saturdays, 9am - noon
Sample mouth-watering Jamaican style sauteed cabbage and watch as Guest Chef Dwight Jackson of Pepper Pot Catering teaches how to make this authentic Jamaican dish using Fondy produce.

Youth Booth: Food Mad Libs
Youth Booth takes place Saturdays, 9am - noon
Ever wondered how your food gets from farm to market? Kids, stop by the Youth Booth this Saturday to learn about your local food system by playing the wacky word game Mad Libs.

Aw, Shucks - Sweet Corn's In!

Farmer Bob Craig of Craigland Farms is bringing his first sweet corn harvest to the market this Saturday. Supply is limited, so get to Fondy early!

News & Announcements

Third Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk Comes to Fondy on Saturday, August 6th

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week on Saturday, August 6th. Join the Milwaukee County Breastfeeding Coalition's 3rd annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk to promote, protect and support breastfeeding - baby's first slow food. 

The 1.8 mile walk begins at Aurora Sinai at 9am, stops at Alice's Garden, and culminates at Fondy Farmers Market, where there will be local food samples and refreshments, children's activities, guest speakers, a free t-shirt and reusable bag, and the opportunity to browse and purchase fresh, affordable, locally grown produce. 

The walk is free and open to the public. Register online or in person the day of the walk at 8am. Walk begins at 9am at Aurora Sinai Medical Center's Milwaukee Heart Institute, 960 N. 12th Street. There is a free bus shuttle after the walk. 

For more information, view the event flyer. And, be sure to "Like" Milwaukee County Breastfeeding Coalition on Facebook.

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

Plentiful (weather willing)

Veggies: snap beans (green, wax, Romano), beets (Chioggia, golden, red), cabbage, Napa cabbage, carrots, cucumbers (pickling, slicing), garlic (red, white), kohlrabi (green, red), leaf lettuce (green, red, Romaine), onions (red, white, yellow), spring onions, onion sprouts, sugar snap peas, snow peas, baby potatoes (red, white), fingerling potatoes, radishes (daikon, red), yelllow summer squash, turnips, zucchini

Greens: amaranth (green, red), bok choy (several varieties), Chinese broccoli, choy sum/yu choy, collards, kale, curly mustard, slick mustard, nightshade, pumpkin leaf, purslane, spinach, Malabar/Vietnamese spinach, sugar pea greens, summer squash leaf, sweet potato leaf, Swiss chard, turnip greens 

Herbs: basil (Italian, Thai), bay laurel, bergamot, cilantro, dill, lovage, mint, parsley (curly, flat), sage

Fruits: raspberries

Meat/Poultry: chicken, eggs

Value-added: apple cider, popping corn, goats' milk soaps

Flowers/Plants: beautiful fresh-cut flower bouquets featuring Wisconsin native flowers, lilies, poppies, sunflowers, and more; native perennial plants including purple and yellow coneflowers

Limited Supply (get to the market early!)

Veggies: cabbage sprouts, cauliflower, chili peppers (banana, jalapeno), sweet corn, garlic scapes, patty pan squash, green tomatoes

Fruits: rhubarb, strawberries

Prepared Food Vendors (Saturdays Only)
Checker Board Foods, Corn Man, Egg Roll Lady, Vi Nai Cafe, Yammies Pie Co.

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.