 Market at the Litchfield Firehouse 12/3 A heads up on the market schedule going forward. There will NOT be a market on 11/30. We return on 12/7 at the Litchfield Firehouse on West Street. We're back at the Community Center on 12/14.
This week we're featuring apples and providing a casserole recipe you might want to add to holiday dinner offerings. Check out March Farms for some of their delicious apple cider as well. And, of course, their apple pie and apple cider donuts. Lots of ways to indulge in the wonderful taste of apples. Here's what's of note this week. Once again, we have a full house of vendors. - An Average Jill and Jessica's Homestead Kitchen are with us this week. - Pebbles Bakery is NOT at market, hoping to return in December. - Maple View Farm joins us again this week but they tell us this will be their last market. - Scoops Baking Company is hoping to join us in December. - Cato Corner Farms cheeses will be available, though both Bridgid’s Abbey and Hooligan will not be available until the new year. For the complete list of vendors see the participation list below. Apple Squash Casserole Bake is our recipe this week. Wonderful combination of these two flavors, and easy to make. Let us know what you think. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday, 11/23, at the indoor market at the Litchfield Community Center. There is no market 11/30. We return 12/7 at the Litchfield Firehouse. WHAT WILL BE AT MARKET An Average Jill - granola Belle Alpaca - alpaca products and herbal ointments and lotions Bolga baskets - market baskets Brookside Farm - maple syrup Brown Dog Farm - garlic, fresh produce, jams, honey Cato Corner Farm Cheese - artisanal cheeses Coffee, Tea, Etc. - locally roasted coffee Goat Boy Soaps - goat milk soap Jessica's Homestead Kitchen - artisanal baked goods Maple View Farm - organic vegetables March Farms - seasonal produce, baked goods, Cows Around the Corner products, honey, canned goods Murphy's Mushrooms - Oyster, Lion's Mane, Chestnut, Pioppino mushrooms Steadfast Farms - quail, chicken, turkey, quail eggs, chicken stock, chicken based dog treats Vibrant Farm - field fresh produce, leafy greens, radishes, root vegetables, cut flowers, etc. Wave Hill Bread - artisanal bread Why Not Farm - grass fed beef, eggs, liver treats, peacock feathers We look forward to seeing you all at the market Stay well. SUSTAINABLE TIP OF THE WEEK REDUCING FOOD WASTE The USDA recommends a great tool that you can use in your home to reduce food waste: the FoodKeeper App, which provides guidance on storage (e.g., in a refrigerator or freezer) for more than 650 food and beverage items and helps you track storage times for different foods.This app also provides guidance on safe handling and preparation with helpful cooking tips, such as how to thaw and roast a turkey by weight. FoodKeeper is available free as a mobile application for Android and Apple devices, or via desktop at FoodSafety.gov. Here are some tips to reduce food waste at holiday meals – or any meal. 1. Plan your meal For turkey, one rule of thumb is to plan for one pound per person, or a pound and a half if you want leftovers. Consider maker half amounts of your favorite recipes if the number of eaters are fewer. If you do have guests who want to bring a dish, coordinate in advance on who is cooking which dish. 2. While preparing dishes, save the scraps for future cooking. Freeze scraps like vegetable peelings and meat trimmings for your future culinary creations. Most of them can be used later in savory broths and hearty soups. 3. Store or give away leftovers Plan ahead for storage containers for left overs or doggie bags. Clear containers marked with the contents and date work well. If you have guests, offer to let them choose what they would like to take home with them. 4. Be creative with your leftovers. For example, extra rolls and bread that are getting stale can be made into bread pudding. Left over mashed potatoes can be used for fritters or potato pancakes. Make turkey stock with the carcass. If vegetables are not too full of sauces, use them in soup. 5. Donate If you have extra cans of pumpkin pie filling, green beans, or cranberry sauce, consider donating them to your local food bank to help those in need. 6. Compost |
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