 Mushrooms Mushrooms may be the oldest living organism on the planet. There are 46,000 species and are used by many cultures. They have a history of medicinal use spanning millenia having been used by holistic practitioners for thousands of years. All varieties of mushrooms are low in calories and fat, and contain modest amounts of fiber and various nutrients. Perhaps the more interesting properties of mushrooms are their non-nutritive plant substances—polysaccharides, indoles, polyphenols, and carotenoids in which cell and animal studies have shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. Mushrooms are also recognized by chefs for their ability to create savory rich flavors called umami, thanks to the presence of an amino acid called glutamate, which is also found in meats, fish, cheeses, and simmering soups. Learn more here. Our recipe this week features this tasty, nutritious product.
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The recipe this week is Roasted Mushrooms with Onion, Garlic and Rosemary. Wonderful on its own or as an accompaniment to a meal of your choice. We look forward to seeing you weekly at our indoor location at the Litchfield Firehouse, 258 West Street, Litchfield, CT 06759 WHAT WILL BE AT MARKET Arethusa Farm Foundation - pork, lamb, eggs Brookside Farm - maple syrup Delavignes Gourmet - olive oil, balsamic, focaccia bread, fresh pasta Fil'd Treats - filled meringues Goatboy Soap - goat milk soaps Horticulture Therapy Farm - honey and cat grass Jessica's Homestead Kitchen - artisanal baked goods New Curds on the Block - local cheeses Oracle Mushrooms - fresh mushrooms, new mushroom subscriptions and gift boxes, eggs Redding Knives - knife, tool, serrated knife and scisssor sharpening services Riad's Oliva - dips, sauces, baked goods Segers Sauces & Stuff - pickles, hot sauce, jams, salsa Steadfast Farms - quail, chicken, turkey, pheasant, chuckar, quail eggs, chicken stock, turkey broth, quail bone broth, chicken dumplings, quail dumplings To The Gills - fish, oysters, crab cakes, clams, shrimp Vibrant Farm - fresh greens, microgreens, & vegetables; storage roots & squash; polenta, dry beans & dry peppers Why Not Farm - beef, pork, eggs, vinegar, tallow, candles, dog treats We look forward to seeing you all and hearing about your holiday. SUSTAINABLE TIP OF THE WEEK Clothing Care It’s easy to forget about the environmental impact of clothing — which is all the more reason to take a closer look in your closet this winter. Globally, the fashion industry contributes about 40 million tons of textile waste a year. You can help reduce that waste by adopting more sustainable clothing habits. Try to:
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