 MICROGREENS There are a wide variety of microgreens the names of which should sound familiar: basil, beets, Swiss chard, broccoli, mustard, arugula, amaranth, and peas among others. Microgreens are simply the versions of these vegetables and herbs when they are in their tiny sprout form. There are around sixty different kinds of microgreens. Not only do they add a nutritional punch to salads, soups, or sandwiches, but they are also tender and offer delicious flavor. Early research has indicated that microgreens contain up to 40% more phytochemicals (beneficial nutrients and components) than their full-grown counterparts. They contain extremely high levels of powerful vitamins, minerals and health-supporting components. With over 60 varieties of microgreens and microgreen blends available, there is no shortage of tasty and healthy choices when it comes to what to explore. We offer a yogurt dip with them as our recipe this week. We heard from those of you who attended the market last week that you enjoyed seeing the firetruck and firemen in the parking lot celebrating Litchfield Fire Department Appreciation Day. The firemen enjoyed it as well, and suggested doing it a couple of more times this year. We agree and are planning on it. Things of note at the market this week. For the complete list of participants see below. - Belle Alpaca and Home Harvested Herbals joins us as an occasional vendor - Anchored Homestead returns to the market this week. - Fil'd Treats and Farm Faraway Homestead are absent this week. - Non-profit - Heifer International Our recipe this week is Yogurt Microgreens Pesto Dip A wonderful, refreshing taste with fruit, crudite, chips or crostini. It's also wonderful as a sandwich spread. Once you've tried it, if you like it you'll fidn all sorts of ways to enjoy it. We look forward to seeing you weekly at our indoor location at the Litchfield Firehouse, 258 West Street, Litchfield, CT 06759 Vibrant Farm, Jessica's Homestead Kitchen, Oracle Mushrooms, Steadfast Farm, Brookside Farm, Why Not Farm, Bella Alpacas/Home Harvested Herbals, Riad's Oliva, Arethusa Farm Foundation, Chanticleer Acres, DeerDana Provisions, New Curds on the Block, To The Gills, Redding Knives, Anderson Acres Farm, Lola-Sophia, High 5 Pies, Anchored Homestead, Allana Coco/Heifer International WHAT WILL BE AT MARKET Anchored Homestead Anderson Acres Farm - tulips and other flowers, pussy willow Arethusa Farm Foundation - pork, lamb, eggs Belle Alpaca and Home Harvested Herbals - alpaca wool mittens, socks, etc. and home herbal remedies Brookside Farm - maple syrup Chanticleer Acres - organic produce, eggs DeerDana Provisions - baked goods, breakfast burritos, elderberry syrup Fil'd Treats - meringue filled treats Goatboy Soap - goat milk soaps High 5 Pies - sweet & savory pies, quiches Jessica's Homestead Kitchen - artisan baked goods, sourdough bread Lola-Sophia - New Curds on the Block - local cheeses Oracle Mushrooms - fresh mushrooms, mushroom subscriptions and gift boxes, eggs, whole duck Redding Knives - sharpens knives, tools, serrated knives, scissors. Riad's Oliva - dips, sauces, baked goods 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! SUSTAINABLE TIP OF THE WEEK Celebrate Earth Day -April 25 - by supporting Litchfield's Annual Roadside Clean-up Sustainability is the goal for so many aspects of our lives. We want to sustain friendships, gardens, bank accounts, body condition, air quality, water potability, natural environs, and -basically- our way of life. To keep our surroundings looking appealing =and even inspiring- we do need to all work at cleaning and picking up. This Saturday, April 25th, Litchfield will celebrate Earth Day with its Annual Roadside Clean-up sponsored by the town's Waste Reduction Committee. All residents are encouraged to help in this community endeavor. See the poster below for details.  |
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