 Fennel Fennel is an herb with a history of medicinal, magical and culinary uses. Fennel was used by the ancient Egyptians as a food and medicine, and was considered a snake bite remedy in ancient China. During the Middle Ages it was hung over doorways to drive away evil spirits. All portions of fennel are edible, including the flowers, stalks, seeds and bulb. Fennel seeds are baked into breads, biscuits, stuffing, and Italian sausages, and added to sweet pickles and sauerkraut. Seeds compliment asparagus, tomato and cucumber. Stems can be grilled with fish, meats and vegetables, and leaves can be added to salads, olives, fish, snails or used as a garnish. The bulb is eaten as a vegetable, raw or cooked. Fennel tastes sweet and crisp with a distinct, aromatic flavor reminiscent of black licorice or anise. The intensity of this flavor changes depending on whether you eat the plant raw or cooked. When roasted, braised, or sautéed, the licorice notes mellow significantly. The bulb softens and caramelizes, taking on a rich, sweet flavor similar to onions or leeks. When eaten raw the bulb is juicy and crunchy like celery, but packs a bright, punchy licorice flavor with sweet, earthy undertones. We offer a shaved fennel salad as our recipe.
Things of note at the market this week. For the complete list of participants see below. - Jessica's Homestead Kitchen, Farm Faraway Homestead and Oliva on Main are absent this week. - Horticulture Therapy Farm, Lola-Sophia and Meow and Woof return for an occasional visit. - Welcome new guest vendor - Ma Petite Bakery with breads (baguettes and loaves), croissants, madeleines, turnovers, bread puddings, bruschetta, and jams. - Guest musician - Elijah Stone Music Our recipe this week is Summer Squash and Fennel Salad. A nice change from traditional green salads. We look forward to seeing you at our outdoor market in the parking lot at our year-round location at the Litchfield Firehouse, 258 West Street, Litchfield, CT 06759 WHAT WILL BE AT MARKET Anderson Acres Farm - farm fresh flowers Brookside Farm - maple syrup Clover Meadows Farm - fresh goat cheese Crosswick Farm - vegetables & greens Farmers and Cooks - bagels & cream cheese, gluten-free baked goods, take home dinners, soups Field and Feather Farm - cut flowers and bouquets, chicken eggs Goatboy Soap - goat milk soaps Horticulture Therapy Farm - honey, cat grass, walnuts Krafted Brew Lab - locally roasted coffee Lola-Sophia - handmade candles Ma Petite Bakery - artisanal baked goods March Farm - tomatoes, cucumbers, vegetables Meow & Woof - all-natural dog & cat treats, catnip, handmade toys, wearables, bones, sheep Oracle Mushrooms - fresh mushrooms, duck eggs, whole duck Steadfast Farms - quail, chicken, turkey, pheasant, quail eggs, broths, dumplings Vibrant Farm - greens, microgreens, zucchini, cucumbers, vegetables Why Not Farm - beef, pork, eggs, vinegar, tallow, dog treats We look forward to seeing you all! SUSTAINABLE TIP OF THE WEEK 5 great tips for summer living from Mass General Center for the Environment and Health 1. Embrace the 5 Rs Refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and only then recycle. 2. Cut down on cooling energy Summer heat can endanger your health and paring ack on energy use isn't always possible or wise. Still it may be possible to stay cool naturally, seek shade and cool spots and turn up the temperature on AC. 3. Save resources. A sharp eye for energy savings may help pare down bills, too. 4. Stay heat-aware and hydrated. Saving resources is a worthy goal, but not at the expense of staying safe and healthy when summer temperatures spike. Make plans to stay cool, watch for dehydration and know how to treat heat rash and other heat related illnesses. 5. Kickstart sharing circles. Sharing circles can help you expand a wardrobe, tool shed, or taste in foods - all while building community. Comments are closed.
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