Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Summer Salad

Stop by the Highlandtown Farmers' Market this week and pick up the ingredients for this quick, easy and delicious summer salad. You can't go wrong with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from the market.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups coarsely chopped cucumbers (about 2 pounds total)
• 2 large tomatoes (about 1 pound total), coarsely chopped
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 cup assorted pitted olives (such as Kalamata or Gaeta), halved
• 1 7-ounce package feta, crumbled, divided
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:
Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, olives, half of feta and mint in a large bowl. Whisk oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining half of feta over and serve.

This recipe was adapted from one originally posted on Epicurious.com. Click here to see the original recipe.

Soak up the Summer with MUSIC, MARKET-MADE RECIPES, & MUSHROOM UPDATE [Thurs. Jul 5]

MUSIC

Music & Entertainment Provided by Carlos O’ Charlies

MUSHROOM--UPDATE

We were hoping to see Andy’s Mushroom Farm again this Thursday, but we just found out they will not be with us for a few weeks due to a family illness. We wish Carol a speedy recovery! Highlandtown looks forward to your return!

MARKET MADE RECIPES

 

Balsamic Portabella & Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients

• 4 Large Portabello Mushroom Caps (Andy’s Mushroom Farm)

• 1 Zuccini & 1 Squash (Kahl Farm)

• 1 Tomato (Barbour Fruit Farm)

• Bread/Roll

• Lettuce, mustard, cheese & other sandwich fixins

-Clean all produce; Cut zucchini & squash into strips

-Marinate squash, zucchini, & portabellas in mixture of balsamic vinegar & olive oil (2:1 ratio) and season with pepper & rosemary to taste

-After the veggies are marinated, heat up grill to about 400°

-Wrap zucchini & squash in foil, fold into a pouch, & place on grill (approx 10-15 min) *Note: veggies will take longer to cook than mushrooms

-Place portabellas directly on grill, 4 minutes per side
  *Be sure to baste periodically with leftover balsamic mixture

-When veggies & portabellas are done, make your sandwich! We used cheddar cheese, lettuce, mustard, tomato, & pickles!

(Courtesy of market volunteer, Scott)

Jack’s Cole Slaw (A Simple, Not so Sweet Cole Slaw)

Ingredients:

• 1 Head of Cabbage

• 1 cup peeled carrots

• 2 tbs celery seeds or poppy seeds

• Marie’s Slaw Dressing

• Olive Oil Mayonnaise

-Remove outer leaves from the cabbage. 

-Quarter the head and remove the core. 

-Chop in the food processor using the thin slicing blade. 

-Chop any remaining large pieces of cabbage with a cup of peeled carrots in the food processor using the chopping blade.

-Add 2 Tbs of celery or poppy seeds. 

-Put cabbage/carrot mixture in a large bowl and moisten with equal parts of Marie's Slaw Dressing and olive oil mayonnaise. 

*Depending on personal preferences, add cider vinegar, sugar, and/or salt to taste. 
(Courtesy of market volunteer, Jack)

Refill the Fridge Thursday! [Thurs. Jul 5]

Whether you were hit by the storm and lost power or just had too much fun on the July 4th holiday and ate everything in site, chances are by Thursday you need to restock.

Stop by our Highlandtown Farmers' Market for veggies, fruits, and meats!

Featured farmers include:

Kahl Farm--Mike and his family offer a great assortment of veggies including squash, beets, green beans, and more!

Barbour Fruit Farm--Lee & Dave are on hand to give you the best fruits from the area. Peaches and berries are in and they also have veggies, including summer favorite CORN!

Ferguson Family Farm--Visit Lynne for all natural farm fresh eggs, chicken, turkey, duck, Berkshire Pork, and 100 GRASS FED and FINISHED Beef. (All meats come frozen)

*  *  *  *  *  MARKET TIP OF THE WEEK  *  *  *  *  *

Make the most of your trip! Bring a small cooler & tupperware container

* Use a cooler or insulated lunch bag for carrying frozen meats...this way you won't have to rush home to get to your freezer. You can also add other market finds inside so they keep cool until you get home.

* A tupperware container can be helpful for holding berries & fruits, so they don't fall to the bottom of your bag or get smashed by heavier produce. On hot days, but sure to vent/remove the lid.

No matter the heat, we are prepared at the market! 
We've got a sprinkler for the kids and cooling misters for everyone :)

This week at the Market [Thur. Jun 28]

Mariachi Singer Pepe Reyes   *   Prigel Family Creamery Ice Cream   *   Fun Vintage Finds

PEPE REYES, the incredible mariachi singer, is BACK!
Don't miss another fabulous performance this week.





Prigel Family Creamery is making a one-time special appearance this week!

Be sure to stop by for some delicious ice cream & milk shakes.



Fun vintage finds from the 1920s-1970s...every week with Changed My Mind Vintage.

Thank you to everyone for a FABULOUS 2012 opening market!

We had so much fun at our first market of the season! We had a great mix of produce & foods and activities for families--hula hoops, water activities, and fun chalk board drawings.

        

        Kahl Farm                                            Miss Pauline's Cupcakes                                       Barbour Fruit Farm

We also had an amazing circus performance by students from Charm City Movement Arts and a beautiful musical performance by mariachi singer Pepe Reyes.

It was a wonderful Thursday night in Highlandtown!

                          

               Charm City Movement Arts                                                                                        Pepe Reyes

2012 Highlandtown Farmers' Market Information

OPENING THURSDAY JUNE 21, 2012

2012 Highlandtown Farmers' Market
Thursday Nights 4-8pm (Jun 21-Oct 18)
Conkling St. & Eastern Ave.

Fresh fruits and veggies, home-grown by local farmers, specialty stands with delicious and unique treats, and summer nights spent with friends and neighbors on Highlandtown's vibrant Main Street all make the Farmers' Market the place to be on Thursday nights!

 

2012 Vendors include:

Barbour Fruit Farm

Diveley's Fruit Farm

Pleitez Produce

Kahl Farm

Beans & Buns

Ferguson Family Farm

Bonaparte Breads

The Corned Beef Factory

Frank's Gourmet Chips

Miss Pauline's Cupcakes

Souperfreaks Food Truck

Zonnette Style

Everything Nancy

Changed My Mind Vintage Clothes & Accessories

 

Our opening market on June 21 will also include:

Community Drum Circle (5pm)

Charm City Movement Arts student acrobatic performance (5:30-6:30pm)

Free crafts and games at our Free Family Fun Tent all evening

Wide Angle Youth Media exhibition of photography & video

...and MORE!

2nd Thursdays at the Highlandtown Farmers Market

It's July already and we've got some exciting things lined up for our 2nd Thursdays celebration. This month we will be featuring the Baltimore Ukulele Symphonette and Thunder Hill Jug band at the market. While Fillipos on Conkling street will be hosting a Highlandtown Community happy hour from 6-8pm. So come on out experience the friendly a the Highlandtown Farmers Market. Until then enjoy a sampling of the acts we will have performing on 2nd Thursday.