Featured This Week at the Farmers Markets in West Seattle and the University District, March 28 – April 3, 2011
Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance Markets:
University District (UD) – Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm, YEAR ROUND –
West Seattle (WS) – Sundays, 10 am – 2 pm, YEAR ROUND

NEW:
Aged Balsamic Vinegar – from Rockridge Orchards at both West Seattle and the U-District markets.
(This is an exceptional artisan vinegar in limited supply. Try pairing it with Holmquist Hazelnut Oil and drizzling it over fresh spring market greens. It makes an out of this world early market season salad.

Pretty Things; Dogwood Blossoms, Willow Boughs, Cherry Blossoms and Pussy Willows for a spring time bouquets and arrangements. From Choice Bulb Farm at both markets.

NEWSWORTHY:
Foraged and Found is back at the West Seattle Farmers Market with wild mushrooms (Black Truffles), stinging nettles and fiddlehead ferns.
Bluebird Grains is back at the U-District Market every week with fresh ground organic flours, emmer, rye, cereals and pancake mixes.
Easter is 4 weeks away, but farmers are taking orders now for farm raised Hams, Leg of Lamb and Fresh Duck.
Local Asparagus should be on the market tables by April 9.

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New this Week:

*****NEW ITEMS IN ITALICS*****

Fresh Baby Spring Arugula,
New Spring Mizuna
Fresh Baby Spinach
Fresh Mint

Rockridge Orchards Famous Balsamic Vinegar – back by popular demand but in limited supply at both markets.

Pussy Willows, Dogwood Blossoms, Willow Boughs, Cherry Blossoms and Narcissi – from Choice Bulb Farm at both markets.

Bluebird Grains – is back at the U-District every week with their organic grains, fresh milled flours and dry product blends; Hard Red Wheat, Hard White Wheat, Rye, Emmer, Pancake Mix, Pilaf.

Fresh Oysters and Clams from Hama Hama Seafood. Shucked, In the Shell, Smoked and Pickled Oysters. Also Manila Clams.. At UD only.

Fresh Duck - Whole Ducks for roasting – From Stokesberry Sustainable Farm – pre-orders available by calling Jerry Stokesberry at: 360-485-2558

Garden Starts: Veggie Starts for home gardens; carrots, lettuce, peas, greens, radishes, onions, strawberries. Also Berry-Bearing Shrubs; currant, gooseberry, thimbleberry, blueberry, huckleberry.

Farm Fresh Bouquets: Pussy Willows, Daffodils, Lilies, Tulips, Anemone, Hyacinth. Gorgeous colors, mix and match. At both markets

Early Planning for Easter – It’s a month away, but farms are taking special pre-orders for Hams and Leg of Lamb.

Fresh every day…

VEGETABLES:
Beans –Dried Shell Beans – Cranberry, Black, Cannellini, Fava
Beets – Red, Golden, Chioggia
Cabbage – Savoy, Green
Carrots – sweet and tender –sweet winter varieties
Cauliflower
Celery Root
Chard
Garlic
Greens – Chickweed, Bok Choy, Collards, Turnip, Mizuna, Arugula, Spinach
Mixed Braising Greens
Herbs – Mint, Rosemary, Chives, Cilantro, Parsley
Horseradish
Jerusalem Artichokes
Kale
Leeks
Onions
Parsnips
Potatoes – Rose, Red Lasoda, All Blue, Cal White, Red Norland, Russet, Viking Purple, Maris Piper, Yukon Golds, Fingerlings, German Butterball, Yellow Finn
Radish - Daikon
Rutabaga
Sprouts - Sunflower
Shallots
Winter Squash:
Turnips

FRUITS
Apples –Braeburn, Fuji
Cherries – Frozen Organic – from Tonnemaker Family Orchard
Pears – D’Anjou

FRESH EGGS lovingly collected every morning from organically fed, local, run-around-the-barnyard chickens and ducks. Supplies can vary –
Growing Things at UD
River Farm – at UD and WS
Skagit River Ranch at UD and WS
Samish Bay at UD and WS – limited quantities
Toboton Creek Goat Farm at UD and WS
Stokesberry Sustainable Farm – at WS & UD
Sea Breeze Farm at UD and WS
Woodring at UD and WS

Local Farmstead CHEESES and DAIRY
Chevre, Goudas, Cheddars, Aged Blue, Fresh Mozzarella, Brie, Pecorino, Parmesan, Feta, Queso Fresco, Provolone, Semi-soft blue, Aged and Raw varieties from Cows, Goats and Sheep. Also butter, milk, heavy cream and raw milk at some markets.

Port Madison Farm: Fresh goat’s milk Chevre, Tomme, Brie, Beer Cheese and Farmhouse Cheddar. At UD only. At WS beginning
Samish Bay: Jersey Cow’s milk: Queso Fresco, Feta, Fresh Yogurt. Also Organic Gouda Flavored Goudas (Cumin, Nettle), Mont Blanchard, Montasio, Fresh Ladysmith cheese; plain , spicy peppers, and with arugula. At UD and WS.
Golden Glen: Artisan style Cheddar, Gouda, Curds, Fresh Mozzarella, Butter, Flavored Butters – at UD and WS
Silver Springs Creamery – Fresh milk, yogurt, fresh and aged cheeses from cows and goats – at WS only.
Mt.Townsend Creamery: Brie, Tomme, Tomette, Camembert, Curds -at WS, UD
Sea Breeze Farm: Aged Cow’s milk (7 mos) Goat’s (aged 3mos), fresh whey Ricotta, Butter, Raw Milk, Heavy Cream - at UD
Willipa Hills Farmstead Cheeses – Fresh Cow and Sheep’s milk cheeses, Aged Blue, Yogurt Cheeses, Artisan Dips. At UD

Local Pasture Raised MEATS and POULTRY

PORK Organic/Pasture-Raised and finished pork; all Cuts; Loins, Chops, Roasts, Ham, Bacon, Sausages, Porchetta, Pancetta, Coppa, Lard. Mangalitsa and Berkshire. Samish Bay at UD & WS. Wooly Pigs at UD. Sea Breeze Farm at UD. Skagit River Ranch at UD. Olsen Farms at UD and WS.

BEEF Organic pasture raised and finished beef. All Cuts; Steaks, Roasts, Hamburger, Ribs, Summer Sausage, Andouille Sausage, Jerky, London Broil, Hot Dogs, dry-aged, soup bones, dog bones. Samish Bay at UD and WS. Skagit River Ranch at UD. Olsen Farms at UD and WS. Sea Breeze Farm at UD. Stokesberry Farm at WS and UD.

CHICKEN and DUCK Free-run locally raised chickens and ducks. Fryers, stewing hens and roasters. Sausage and Chicken liver (pate) and chicken stock. Fresh and Frozen. Stokesberry Farm at UD and WS. . Growing Things at UD. Skagit River Ranch at UD.
River Farm at UD and WS. Sea Breeze Farm at UD.

VEAL Veal Ribs, Loin Chops, Top Round, Shanks. Sea Breeze Farm (UD) - limited

LAMB Leg of Lamb, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Saddle Roast - Fresh cuts, ground fresh – Sea Breeze Farm (UD – limited dates), Olsen Farms (UD and WS) and Skagit River Ranch (UD -limited dates). Mutton - From Sea Breeze Farm on Vashon – limited dates at UD

GOAT MEAT Steaks, Chops, Leg of Goat, Rack of Goat, Natural Summer Sausage and Brats, Pepperoni from Toboton Creek Goat Farm in Yelm (at UD).

Pate’ de Foie (chicken, pork and calf liver with red wine, cream and garlic) from Sea Breeze at UD.

SOUP STOCKS - Veal, chicken, beef, duck and lamb stocks; rich, gelatinous stocks for your best home recipes from Sea Breeze Farms and Stokesberry Farms – at UD and WS

GRAINS AND FLOURS:
Nash’s Soft White Wheat Flour and Hard Red Flour. The flour is freshly ground within 48 hours of the market. Certified organic - sold in 4 lb bags. At U-District.
Bluebird Grains: Organic Grains, Hard Red Wheat Flour, Emmer, Cereals, Pancake Mix, Sage Biscuit Mix –Every week beginning April 2.

WINES
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Brisage, Syrah and Blends from Sweetbread Cellars on Vashon Island. Brought to Market by Sea Breeze Farm at UD.
Sweet Raspberry and Spiced Blackberry dessert wines and Tayberry Table Wines from Rockridge Orchards at UD, WS.

HARD CIDERS
Rockridge Orchards Hard Ciders and meads made from northwest apples. At UD and WS.

MEAD
Honey based alcoholic beverage. Rockridge Orchards

KOMBUCHA
Fermented organic tea – filled with antioxidants and polyphenols - at UD.

SEAFOOD sustainably caught, excellent quality:

WILD SALMON: King, Keta, Pink, Sockeye and Coho frozen fillets, Also Canned, Smoked, Lox, Jerky, Salmon sausage and patties, Chum Caviar, Whole Egg Sacks, Pickled Salmon. From Loki Fish at UD and WS markets.

FRESH OYSTERS AND CLAMS: Fresh clams, shucked and in-shell oysters. Smoked and Pickled Oysters. From Hama Hama Seafood at UD,

DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Apples, Wild Huckleberries, Peaches, Apricots, Prunes, Asian Pears, Bosc Pears, Tomatoes, Dried Beans (cannellini, black turtle, fava), Celery Leaf, All types of Herbs, Hot Chilies, Sweet Peppers, Garlic Powders from numerous different farmers at the markets.

FRESH MUSHROOMS –
Black Truffles at UD. Cultivated Organic Oyster and Shitake at UD.
Also Grow Your Own mushroom kits at UD.

DRIED MUSHROOMS:
Chanterelles, Lobster, Porcini, Black Truffles. Truffle Salt at UD,

FRESH PASTA –
Different flavors include (depending on season): egg, red bell pepper, lemon pepper, basil, beet, squid ink, carrot, tomato and spinach pastas made with semolina flour. Also fresh raviolis with olive & artichoke, mushroom, pumpkin, spinach/roasted garlic, goat cheese, Loki smoked salmon, Mangalitsa pork and 4-cheese fillings. Also Gnocchi and Lasagna Sheets!! From La Pasta at UD and WS.

HONEY -
Blackberry & Wildflower, raw, unheated & unfiltered, plus raw Honeycomb. At UD and WS.

NUTS –
Hazelnuts at UD and WS. Dried, Roasted, Salted, Ennis, Chocolate-coated.

ARTISAN BREADS
Italian and French style rustic loaves, ciabatta and foccacia from:
Tall Grass Bakery at UD and WS.
Preston Hill Bakery –Artisan wood fired organic grain breads. Also vegan scones. At UD.

Fresh, locally-made PASTRIES
Pies, pretzels, tarts, brulee, gateau, cookies, scones, cinnamon rolls, brownies, muffins, loaf cakes, biscotti, granolas:
Belle’s Buns: French style pastries; croissant, brioche, meringues, bostock
Little Prague: Eastern European style pastries at UD and WS.
Tall Grass – Cookies, scones, cinnamon rolls – at UD and WS
Hot Cakes – molten chocolate cake at UD and WS
Pies by Deborah – Berry, Apple, Chocolate, Savory Chicken and Pork. Whole and by the slice. At UD only.

GRANOLA –
hand crafted natural granolas - locally sourced grains and fruits. Vegan choices. Black Currant Walnut, Blueberry Hazelnut, Cranberry Pecan to name a few.
Also Gluten Free. From Hooting Owl At UD. Tall Grass Bakery at UD and WS.

CHOCOLATES/CARAMELS
Homemade Truffles, Bon Bons and Caramels - Trevani Truffles at UD and WS.
Hot Cakes – Vegan caramels and caramel sauce at UD and WS
Jonboy Caramels – at UD and WS

CIDERS -
Apple, Honeycrisp, Apple Raspberry, Apple Apricot, Spiced Apple, Cherry-Apple, Ginger Lemonade from Rockridge Orchards and Woodring Foods at UD and WS.
Also, Apple Cider and Raspberry Apple Cider and Aged Balsamic VINEGARS from Rockridge Orchards. Also Hard Ciders from Rockridge Orchards at UD and WS.

SAUERKRAUT, etc –
Naturally fermented sauerkraut, kimchee, salad dressings, veggies – all sourced from local organic farms from Firefly Kitchens. At WS and UD.

JAMS, JELLIES, SAUCES, SPREADS AND PRESERVES:
White Chocolate Marzipan, Bittersweet chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut, Milk Chocolate sauces from Woodring Foods. Locally-sourced Lavender, Rose Petal, Raspberry, Peach Chipotle, Marionberry, Black Raspberry, Golden Raspberry, Black Currant, Tayberry, Lingonberry, Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Ginger Rhubarb, Rhubarb Preserves, Apricot, Apple, Pumpkin Butter, Ginger Chutney and spreads from Woodring Foods at UD and WS
Peach, Apricot, Blackberry, Strawberry, Cherry, Plum, Raspberry, Peach/Apricot and Blueberry jams from Growing Things Farm at UD.
Salsa Verde, Peach and Apricot Spreads from Pipitone Farm at UD and WS
Seasonal fruit jams from Tiny’s Organic Farm – all markets.

PROCESSED FOOD TO GO:
Fresh seasonal soups to go from Got Soup (at WS and UD). House of the Sun- raw, vegan, gluten-free to-go foods; wraps, noodles, crackers, hummus, chips (at UD). Patty Pan – veggies quesadillas (at U-District).