Here's the Farmers Market Fresh Sheet for 5-2-11. Note, not all products are available at the West Seattle Farmers Market.

NEW:
Siberian Miner’s Lettuce – wild – but not so mild version of popular miner’s lettuce.
Lettuce: Red Romaine
Garlic Chives
Rhubarb – more every week
Asparagus

NEWSWORTHY:

Broadway Farmers Market opens on mom’s day, May 8, at its new location on the campus of Seattle Central College. This season the market has more vendors, new farmers, all your favorite farmers from past seasons, new artisan cheeses and yummy street foods to-go. 11 am – 3 pm – Corner of Broadway and East Pine. Opening Day of the Broadway Farmers Market will feature the SCCC Jazz Ensemble, The Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and free plant starts and seeds for the first 200 shoppers.
New Artisan Cheese – Port Madison Farm has an original farmstead goat cheese to kick off the new season on Capitol Hill. “Broadway Cheese” is a soft, runny, ripe and stinky French style (Reblechon) cheese with a dark golden rind. The cheese was created in honor of the market’s new location!!

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May 2 - 8, 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
Columbia City (CC) – Wednesdays, 3 pm – 7 pm, April 27 – October 19
Broadway Farmers Market – (BW) – Sundays, 11 am – 3:00 pm, May 8 – December 18

Locations, Hours, Vendor and Event Info: www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org

New this Week:

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

Siberian Miner’s Lettuce – wild foraged from Foraged and Found at UD, BW and WS.
Green Onions – bunched - at all markets
Scallions
Garlic Chives
Lettuce – Green and Red Leaf, Red Romaine – large lovely heads – at all markets
Raab – Savoy Cabbage, Rutabaga, Broccoli, Kale
Asparagus
Rhubarb

Garden Starts: Veggie Starts: Peas, Corn, Beets, Lettuce, Greens, Broccoli, etc.
Herb Starts: Tarragon, Basil, Rosemary, Chives, Orange Mint, Chocolate Mint.
Flower Starts for home gardens. Berry-Bearing Shrubs; currant, gooseberry, blueberry

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

VEGETABLES:
Beans –Dried Shell Beans – Cranberry, Black, Cannellini, Fava
Beets –Cylinder, Detroit
Cabbage
Carrots – sweet and tender
Celery Root
Chard – Green and Rainbow
Garlic
Greens – Dandelion, Rapini, Miner’s Lettuce, Sorrel, Wood Sorrel, Chickweed, Baby Bok Choy, Collards, Turnip, Mizuna, Arugula, Spinach.
Raabs: Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale, Rutabaga
Mixed Braising Greens
Herbs – Mint, Tarragon, Rosemary, Chives, Cilantro, Parsley
Jerusalem Artichokes
Kale – Green and Purple
Leeks
Onions – Yellow and Bunched Green Spring 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 – Red Radishes, Easter Egg Radishes– lovely large bunches –
Rutabaga
Scallions
Sprouts - Sunflower
Shallots
Turnips

FRUITS
Apples –Fuji, Pink Lady, Black Arkansas – cold storage
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
Palouse Pastured Poultry at BW
River Farm – at UD, BW, CC and WS
Skagit River Ranch at UD and WS
Samish Bay at UD, BW and WS – limited quantities
Toboton Creek Goat Farm at UD
Stokesberry Sustainable Farm – at WS & UD
Sea Breeze Farm at UD and WS
Woodring at UD, CC 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.

Appel Farms – Cow’s milk Gouda, Flavored Goudas, Cheddar, Curds, Squeaky Cheese (curds), Paneer, Feta, Quark, Fromage Blanc, Yogurt. At CC and UD
Port Madison Farm: Fresh goat’s milk Chevre, Tomme, Brie, Beer Cheese, Stinky French Cheese and Farmhouse Cheddar. At UD, WS, BW and CC.
Samish Bay: Cow’s milk: Ladysmith, Chive Ladysmith, Arugula Ladysmith, Black Mambazo, Queso Fresco, Queso Jalapeño, Mozzarella, Feta, Fresh Yogurt, Greek Yogurt, Labneh. Also Organic Gouda, Flavored Goudas, Mont Blanchard Cheddar, Montasio (raw milk), Port Edison (raw milk). Cheeses from one day old to eight or more years old. At UD, BW and WS.
Golden Glen: Artisan style Cheddar, Gouda, Curds, Fresh Mozzarella, Butter, Flavored Butters – at UD and WS
Mt.Townsend Creamery: Brie, Tomme, Tomette, Camembert, Curds -at WS, UD, CC & BW
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 and BW

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, BW & WS. Sea Breeze Farm at UD. Skagit River Ranch at UD. Olsen Farms at UD, CC, BW 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, BW and WS. Skagit River Ranch at UD.
Olsen Farms at UD, CC, BW 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, BW, CC and WS. Palouse Pastured Poultry at BW. 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, CC, BW 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. At U-District.

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, CC, WS. Raspberry, Black Currant, Pear, Apple Dessert Wines from Finn River Cidery.

HARD CIDERS Rockridge Orchards Hard Ciders and Meads made from northwest apples.
At UD, CC and WS. MEAD – Honey based alcoholic beverage. Rockridge Orchards at UD, WS, CC. Champagne Cider from Finn River Cidery at BW.

KOMBUCHA – Fermented organic tea – filled with antioxidants and polyphenols - at UD, BW & CC.

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, CC, BW and WS markets.

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

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 all markets.

FRESH MUSHROOMS – Wild: Porcini and Morels by 5/28 at UD, WS and BW.
Cultivated Organic Oyster and Shitake at UD and BW. Also Grow Your Own mushroom kits at UD and BW

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, CC, BW and WS.

HONEY - Blackberry & Wildflower, raw, unheated & unfiltered, plus raw Honeycomb. At all markets.

NUTS – Hazelnuts at UD, BW 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. Artisan French loaves, Pumpernickel, Rye, Hominy
Preston Hill Bakery –Artisan wood fired organic grain breads. Also vegan scones. At UD.
Columbia City Bakery – Artisan rustic loaves, Foccacia, Whole Wheat. At CC and BW.

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 – at UD
Little Prague: Eastern European style pastries at UD, BW, CC, BW and WS.
Daring Darlings Bakery – Vegan, gluten free – Cakes, donuts, scones, breads - BW
Heavenly Pastry and Cake: Pretzels, scones, bars.
Tall Grass – Cookies, scones, cinnamon rolls – at UD and WS
Columbia City Bakery – Cookies, pastries, cakes, tarts. At CC and BW
Hot Cakes – molten chocolate cake at UD, CC and WS
Pies by Deborah – Berry, Apple, Chocolate Cream, Savory Chicken and Pork. Quiche, too. 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, CC, BW and WS.
Hot Cakes – Vegan caramels and caramel sauce at UD, CC and WS
Jonboy Caramels – at UD, CC and WS

CIDERS - Apple, Honeycrisp, Apple Raspberry, Apple Apricot, Spiced Apple, Cherry-Apple, Ginger Lemonade from Rockridge Orchards and Woodring Foods at UD, WS and CC
Finn River Cidery with apple based cider, pear based cider, honey cider and blueberry and black currant ciders at BW

VINEGARS - Apple Cider and Raspberry Apple Cider - Rockridge Orchards at UD, CC & WS. Finn River Cidery at BW

GINGER BEER – All natural blend of fresh ginger, lemon, organic sugar and purified sparkling water. From Rachel’s Ginger Beer - at BW market only.

ICE CREAM – Artisan crafted homemade all natural ice creams using seasonal fruits and local ingredients milk and eggs. Chili Chocolate, Lemon Vanilla, Sweet Cream Caramel and Raspberry Sorbet. Half Pint Homemade Ice Cream at CC and B’Way.

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

CitiZen Foods – Ready to eat vegetarian pocket burgers – black bean, red lentil, sweet potato
Locally sourced and organic. At BW and UD

El Chito – Chicken, pork and veggie tamales. At BW only

Panacea – Local seasonal prepared foods to take home: savory pies, Mac and cheese, dressings, chutneys, sauces. At CC only.

Shophouse Seattle – Authentic Thai street food; crepes, chicken stews, grilled veggies, spicy salads, phad thai, fruit syrup popsicles. At CC only.

Fresh seasonal soups to go from Got Soup? (at WS, BW, CC, UD).

House of the Sun- raw, vegan, gluten-free to-go foods; wraps, noodles, crackers, hummus, chips (at UD and BW).

Patty Pan – quesadillas, chili and tamales made from locally sourced veggies (at CC, BW & UD).