3-2-1-0... days til' market!

by Jerome Farmers Market, June 09, 2014



Things have been busy here in our corner of Idaho, the opening day to the market came and left so quickly but, boy was it a grand opening!  We'd like to thank all of our wonderful vendors, sponsors, friends and patrons for a great beginning to the 2014 Farmers Market season here at the Crossroads Point Business Center.

Expect to find fresh produce, homemade jams & breads, grains, meats, snacks & beverages, jewelry, crafts, live music and so much more!  Bring the entire family for a Saturday adventure!


Come and see us this Saturday from 9am-1pm at the Farmers Market at Crossroads Point Business Center!




4 days til' Market

by Jerome Farmers Market, June 03, 2014
Asparagus Spinach & Bacon Quiche = YUM!

This recipe is delicious and SIMPLE!  Yes, simple! 

For the crust I like to make my favorite homemade pie crust, or if you like you can buy pie crust already made in your grocery store.  I got the recipe below from epicurious.com, but for step by step instruction go to andherlittledogtoo.com.  

Spinach, Asparagus & Feta Quiche

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 asparagus spears, ends removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups fresh baby spinach
5 large eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 green onions, chopped
1 9-inch pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie dough and stick in freezer while you prepare the other quiche ingredients.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus spears, and spinach. Cook until asparagus spears are slightly tender and spinach is wilted. Transfer spinach to a colander. Press firmly with the back of a spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir in the feta and mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. Remove pie crust from the freezer. Place asparagus pieces, spinach, and green onions on the bottom of the crust. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the vegetables and into the crust.

5. Bake the quiche for 45 minutes or until quiche is set and slightly golden brown. Let quiche stand for 15 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS BACON QUICHE slice on blue plate with forks and asparagus

Herb Garden DIY Ideas

by Jerome Farmers Market, June 02, 2014
Planting DIY: 
HERB GARDEN D.I.Y. IDEAS
Herb Windowbox

Tin Can Herb Garden

shoe organizer herb garden

ceramic pot hanging herb garden

paint can herb garden

soda liter herb garden





Strawberry Rhubarb Butter

by Jerome Farmers Market, June 01, 2014



June Produce: Rhubarb
via simplebites.net

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds strawberries, pureed
  • 2 pounds rhubarb, sliced
  • 1 to 2 cups sugar
Instructions
  1. Combine the pureed strawberries, sliced rhubarb and 1 cup sugar in a large, non-reactive pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  2. Stirring regularly, cook the fruit at a low simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, until it no longer looks watery and it sits up high in the bowl of a spoon. If the butter is making a splashy mess, use a splatter shield to control the mess.
  3. When the butter has reduced to about half its original volume, taste it. If desired, add additional sugar (I rarely add it to mine, but I do like my preserves to be a little tart).
  4. If any whole pieces of rhubarb remain, press them into the butter using the back of your spoon.
  5. Once butter has finished cooking, remove the pan from the heat. Funnel butter into prepared half pint jars. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes (because this is a thick product, I like to process it longer than I do jams and jellies).
  6. When time is up, remove jars from canner and place on a folded kitchen towel to cool.
  7. Once jars are cool enough to handle, remove rings and test seals by grasping the edges of the lid and lifting the jar an inch or so off the countertop.
  8. Any unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used promptly. Sealed jars should be stored in a cool, dark place and used within one year. For excellent & detailed step by step pictures/instructions go to simplebites.net.
Notes
Makes 4 to 5 half pints


picture & recipe courtesy: simplebites.net

Planting tips for June

by Jerome Farmers Market, May 31, 2014


Planting tips for June via the Farmers' Almanac

2nd-6th Poor time for planting. Kill plant pests, clear fencerows, and clear land.

7th-8th Good for planting peas, beans, tomatoes, and other fall crops bearing yield aboveground. Sow grains and forage crops. Plant flowers.

9th-11th Extra good for planting fall lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, and other leafy vegetables. All aboveground crops planted now will do very well. Plant seedbeds.

12th-13th These are poor planting days. Cut hay or do general farm work.

14th-15th Plant late beets, potatoes, onions, carrots, and other root crops.

16th-17th Poor days for planting. Kill plant pests, spray, fertilize, do general farm work.

18th-19th Favorable time for planting late root crops. Also good for vine crops. Set strawberry plants now. Good days for transplanting.

20th-21st Cut hay or do plowing on these barren days. Best days for killing plant pests.

22nd-23rd Good days for planting root crops and for transplanting.

24th-26th Seeds planted now tend to rot in the ground. Best days for killing plant pests.

27th-28th Plant tomatoes, beans, peppers, corn, cotton, and other aboveground crops on these most fruitful days. Plant seedbeds and flower gardens.

29th-30th Poor period for planting. Clear fencerows, and clear land.

Do Serious Gardeners Still Read the Old Farmer's Almanac?

Tempura String Beans w/ Aioli

by Jerome Farmers Market, May 30, 2014

We are hard at work here as we prepare for the upcoming Farmers Market!!! 

To get you excited for the Farmers Market, we are going to post recipes and /or gardening tips every day leading up to the market opening.

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Tempura String Beans with Aioli

1 cup (8 oz.) ice water
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup flour (plus extra for dusting)
2 or 3 ice cubes
peanut or vegetable oil
1 lb green beans
salt

In a bowl whisk together the ice, water and egg.  Whisk in flour, the batter should be very lumpy.  Add the ice cubes.

Pour enough oil into a wok or deep fryer to reach halfway up the sides and heat to 350 degrees.  Working in batches, lightly dust the beans with flour, then dip in the batter, shaking off the excess.  Fry stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 3 minutes.  Drain on paper towel and season with sea salt.

Aioli Dip:

  • 2 medium garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt
Place the garlic, mustard, and egg in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until evenly combined, about 10 seconds.

With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream, followed by the vegetable oil, until completely combined, about 2 minutes. Stop the processor, add the lemon juice, season with salt, and pulse until thoroughly mixed and evenly incorporated. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before using. Refrigerate, it's best if you can let sit in your refrigerator for a few days, but you may take it out after a couple of hours.



picture courtesy of: fortheloveofcooking.net
recipe for aioli courtesy of: chow.com

New Sponsor of the Market: Ridley's

by Jerome Farmers Market, April 27, 2014
We are very excited to announce that Ridley's Family Market is now a Sponsor of the Market!

Ridley's Family Market opened it's doors in 1984, in Payson, Utah. Today, their company has grown to a chain of 22 stores, one of which is located in Jerome, Idaho!  

"Ridley's prides itself on being a hometown food and drug store that employs valued members of the local community who enjoy serving their neighbors".
Ridley's Family Market's goal is to "provide customers with exceptional customer service, quality products, and lower prices than big box superstores. Ridley's strives to provide both great service and value to their large and loyal customer base and is proud to say that they're, 'Small enough to serve you. Large enough to save you money.' "
Thank you for your support!

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