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Time to order everything you need for the next two weeks!
This post expired on December 15, 2022.
It’s time to order from the Cumberland Farmers’ Market
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Recipes
Immunity Soup
This recipe is a variation on chicken soup that includes garlic, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Though I am not a doctor, I like to think that this soup also acts as a mid-winter tonic against all the illnesses.
-Leftover chicken and chicken bones (you can use a whole chicken too but I generally do this with leftovers)
-Water to cover
- Olive oil – one TLBSP
-Carrots – one or two
-Onions – one large
-Garlic – one whole head
-Fresh Ginger root – about 3 TLBSP chopped
-1/2 lb of fresh shiitake mushrooms (or equivalent dried)
- Rice noodles (these can be hard to find. Egg noodles can also be used for a more traditional noodle soup).
- other interesting leftovers
- sea vegetables Click here to learn more are also harder to find but if you have them they are a great addition.) I use a pinch of each wakame, arame, kombu, hijiki,and kelp.
– Salt and pepper to taste
In a large sauce pan cover leftover chicken with water. Simmer for an hour or so. Let the chicken cool and strain our the meat and bones. Separate the meat and fat from the bones and place the meat back into the broth.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil and gently saute all of the vegetables (not including the sea vegetables). Add the vegetables and the sea vegetables and allow to simmer until to desired tenderness.
Add rice noodles a few minutes before serving. Remove from heat as soon as the rice noodles are tender.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy the soup, and get some rest.
Market News
Happy Holidays!
In the five year history of the market we have only closed for a holiday once, which means that two weeks off seems a bit like an eternity! Can we make it? There are plenty of things on the market this week including fresh turkeys for a Christmas feast, yule logs cakes, and many fantastic locally made gifts. Make sure you take some time with your order this weekend and prepare well for our long winter break!
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Link 41 is back this week with Sausage! They also have a sausage sampler gift bag! Stock up now.
Jumpoff Mountain Java sends the following message: “To our coffee lovers, we thank you for your enthusiam and support in our efforts to bring you (and ourselves!)good coffee. On that note, we are introducing a new roast profile for the Sumatran for those of you who like a medium to medium-dark roast. While experimenting with some roast profiles, we’ve discovered that this Sumatran is very versatile and is quite excellent at a medium roast! Very flavorful and aromatic in the grounds and in the cup, with the same great body that is a hallmark of a Sumatran coffee”.
Fountain Springs Farm has FRESH TURKEYS available. If you missed these on Thanksgiving, now is your chance. They are wonderful and perfect for a Christmas feast. These turkeys will be delivered to the community center on Thursday the 20th of December and will keep nicely in your fridge between then and Christmas.
Discover Together Calendars featuring local camps in Grundy County are still available for a donation of your choice. Are you ready for 2013?
December Strawberries are still available!
Petalland, Farmer Brown’s, Tom’s Naturals, and White City Produce all have wreaths and greenery available.
Chickweed has Yule Log Cakes for sale! If you’ve tasted Elizabeth’s baked goods you’ll know that this is going to be a truly special cake – perfect for a holiday party.
Speaking of Holiday Parties, IvyWild has the savory treats, Smoked Duck, Smoked Salmon, and Tasso Ham.
Of course, all of the old favorites are still available and there may be a few new things I have missed too.
Coming Events
Holiday Closings December 25th and January 1st.
The Cumberland Farmer’s Market will be closed this year for both of these holidays (which fall on Tuesdays). Make sure to stock up ahead of time on all your local favorites.
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
