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Time to Order Local Food - Spring Forward


This post expired on March 09, 2024.

Stones River Market

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Our Website: stonesriver.locallygrown.net
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Market News

Did you remember to set your clocks forward this morning? This signifies the unofficial beginning of Spring. We are seeing some of those signs on the Market too with the addition of products from Ferris Family Farm and Rocky Glade Farm.

Carol’s Vibration Cooking returns from a week vacation and has added a natural sunscreen bar. Meadow Branch Beef has also returned with his grass fed beef.

Several producers are taking a Spring Break this week. They are Hidden Blessings and Ridiculous Chocolate. They will be returning soon.

Here is a message from Linda with Dogwood Valley Greenhouse:

They are HERE! The long-awaited, much-anticipated daffodils began to bloom this week at Dogwood Valley Greenhouse! I can’t tell you how many times I hung over those fat buds, searching for the first yellow petals to emerge. And I can’t tell you how many times I prayed and watched as the temperature dropped and ice coated those same buds. Apparently the ice jacket protected them, because they are all fine, and ready to brighten your desk or table. They will only be available for 2-3 weeks, so get yours soon!

Check out our beautiful succulent planters. Smaller planters include 4 or 5 assorted succulents, and larger ones include 6 assorted plants. They will tolerate our dry home conditions and lower light levels with enthusiasm till May, then would love to be on a shady porch all summer. Get yours soon; only one of each of these custom planters is available.

There are plenty of other products available this week. Browse the categories to see what your will find.

Thanks so much for your support of Stones River Market, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. We’ll see you on Wednesday at Southern Stained Glass at 310 West Main Street from 5:00 to 6: 30 pm!

Recipes

Please, share your recipes with us on the Recipes tab. We’d all love to know how you use your Stones River Market products, so we can try it too! Here is a simple recipe using Market produce that I found courtesy of Yummly and Williams-Sonoma. It calls for Savoy Cabbage but I see no reason why other varieties would not work.

Savoy Cabbage and Turnips

Ingredients:
2 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 turnip, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 head savoy cabbage, about 2 lb., quartered,
cored and sliced crosswise into strips 1/4
inch wide
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the turnip and carrot and sauté until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add the cabbage and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the cabbage is tender and most of the cooking liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve immediately. Serves 6.

I 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!

John

See the complete list of products at http://stonesriver.locallygrown.net/