This Week at the Market

I couldn’t write about Easter dinner in the last newsletter as it went out the day before, but when it was all said and done for our family, I realized “Hey, all this deliciousness wasn’t possible without the Market!” So I want to publicly thank all our farmers and suppliers who directly or indirectly, some knowing and some not aware of it, who contributed to our outstanding gluten free and dairy free Easter dinner. My relative with dietary restrictions was elated, my son who requested a carrot cake for a late Happy Birthday was tickled pink, my husband ate greens and LIKED THEM, and I was secretly thrilled that everyone was so happy with a clean wholesome meal.

If you are new to the market, WELCOME! We hope you’ll take the time to read the FAQ’s about the Market, what we are about and how everything works. And of course ask questions if you need to. We’re here to help and want your experience to be as great as the food is!

Dothan Nursery’s annual open house is May 5 and WE WILL BE THERE! This is your chance to meet the farmers who grow the delicious chemical free foods we enjoy year round. Plan to stop by between 3pm and 7pm to pick up orders, meet our wonderful farmers/suppliers, enjoy samples and make new friends.

Farm to Table Recipes

INGREDIENTS
1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced
1 tbsp. sugar
1 French baguette, sliced on a bias
4 oz. goat cheese
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ cup minced basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Combine the  strawberries and sugar in a small bowl; toss to combine.  Let the berries macerate for about 30 minutes so that they begin to release their juices.  Spread a thin layer of goat cheese on top of each baguette slice.  Top each slice with spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture.  Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  Top each slice with the basil leaves and cracked pepper, to taste. Yield: about 4-6 servings

Footnotes

Market At Dothan is a small group of niche growers and producers promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting our local economy. Each grower/producer is dedicated to providing the freshest, highest quality products to their customers. Our growers use natural growing principles without synthetic chemicals. Local products available include: fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, beef, chicken, lamb, honey, baked goods, jams, jellies, goat cheese, frozen casseroles, pottery, nuts.
All growers /producers believe in providing locally grown foods and goods seasonally to promote a strong, local community and economy. Our goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction…comments, questions or concerns are welcome!