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Jan. 23, 2021 We're still M@D about Fresh, Local, Sustainable and Year Round Food!
New Vendor Welcome
Grower/Market Notes
Nana’s Tea Cakes
Hi! I’m Sherrie Shown, aka “NANA’S TEA CAKES”. “NANA’S TEA CAKES” are not just any run-of-the-mill Tea Cakes. They are made from an Old Family Recipe and are the most delicious Southern Tea Cakes this side of the Mississippi! Once you taste them, I am sure you will agree. They are addictive! They are all natural and made with the finest organic ingredients.
I have been baking Tea Cakes for family and friends for as long as I can remember. They have told me for years that I should sell them, so I finally decided to do just that. They come wrapped in elegant bags with matching bows. NANA’S TEA CAKES" are a special treat for you and your family. They also make very thoughtful and delicious gifts. I have been a customer of the Market since the very beginning. I love the food and all the ladies who run the show, and I am SO happy to now be an official part of the Market At Dothan!
GROWER & MARKET NOTES
We were glad to see Danny’s Greens back on the Market last week. They sold out very quickly. One northern relative reported that their family eliminated winter colds by eating fresh greens every day. While we can’t claim this works for everyone, it did bring home that fact that our bodies need cold weather crops during the cold times of the year.
Speaking of winter colds, everyone knows that Vitamin C is essential for keeping your immune system up. M@d still has a variety of clean local citrus, rich in natural Vitamin C. Both Satsumas and Kumquats are available from several of our market vendors.
Taking it a step further, for those who like to preserve seasonal bounty, Richter Farms uses Pectinase to dissolve the “extra” material on her satsuma slices before canning them. This product is available on Ebay and Amazon. Bewitching Kitchen explains what it is and shows how it works.
AVALON FARMS: Sorry not to have spoken to you for awhile, it’s been an interesting month all around. Probably for you too. But we’re all still here and moving forward as best we can.
Here are a few celery growing in an aquaponics bed (above). This aquaponics system is “powered” by goldfish (below). The celery are getting all their nutrients from the fish.
/center>If you remember, in the past I used a DIY heat table for starting spring transplants. Just upgraded to a professional grade 4 ft x 8 ft mat. (So I better up my game! ) This is in the greenhouse we built from recycled windows last year. The plants should get plenty of sunlight out here.
Most people LOVE a good hearty “stick to your bones” soup on cold days. We couldn’t resist sharing this low carb CREAMY TACO SOUP recipe that’s been a hit with everyone who has tried it. It can be made with any type ground meat (beef from Casablanca or Smith Farms or Smith Farms lamb) and Danny’s Green Onions make a great garnish.
1 lb ground meat
1 large chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small green pepper, diced (optional)
1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes with chilies
1 8 oz brick cream cheese
2 Tbs Taco Seasoning
Salt and Pepper to Taste
14 oz Beef Broth (about 1.5 cups)
1. Brown meat with onions and garlic.
2. Add peppers, tomatoes, cream cheese and seasonings. Heat on low stirring often as cream cheese softens.
3. When cream cheese is softened and mixed well add beef broth. Continue heating on low till it simmers. Do not boil and do not continue cooking or it will affect the taste of the cream cheese.
4. Serve and garnish with any combination of the following:
Avocado Slices
Chopped green onion
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Cilantro
Lime Juice
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!