Radical Radishes

Spring is in the air - and in the market!  Our farmers have been busy growing lots of fresh foods for us at City Greens.  Today we have spinach, green onions, leaf lettuce, carrots, and radishes, (seen here!) straight from the farm.  We are on our way to reaching our goal of $30,000 to get the market out of the basement.  We are still working on the climb, though, but are approaching the $10,000 mark, thanks to your generosity!  Help us reach our goal by visiting our Go Fund Me site - every little bit counts! 

See you today from 10-5 at 1202 South Boyle!

City Greeners,

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Full Swing for Spring!

City Greeners!

We are back and open for business and have brought the sunshine with us!  We are open today from 10-5 at 1202 S Boyle, so come on by for a great selection.  Today we have in store:

• Pork products (bacon, ground, sausage, link sausage, shoulder roasts, and the list goes on!)*
• Ground beef*
• Chickens - limited quantities
• Turkeys - two big birds
• Yogurt*
• Pasta*
• Cheese*
• Breads*
• Dr. Joyce's Honey Wellness (granola, rolls, and cookies!)*
• Mushrooms (shiitake, portabella, cremini)* 
• Coffee*
• Plus, fresh carrots, spinach, and radishes just harvested! 

* means we've gotten a fresh delivery!

Stop by today to pick up some of our great selection of fresh, local offerings!  We also have a steering committee meeting at 3:30, so come by then to have your say about the market.  See you soon!


Image: communityhelpingscoop.com

Here Today, Not Next Week

CITY GREENERS!

This is just your weekly reminder to come on by the market today!  And you’ll want to shop today because City Greens will be closed next week, March 29, for Good Friday. 

Looking forward to a big Easter feast?  We have 20+ pound turkeys for sale at $3.00/lb that are sure to feed your family.  These turkeys are free range, hormone-free, all natural, happily raised, from Hilty’s Custom Meat (the producers of our delicious jams and canned Amish goods!) in Bowling Green, Missouri.

Also tucked in our meat freezer is a multitude of pork products, including plenty of bacon! 

We have one more new product for you this week – candles.  These candles are brought to you by a young farmer and his family, with beeswax from their hives.  They burn slowly and have a very subtle scent.  (And of course they’re locally produced!)

We’ll be at the market today from 10-5 at 1202 South Boyle.  See you soon!

PS – Please help get us out of the basement!  We accept donations at the register while you check out, or you could visit http://www.gofundme.com/25ja9s to make a donation online.  Every little bit counts! Thank you for your generous support if you have already contributed! 

City Greens Market... Open TODAY!

Good Morning, City Greeners!

After a week of winter weather, the market is back in full swing today!  This week we have in store for you:

Meat – chickens, pork products, ground beef

Eggs – large and small

Yogurt

Cheese

Squash – buttercup, spaghetti, acorn

Potatoes – Kennebec and sweet

Mushrooms – shiitake, cremini, portabella

Kaldi’s coffee and tea – new fair trade organic tea flavors (Earl Grey, Orange Blossom, Jade Cloud, Green Tea Mint)

Plus so much more!  Stop on by today from 10-5 at 1202 South Boyle. 

See you there!

PS – Help get us out of the basement!  A donation of any size will help us get to our new location.  You know what that means – open more hours on more days! Go to http://www.gofundme.com/25ja9s to help.  

SNOW DAY - MARKET CLOSED

Due to the winter weather, City Greens Market will not be open today.  Sorry for the inconvenience! 

In the meantime, if you are feeling adventurous and have some pure maple syrup hanging around the house, use this winter weather to try something new – Sugar on Snow, a Vermont and New Hampshire favorite!  (You have to use the real stuff for this!)

Bring 8 ounces (1 cup) maple syrup to a boil – heat to between 235-240 degrees Fahrenheit.  Dribble small amounts, about the size of quarters, of boiling syrup onto snow.  As soon as it touches the frozen surface it should solidify, making a maple taffy.

Enjoy the snow!

Image: Sugar on Snow

Post-Valentine's Day

Although Valentine’s Day was yesterday, it’s never too late to show someone you care about them.  One of the best ways to express your appreciation for loved ones is with the gift of fresh, local, preservative-free food!  It just so happens that City Greens is open today from 10-5 at 1202 South Boyle to help you out. 

This week we have potatoes!  If you're in a pinch for a quick side dish, here's a super fast way to prepare a baked potato - the perfect side dish to some meatloaf featuring City Greens' ground beef!

Super Fast Baked Potato

Ingredients

• 1 large potato
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 teaspoons sour cream 

Preparation

1. Scrub the potato, then prick several times with the tines of a fork.  Place on a microwave-safe plate.
2. Cook on full power in the microwave for 5 minutes.  Turn over, and cook for 5 more minutes.  When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave, and cut in half lengthwise.  Season with salt and pepper, and mash up the inside a little using a fork.  Top the open sides with butter and with sour cream.
3. For a healthier, local twist, substitute Windcrest Dairy's plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream.  

Images: Heart of Veggies

            Baked Potato