W15 Oct3 Newsletter

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Your Neighborhood. Your Market.Thursdays, 2:30-6:00pmJune 20 thru October 31

230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester

Welcome to another beautiful fall Thursday! An incredible bounty awaits you atthe Bowdoin Geneva Farmers Market today. We start our October season offstrong with the autumnal flavors ofButternut Squash and delectableMonkfish. Sure to delight your palate this week!

The#CompostBoscommunity compost drop-off program continues strong thismonth. Were gaining new home composters every week who are coming by todispose of their kitchen waste for FREE. Come by and visit Everett Hoffmann, ourresident community compost specialist, for more information on how you canparticipate in this wonderful program sponsored byGreenovate Boston.

And as the season draws to a close, were beginning to reflect on the 2013 seasonand gearing up to plan for next year. Please contribute your thoughts by filling outouronline customer surveyor by popping by the market managers standduring the market for a paper version. Help us make the market even better!

Join us for another fabulous day of food and fun. See you at the market!

Please note that our late season schedule has begun.The market will be closing at 6pm for the month of October.

This week at the market... Butternut Squash Monkfish Farm-Fresh Organic Eggs Leeks & Onions Collard Greens & Kale Cauliflower & Bok Choi Sweet Potatoes Peppers

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This week's vendors:

Serving Ourselves Farm

Reds Best Seafood

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Cabbage, Lettuce, & Salad Mix Herbs (parsley, sage, basil, and more!) Sea Scallops Maine Shrimp Cod & Porgy Filets

- Fish of the week - Fruit/vegetable of the week

Fishermans Tale MonkfishTypically only the meaty tails of monkfish make it to the table, so most people have never

seen the fishs huge mouth and head, adapted for hunting in deep water. Monkfish are

chocolate-brown above and whitish underneath. They are described as mostly mouth with a

tail attached in fact, monkfish are capable of eating prey nearly as long as they are.

Monkfish arent the prettiest fish, but they are pretty tasty, with mild, slightly sweet meat

similar to lobster.

Monkfish are found in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean from the Grand Banks and northern

Gulf of St. Lawrence south to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. They can tolerate a wide range

of temperatures and depths, from inshore waters down to nearly 3,000 feet. They live on

the ocean floor, typically on sand, mud, and shell habitats.

Monkfish are mainly harvested for their tail meat and occasionally their livers. The tail

meat is firm, dense, and boneless and has a mild, slightly sweet taste. The meat isnt flaky

like most fish, but rather has a texture similar to scallop or lobster meat.

When buying fresh monkfish, make sure it smells like the ocean - but not too fishy. It

should be moist and lustrous, but no slime or tears in its flesh. Raw monkfish is off-white

to pale gray, covered with a blue-gray membrane, which should be removed before cooking.

If left on, the membrane will shrink and make the meat tough and unpalatable. Cooked

Double your Dollar witBoston Bounty Bucks!

EVERYONEwho uses their EBCard at the market receives 50%their fresh food purchase up to $2

We Accept WIC!

WIC and Senior FarmersMarket Nutrition Program

Checks are accepted by all produvendors.

WIC Fruit & Vegetable Checare also accepted by

Serving Ourselves Farm.

Forgot your Cash?

No problem, we accept VISA anMastercard. Visit the market

manager to learn more.

($1.00 convenience fee per transactio
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monkfish is white.

Monkfish is low in sodium and is a good source of niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, and

potassium and a very good source of protein, phosphorus, and selenium. Try this fantastic,

healthy, and quick preparation of Grilled Monkfish with Sweet Chili Glaze.

Nutritionist Notes Winter SquashWinter squash is a warm season vegetable that comes in many varieties with a wide range of

textures and flavors. Butternut Squash makes its first appearance of the season at

todays market and you can be sure youll see even more varieties in the weeks to

come! Winter squash are planted in the spring; grow to maturity during the summer, and

are harvested in the fall. With their tough outer shells, most varieties can be stored for use

throughout the winter hence the name winter squash.

Winter squash is high in potassium, niacin, iron and beta carotene. Beta carotene is

especially rich in orange flesh squash. The deeper the orange color, the higher the

concentration of beta carotene. Our body converts this beta carotene to vitamin A which

helps our body keep our skin and bones healthy. Winter squash is also a great source of

complex carbohydrates and fiber. Fiber is the roughage that works throughout our

Upcoming Special Events @The Market:October 24th

Food Day

October 31stHalloween Harvest Festival

Farmers Market Photo Galle
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intestinal track to clean and move waste quickly out of the body and is linked to decreased

risk for colon cancer.

When buying, be sure to look for heavy squashes with somewhat glossy skin that is

unblemished by soft spots or cuts. Cut squash can be stored in the refrigerator, but it is not

recommended for whole squash because the high humidity in the refrigerator can quickly

deteriorate it. Whole squash such as the smaller acorn and butternut can be stored in a cooldry place for up to three months after harvest.

A new favorite recipe of the Bowdoin Geneva Farmers Market is a slightly spicy take on the

fall favorite squash soup. Try out ourRoasted Squash with Ginger & Leeksrecipe!

Help us spread the word about your favorite farmers market! Check out our

Multi-lingual Market Flyer and Residential Compost Pilot Flyer.

Share them with friends, colleagues, and neighbors!

(Click images to view full-size flyers)

In the Community:

Dorchester Food Co-op &Sustainability Guild

Community Hub ActivitieEvery Saturday, 10am-7pmSept. 21st thru October 26th

191 Bowdoin Street

Friends of Geneva CliffsFREE Zumba at the Cliffs

Saturday, October 5th, 9:30am-12Intersection of Bowdoin St. & Genev

(more info)

Boston Police/C-11 &Friends of Geneva Cliffs

Haunted Forest @ the ClifSaturday, October 19th, Dusk til 8

Intersection of Bowdoin St. & Genev(more info)

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For more information on the market and any of our other

healthy food access initiatives, please visit:

www.foodinthehood.wordpress.com

or contact Maura Ackerman

[email protected] 617-754-0026.
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