Market in the Valley - July 19th

This Week at Market in the Valley

Sunday, July 19th 9am-1pm Golden Valley City Hall Parking Lot7800 Golden Valley Rd, 55427

Let’s make this week a time to be adventurous and try some new things. If you see a veggie and you don’t know what it is, ask the farmer how to prepare it and give it a try. There are so many vegetables that we haven’t tried yet, either because we don’t know what it is, o, if you’re like me, you’re afraid for some reason, to take time to learn how to prepare it. Let’s conquer our veggie fear and try something new!

What’s Fresh this Week?Fresh-Cut Flowers, beets, raspberries, zucchini, strawberries, pickling cucumbers, rhubarb, kohlrabi, green beans, potatoes, lettuce, radishes, mint, basil, cilantro, bok choi, sugar snap peas, carrots, beets, green & purple onions, broccoli, potatoes, and much more_________________________________

What Else Can I Find at the Market?Canned pickles, Jams; Locally-made Salsa; Authenic Pierogies, Ready-to-eat tacos, Fresh, MN free-range Chicken (whole and pieces); Olive Oil; Fresh coffee beans; Fresh bread and assorted baked goods; Organic spices; Fresh fruit jam, Gourmet dog treats; Lip balms and Body butters; Mn syrup; Canned goods; Authentic tacos; Unique craft items; Smoothies; and much, much more…

For the KidsFace-Painting – 9am – Noon

Live at the Market Music Stage Brian Peterson – 9am-11am Acoustic Guitar - Pop, jazz, folk countryMark Grimm – 11am-1pmElegant Vocals & Guitar

“Friends of the Market”Make your donation to become a Friend of the Market. We are a community non-profit group that survives solely on vendor booth fees and your donations. Help keep the market thriving and sustainable…make a donation today.__________________________________________________________________________

Veggie of the Week Kohlrabi – a misunderstood veggie

What is KohlrabI?Kohlrabi is an annual vegetable, and is a low, stout cultivar of cabbage. Kohlrabi can be eaten raw as well as cooked. The taste and texture of kohlrabi are similar to those of a broccoli stem or cabbage heart, but milder and sweeter, with a higher ratio of flesh to skin. The young stem in particular can be as crisp and juicy as an apple, although much less sweet. How Do You Prep Kohlrabi? While the kohlrabi bulbs are what you’ll usually see being sold, don’t pass up an opportunity to pick them up if you see the greens still attached — they’re delicious and can be eaten raw in salad if they’re young and tender, or sautéed or steamed like mustard greens. Kohlrabi needs little prep, but you should always peel off the tough outermost layer of the bulb with a vegetable peeler first.
How Do You Eat Kohlrabi? 1. Eaten RawWhen raw, kohlrabi is slightly crunchy and mildly spicy, like radishes mixed with turnip. You can toss them in a salad, make a slaw out of grated kohlrabi, or eat them on their own with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt. 2. In Soup While kohlrabi can be thrown into a basic chunky vegetable soup, we particularly like it in a creamy, pureed soup with mild spices so that sweet kohlrabi flavor can really shine through. Kohlrabi can also be added to recipes for Cream of Potato, Cream of Broccoli, and even Cream of Mushroom soup! 3. Made Into FrittersThis is a great way to get kids to eat their kohlrabi! Shred it and mix with an egg and a few tablespoons of flour or breadcrumbs. Heat oil or butter in a flat skillet, drop on small mounds, and flatten slightly with the back of your spatula. Turn after a few minutes, and serve when both sides are crispy. 4. RoastedLike most other vegetables, when roasted in the oven, the outside of the kohlrabi caramelizes, and the flavor sweetens and mellows. We like to toss it with other roasted veggies like eggplant and potatoes for a hearty side dish.5. SteamedThis is kind of a cheat-suggestion because kohlrabi can be used in literally anything once steamed. We throw steamed kohlrabi into frittatas, stir-fries, and pasta dishes. We also like to puree it with a little cream and simple spices. There are even recipes for stuffing steamed kohlrabi into empanadas and calzones!

Did You Know?Did you know that there is free parking for the market across Winnetka, directly across from the market in the lot by Ju Yuan Chinese Restaurant in the building that Davanni’s is in.

For questions or to become a vendor, call: 763-360-0588

We still have space for unique food and craft/art items See you Sunday under the water tower!!Market in the Valley, Golden Valley’s Sunday farmers’ market, is located in the Golden Valley City Hall parking lot (under the water tower) at 7800 Golden Valley Rd., in the heart of the city’s retail and restaurant district. The market will run each Sunday from June 28th thru October 4th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you’d like more information, call 763-360-0588