The first hints of summer have arrived at the DeKalb Farmers Market in Smithville behind Ace Hardware. This Saturday morning, load up on summer squash and zucchini, tender baby potatoes, crispy carrots, luscious beets, cabbage, spring onions, herbs, lettuce, kale, and chard. Freshly roasted coffee, farm eggs, baked goods, jams, jellies, arts, crafts, and barbecue round out the selection of wares grown and made by your local vendors.
Justin Potter library has teamed up their teen and adult program with the farmers market for the month of June. Peruse a selection of cookbooks for ideas on how to use the seasonal produce available at the market, or watch a free demonstration at 10 am. This week, Connie from Knot Enough Thyme will show market attendees how to make a delicious and easy cabbage saute.
While you're shopping, make a unique piece of paper made from cotton and vegetable pulp. Local artist Claudia Lee will be demonstrating this unique art form, and you can take home the paper you make!
Now shopping at the farmers market is more convenient than ever. Use your credit or debit card and purchase market bucks to use at the DeKalb County Farmers Market.
You can also use SNAP benefits at the farmers market to purchase eligible food items. Swipe your SNAP card to receive vouchers and shop around the market. Fresh, in-season produce often costs less than you'll pay in the grocery store, and it's fresher, tastier, and more nutritious! Please help us spread the word through the community that this service is now available.
Once you've paid with cash, credit, debit, or SNAP and are loaded up with fresh vegetables and eggs, you can make yourself a big market breakfast.
Pan fry a handful of baby potatoes, skin on, in heart-healthy extra virgin or coconut oil. When the potatoes are half way cooked, throw in a few chopped onions, let cook for a couple minutes, then pile on some ripped up kale. Once the kale has wilted, pour in gently whipped eggs and scramble. For a lighter breakfast, substitute squash or zucchini for the potatoes. Top the scramble with sea salt and black pepper, pair with a cup of coffee that was roasted at the market, and start your morning off with a belly full of local food.