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Drought in America’s Salad Bowl

The current drought in California's Central Valley is the worst in the state's history severely impacting the richest food-producing area in the world. UC Davis estimates the economic cost to be $1.4 billion and 14,500 jobs. The Central Valley produces half of all U.S. nuts, fruits and vegetables as well as a significant amount of beef and dairy products.

What is local?

The USDA considers "local" to be 400 miles or within the state the product is sold. The Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market considers local 100 miles.   Go Local

Kale Creamsicle

Author Notes: This dark green, luscious Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Kale Creamsicle Shake is my go to drink when I need greens and a little protein pick me up. elanaspantry. Serves 2 1 cup kale, choopped 1 whole orange, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup water 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder 1 cup ice cubes In a blender, combine kale, orange, water and puree on high speed Blend in protein powder of your choice, then ice cubes Serve Enjoy!  

One Pot Kale and Quinoa

Author Notes: I initially developed this combination by combining sauteed kale with leftover quinoa, but have come up with a from-scratch method to cook both elements together perfectly. It satisfies the eternal resolution to eat healthy, teaming complete-protein quinoa with antioxidant-rich kale. And it's one-pot easy, making it a simple way to incorporate healthy eating into a worknight rotation.  - deensiebat Food52 Review: Deensiebat's pilaf breathes new life into a familiar classic. Both the quinoa and the hearty strips of lacinato kale (you can use chard or standard kale) crunch lightly between your teeth, and Meyer lemon juice and zest ...

Off to a Great Start

Now that we have the May 3rd opening behind us and we're settled in, time for an update. The new market is going great! The market avenue has been filled with a steady flow of customers and the vendor booths are nearly full. Each week, we have half-dozen new vendor applications which speaks to the vibrance of the market. We strive to have something new for you every week, so come see us, support our local entrepreneurs, and enjoy the music!

Fun, shimmery tatoos for all ages!

Saturday May 10th is a special day at the market! Our special guest artist, Meghan Garcia-Salas with Sacred Lotus Henna, will join us to create beautiful sparkly, shimmery, and glittery tatoos for all of our market kids. They're safe, made with organic materials and can last up to 2 weeks. Let the magic begin! For more information, call Megan at 770-332-4320 or visit www.sacredlotushenna.com 

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap

These lettuce wraps are so tasty that you won't even miss the bread. And they're so simple to make that they're sure to be a staple in your house. Recipe and from Willie Green's Organic Farm. Ingredients 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil 1 small Walla Walla Sweet onion, diced 1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 8 large leaves of colorful pliable lettuce 1/4 small cabbage, sliced thin 3 to 4 carrots cut into matchsticks 1/4 pound snow peas sliced lengthwise 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro Preparation Heat the ...

Quick & Easy Strawberry Shortcakes

Wondering what to do with the amazing fresh locally-grown strawberries at the market this week? We'll here's a quick and easy recipe that will have your guests enjoying those lovely berries in no time! Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon calorie-free sweetener 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup orange juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (about 1 pint) 6 spongecake dessert shells (5-ounce package) Preparation Combine sweetener and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Stir in orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until mixture is thickened and ...

We Listened and We Acted

We took a series of polls in 2013 (remember the beans?) to determine what market changes our customers wanted. We were listening. Here are a few of those changes: New sponsorship, new location, expanded dates, new opportunities, more connectivity, and much more . . .

Farm Bill Reflects Shift in Eating

The 2014 Farm Bill was signed into law February after a 2 1/2 year congressional delay. There is a distinct shift in which farmers benefit from the bill. While commodity crops (wheat, soybeans, corn) still receive the overwhelming majority of support, those subsidies were cut by 30% over a ten ...