Happenings at Downtown Farmers' Market TODAY!

Join us Fridays 11am-2pm!

Downtown Employees: Help spread the word about Downtown Farmers Market to your coworkers!  We have posters at the information table if you would like to hang them in your office/lunch room? I can also send you one via email.. Just let me know (downtownclevelandmarket@gmail.com).  Find DFM on soclal media: We're always updating our fans and followers from the market on Fridays. Find us on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-the-minute news on what you'll find at the market each week.  Today at Downtown Farmers Market!     Vendor Highlights Por Bar Farms Raspberries, Strawberries, Fava Beans, Beets, Carrots, Radishes, Spring Mix Salad, Kale, Lettuce, Fresh Herbs, Cucumbers, Squash, Zucchini Community Greenhouse Partners Swiss Chard, heads of Romaine and Oakleaf Lettuce, and ready-to-serve boxes of Spring Mix combined with Baby Kale and other greens No Whey Chocolates A variety of trans fat free healthy snacks: frozen bananas, chocolate covered strawberries and grapes. Plan on a treat for dessert! Tea and Honey Company Lavender Lemonade ($1.00/cup) Publish Ohio Plants from Richardson Farms (EBT accepted on plants) Vendor Highlights - lunch specials!   Judy’s Oasis Fresh baked white and wheat Pita bread, hummus, meat pies and spinach & feta pies Pig Lickin' Good BBQ Ribs, chicken kabobs, pulled pork, cornbread The Nosh Box Shrimp Tacos (1/$5 or 2/$9) Seasoned Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Mesclun Slaw Southwest Sauce Sweet Corn Served in 6 inch Flour Tortilla Chicken Flat Breads ($8) Seasoned Grilled Chicken Roasted Peppers and Onions Shredded Parmesan Cheese Buttermilk Ranch Sauce Served on Warm Chewy Flat Bread Pork Sandwich ($8) Smoked Pulled Pork Topped with your choice of Creamy Crunchy Slaw or Spicy Pineapple Jam Served on a Chewy Kaiser Roll Caprese Panini ($8) Thick Juicy Tomato Slices Ooey Gooey Mozzarella Cheese Basil Pesto Served on Crusty Ciabatta Bread Rosemary and Salt Tater Tots ($4) Ice Cream ($3) House-made Creamery Confections This week’s Flavors: Caramel Pecan, Strawberry Cheesecake, Milk Chocolate Live Music: Harry Bacharach  This piano playing singer-songwriter plays mostly Jazz, Blues, Funk and Folk. Harry is a market favorite! **Music brought to you each week by Tri-C Recording Arts and Technology. Featured Recipe: Fava Bean Moroccan Bessara Dip 1 lb fresh fava beans 2 cloves garlic 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne pepper Additional cumin, paprika and olive oil, for garnish Chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional) Preparation: Peel the fava beans and remove the waxy covering (optionally you can also lightly toast the beans in a skillet). Combine the ingredients - except garnish in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth adding additional olive oil as needed. Garnish & serve with herb toast or Judy's pita chips! “Produce Perks” accepted: EBT users will receive “Produce Perks,” a dollar for dollar bonus (up to $10) to be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce Perks are available at area farmers markets while supplies last. Please stop by the information table tomorrow for more information or to use your card. EBT, WIC, senior coupons and debit cards are accepted. FREE PARKING! We have saved a limited number of parking spaces for shoppers of Downtown Farmers Market on Rockwell Avenue between Ontario and East Roadway. Are you interested in becoming a vendor at DFM? Emaildowntownclevelandmarket@gmail.com for more information of fill out the online application here.   Here's a complete list of vendors that you'll find at the market tomorrow:  Por-Bar Farms: Heirloom and organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs Community Greenhouse Partners: Organic vegetables and greens grown just a few blocks east of downtown Harvest in Christ: Heirloom produce grown using sustainable methods Chaotic Farms: Chicken, turkey, and eggs Ohio Farm Direct: Organic, grassfed cheese Crystal Moon Acres: Goats milk fudge and baked goods Judy’s Oasis: Middle Eastern Cuisine, including hoomus, meat pies, falafel and prepared foods for lunch Peddler Bread: Artisan bread bakery  No Whey Chocolates: Vegan, whey-free chocolate candies and chocolate-covered fruit Ohio City Pasta: Hand-crafted pasta Rising Star Coffee Roasters: Small batch coffee roasters located in Ohio City Blaze Gourmet: Exotic hot sauce and salsas SPICEHOUND: High quality spices, herbs, chillies, and natural salts The Tea and Honey Company: Locally made teas, honeys, and other aromatherapy items BONJOUR Crepes: French crepes using locally grown and organic ingredients Pig Lickin’ Good BBQ: BBQ, bottled sauces and salad dressings The Nosh Box: A mix of midwestern comfort food with a Tex/Mex kick Publish Ohio: Cleveland-area prints, postcards and photos ***Additional produce vendors will be added throughout the season*** Come hungry and enjoy a delicious lunch from one of our prepared food vendors, including BONJOUR Crepes, Judy's Oasis, Pig Lickin' Good BBQ, and The Nosh Box. Just make sure you save enough time during lunch to visit all of your favorite vendors, enjoy the fresh air, listen to the live music, and maybe even picnic in the grass!

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