Plus, scroll down to learn about this week's Community Table guest: Brady with Focus On Energy's Save to Give program.
School is out…we’ve had our Frolic…the pools are open in Mount Horeb and Blue Mounds… Must be summer time! For many of our vendors at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market this means a return to the season of bounty, while for others their big crops are winding down – every spear of asparagus you see may be the last!
This week at the Market...
Tisha's Delicious Bakery will be bringing SHORTCAKE! This is especially exciting if you, like us, are constantly refreshing the 'Now in the patch' page on the Bures website and see that they're anticipating strawberry season to start between the 15th and 20th of this month!
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A note from Drift Coffee: due to the fact that Ben and Christine are about to embark on a wonderful and much-deserved vacation, this week (June 16) will be their last market for a few weeks -- so stock up on your beans!
Whoopies Cookies and Sweets will be bringing coconut-lime whoopie pies, and I expect we'll all be singing that song for the rest of the day!
Whoopies Cookies and Sweets will be bringing coconut-lime whoopie pies, and I expect we'll all be singing that song for the rest of the day!
Squashington is bringing quite a lineup: Scallions, green garlic, escarole, kale, collards, chard, head lettuce, microgreens, peashoots, lettuce mix, kohlrabi, baby beets, eggs, and as always…surprises!
And finally, Kingfisher Farm will be at the market this week, but not next week so be sure to stock up if you need anything them-specific! (Like maybe some hot sauce to compliment your microgreens - read on!) This week they're bringing the first of their garlic scapes plus some beautiful head lettuce.
And finally, Kingfisher Farm will be at the market this week, but not next week so be sure to stock up if you need anything them-specific! (Like maybe some hot sauce to compliment your microgreens - read on!) This week they're bringing the first of their garlic scapes plus some beautiful head lettuce.
And now, introducing...
Mighty Leaf Microgreens!
“We are Joey and Kristin Gorman, husband and wife, grower and composter, seed lady and worm guy, and we love growing, cooking and eating good food.”
For Kristin and Joey, their path to farming and to the Mount Horeb Market started with searching for “An efficient, sustainable, healthy way to grow and eat greens even during those never-ending Wisconsin winters.” They’ve now been growing microgreens for the past year and a half, and have developed their business to serve the Mount Horeb and environs. They offer delivery within the area (zip codes 53562, 53717, 53719, 53593, 53572, 53517) via their website and outside of the area through MarketWagon.com
But what ARE microgreens, exactly? Quite simply, they are seedlings; the first shoots produced after a vegetable seed sprouts. Because they’re harvested right when they’re putting all that energy into sprouting, they are packed with nutrients and flavor. Getting enough nutrients can be a struggle, and nutrient deficiency can have a big impact on overall health, so it’s pretty exciting to have a natural, easy, delicious, local way to pack some more punch into our meals.
For Kristin and Joey, their path to farming and to the Mount Horeb Market started with searching for “An efficient, sustainable, healthy way to grow and eat greens even during those never-ending Wisconsin winters.” They’ve now been growing microgreens for the past year and a half, and have developed their business to serve the Mount Horeb and environs. They offer delivery within the area (zip codes 53562, 53717, 53719, 53593, 53572, 53517) via their website and outside of the area through MarketWagon.com
But what ARE microgreens, exactly? Quite simply, they are seedlings; the first shoots produced after a vegetable seed sprouts. Because they’re harvested right when they’re putting all that energy into sprouting, they are packed with nutrients and flavor. Getting enough nutrients can be a struggle, and nutrient deficiency can have a big impact on overall health, so it’s pretty exciting to have a natural, easy, delicious, local way to pack some more punch into our meals.
From the Mighty Leaf Microgreens website:
“What makes them mighty?
Certain microgreens contain as much as 40 times the vital nutrients by weight as their full-grown counterparts. We use organic seeds and soil, and harvest at the first sign of "true leaves" for optimal flavor. After harvesting, our microgreens are packaged in recyclable containers made from recycled materials. Seeds and stems left after harvesting are fed to our three ducks, and the rest is composted, so nothing goes to waste.”
Mighty Leaf Microgreens had their first day at the Mount Horeb Market on June 2nd and will be returning this week, June 16th. “The grow is looking great,” they say, and they are planning to bring more pea shoots (they’re a big favorite, they sold out last market!), sunflower shoots, radish, broccoli and cabbage, as well as more mixes available which is a great way to taste test multiple microgreens at once. Their mix features sunflower shoots, radish, broccoli and cabbage.
This is their first year selling at a farmers market so they’re testing out an every-other-week schedule to work in rhythm with their growing cycle – if that changes we’ll let you know, and you can always check our social media to see the weekly list of market vendors.
“What makes them mighty?
Certain microgreens contain as much as 40 times the vital nutrients by weight as their full-grown counterparts. We use organic seeds and soil, and harvest at the first sign of "true leaves" for optimal flavor. After harvesting, our microgreens are packaged in recyclable containers made from recycled materials. Seeds and stems left after harvesting are fed to our three ducks, and the rest is composted, so nothing goes to waste.”
Mighty Leaf Microgreens had their first day at the Mount Horeb Market on June 2nd and will be returning this week, June 16th. “The grow is looking great,” they say, and they are planning to bring more pea shoots (they’re a big favorite, they sold out last market!), sunflower shoots, radish, broccoli and cabbage, as well as more mixes available which is a great way to taste test multiple microgreens at once. Their mix features sunflower shoots, radish, broccoli and cabbage.
This is their first year selling at a farmers market so they’re testing out an every-other-week schedule to work in rhythm with their growing cycle – if that changes we’ll let you know, and you can always check our social media to see the weekly list of market vendors.
“We've tested a variety of organic seeds, organic grow mediums and grow methods,” Kristin says, “leading us on this magical (and sometimes not so magical) journey to creating Mighty Leaf Microgreens. We built this urban farm as a way to get the word out about the health benefits, sustainability, and pure beauty of microgreens.”
They offer a weekly recipe – this week’s will include pea shoots as the main ingredient – and invite market-goers to stop by their booth and chat. “We love the process of growing microgreens, talking to market visitors about the nutritional benefits of microgreens and sharing different ways to use them. We love that the market brings the community together and supports local businesses and farmers.”
Sharing recipes and ideas for incorporating microgreens into every meal is a big passion of theirs, and they invite their customers to think outside the salad bowl. “Summer dishes are especially easy to add microgreens to such as tacos, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, spring rolls, stir fry, ramen you name it!”
They offer a weekly recipe – this week’s will include pea shoots as the main ingredient – and invite market-goers to stop by their booth and chat. “We love the process of growing microgreens, talking to market visitors about the nutritional benefits of microgreens and sharing different ways to use them. We love that the market brings the community together and supports local businesses and farmers.”
Sharing recipes and ideas for incorporating microgreens into every meal is a big passion of theirs, and they invite their customers to think outside the salad bowl. “Summer dishes are especially easy to add microgreens to such as tacos, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, spring rolls, stir fry, ramen you name it!”
Add color and flavor to your avocado toast by topping it with broccoli, radish or cabbage microgreens. It's an easy way to add another healthy component to the dish.
You will need:
Slice of toast
Half an avocado - mashed
Light sprinkle of sea salt flakes
Handful of microgreens - broccoli, radish, kale, cabbage
Dash of your favorite hot sauce
Spread mashed avocado on toast, sprinkle with sea salt, top with microgreens, add a dash of hot sauce*, YUM!
For more meal inspiration, check out their website and follow their instagram!
*For hot sauce, may we recommend…
You will need:
Slice of toast
Half an avocado - mashed
Light sprinkle of sea salt flakes
Handful of microgreens - broccoli, radish, kale, cabbage
Dash of your favorite hot sauce
Spread mashed avocado on toast, sprinkle with sea salt, top with microgreens, add a dash of hot sauce*, YUM!
For more meal inspiration, check out their website and follow their instagram!
*For hot sauce, may we recommend…
....literally anything made by our
fantastic friends at Kingfisher
Farm & Fermentation?
fantastic friends at Kingfisher
Farm & Fermentation?
Focus on Energy: Save to Give!
We're excited that our Community Table will be staffed this week by a representative of the Save to Give program! Stop by to talk to Brady and get all the details on how to participate, but here's a little sneak preview:
Save Energy while Earning Money for Local Nonprofits
As a Mount Horeb resident, you can earn money for local nonprofits simply by turning off lights and taking other easy energy savings steps in the Save to Give Challenge. By changing a few habits at home, you can lower your energy bill and raise up to $25,000 that will be donated by FOCUS ON ENERGY®, to three local nonprofits: Neighbors Helping Neighbors, the Optimist Club of Mount Horeb, or the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society.
Get started by logging in to your account at Mount Horeb Utilities
Save Energy while Earning Money for Local Nonprofits
As a Mount Horeb resident, you can earn money for local nonprofits simply by turning off lights and taking other easy energy savings steps in the Save to Give Challenge. By changing a few habits at home, you can lower your energy bill and raise up to $25,000 that will be donated by FOCUS ON ENERGY®, to three local nonprofits: Neighbors Helping Neighbors, the Optimist Club of Mount Horeb, or the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society.
Get started by logging in to your account at Mount Horeb Utilities
Thanks for tuning in this week...
And we'll see you round the market soon! Thursday the 16th from 3-6:30 PM, rain or shine!
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