Toledo Farmers' Market Newsletter
Credit Cards and Ohio Directions Card Accepted:
Saturdays from 9am until 1pm
Winter Market to Begin!
Saturdays 9am until 1pm
Starting December 5, 2009
We have over 15 vendors signed up for the winter market so it is
defiantly worth the trip!
Find the best the market has to offer all Winter long:
Fruits
Vegetables
Organic Honey
Toledo Roasted Coffee
Home Made Natural Soaps
Hand Poured Candles
Chicken
Turkey
Beef
Cheese
Breads
Jams
Baked Goods
And More….!
Don't Be Afraid of Produce
You Don't Know
Try Something New!
Spinach- Ok, so everyone has heard of spinach, but not enough people eat it!
We all know that spinach is good for you; it is high in iron, calcium,
vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and a bunch of
other stuff that is good for you. But the health benefits are not
the only reason you should give spinach a chance; it tastes really good too!
Spinach is a dark green leafy vegetable whose leaves can be eaten
raw or cooked. Spinach probably first grew in southwest Asia or
the western Himalayas. It was first brought to Europe in the ninth
century when it was introduced to Spain by Persian Arabs, who gave
the plant its name. Spinach is an annual plant that grows best in cool,
damp weather and rich, moist soil which is why you can find fresh
spinach at the market in spring and then again in the fall.
Fresh spinach is a great way to start a healthful salad. Just
add other colorful vegetables or fruits, a few nuts or seeds
and your favorite dressing. Fresh spinach also makes a great addition
to sandwiches. Large leaves add a delicious crunch while baby spinach
leaves add beautiful color. Steamed or stir-fried spinach makes a
great side dish. Try adding some garlic for greater flavor. For a super
nutrient boost, add chopped spinach to spaghetti sauce or soup. The
next time you’re at the farmers' market, look for spinach.
And here's a tip, soak the spinach
a sink filled with cold water. This will help in cleaning the leaves!
Chow Line
Chow Line is a service of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and
Development Center. Send questions to Chow Line, c/o Martha Filipic,
2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH, 43210-1044, or filipic.3@cfaes.osu.edu.
Started to think about your Holiday shopping yet?
A Toledo Farmers' Market Gift Certificate always makes a great gift!
Stop by the market office on Saturdays to buy some.
Recipe of the Week
Spinach and Red Pepper Sauté
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups fresh rinsed spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
In large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add bell peppers, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently,
for about 4 minutes. Add rinsed (undried) spinach to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt.
Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally,
for 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Downtown Market Hours of operation are:
Saturdays from 8am until 2pm
Ohio Directions Card accepted Saturdays 9am until 1pm
The Poultry house is open six days a week:
Tuesday-Friday:9 to 4
Saturday: 6 to 4
Sunday: 10 to 2
Monday: Closed
Ohio Directions Card accepted during normal hours