This week at the Market!
The warm weather this week is certainly helping things grow! The produce is really starting to roll in and we will finally see some strawberries! The produce looks great for your 4th of July picnics, be sure to check out the recipe below for some great grilling ideas.
This week at the market you will find lettuce, asparagus, green onions, rhubarb, herbs, sugar snap peas, kale, spinach, kohlrabi, bok choi, broccoli rabe, radishes, new potatoes and strawberries!
Get your groove on with the Dancing Diva's at 10 am, find some new ways to move more and make it fun! Bike to the market and we will watch your bike and give you a $5 token to shop at the market! Tokens are limited to the first 50 bikers but the bike corral will be open from 8 am - 1 pm as we celebrate Hennepin County Active Living Day.
Our Tree care specialist will also be at the market this Saturday from
9 am - 12 pm to answer all of your tree care questions.
Brian Peterson will be performing at the market for the first time this Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm. Be sure to stop by and enjoy the music!
Joining us next Saturday July 6th will be the Master Recyclers from
8 am - 1 pm. Michael Riddle, a Farmers Market favorite with his catchy tunes will be performing from 10 am - 12 pm.
Veggies for VEAP
 Take the veggies for VEAP challenge! Help us stock the food shelves at VEAP with fresh produce from the Farmers Market while supporting our local farmers at the same time! We are now having a weekly food drive for VEAP and you can add your produce donations to the green buckets found at the market.
Did you know summer is one of the busiest seasons at VEAP? Serving over 8,000 individuals each month VEAP is seeing record demand, more than they have ever seen in their 40 year history. Produce is the most requested item at the food shelf and they are thrilled to receive items from the Farmers Market.
Help the Bloomington Farmers Market make a difference, buy some extra veggies to donate - it will be greatly appreciated!
Grilled Vegetables - Gourmet Oil & Vinegar
 Grilling vegetables is fun and easy and gives them a yummy carmelized flavor. The secret is to have the pieces a consistent thickness; no more then 3/4" to 1" thick. Marinating the vegetables for 30 minutes helps them stay moist and tasty. Don't over cook them, heat just until crisp-tender. Try these marinades, using a two part oil to one part vinegar ratio. Add salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to stop by and visit Gourmet Oil & Vinegar for more ideas!
Marinades:
Tuscan Herb Olive Oil & Sicilian Lemon Balsamic
Garlic Olive Oil & 18-year Traditional Balsamic
Basil Olive Oil & Strawberry Balsamic
Chipotle Olive Oil & Tangerine Balsamic
Vegetable Grilling Times:
Prep, wash and dry vegetables before placing in marinade. Grilling times are short; watch closely and remove when crisp-tender. Brush with marinade once or twice while grilling.
Grilling Times:
Asparagus 5-7 minutes
Bell Peppers halves 2-3 min/side
Broccoli 10-12 min
Cauliflower 10-12 min
Tomatoes 4 min
Zucchini slices 2 - 3 min/side Bloomington Farmers Market Information:
Pets
We love our four legged friends, but environmental health regulations prohibit dogs/pets in the market area. Service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are allowed.
Hours
Market hours are 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; NO shopping before 8 a.m.
Parking
There is plenty of Free Parking on the West side of Civic Plaza during the market. There is also parking across 98th Street in the VEAP parking lot and at Public Works off James Avenue.
EBT and Credit Cards
Bring your EBT or Credit Card to the information tent to purchase tokens to be used at the market. EBT customers will also receive up to $5 worth in Matching Bucks every Saturday they visit the market. The Market Bucks program is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Visit the Farmers Market website for more information and guidelines.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Best regards,
Keri Lahl
Market Coordinator
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