Teddy Bear Clinic

3–4 p.m.

South Lake Pediatrics will be at the Minnetonka Farmers Market this week hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic. Kids are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal for a special check-up with Dr. Tracy Hall from 3–4 p.m.

PoP Club members should stop by the information booth to get a $2 token to choose their own fresh, vendor grown produce and then visit the Teddy Bear Clinic. PoP Club is sponsored in part by South Lake Pediatrics.

Kona Ice

The warm weather has returned! Stop by and create your own shaved ice with 12 flavors to choose from for a sweet, summery treat!

What’s in Season?

Look for locally grown apples, beets, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, fresh flowers, gourds, green beans, herbs, kale, kohlrabi, melons, onions, parsnips, peppers, potatoes, radishes, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, winter squash, zucchini and more!

Craft & Vine Picklery

New at the market this year, craft pickle producer Craft & Vine Picklery will be offering their original dill and hot habanero flavors for one more week. Andrew Hormann, a classically-trained chef wanted to create a pickle that he didn’t see available anywhere else. His pickles are hand crafted in small batches and cold packed in his special brine, resulting in a crisp pickle with a delicate flavor. They are great on burgers, sandwiches, in a Bloody Mary or simply straight out of the jar for a quick snack.

Shimanski Orchards

Ron Shimanski has been delighting market goers with his apples, pears and plums since 2011. With more than 16 varieties of apples he is sure to have one of your favorites. Availability of specific varieties will vary throughout the season and include Oriel, Red Free, Paula Red, Hazen, Chestnut, Crab, Sweet 16, State Fair, Zestar, Honeycrisp, Honey Gold, Ginger Gold, Cortland, McIntosh, Regent, Ronnel Red and Haralson.

Easy-as-Pice Apple Cake

Reprinted from The New York Times

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, more as needed
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 ounces grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups diced apples (from about 2 apples)
• ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.  
2. In a mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the egg and mix until smooth.
3. With the mixer on low, beat in dry ingredients until smooth (at this point the batter will be quite thick). Fold in the apples and nuts by hand.
4. Spread batter evenly into a greased and floured 9-inch fluted tart or quiche pan with 1-inch sides. (Alternatively you can use a 9-inch cake pan with 1-inch sides.) Bake until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Live Music

Mark Grim

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Grim is making his Minnetonka Farmers Market debut this week. Welcome him to the market and enjoy the music as he plays some of his own songs as well as classics from The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, James Taylor, Warren Zevon and more.

The Landing Shop

The Landing Shop (previously the Mills Landing Gift Shoppe) offers handmade items crafted by Minnetonka residents 55 and older. The items available will vary each week but may include wooden toys, baby items, doll clothes, home décor, kitchen items and greeting cards.

Minnetonka Police

Visit with the Minnetonka Police Negotiators – an important part of the department’s efforts to keep the community safe.

Give the Gift of Fresh, Locally-Sourced Products

Tokens are available in $5 denominations. Buy for yourself or to give as a gift.