Published May 22, 2007 06:07 pm -
Celery, squash, cabbage, new at market this week
All kinds of plants such as flowers, vegetables, herbs, water plants; kiwi plants and hanging baskets are available at the Muskogee Farmers’ Market, located in front of Muskogee Civic Center in the Market Square.
Shoppers also can find a wide variety of spring and early-summer produce at the market. New items this week include celery — available on Saturday — cabbage, summer squash and green tomatoes, in addition to other fresh, local homegrown produce such as asparagus, green beans, new potatoes, lettuce, carrots, onions, broccoli, radishes, turnips, sweet potatoes, and other nutritious leafy-greens such as swiss chard, mustard and poke salad.
Other items at the market include authentic Mexican tamales, burritos and breads; handmade birdhouses and feeders; natural and herbal soaps, lotions and soy candles.
Muskogee Farmers’ Market is now open from 8 a.m. until noon every Wednesday and Saturday. All products listed are not available on Wednesdays.
Visit the market to see what’s there or call Doug Walton, market manager, at 686-6939.
The following recipes were provided by Walton as an easy way to use produce available this week at the market.
LEMON-HERB ROASTED POTATOES
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt