January 06, 2007

The Arlington Winter Farmers’ Market begins on the first Saturday in 2007, January 6th. On January 6th, the market’s hours of operation will change. The market will begin at 9:00 A.M. instead of 8:00 A.M. Closing hours will remain the same. Please make a note of the change.

Please come to the market to meet and welcome two new Winter Market vendors.

They are:

Homestead Gardens – greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers and other greens and fresh herbs So Very Special - indoor foliage and herb plants and herbal soaps and lotions

Here's a tasty way to use winter root vegetables:

Roasted Root-Vegetable Hash

• 1 lb rutabagas, small-diced
• 1 lb parsnips, small-diced
• 1 lb turnips, small-diced
• 1 lb carrots, small-diced
• 1 onion, small-diced
• 1/4 lb bacon
• 1 tbs garlic, chopped
• 3 tbs parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

In a large, non-stick sauté pan, render the bacon over low heat. When crisp, remove. With the fat still in the pan, sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add all of the vegetables and cook slowly until the vegetables are soft. Season with salt and pepper, add the parsley and rendered bacon and enjoy.


Recipe adapted from Gautreau's in Louisiana

Interested in volunteering to support your local farmers and producers? To volunteer, e-mail Monica Lear at lear@vt.edu