Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of ways for you to celebrate the bounty of the season. Many of the farmers markets are hosting special events and this is the perfect time to get out there and buy some local produce. I bought a 25 lb box of tomatoes at last week's market as part of Johnson's Backyard Garden tomato sale. Expect to see a slew of tomato posts in the near future.
When I checked in at the market on Saturday using the Gowalla app, I was delighted to see that I had earned the "Eating Fresh for Save the Children" pin. I don't usually pay much attention to the pins, but this one is special. Frigidaire is donating $1 to Save the Children for each day you share details about your local farmer's market or check in at a farmers market between 6/9/11 and 9/20/11. How cool is that? You are also entered for a chance to win a French Door Refrigerator from Frigidaire. If you are a Gowalla user, please remember to check in when you visit the farmers markets through the summer. Your effort will go a long way to helping Save the Children expand their nutrition programs.
And, when you come to the market, don't forget to bring a little pie with you. Dai Due at the SFC Downtown Austin Farmers Market is hosting a Summer Pie Contest. Bring a slice of your pie (made with Dai Due lard and locally grown fruit) to their booth for judging by the Dai Due staff between Saturday, June 11th and Saturday, July 2nd. The best slice of pie will win a case of lard (12 jars), a Dai Due apron and a big shout out in the newsletter. Please submit your name, contact information, pie type (i.e. peach), date and pie (big slice please) at the booth. Winner will be announced on the Tuesday, July 5th mailout! (Yes, this is probably a ploy for the Dai Due team to get to eat more pie, but they are nice people so who cares.)
When I checked in at the market on Saturday using the Gowalla app, I was delighted to see that I had earned the "Eating Fresh for Save the Children" pin. I don't usually pay much attention to the pins, but this one is special. Frigidaire is donating $1 to Save the Children for each day you share details about your local farmer's market or check in at a farmers market between 6/9/11 and 9/20/11. How cool is that? You are also entered for a chance to win a French Door Refrigerator from Frigidaire. If you are a Gowalla user, please remember to check in when you visit the farmers markets through the summer. Your effort will go a long way to helping Save the Children expand their nutrition programs.
And, when you come to the market, don't forget to bring a little pie with you. Dai Due at the SFC Downtown Austin Farmers Market is hosting a Summer Pie Contest. Bring a slice of your pie (made with Dai Due lard and locally grown fruit) to their booth for judging by the Dai Due staff between Saturday, June 11th and Saturday, July 2nd. The best slice of pie will win a case of lard (12 jars), a Dai Due apron and a big shout out in the newsletter. Please submit your name, contact information, pie type (i.e. peach), date and pie (big slice please) at the booth. Winner will be announced on the Tuesday, July 5th mailout! (Yes, this is probably a ploy for the Dai Due team to get to eat more pie, but they are nice people so who cares.)
To round out the local fun this weekend, Monument Market, the new all Texas market companion by the Monument Cafe team, is hosting an Open House on Saturday, June 18th, from 1:00-6:00 pm. I had a chance to tour the market last week and it is a terrific place to stock up on local produce, meats, fish, dairy and dry goods and is open seven days a week. On Saturday, you'll have a chance to meet the farmers who supply the store and take a tour of the store and gardens. I was very impressed with all the effort they have put into the project. The market is open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily and is located at 500 S. Austin Ave. Georgetown TX.
