Ferndale Public Market

a really nice day at the market October 8, 2011

2011-10-09T14:43:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed my time and acquired pastry from Tina, salad lettuce from Jon, honey and jewelry. (looking for info) great day!

a really nice day at the market October 8, 2011

sites and sounds....

and i am behind on my blogging so i decided rather than focus on that, i would start where i am and work back over the winter to fill in.....

august 6 2011

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July 23,2011

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a beautiful day at the end of July

2010-08-02T19:16:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of hanging out at the market during the music of The Bellingham Youth Jazz Band. I picked up some blueberries, strawberries and ate some delicious fried bread...Mmmmmm. I will be back for more of that!! here are a few photos

Great day at the market

video here......

catching up....a beautiful day in June....

June day

catching up....

2010-05-18T09:58:00.000-07:00

Some days have past since the market opened an I have made it to all except one. I have enjoyed myself each time and had a chance to visit with many people along the way. I have enjoyed a mushroom burger every time from Devine Gardens YUM!!!

Whatcom Locavore has a great recipe for this burger here

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of a quote of the day. A young gal, I'm guessing about 5 years old, added to a conversation about fun. "When you're a kid, everything is fun."

Here are a few photos to catch up....

a cool spring day at the market

a beautiful sunny day!!

Opening day April 17th

2010-04-18T20:40:00.000-07:00

In spite of clouds and a few raindrops, the market opened with great enthusiasm. Mayor Gary Jensen officiated the opening ceremony and pronounced the market open.

Opening day April 2010

I had to rush off to another obligation soon after the opening ceremony and came back for the last hour or so in the afternoon. I spoke to many of the vendors and everyone was upbeat and felt the first day was very successful. Many folks were still walking through and stopping to check out the booths. It was a great day being a member of the Ferndale community.

a saturday in october and catching up

2009-10-05T19:53:00.000-07:00

spent some time at the market and hung out with Ozy in his booth for a while. also walked over to the Friendship Community Garden along the river. what a beautiful day and thanks to all the people who are making the market happen this 2nd year.

also a catch up from june 13th ....wow...where does the time go?

F. A. Farm ...1st CSA pickup ....!!!

2009-06-11T14:51:00.000-07:00

a beautiful day at the farm and i asked for and got the 10 minutes farm tour from Walter. as usual, he is non stop amazing info. what a great day on planet earth !

catching up......it's year 2.

2009-05-31T21:52:00.000-07:00

saturday, May 30th in the afternoon at the market

may 16th 2009

video here

may 9th.....

2009 off to a great start....

2009-05-17T17:09:00.000-07:00

opening day ....

great day at the market!!!

2008-09-06T14:31:00.000-07:00

i had a wondraful time at the market today...thanks to all the people who made that happen.....lot's of fun with the kids at the fountain and eating scones and jam..Mmmmm

the market and street fair

2008-08-24T13:33:00.000-07:00

i spent most of my time at our booth at the street fair but managed to sit on the bench across from FA Farm booth and enjoyed some lunch.....can't wait to for the shade tree to get bigger for just yesterdays kind of day....it was warm!! i'm not complaining....it was a really fun day.

Pioneer days in Ferndale

2008-07-28T09:13:00.000-07:00

i stopped in at the market before going to the booth and parade....l was lucky to be there to see Walter and Toni from FA Farm do an amazing presentation on the fava bean......

a couple photos...

pioneer days

and some recipes for the fabulous fava bean from Toni and Walter...

FAVA BEANS (TWO RECIPES)
Fava beans were enjoyed by ancient Egyptians 5,000 years ago and they continue to be a prime source of protein in the Near East and North Africa. The fava is a large, brown bean when dried. Fresh beans come in large pods with approximately five beans each. They are popular in Europe and are beginning to gain a following in the United States. Most recipes tell you to double shell the fresh beans, but the next recipe gives you two options.

BASIC FAVA BEANS

1-2 pounds favas, shelled
1-4 cloves of garlic, chopped AND/OR 1/2 cup onions, chopped
Olive oil

Version 1: Sauté the favas with garlic/onion in heated oil. The inner shells will come off in the pan - they are a light green and the favas can be eaten like that. Season with salt and pepper. Easy – they don’t need much salt.

Version 2: First shell the beans and blanche the light green favas by putting them into boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove immediately and rinse in cold water. Take the outer shell off each bean, so you have just the bright emerald green bean. Sauté just the inner green beans in the heated oil with the garlic for 2-3 minutes. As before, season with salt and pepper.

The second version is if you have more time or a helper is available.

FAVA BEAN/COUSCOUS SALAD

1 cup raw couscous
1 bowl shelled, blanched favas (the bright green ones)
3 green onions, chopped
Salad dressing (your choice!)

Bring one cup water with a bit of butter or oil and a pinch of salt to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in 1 cup raw couscous and stir well. Put a lid on and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous and you're ready to add the other ingredients. Don’t put on too much dressing.

and check out their wondraful cookbook here ...oh this is gettin' fun!!!!

and this beautiful fava bean potato salad over at What geeks eat…......

Another great day!

2008-06-22T22:01:00.000-07:00

June 21st

Opening day at the market!

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Photo credit for the attached photo is Toni Lyons. Walter Haugen & Toni Lyons F.A. Farm, Ferndale

WOW!!! what a beautiful day.

more photos by Debi....

opening day ceremony.....

Farmer's Market starts may 24

2008-04-22T10:19:00.000-07:00

the Ferndale Farmer's Market opens saturdays on the riverwalk (can't miss the fountain to the left as you get across bridge into Ferndale downtown)

F.A. Farm

2008-04-20T11:44:00.000-07:00

had a wonderful tour with Walter on a snowey day in April.....

more video here