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By Judy Delperdang
Along with the traditional farmers market offerings like produce, baked goods, arts, crafts and youth activities, the Clear Lake Farmers Market entertains market-goers with live music.
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Gazpacho – guh–spah-choh
by Andrea Evelsizer
You may have noticed the exciting new food cart that has been serving up tasty samples at local farmers markets this year. The Clear Lake Farmers Market has partnered with Healthy Harvest of North Iowa to bring cooking demos and tasting events to you each month. This month we will be sampling Gazpacho – a delightful, cold soup made with fresh raw vegetables.
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As we focus on the fast approaching July 4th celebration and start thinking about our menu, my mind thinks of the fresh strawberries that you can find at our local farmers markets.
Tips for Preparing and Cooking Strawberries…
I’m sure the first thing you think of when you think of a farmers market is the bounty of brightly colored fruits and vegetables available, but did you know that you can find some delicious, homemade breads and other baked goods as well. The Clear Lake Farmers Market offers several vendors that showcase a variety of their ‘made with love’, delectable treats. We have everything from sweet and savory breads, to pies, cookies, cupcakes, bars and more. And of course, you can’t forget the oooey, gooey cinnamon and caramel rolls that are just begging to be served with a great cup of coffee.
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The Clear Lake Farmers market offers more than just fresh products and handmade crafts. It is also an opportunity to connect with your kids and provide a variety of opportunities for learning and fun. Each week the market offers a Kid’s Activity table or area. The activities throughout the season will be focused on four main themes, Crafts, STEAM, Physical Activity, and Nature.…
Over four years ago now, a group of individuals came together and began a grassroots movement to ‘grow’ and revitalize our local farmers market here in Clear Lake. I would venture to say that this movement has been a huge success, however not solely to the credit of that original group. As the old saying goes, “it takes a village” and that it has. The Clear Lake Farmers Market would not be what it is today without the support of our entire community and our loyal, generous sponsors. Over the last several years, businesses and members of this great community have stepped up and helped to enhance the market experience.…
I’ve had more than one non-farmer friend ask me about eggs recently and if every egg can become a baby chicken. They think this is a silly question to ask but its one, I’m guessing, many don’t know the answer to. The answer is that eggs you find in the grocery store mostly come from large farms where hens are kept without any roosters around. Those eggs are not fertilized and cannot become a baby chicken. On our farm, like many other small farms, the roosters (male chickens) and hens (female chickens) live together so the eggs are fertilized and could, under the right conditions, develop into a chick.…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”215″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]We are now accepting applications for the 2018 market season! To access our online vendor application CLICK HERE To access the 2018 stall diagram CLICK HERE To access the Market Rules & Regulations CLICK HERE Clear Lake Farmers Market Youth Vending Days Youth Vending Days will be held on the 3rd Saturdays of May, June, July, August…
