Los Ranchos: May 12 Growers & Arts/Crafts Markets

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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-05-08 12:33:30
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=832

Los Ranchos Growers’ & Arts/Crafts Markets

Sat. May 12, 7 - 11 am

6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, next to the tennis courts and the fire station.




Ask the Expert, Mary Moses will discuss "Starting Edible Seed Sprouts." Pick-up a free info sheet to help you start edicble sprouts at home. For those that prefer to buy edible sprouts, stop by Lily's table for an assortment of sprouts.



Music by Richard



Market tables will have:

Spinach, chard, kale, arugula, variety of lettuces, sorrel

bunching onions - great for cooking

green onions for salads or cooking

spring garlic - use like green onions

mushrooms

sprouts

goat cheese and yoghurt

Salmon, beef

fresh pasta

pies and quiches

Eggs, bread, honey

Bedding plants, seedlings, fresh herbs

burritos & hot coffee, and more!




Arts and Crafters will feature creative and unique gifts including:

Ornaments, pottery, Japanese porcelain flower holders,

bird houses, metal sculpture

knitted and crocheted sweaters and afghans, painted silk scarves

handmade soaps, wood crafts, oil and watercolor paintings

jewelry, cards, dolls, toys and more!




Seasonal recipe suggestion: Spring Market Pasta

Saute sliced spring garlic and green or bunching onions, and sliced Exotic Mushrooms in olive oil. Add chopped spring greens (chard, kale, etc.) and crumbled warm, cooked Fishhugger salmon. Add 4-5 tablespoons of chicken broth mixed with 1 tablespoon of chile sauce (optional). Cover and saute gently until greens are slightly wilted (1-2 minutes). Cook fresh whole-wheat Pasta Divina spaghetti, drain, and place in serving bowl. Add wilted greens mixture and grated parmesan cheese and mix gently. Serve with additional grated cheese. Enjoy!



Recipes: In honor of the 15th anniversary of the market, if you would like to submit your favorite seasonal recipe to be included in this year's 7th Cooking in the Village recipe book, please send it in a word document to sue@brawleyandcompany.com, or drop off a copy to the market information table.




May highlights include:




May 19: Old Vehicle Day / Salmon& Greens Guest Chefs with vehicles from the Model A Club, Unser Museum, the RRC Club, and the Early Ford V-8 Club. The Los Ranchos Fire Department will have an open house. Tap your toes to music by Rob Roman while sampling goodies prepared by guest chef Kenny, "The Fish Hugger" featuring spring greens and salmon from "Fishhuggers," and guest chef, Michelle Martinez, Pasta Divina, who will prepare fresh pasta and greens. Kelly Jo Designs will have the Los Ranchos, lavender and other designs available.




May 26: Ask the Expert with Larry Kloeppel "Composting"



Ask the Expert - to be scheduled: Gale Sutton will discuss growing and maintaining orchids.







Rob Roman's Rain Collection Report thru April 2007:



Total Rain for 2007 todate:



Jan 1.09 this counts the New Years Snow Storm totals.



I received about 14" of snow that melted down to .95" of Rain.



Feb .39



Mar 1.06



Apr 1.4 Total = 3.92 inches @ 1500 gallons per inch



IS 5,880 gallons of water that hit and rolled off my roof, I have about 850 gallons available for irrigation and the Bird Baths.