Final Market of the Season

It's the final market of the season and we're going to celebrate. We are looking forward to an evening of music, laughter, and fun. Marty Martins will be playing throughout the evening. Fat Daddy will be cooking up his hot dogs. All of the farmers will be selling their great produce. And of course, Jerry will be there making sure everyone is having a good time.

Congratulations is due to the winner of the Homemade Ice Cream contest. Diane Krosivic won first place with her Pineapple Ice Cream. Kris won 2 prizes. Second place with Vanilla and toppings, and third place with a risky Maple Nut Bacon Ice Cream.

Not to worry...We won't let you go to long without an event.

Coming Up SOON:

October 3rd- 4th Annual Uptown, Downtown, All Around Town YARD SALE
AND
3rd Annual Great Gridley Chili Cook-Off

This year the yard sale not only includes Gridley, but also Biggs and Live Oak. Just think of it 15 miles of Yard Sales. If that is not good enough, swing by Daddow Park to enjoy a little competition and great chili. Vendors will be out with all sorts of things. Tasting kits will be available to purchase.

Ice Cream Contest

One more day until the homemade ice cream contest...

This is our second year and we are all very excited. Entries have been coming and we are hoping for a great turn out. If you don't want to enter, stop by and be a judge.

See you Tuesday Night!!

New Vendors!!

We are SUPER excited to have a few new vendors at the market.

We welcome Dan Imig selling Watkins Natural Products & Fuller Brush Products (see links to the side), Paula from Windmill farms, & Our Local Gridley Olive Oil.

The following recipe uses Root Beer Extract avaliable from Watkins:

Homemade Root Beer:

1 3/4 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups water
2 Tablespoons Root Beer Extract

Root Beer Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; heat and stir until mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat and cool to room tempeture; add root beer flavor and mix thotoughly. Place in well sealed container and keep in refridgerater.

Root Beer: Place 1/3 cup of syrup into a glass. Add 5 oz. of club soda or sparkling water. Fill with ice. Enjoy!!

Tuesday July 14th

Tonight at the market:

Kaleidoscope is hosting an open mic night in the gazebo and also will be selling hot dog dinners.

Lots of great vendors. In addition to our regulars we are happy to have Fat Daddy's Franks, Windmill Farms, and local olive oil.

The count down is on for the salsa competition that will be held on July 28th. Applications are at the BID table or at the BID office. We had 8 entries last year and are hoping for lots more this year. If you don't enter, than you'll have to settle for judging. All awards are done by people's choice.

We are starting a recipe swap this evening that will continue through the rest of the season. Bring your favorite in-season recipe and share it with others. Recipe card will be available from the BID at the BID table in its new location on the north side of the park. Here's a recipe to get you started:

Apricot-Cherry Crisp
2 1/2 lbs. ripe apricots
1 lb. sweet or pie cherries
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 T. minute tapioca
1/8 t. almond extract

crisp topping:
6 T. unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
3/4 c. light brown sugar, lightly packed
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. rolled oats, or finely chopped almonds
1/4 t. salt
1/2 t. grated nutmeg
1 t. ground cinnamon, optional

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter a 2 1/2 quart gratin dish. Pit the apricots and cherries, then toss with sugar, tapioca, and almond extract. Lay fruit in the prepared dish.
2. Make the topping. Using your fingers or the paddle attachment of your mixer, work the butter with the rest of the ingredients until the texture is course and crumbly.
3. Pat the topping over the fruit. Set the dish on a baking pan to catch the juices and bake until the top is browned and the juices have thickened around the edge, about 45 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
Serves 6-8

Recipe taken from Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers Markets by Deborah Madison

Pie Making Contest

On June 30, 2009 we will be having a pie making contest at the Farmer's Market.

Bring your favorite homemade pie and enter to win.

Guidelines:

All pies should include one item from the Farmer's Market.
No custard, cream, or meringue pies.
Please follow all Butte Co. health guidelines.

Judging will begin at 6:00 PM and winners announced at 7:30 PM.

As always please contact the BID with any questions.

A Verry Berry Contest

Tuesday May 26th will be the First Annual Very Berry Contest.

Pick up an application at the BID office and enter your favoritve berry recipe. Entries are not limited to desserts, so fire up your imagination!! What's your berry flavor?

All prizes are awarded by People's Choice. If you don't have time to enter, atleast you can be a judge.

May Events for Farmer's Market

While there are details still being worked out, it looks like the Market will start with a bang (or a fiesta.)

May 5th- Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 12th- Street Dance, BBQ, and Music
May 19th- Great Music and food
May 26th- A Very Berry Cookoff

Two Months and Counting...

Farmer's Market is fast approaching, and looking to be better season than ever.

We are a little less than 2 months away and the planning has long since started. This year the season has been extended from May 5th - December 1st allowing us enjoy the fresh produce a little longer. Also being added this year will be street dances, more kid's activities, more food contests, and live demonstrations.

Applications are available for interested parties. Contact GBID.