Your Neighborhood. Your Market.

Thursdays, 2:30-6:30pm June 20 thru October 31 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester

Due to a threatening forecast, the Seafood Throwdown scheduled for today has been postponed for three weeks. We are looking forward to welcoming back our talented chefs and esteemed judges on August 29th. Please join us as we celebrate the fruits of our ocean! The market vendors are pressing forward, however, and will be on-site starting at 2:30pm to sell you their delicious bounty. PLUS, for the first time this season, the Healthy Champions will be here to sell their amazing summer squash and copies of their brand new cookbook. Watch our Twitter feed for updates on the market. Rain checks will be available if we are forced to close early.

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This week at the market... Scallops Collard Greens Red & Green Tomatoes Swiss Chard & Kale Summer Squash & Zucchini Cucumbers & Eggplant Garlic & Potatoes Scallions & Onions Cabbage, Lettuce, & Salad Mix

This week's vendors:

Trustees - City Harvest Serving Ourselves Farm Reds Best Seafood BSHC Healthy Champions

See you at the market!

Herbs (parsley, sage, basil, and more!) Whole Porgy & Bluefish Pollack & Hake Filets - Fish of the week - Fruit/vegetable of the week

Fishermans Tale Scallops

We have a very special arrival at this weeks market gorgeous SCALLOPS! While a little more pricey than the fish that usually make their way to the farmers market, scallops are a delightful complement to your favorite seasonal vegetables. Their soft fleshy texture and delicately mild sweet flavor are enjoyed by even those who are not particularly fond of fish or other shellfish. Scallops are found in many waters throughout the world. The great scallop is abundant in the Mediterranean, while the sea and bay scallop are found concentrated in the Atlantic Ocean off North America.

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Scallops are a very good source of a very important nutrient for cardiovascular health, vitamin B12. I n addition to their B12, scallops are a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids and a good source of magnesium and potassium which also play a part in maintaining a healthy heart. Come enjoy this magnificent protein! Pan-Seared Scallops with Special Thai Sauce

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Nutritionist Notes Collard Greens

Collards are leafy green vegetables that belong to the same family that includes cabbage, kale, and broccoli. While they share the same botanical name as kale, Brassica oleracea, and some resemblance, they have their own distinctive qualities. Collards' unique appearance features dark blue green leaves that are smooth in texture and relatively broad. They lack the frilled edges that are so distinctive to their cousin kale. No problem, we accept VISA and Mastercard. Visit the market manager to learn more.
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Upcoming Special Events @ The Market:

August 15th Senior Celebration August 25th Seafood Throwdown Look for collard greens that have firm, unwilted leaves that are vividly deep green in color with no signs of yellowing or browning. Leaves that are smaller in size will be more tender and have a milder flavor. They should be displayed in a chilled section in the refrigerator case to prevent them from wilting and becoming bitter. Place collard greens in a plastic bag, removing as much of the air from the bag as possible. Store in the refrigerator where they should keep fresh for about three to five days. October 31st Halloween Harvest Festival October 24th Food Day (rescheduled from Aug. 8th) September 19th Fall Fair for Teens

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Collard greens are an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of betacarotene), vitamin C, manganese, folate, calcium, and dietary fiber. In addition, collard greens are a very good source of magnesium, iron, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6. They are a good source of vitamin E, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, niacin, zinc, and phosphorus, Try this Rethought Southern-Style Collard Greens recipe from the New York Times.

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In the Community:
Dorchester Community Food Co-op

Fresh Fridays Dinner Series

Aug. 9th, 16th and 23rd, 6pm to dusk 191 Bowdoin Street Community Hub (intersection of Bowdoin & Topliff) Family Nurturing Center

Back-to-School Family Fun Event

Thursday, August. 22nd, 12-3pm Corner of Bowdoin & Topliff Bowdoin Geneva Alliance Thursday, August. 22nd, 6-8pm First Parish Church, 10 Parish Street

Mayoral Candidate Forum

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For more information on the market and any of our other healthy food access initiatives, please visit:

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or contact Maura Beaufait mbeaufai@bidmc.harvard.edu or 617-754-0026.