Your Neighborhood. Your Market.

Thursdays, 2:30-6:00pm June 20 thru October 31 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester

Theres a beautiful crispness in the air today, the perfect temperature for some apples and gorgeous winter squash along with the best in cooler-weather fresh fish. Plus, whole fish is back today with great varieties at affordable prices! Think you cant break down a whole fish, not-to-fear! Check out our great tutorial: Unlocking the Mysteries of Whole Fish . So, gear up for a great day at the market! Today, the market welcomes Abbie Wanamaker, Dorchester-based artist and illustrator. Abbie will join us at the market from 3:30-6pm to celebrate the amazing fresh food at the market offering FREE art-making to artists of all ages. Come by and join her for some creative fun while you shop!

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This week's vendors:

Serving Ourselves Farm Reds Best Seafood

Compost Drop-off: Greenovate #CompostBos Pilot Creative Corner: As the season draws to a close, were reflecting on the 2013 season and gearing up PopUP Art & Playspace with

to plan for next year. Please contribute your thoughts by filling out our online customer survey or by popping by the market managers stand during the market for a paper version. Help us make the market even better!

Abby Wannamaker

This week at the market... Bok Choy Swordfish Farm-Fresh Organic Eggs Organic Apples! Collard Greens & Kale Broccoli Beans Garlic & Onions Potatoes Butternut Squash Herbs (parsley, sage, basil, and more!) Sea Scallops Whole Porgy, Whiting, Redfish Tuna & Pollock Filets

See you at the market!

- Fish of the week

- Fruit/vegetable of the week

Fishermans Tale Swordfish

Atlantic swordfish are one of the fastest and largest predators in the ocean. They have a streamlined body that allows them to swim at high speeds, up to 50 mph. They grow rapidly, reaching a maximum size of about 1,165 pounds (although the average size caught in the fishery is 50-200 pounds).

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EVERYONE who uses their EBT Card at the market receives 50% off their fresh food purchase up to $20!

Swordfish is moist and flavorful with a slightly sweet taste. It has a moderately high oil content and a firm, meaty texture. When raw, the flesh varies from white and ivory to pink

and orange. When cooked, swordfish turns beige. Swordfish flesh should be firm. Cut surfaces should be free of ragged edges. Discolored, dull skin is a sign of mishandling or dehydration. Swordfish is an excellent source of selenium, niacin, and vitamin B12 and a good source of zinc. One note of caution: The Food and Drug Administration recommends that women who might become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children younger than age 5 should avoid eating swordfish because they may contain high levels of mercury and other toxins. Substitutes for swordfish include halibut, mahi-mahi, sea bass, cod, snapper or other firm-textured fish. Consult your physician or nutritionist for individualized advice on safe consumption.

We Accept WIC!

WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Checks are accepted by all produce vendors. WIC Fruit & Vegetable Checks are also accepted by Serving Ourselves Farm.

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Check out this great recipe from the Mayo clinic for Swordfish Tacos with Cilantro and Lime. YUM!

Nutritionist Notes Bok Choy (Pak Choi)

No problem, we accept VISA and Mastercard. Visit the market manager to learn more.
($1.00 convenience fee per transaction)

Upcoming Special Events @ The Market:

October 24th Food Day October 31st Halloween Harvest Festival
Bok choy, or brassica chinensis to use its scientific name, is classified as a cabbage. Nonetheless, bok choy bears little resemblance to the round European cabbages found in western supermarkets, or to Napa Cabbage for that matter. Its white stalks resemble celery

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without the stringiness, while the dark green, crinkly leaves of the most common variety is similar to Romaine lettuce. The Chinese commonly refer to bok choy as pak choi or "white vegetable." Bok choy is the #1 vegetable in China, and is becoming more and more ubiquitous throughout the world. Bok choy's delicate flavor is featured in soups, stir-fries and appetizers. It has a higher concentration of beta-carotene and vitamin A than any other variety of cabbage. Although bok choy is available year-round, it is best during winter season. In the markets, buy fresh harvest featuring firm stalks and dark green crispy flavorful leaves. Avoid slump plant with leaves wilted and lost their luster. Once at home, store whole bok choy in the vegetable compartment in the refrigerator set at high relative humidity. If stored appropriately, it stays fresh for up to 3-4 days without the loss of much of nutrients. However, the sooner you use it, the more nutritious, sweeter, and flavorful it is!

Four-Minute Healthy Bok Choy Saut Enjoy this great tasting recipe and get 375% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 318% DV for vitamin C, 188% DV for vitamin K and 69% for folate! Did I mention that it only takes 4 minutes to prepare!?

In the Community:
Help us spread the word about your favorite farmers market! Check out our Multi-lingual Market Flyer and Residential Compost Pilot Flyer. Dorchester Food Co-op & Sustainability Guild

Share them with friends, colleagues, and neighbors!

Community Hub Activities

Every Saturday, 10am-7pm Sept. 21st thru October 26th 191 Bowdoin Street

Boston Police/C-11 & Friends of Geneva Cliffs Saturday, October 19th, Dusk til 8pm Intersection of Bowdoin St. & Geneva Ave. (more info)

Haunted Forest @ the Cliffs

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

www.foodinthehood.wordpress.com
or contact Maura Ackerman mackerma@bidcmc.harvard.edu or 617-754-0026.