Our last August market will be packed with summer’s bounty: melons, tomatoes, corn, eggplant, squash, beans, cucumbers, bell peppers, hot peppers, artichokes, salad greens, potatos, onions, apples, pears and peaches; blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.

The Sellwood Community Center sets up a hands-on pirate-themed art table at market today 3:30-5:30PM; face painting and decorating.

Chef Jorge Martinez from Portofino demonstrates cooking for brunch: 3:45-4:45 learn and sample.

We are excited about our Community Table this week; stop by to chat with Friends of Family Farmers (http://www.friendsoffamilyfarmers.org/) to learn about the great work they’re doing in the community. Be sure to ask them about inFARMation meetings in town.

Today is Styrofoam drop off day; place your clean, block styrofoam directly in the truck parked in front of the market and Julie Wallace (Wallace Books) will transport it to the recycle center.

Back this week: Beck’s Family Farm, Jacob’s Creamery, Coco & Co, Gelateria, Black Sheep Bakery

This week’s recipe takes advantage of those big bell peppers and ripening tomatoes:
Peperonata (mixed bell peppers) – this is one variation on this standard dish
Ingredients:
5 T olive oil
4 bell peppers, mixed colors, cut into 1/2 inch strips
3 onions, thickly sliced
2 C chopped tomatoes
3 medium potatoes, cubed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Fresh basil, salt/pepper

In large, heavy saucepan place oil, garlic, all veggies, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Partially uncover and turn up heat to medium high to allow some of the liquid to evaporate. The potatoes will soften, absorbing some of the flavors. When all the veggies are soft turn off the heat and toss with fresh basil. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cold as a side or main dish.

Remember, September hours will change to 3PM-7PM, 30 minutes earlier opening and closing.

We need your help!! Help set up the market from 2:00-3:00 or close down 7:00-8:00PM. Guaranteed to build muscle! Contact us at
laura@morelandfarmersmarket.org or stop by the information booth to sign up for a shift.

Thank you for continuing to support your local farmers market. Happy marketing.