Your Neighborhood. Your Market.

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

Fall is in full swing this week with the first appearance of APPLES at the farmers market. The crisp fall air was here earlier this week just as these apples were picked so they are at the absolute peak of freshness and taste. Remember, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. On that note next week, the market plays host to our second annual Fall Health Fair with information and resources on how to stay healthy! FREE chair massages will be offered by Christine Rose, LMT. Plus, well be giving away pedometers, water bottles, stress relief balls, and safer sex supplies. Mark your calendars and come on by!

Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter

This week at the market... Apples Pollock Filets Farm-Fresh Organic Eggs Peaches & Raspberries Collard Greens & Kale Summer Squash & Zucchini Celery Garlic & Onions Potatoes Cabbage, Lettuce, & Salad Mix Herbs (parsley, sage, basil, and more!) Sea Scallops Whole Porgy Compost Drop-off: This week's vendors:

Trustees - City Harvest Serving Ourselves Farm Reds Best Seafood

Greenovate #CompostBos Pilot

See you at the market!

Redfish & Bluefish Filets - Fish of the week - Fruit/vegetable of the week

Tomorrow we will have potatoes, cabbage, celery, mix greens, kale, collards greens, summer squash, zucchini, garlic, herbs.

Fishermans Tale Pollock

Our featured fish for this week is the beautifully refined Pollock. Atlantic Pollock are larger and have slightly darker flesh and higher oil content than Alaska Pollock. The meat is white and firm and has a sweet, delicate flavor. Atlantic Pollock is at our market in fillets. Atlantic pollock are brownish-green on the back and slightly pale on the belly. They have a small chin barbel, like the whiskers on a catfish. They are a member of the cod family but can be distinguished by their greenish hue and darker flesh.

Double your Dollar with Boston Bounty Bucks!

Atlantic pollock is very low in saturated fat and is a very good source of protein, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. Sauted Pollack in Lemon Garlic Butter

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

Nutritionist Notes Apples

The apple tree originally came from Eastern Europe and southwestern Asia and has been cultivated for centuries. Apples are white-fleshed fruits with a red, yellow, or green skin. Tastes vary from a refreshingly sweet to a crisp tart flavor depending on the variety - of which there are over 7,000 on the market today.

Forgot your Cash?

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

Apples are naturally low in calories and good source s of fiber and vitamin C. The soluble fiber pectin in apple along with its unique combination of polyphenolic phytonutrients has been linked with heart disease prevention for its role in regulating our blood fat levels. In addition, the phytonutrients in apples influence our digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, and thus help us regulate our blood sugar. Researchers have found that apples also help increase satiety making you feel fuller longer. Consuming one mediumsized apple before a meal has been linked with helping people reduce their caloric intake at that meal by 15%. Eating both the skin and the flesh of the apple maximizes the nutritional benefits of this wonderful fruit. When buying, remember to look for apples with firm skin and rich coloring. They can be stored for quite a long time at a low temperature to help reduce nutrient loss. Bruised or damaged apples produce large amount of ethylene gas which can lead to spoilage of apples or other produce stored nearby. For this reason, be sure to remove any damaged apples when storing them as the old adage actually proves true: one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch.

Upcoming Special Events @ The Market:

September 19th Fall Health Fair October 24th Food Day October 31st Halloween Harvest Festival

Farmers Market Photo Gallery

For a healthier twist on dessert, try this de-LIGHT-ful take on Apple Crisp using skin-on apples, oatmeal, and whole wheat flour for added fiber.

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. Mayoral Candidates Forum

Share them with friends, colleagues, and neighbors!

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6-8pm Boston Public Library, Copley Square (more information) Circle the City

Transportation & Liveable Communities

Open Streets: Blue Hill Ave.

Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-5pm Blue Hill Avenue between Dudley and Warren Streets (more information)

(Click images to view full-size flyers)

www.bostonfarmersmarkets.com

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 mbeaufai@bidmc.harvard.edu or 617-754-0026.