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Schenectady Greenmarket Inside Proctors, Sundays 10-2
February 5, 2012---
Soup! Cook-off a success
The 3rd annual Market Cook-off is over, and this year was the best! All three chefs created unique, flavorful soups which were a hit with the judges and crowd alike.
Congratulations to the winner, Chef Chris Euripidou of Farmer Boy Diner & Restaurant. A Johnson & Wales University graduate, Chris was born into the family business at Farmer Boy. He has worked full time for award-winning Epicurean Catering and at Molyvos restaurant in NYC. Chris has lead the kitchen at Farmer Boy Diner & Restaurant since 2006, using his expertise to shape the 30-year establishment into a restaurant that has a home-like feel with culinary flair. He's also teamed up with a talented brother and cousin to form Anthology Catering, providing Mediterranean cuisine with personalized service. Chris is about sustainability and support of local businesses, which are important factors in his decisions.
Huge thanks to our competing Chefs:
Chris Euripidou of Farmer Boy Diner - Minestrone (1st)
Kevin Brown of Café NOLA - Gumbo (2nd)
Richard Genest of Moon & River Café - Vegan Vegetable (3rd)
We couldn't have done it without our Special Events Coordinator Margaret Lazzeri. Thank you, Margaret!
Our esteemed judges this year were witty, conscientious, and arrived very hungry. Big thanks to (left to right):
Bob McEvoy - SUNY Albany Professor
Don Rittner - Schenectady County & City Historian
Daniel Berman - FUSSYlittleBLOG creator
And a very special thanks to our wonderful vendors who donated market fresh ingredients:
Buddhapesto, Cornell Farm (3 chefs), Flour City Pasta, Mariaville Farm, Migliorelli (2 chefs), Naga Bakehouse, Our Daily Bread, and Susie’s Climax Creations.
As always, thank you to anyone who we may have missed.
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Market Stage, 10-2: Running the River
Market Stage, Noon: SLOC presents four selections from Baby
Lower Level Music: John Dermont
Community Table 1: Occupy Schenectady
Community Table 2: Schenectady Light Opera Company
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Variety Vendors: Altamont Vineyard & Winery, Sistahs Vintage Aprons, Funk Farms, Mosaics by Christine, The New England Fudge Co., Highland Farm, Chick and Hen Baking Company, Laurie's Gluten Free Goodness, The Peanut Principle
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The Hudson-Chatham Winery is happy to have several of its most popular wines back in stock. Seyval Blanc, a dry, crisp, white; Salmagundi, our light, blush wine that's sweet but not too sweet; and - in time for celebrating the Super Bowl or making Valentine's Day special - our Blanc de Blanc. We also have a great selection of dry reds that recently received scores in the high 80s (out of 100) from Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Sweet Tree Farm: What a winter - our beef are still out on pasture! We'll have fresh grass fed beef this weekend in addition to specials on frozen beef roasts and chicken.
Sistahs Vintage Aprons is bringing a little more spice to this season with the Tuxedo Collection III of black and white Evita aprons. Come see what's black and white, with a dollop of red just to keep things interesting!
Healing Path Massage will have Jean Marie Sefcovic and Jeanne Kitt offering chair massage this Sunday. Come over and bring your sore muscles, neck, back, shoulders. See what they can do to make you more comfortable - you'll be glad you did.
The Peanut Principle will have hempseed butter and apricot kernel butter, Peanut Ginger dressing and variety of homemade fluffs.
Adirondack Flower Farm will offer Schenectady Greenmarket Gold - pure maple syrup as a fund raising project for the market. We'll also have a selection of Grades A and B maple syrup, fresh maple sugar candies and granulated sugar, and maple and lavender baked goods. Stop by to see our new maple, lavender and honey scented soaps.
Shushan Valley Hydro Farm: Oh-so-sweet cherry tomatoes, beefsteak and vine cluster tomatoes, European cucumbers and baby cukes, heads of mixed lettuce, arugula, watercress, zucchini (limited supply), Swiss chard, basil, thyme, oregano, cilantro, dill, rosemary, mint, and parsley.
Cafe NOLA: Blackened Chicken Etouffee served over dirty rice, Crawfish Gumbo served over dirty rice, fresh squeezed Lemonade, fresh brewed Sweet Tea, and Arnold Palmer (1/2 lemonade, 1/2 iced tea)!
Mariaville Farm: Fresh chicken - never frozen! Processed on Wednesday. We'll have a large variety of cuts of lamb, chicken wings for your Super Bowl party, Black Angus steaks, pork sausage, turkey parts, fresh eggs, and bacon.
Pixie's Preserves: Elderberry Jelly is back! We'll be sampling Ginger Jam this week.
Funk Farms: Hosting a game party or attending one? This week, we're offering some of our black and white cookies in festive blue and white in honor of the big game. Come and see our other decorated cookies; we'll be offering special game day pricing on our chocolate chip, chocolate and peanut butter fudge cups - $15/dozen (any assortment). Pre-order a dozen of our freshly baked giant cinnamon buns by Friday 2/3 (518-469-3279) for pick up at the market and receive a discounted price of $25/dozen. Make your big game celebration more memorable by adding some Funk Farms homemade products to your menu.
Three Chicks and a P: Spice up your Super Bowl party with our Spicy Black Bean hummus! We'll also have an Olive Tapenade this week along with our Garlic Breath, Italian Herb and Roasted Red Pepper hummus.
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