Farmer's Market

We love farmer's markets.  It is so much fun seeing new produce each week and the anticipation of the dish we will create with that produce.  Last year we worked the Tuesday Market every week, but this year we only have the time to do it once a month.  When the opportunity presented itself for us to be a part of the market last year, we were both honored and excited.  Working directly alongside the farmers is what we love to do and we use it as a foundation of our restaurant.  We try to use our business as a way to relay our passion for food and to help educate the importance of the local food movement.  So many aspects of life boil down to how we eat and what we eat, and a good farmer's market is the seed of this movement.  I believe the best way to be influential is to practice what you believe, so taking part in this market is almost necessary to me.  

The food we prepare for the market utilizes almost only ingredients available at the market.  We do this to inspire and encourage people to use more of the produce available.  Sometimes customers aren't certain of how to use an unfamiliar product so they shy away.  Our hope is to show that these ingredients are easy and delicious to use.  This year the Tuesday Market is going to host cooking demonstrations by local chefs to help inspire market-goers to use more of the delectable ingredients they may be less familiar with.  This fantastic idea was presented to me today and I couldn't wait to sign on.  There is so much great food available, some people just need a little help figuring out what to do with it. Sounds right up my alley...