News from the SVGM - August 19th

Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market
August 19th, 2011

In this week's email:

• News From The Market
  
• Seasonal Recipe
  
• On The Website

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News From The Market
For those who have missed them during the long Alaskan fishing season, you can look forward to Wild For Salmon's return at this week's Growers' Market! Following a successful summer in Bristol Bay, they're back in Pennsylvania with the catch. You can read up on their 2011 exploits in their newsletter, or stop by to chat in person. This year, they'll have the usual fillets and portions, hot- and cold-smoked salmon, as flavored burgers, sausages, and spreads.

Do you have friends, neighbors, or family members over 60 who might benefit from the PA Farmer's Market Voucher Program? Low-income residents of Union and Snyder county have the opportunity to receive free vouchers to purchase fresh, Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables from local farmers' markets, including from the SVGM. The final opportunity for this year will be at the Lewisburg Senior Center, 116 N. 2nd St, on Friday, August 19th, from 8:30 to 12:00. If you think you, or someone you know, might be eligible, please check out this flyer for more details.

It's hard not to get salmon on the brain, so we've picked out a pair of recipes to pair the freshly-caught fish with some of the fresh produce at this week's market. Try adding a little color and spice with a Hawaiian-inspired Poached Salmon with Fruit Salsa, combining fresh peaches, tomatoes, onions and peppers for a sweet-spicy dish that's excellent served hot or cold. Or pull out the grill (or fire up the broiler when the skies threaten) for Grilled Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes, and enjoy the late summer weather.

Pass the newsletter along! If you've received a copy from a friend, and would like to get one each week during the market season, send an email to: svgmarket@gmail.com

Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market
August 19th, 2011
2pm - 6pm
Ard's Farm Market
4803 Old Turnpike Rd, Lewisburg
(Between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, on PA 45)
Visit our website at http://growersmarket.blogspot.com/
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Seasonal Recipe
Poached Salmon with Fruit Salsa
Adapted from Sam Choy's Island Flavors by Sam Choy (Hyperion, 1999)
Serves 4

Poaching salmon, by cooking it gently in simmering liquid, allows a bit of flexibility in serving. Unlike cooking fish on the grill, under the broiler, or in a skillet, poached salmon is actually quite tasty when served cold. You can certainly prepare the salmon by other methods, as well, as suits your taste.

The salsa here calls for peaches, and tomatoes, since they're fresh and in season. That said, any combination of sweet and sour, with enough spiciness to add liveliness, would be perfect here. Adjust the ingredients based on what you have, and make more than you need; extra salsa's good with pork, chicken, or simply with plain old tortilla chips.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillet portions
  
• 1 cup diced peaches
  
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
  
• ½ cup diced red onion
  
• ½ cup diced bell peppers, hot peppers, or a mixture
  
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  
• Fresh lime juice, to taste
  
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Place the salmon, skin side down, in a pan large enough to accommodate it without overlapping. cover with cold, well-salted water. (You can also use stock, wine, or any flavorful liquid you like.) Cover the pan tightly. Bring to a boil, and immediately shut off the heat. Allow the salmon to rest in the hot water until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Check for doneness with a thin-bladed knife, taking care to avoid overcooking. Remove from the water, drain, and, if serving cold, chill until needed.
   
   
2. Toss together the peaches, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and cilantro. Adjust to taste with fresh lime juice, salt and pepper. Spoon over the salmon fillets before serving.

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On The Website
Salmon can stand up to the grill, which is a challenge that few fish are up to. Use that heat to flavor up the salmon and some sweet, fresh produce in a recipe for Grilled Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes. Try it with some freshly dug potatoes and plenty of garlic for a real taste of summer!