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BADSEED Funky Friday Farmers' Market - KCMO @ 4-8pm @ 19th & McGee - 20120120



Howdy Folks -

I gotta make this short & sweet cuz Farmer Brooke is on vacation!!!  Can you freakin' believe it??  Farmer Dan and I haven't been on a vacation for ages...(we barely manage to get a day off).  It's been so long since we've made it out of town that when I went to pack I couldn't find a single suitcase, backpack, or duffle bag.  Out of sheer desperation I ended up shoving our tattered clothes into a burlap potato sack!!  (pretty darn appropriate for a couple of flailing farmers, eh?)

Anyway, we are in the delightfully sinful town of "Nawlins" celebrating our anniversary.  "Pimp Daddy" Percy James is with us of course and I'd say he's having more fun than anybody.  See attached photo.

We'll be back this Friday for the sinfully delicious BADSEED *Winter* Farmers' Market from 4-8 pm.  See you then!!




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THIS WEEK'S ORGANIC OFFERINGS -


URBAVORE Urban Farm

A project of BADSEED - Brooke Salvaggio & Daniel Heryer
5500 Bennington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64129
Welcome to URBAVORE - an off-grid, diversified, urban farmstead in the heart of KCMO. Born in 2011, URBAVORE is working towards the creation of an “edible oasis” that brings organic growth, sustainable life, and creative solutions to a city neighborhood.  We grow an extensive variety of heirloom vegetables noted for their unique appearance and extraordinary flavor, as well as an array of culinary/medicinal herbs and edible flowers. URBAVORE is a non-certified, beyond organic operation dedicated to respecting both the health of the individual and the environment. It is our aim to build community and collective consciousness through the universal pleasure that comes from eating good food.
OFFERINGS:
*FREE-RANGE EGGS
*Locally-grown, locally-milled Artisan Flour (www.heartlandmill.com)


Herb'n Gardener
Lew Edmister
17th and Belleview, Kansas City, MO 64108
For the “meanest greens” in town, check out Lew's gourmet selection of urban-grown goodies.  He grows a mouthwatering array of  lettuces, spicy mustards, arugula, and gourmet salad mixes on KC’s west side. Other tasty morsels include heirloom tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, okra, and filet beans.  New For 2011 -RUSTIC BREAD straight from Lew’s hand-built wood-fired oven.  YUM!
OFFERINGS:
*Rustic, hand-crafted BREAD!!

Avery's Produce of Hoyland Farm

Avery Lominska
North of Lawrence
Street-musician turned farmer, Avery Lominska, will be carrying on his father's legacy with an UNBELIEVABLE selection of homegrown goodness.  
      
     
    
Avery's father, Bob Lominska, is a regular "rockstar" in the organic growing scene.  He's been plowing the way for over 30 years.  He's an encyclopedia of (dirt-filled) knowledge and an inspiration to his son who has boldly followed in his footsteps.  At 31 years old, Avery has been a full-time farmer for 7 years!  Take a bite out of a strong family tradition this Friday!!
 
      
     
    
OFFERINGS:
*OYSTER Mushrooms from Wakarusa Farms
*Organic Tofu From Central Soyfoods
*Sweet Potatoes
*Lettuce
*Kale
*Bok Choy & Tot Soi
*Arugula
*Daikons
*Swiss Chard
*Mustard Greens
*Nappa Cabbage


Western Hills Produce

Alice & Marvin Huenefeld
Wellington, MO

816-934-2549

Alice is famous for her utterly delicious baked goods made from homegrown, hand-milled whole wheat flour.  Her tasty breads, cakes, cookies, and muffins are complimented by an assortment of jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes all made from ingredients sustainably grown on the farm.  Marvin adds his own touch with one of a kind wood-turned items handcrafted with the utmost care and creativity.  Products can be found during the regular growing season at the Westport Farmers' Market.  
OFFERINGS:
*Farm Fresh Brown Eggs
*Wholesome Baked Breads
*Sweet Treats
*Canned Goods
*Wood-turned items by Marvin

Parker Farms All-Natural Meats

Tom & Paula Parker
Richmond, MO
"We produce all-natural gourmet beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and eggs.  All of our beef and lamb is 100% grassfed. They are never fed any grain, animal by products, antibiotics, or injected with growth hormones. We have been practicing Management Intensive Grazing since 1997. It is our goal to care for all of the livestock that we have been blessed with, in as natural and humane a manner as we can.  Our chickens for meat and eggs are also raised on pasture with green grass under their feet as much as the weather in this part of the world allows.  Our hogs are fed grain, but do live outdoors with dirt under their feet.  We do not use any petroleum based pesticides or fertilizers on our pastures. We believe that healthy people, and healthy animals start with healthy plants and a healthy, biologically active, soil community.  Our meats are available at the BADSEED Market or through our Community Supported Agriculture shares."
*Grass-fed Beef in various cuts
*All-Natural Pork products
*Grass-fed Lamb
*Pastured CHICKENS!!!

Wells Family Farm
Kim & Steve Wells
King City, MO
Our Grass Fed Operation has proven time and again that quality, taste, and tenderness take a dedicated plan.  Not only the processing aging, but the types of feed our animals consume are of vital importance.  We inter seed our pastures and hay fields with additional varieties of grasses and legumes each year.  We also learn from our neighbors and contacts of many new veggies that are wonderful forage. learning all we can to create a superior product.
OFFERINGS:
*Certified Organic Grass-fed Beef

Rocky Creek Valley Farms

Elizabeth & Gary
Rayville, MO
 Lizzy is an herbalist turned farmer who cultivates glorious acreage north of Richmond, MO.  Lizzy's diversified farmstead includes organic vegetable & herb production, free-range laying hens, and dairy goats.  Lizzy also offers classes in sustainable gardening and herbalism.  Check out her website to learn more!!
OFFERINGS:
*Herbal Teas
*Healing Salves
*Herbal Tinctures
*Free-Range Eggs

New Traditionalist - Artisan Bread

Chris Glenn
Kansas City, MO
Chris produces old-world, rustic loaves from the finest locally-grown and milled flour on the market.   His breads are made from a sour-dough "starter", lovingly kneaded, and baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven.  Flour and water never tasted so good!    
OFFERINGS:
*Whole Wheat Loaves
*Country Loaves

Hippie Chow Granola

Lexie Johnson
Suburban Kansas City
Small-scale producer of high-quality, high-character natural foods. Our gourmet granola is handcrafted in small-batches with 100% natural ingredients including organic Kansas oats and local wildflower honey. Peace. Love. Granola.
OFFERINGS:
*Original Mix
*Cafe Blend
*Chai Spice
*Peanut Butter Banana
*Mocha Hazelnut


Oddly Correct Coffee Roasters

Kansas City, Missouri
"Serving the nano coffee needs of the believers in a nano consumer lifestyle"
OFFERINGS:
*Micro-Roasted Coffee by the bag and by the cup

Nutressant

John & Sandy
Mission, KS
John & Sandy's hand-crafted, organic body products are petroleum and chemical free and will not pollute the planet or irritate your skin!  Furthermore, they are luxurious and fragrant and oooh soooo wonderful.  They have the mother-load of offerings including tooth paste, dish soap, and detergent!!!...(not to mention your more typical health and beauty products).  Lather up and feel good!!!
OFFERINGS:
Body Scrubs, Bar Soaps, Facial Sprays, Detergent, Toothpaste, Deodorant, and a whole lot more!!



Other organic products include:

Certified Organic Flour from Heartland Mill



Remember:
LIVE  NUDE  VEGETABLES!! and other organic delights...

EVERY FRIDAY AT BADSEED



Yours Truly,
Brooke
-farmer and MILK mistress of the BADSEED

BADSEED
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www.badseedkc.com * WINTER HOURS through Feb, 2012

Friday @ BADSEED Market

Hey there “Hungry People”,

What a beautiful day! Not too hot and just cloudy enough to kill the glare of the sun. A lovely day to be harvesting.

So, what exactly have I been harvesting??

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES!!!
......and they are so delicious (I get sick on them out in the field because I eat too many, they are like candy!)

I will have many delectable varieties including:

  • Brandy Wine
  • German Chocolate
  • Amish Pineapple
  • Green Zebra
  • Tigerella
  • Ivory Egg
  • Black Cherry
  • Thai Pink Egg
and more.............

OK, but if you think thats good I got something better:

ORGASMIC EGGPLANT!

I don’t know what it is about an eggplant, but they truly have to be the “sexiest” damn vegetable that I have ever laid eyes on (and I’ve eyed my share of veggies). And make no mistake, I’m not shallow, looks are not enough for me! I need some substance and some flavor.......EGGPLANT has it all. So listen ladies: get rid of your man and come on down to the BADSEED Farmer’s Market and get yourself some of the best darn eggplant this side of the Mississippi!

No really, in all seriousness, eggplant is one of life’s under rated pleasures. People just don’t know how to prepare it. I have included a recipe to get you on your way.

Other “sexy” vegetables and “other-worldly delights” will include:

  • Chinese Red Noodle Beans!!
  • Peppers
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • BEETS!!
  • Rainbow Chard
  • red velvet Okra
  • Sweet Basil and Herbs
  • LOCAL GOAT CHEESE from Goatsbeard Farm!!!!!
  • The best EGGS ever!!
  • Fresh baked BREADS, COOKIES, and WHOLESOME TREATS
  • HERBAL LEMONADES
  • Recycled Hand-Made tote bags and ECO Baby Products
  • ...and a whole lot of atmosphere!

So come hang out with some crazy farmer’s and fill up those tummies with local organic goodness tomorrow night at the BADSEED FARMER’S Market from 4:30 - 9pm.

I look froward to feeding you!

(eggplant recipe as follows)

Yours Truly,

Brooke (farmer and mistress of the BADSEED)

BADSEED
1909 McGee
KCMO

Farmer’s Market every Friday Night
4:30 - 9 PM

www.badseedfarm.com



For those of you wanting to bust out that grill sitting in your garage:

BABGANOUSH

SERVES 6

Ingredients
• 1 large eggplant
• 1/4 cup tahini, plus more as needed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup brine-cured black olives, such as kalamata
Directions
1. 1
2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill.
3. 2
4. Preheat an oven to 375°F.
5. 3
6. Prick the eggplant with a fork in several places and place on the grill rack 4 to 5 inches from the fire.
7. 4
8. Grill, turning frequently, until the skin blackens and blisters and the flesh just begins to feel soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
9. 5
10. Transfer the eggplant to a baking sheet and bake until very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
11. 6
12. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and peel off and discard the skin.
13. 7
14. Place the eggplant flesh in a bowl.
15. 8
16. Using a fork, mash the eggplant to a paste.
17. 9
18. Add the 1/4 cup tahini, the garlic, the 1/4 cup lemon juice and the cumin and mix well.
19. 10
20. Season with salt, then taste and add more tahini and/or lemon juice, if needed.
21. 11
22. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and spread with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well.
23. 12
24. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle with the parsley.
25. 13
26. Place the olives around the sides.
27. 14
28. Serve at room temperature.




For my Crazy “RAW FOOD” Customers:

Raw Eggplant Caponata

1/2 eggplant cut into 1/4" dice
salt
1 tbs. lemon juice
2 roma tomatoes, cut lengthwise, flesh scooped out
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes soaked in water for 30 minutes
3 tbs. minced red bell pepper
3 tbs. minced celery
2 tbs. minced green olives
1 tbs. pine nuts
1 tbs. fresh currants (or raisins)
1 tbs. lemon juice (or 2 tsp. of apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp. raw agave
2 tsp. nama shoyu
1 tbs. chopped basil
1 tbs. chopped parsley
black pepper

Add 1 tsp. salt to the diced eggplant in a colander, toss to coat and let drain for 30 minutes. Rinse eggplant and pat dry with paper towels. Put the eggplant in a small bowl and add lemon juice while you're prepping the rest of the veggies.

Scoop out the tomato flesh from the tomato half and add to a large bowl with the celery, sun-dried tomato, red bell pepper, currants, pine nuts, green olives, basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar), nama shoyu, basil, parsley and black pepper. Drain the eggplant, add to the mixture and stir to combine. Check for seasoning.

Stuff the tomato halves with the eggplant mixture and dehydrate for 6-8 hours at 105F.

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BADSEED FARMER’S MARKET
FRIDAYS 4:30-9pm
1909 McGee
KCMO 64108
www.badseedfarm.com

BADSEED "First Friday" Farmer's Market Extavaganza

Hey there “Hungry People”,

With all this rain and gloominess, I am sure your bodies and souls are starved for some fantastic color and exotic flavor straight from the garden. Well, good thing it is “First Friday’” in the Crossroads and the BADSEED Farmer’s Market will be bursting with local, organic goodies, music, art, and of course: DIVINE VEGETABLES!!!!

This weeks “delights” will include:

From HOTMAMA BAKERY
  • fresh baked artisan breads and crackers made with the finest organic ingredients.....and the BEST DAMN COOKIES you’ve ever tasted!
From SUE’S SAVORY SPACE
  • aromatic herbs from her garden, herbal lemonades with wild flower honey, peach and strawberry tarts to die for, (and buffalo meat provided by KC Buffalo)
From PLATTE PRAIRIE FARMS
  • homegrown veggies brought to you by the “Squash Father” himself!!!
From EDEN ALLEY CAFE
  • prepared vegan/vegetarian foods “to go” (or to be enjoyed at the market)
From TEENY GREENY (our new vendor!!!)
  • Attention Mommies: an assortment of eco friendly BABY PRODUCTS including recycled and hand-made wool purses, diaper bags, and batik ring slings for carrying around your precious one. www.TeenyGreenyKC.com
From BADSEED FARM
  • *HEIRLOOM TOMATOES****in every shape size and color!!!! Absolutely divine!
  • *Sweet Italian BASIL and other culinary herbs
  • *Rainbow Chard and Kale
  • *Orgasmic EGGPLANT
  • *Assorted Peppers (mild, medium, HOT!)
  • *Heirloom Summer Squash in assorted varieties
  • *Onions/Garlic
  • *FOOT-LONG CHINESE RED NOODLE BEANS!!
  • *Multicolored CARROTS and BEETS
  • *and many more “scrumptious jewels” from the dirt.......
Other Products will include:
  • *the best EGGS ever
  • *Local GOAT CHEESE in fresh and aged varieties from Goatsbeard Farm (www.goatsbeardfarm.com)

And thats not all:

HERITAGE FARMS (who provides me with those luscious yolks) will be at the market with FRESH MOZZARELLA!!! (see our featured recipe as follows)

Orders will be taken for organic poultry, natural pork, and raw milk from their lovely green pastures in Cameron, MO. All orders can be picked up at BADSEED the following Wednesday.

OK, this weeks recipe captures the essence of summer. It is simple and light screaming with farm-fresh flavor:


CAPRESE SALAD:

  • 3 BADSEED FARM HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1 pound HERITAGE FARMS fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) BADSEED basil
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional)
  • Coarse salt and pepper
Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic and season with salt and pepper, to taste.


So, come hang out with some crazy farmers this Friday from 4:30 - 9 pm and enjoy live music by JAZZBO.......the one man band with the most (you gotta check this guy out)!
Bring the kids, tour the neighborhood gallery openings, fill your bellies with local foods, and make an evening out of it!

We look forward to feeding you. See you FRIDAY

Yours Truly,

Brooke (farmer and mistress of the BADSEED


BADSEED FARMER’S MARKET
FRIDAYS 4:30-9pm

1909 McGee
KCMO 64108
www.badseedfarm.com