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Thursdays, 3:00-6:30pm June 28 thru October 25 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester

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This week at the market...

Scallops* Zucchini Swordfish* Bluefish & Pogy Cucumbers & Summer Squash Tomatoes Blueberries Yellow & Green Beans Eggs Kale & Collards Sweet Corn Onions Nosso site agora est disponvel em Portugus. Nuestro sitio web est ahora disponible en espaol. - Fish/seafood of the week - Fruit/vegetable of the week
* - These items are premium products and will be available at todays market for $18/package.

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This week's vendors: Trustees - City Harvest Heavens Harvest Farm Cape Cod Fish

Fisherman's Tale Scallops

We have a very special arrival at this weeks market gorgeous SCALLOPS! While a little more pricey than the fish that usually make their way to the farmers market, scallops are a delightful complement to your favorite seasonal vegetables. Their soft fleshy texture and delicately mild sweet flavor are enjoyed by even those who are not particularly fond of fish or other shellfish. Scallops are found in many waters throughout the world. The great scallop is abundant in the Mediterranean, while the sea and bay scallop are found concentrated in the Atlantic Ocean off North America.

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

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Scallops are a very good source of a very important nutrient for cardiovascular health, vitamin B12. I n addition to their B12, scallops are a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids and a good source of magnesium and potassium which also play a part in maintaining a healthy heart. Come enjoy this magnificent protein! Pan-Seared Scallops with Special Thai Sauce No problem, we now accept VISA and Mastercard. Visit the market manager to learn more.
(with a $1.00 convenience fee per transaction)

Upcoming Special Events @ The Market:

August 9th Senior Appreciation Day

Nutritionist Notes Zucchini

In case you havent noticed, now is the time of year when ZUCCHINI is at its most plentiful. Farmshares abound with this delicious vegetable as do the stands at the farmers market. At this point in the season, many loyal market customers may be growing tired of this humble but incredibly versatile vegetable. But dont give up just yet, there are so many health

August 30th Back-to-School Block Party September 27th Harvest Festival October 25th Food Day Celebration

benefits to zucchini and oh so many ways to prepare it! Zucchini is incredibly low in calories. A healthy serving of this vegetable delivers less than 25 calories, an almost unheard of number in the general roster of calorie counts. That makes zucchini a great way to get full without loading up on calories. With a total prep and cooking time of less than 20 minutes, this veggie medley is a keeper! August 3rd, 6-8pm August 10th, 6-8pm August 17th, 6-8pm August 24th, 6-8pm September 7th, 6-8pm September 14th, 6-8pm

In the Community:
August 12th Community Day Dorchester Food Coop Festive Fridays

Check out the Photo Gallery from Family Fun Day!

If you're planning on serving salsa or guacamole, you might consider serving Zucchini Salsa with Corn and Cilantro instead. It has much less sodium than salsa and contains a lot less fat than traditional guac. Plus, each serving is only 62 calories. With a total prep and cooking time of less than 20 minutes, this veggie medley is a keeper!

Healthy Food Access Article of the Week

As the next Farm Bill gets hashed out in Congress, things are looking rough for recipients of Food Stamps (also known as SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The House Agriculture Committee is proposing to cut funding by $35 billion -- with nearly half the overall cut coming from reductions in food stamps by $16 billion over five years. SNAP benefits go to those who need them most and thus have the most to lose should these funds dry up. As with most federal money that goes directly into people's hands, the poor are likeliest to spend what they receive rather than stashing it somewhere safe.

Research shows that every dollar of SNAP benefits spent generates $1.73 in activity in the broader economy. Take a read of this fascinating article making The Economic Case for Food Stamps.

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For more information on the market and any of our other healthy food access initiatives, please visit:

www.foodinthehood.wordpress.com
or contact Maura Beaufait mbeaufai@bidmc.harvard.edu or 617-754-0026.