The Farmers Market Challenge
Welcome to the July Farmers Market Challenge by Full Bloom Acres! We’re happy you’re here! This page is dedicated to the Challenge and all the information that you will need. Think of it as your portal into the Challenge. You may want to bookmark this page for easy access throughout the month. Each week will have its own section below as we move through the month. Be sure to also follow us on Facebook to see all the wonderful recipes and special behind the scenes content!
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Week 4: Desserts
This week, we are all about desserts!! I know, this is what you’ve been waiting for ALL MONTH LONG, isn’t it! I know I have! You know the drill by now, shop your local farmers market and then cook a dessert using at least 2 ingredients from the market (or your own garden). We’re getting ready to wrap up this Challenge, so make sure you get your recipes in!
Week 3: Salads
This week, we're focusing on salads. Salads are not only limited to iceberg lettuce and sliced carrots ! Use your imagination! I can't wait to see what you come up with! Click the button below to go to this week’s content. Don’t forget to share your pictures and recipes in the Facebook Group or send them to me directly. There have been so many wonderful recipes shared so far! I can’t wait to see what you all come up with this week!
Week 2: Main Dishes
Alright! We are warmed up and hopefully have a good handle on the do’s and don'ts of the farmers market. But if you’re still learning, that’s okay! It’s a journey and everyone goes at their own pace. This week, we’re getting into main dishes. It’s the nitty gritty of meal planning! It’s going to be exciting to see what recipes everyone comes up with! Click the button below to go to the week 2 homepage.
Week 1: Side Dishes
Click the button below to go to the week 1 homepage. That is where the week’s content is posted. Be sure to also check out the Farmers Market Challenge Facebook Group page so you don’t miss any of the yummy recipes everyone will be posting!
Guidelines and Other Important Information
Here are the guidelines for the Farmers Market Challenge:
Sign-up for the Challenge by clicking here. You will receive emails related to the Challenge including at least two recipes each week. You may unsubscribe at any time, however, if you unsubscribe, you will not have access to some of the information, including the ebook at the end of the Challenge.
Join the Farmers Market Challenge Facebook Group by clicking here.
Each week, go to the farmers market (or your own backyard, farm stand, ect) and purchase ingredients for a dish within that week’s category.
At least two ingredients in the dish must come from the farmers market.
Prepare the dish.
Post a picture of the finished dish and the recipe to the Farmers Market Challenge Facebook Group and use the hashtag #farmersmarketchallenge in the post.
If you do not use Facebook, or have any issues posting, email the picture of the dish and the recipe to Lindsay at Lindsay@fullbloomacres.com and she will post it for you. If you would rather your name not be used in the post, please specify that.
Like, comment, and share recipes that are posted. This is meant to be fun, interactive, and supportive! Ask questions as they come up!
Weeks of the challenge run Saturday through Friday.
Participate as much or as little as you would like!
Anyone who participates in at least one week of the Challenge by submitting their recipe and picture of their dish will receive a copy of the recipe ebook after the conclusion of the Challenge. You must be subscribed to the email list to receive this ebook.
Questions? Reach out to Lindsay directly at Lindsay@fullbloomacres.com or on Messenger at @fullbloomacres.
All information related to the Challenge, including cooking demos by Lindsay will be available on the Full Bloom Acres website which is the page you are on right here.
Weekly Categories
These are the categories that we will be cooking within each week. This is to be used as a guide only and give directions to those who need it. Feel free to be creative!
Week 1, Friday, July 1st - Friday, July 8th: Side Dish
Week 2, Saturday, July 9th - Friday, July 15th: Main Dish
Week 3, Saturday, July 16th - Friday, July 22rd: Salad
Week 4: Saturday, July 23th - Sunday, July 31st: Dessert
Not sure where to start?
Here are two great resources:
Seasonalfoodguide.org is a valuable resource that shares what’s currently in season and tells you a little bit about that fruit or vegetable. What a fun way to explore new produce you’ve never tried before!
Now that you know what’s in-season, the next step is farm to table! Localharvest.org is a great website to find farmers' markets and CSAs (community-supported agriculture) that will get those delicious, in-season fruits and veggies from the market to your kitchen in no time.
“Local and in-season produce is more nutritionally dense. This means more vitamins and minerals are available in that fruit or vegetable for your body to utilize. The longer produce spends on a truck or in storage before being delivered to you, the greater the loss of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.”
— Lindsay, Holistic Nutritionist at Full Bloom Acres