August 2009

Rent Hike for Davis Sq. Farmers' Market

Many don't realize that some Farmers' Markets pay rent for the use of city space. This is the case in Davis Square, where the farmers' market has recently received a last-minute rental increase from $1,500 to $2,500.

The Davis Square Farmers' Market is managed by The Federation of Mass Farmers Markets, a charitable non-profit organization that supports the maintenance and growth of farmers' markets throughout the state in numerous ways, including training market managers, offering community outreach education, and working to affect state legislation.

They are asking for donations to help offset the extra cost.

Highlighted Events

NOFA Summer Conference

August 7-9, 2009
Northeast Organic Farming Association

NOFA/Mass is a community that includes farmers, gardeners, landscapers, and consumers who work to educate each other and the general public about the benefits of local organic systems for the health of individuals, communities, and the planet.

NOFA is having it's 35th Summer Conference with over 224 workshops on organic farming, gardening and land care, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, spirituality, food politics, activism, and much, much more...

Center for Balance Inventory Sale

August 15-16, 2009
Center for Balance

After over a decade of offering health and wellness services, the Center for Balance is closing its doors in August. They will have an inventory sale Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. All inventory must go. Items for sale will include treatment tables, furniture, office supplies, art, decorations and some electronics. There will be a closing ceremony for all wishing to attend on Sunday, August 16th at 4 p.m.

Recipes

Delicious Dressings

Here are some tasty ideas for dressing up your fresh, local produce.

Avocado Dressing

This dressing adds terrific body to a light summer salad of green leaf lettuce, cucumbers, pea shoots, and onion.

• 1 Avocado
• Juice of Half a Lemon
• Sunflower Oil (or other light oil)
• 1 Garlic Clove
• Salt to taste

Mash the meat of the avocado with a fork or mortar and pestle until creamy. Chop the clove of garlic or run through a garlic press. Mix in lemon juice, garlic, salt, and enough oil to achieve desired consistency.

Cherry Vinaigrette

Here is a great addition to a salad of Boston lettuce, onion, almonds, and cordobes cheese.

• 1/8 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil (or other light oil)
• splash of Cherry Juice

Just mix and enjoy.

Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette

This robust dressing is amazing on a hearty salad of spinach, radish, carrots, walnuts, and sharp cheddar cheese.

• 1/8 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon or Stone Ground Mustard
• 1 Clove Garlic

Chop clove of garlic or run through a garlic press. Whisk together with the other ingredients.

Highlighted Discounts

Special Offers for Massage

Massage Therapy Works!

Massage Therapy Works! is currently offering the following discounts for massage treatments:

10% off for full-time teachers, students, social workers, nurses, and military personnel

10% off when you prepay for 6 treatments

20% to 25% off when you register for last-minute scheduling