A Thanksgiving shopping list of local products for Seattle farmers markets

November 2, 11:39 PMSeattle Farmers Market ExaminerCarole Cancler

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What's available in Seattle farmers markets Nov 2-8
(Photo collage-Carole Cancler)

Use this list  to plan this years Thanksgiving menu around local products from Seattle farmers markets.

What’s available in the market the week of November 2, 2009

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

• Apples: Ashmead Kernel, Baldwin, Baldwin, Belle de Boskoop, Black Arkansas, Braeburn, Cameo, Cinnamon Spice, Empire, Ergemot Russet, Fuji, Gala, Goldrush, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Jonathon, King David, Liberty , Macintosh, Macoun, Melrose, Nickajack, Northern Spy, Northern Spy, Rome, Rubinette, Spartan, Spigold, Spitzenberg, Tsugaru, Winesap, Winter Banana
• Beans: Shelling Beans; Garbanzo, Cannellini, Black Turtle, Dragon Tongue
• Beets: Red, Golden, Chioggia, Cylindrical
• Broccoli
• Cabbage: white and purple heads
• Carrots: Maroon, Orange, Rainbow multi-colored, White, Yellow
• Cauliflower: White and Purple
• Celery, Celery Root
• Chard: Swiss, Rainbow
• Chives
• Cukes
• Eggplant: Purple, Globe, Lilac, White, Japanese Long, Armenian, Turkish
• Fennel
• Garlic: Young Garlic, Dried
• Ginger, candied: From Mair Taki Farm (Wapato) at the UD market only
• Ginger: fresh
• Greens, braising: Bok Choy, Collards, Dandelion, Gai Lon, Pan di Zucchero (a non bitter variety of escarole), Mixed Braising, Mustards, Rapini, Pea Vines, Red Spinach, Spinach, Sorrel
• Greens, salad: Arugula, Dandelion, Red Spinach, Spinach, Spicy Salad Mix
• Hazelnuts
• Horseradish
• Kale: Green, Purple, Red
• Kiwis: fresh Hardy Kiwis from Greenwater Farm in Port Townsend
• Kohlrabi: Green and Purple
• Leeks
• Lettuce: dozens of varieties—Redleaf, Oakleaf, Greenleaf, French Crisp, Romaine, Butterhead
• Mushrooms: Great varieties at all markets; Matsutake Chanterelles, King Bolete, Lobster
• Onions: Sweet Walla Walla varieties, Cipollini, Red Torpedo, Yellow boiling, Red slicing
• Pears: Asian, Bartlett, Bosc, Cara Frijs, Comice, D’anjou, Flemish Beauty, Maxine, Magness, Moonglow, Orcas, Red Clapp, Russet, Rescue
• Peppers: HOT—Poblano, Banana, Ancho, Jalapeño, Cayenne, Serrano: dozens of varieties
• Peppers: Sweet Bell—green, purple, lilac, yellow, red, Pimento
• Pluots
• Potatoes: All Blue, Cal White, Red Norland, French, Princess LaRatte, Austrian Crescent, Red Thumb, Purple Majesty, Ranger Russet, Red Lasoda, Yukon Golds, Viking Purple, Desiree, Butterball, Yellow Finn, Maris Piper, Bintje, Ozette potatoes from Full Circle Farms at Lake City and Broadway
• Quince
• Radicchio
• Radishes
• Raspberries: autumn varieties, golden
• Rutabaga
• Shallots
• Squash/Pumpkins: Kuri, Festival, Cinderella, Luna, New England Cheese, Atlantic Giant Rouge vif D’etampes, Marina di Chioggia and Gateaux d’eysines at all markets.
• Squash: Autumn/winter varieties—Kuri, Cinderella, Luna, New England Cheese, Festival, Acorn, Butternut, Sweet Dumpling, Sugar Loaf, Hubbard, Delicata, Kabocha. Spaghetti, Heirloom French and Italian varieties
• Sweet Potatoes: limited quantities from Alm Hill Gardens
• Taro Root
• Tomatillos, Ground Cherries
• Tomatoes: hothouse and field-ripened: all varieties; beefsteak, heirlooms, slicing, cherry, roma
• Turnips: White and Purple
• Walnuts

DRIED FRUITS AND VEGGIES

• Apples, Wild Huckleberries, Peaches, Apricots, Prunes, Asian Pears, Bosc Pears, Tomatoes, Celery Leaf, Hot Chilies, Garlic Powders, Dried Mushrooms: Chanterelles, Lobster, Porcini, and Truffle Salt

CHEESES

• Blue (aged and semi-soft), Brie, Camembert, Cheddars, Chevre (fresh and aged), Feta, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Curds, Goudas, Morbier Creamy Blue, Paprika rubbed goat Pecorino, Pepper Jack, Parmesan, Provolone, Queso Fresco, Tomme

DAIRY

• Aged Cow’s milk (7 mos) and Goat’s (aged 3mos), Crème Fraiche, Buttermilk, Butter, Raw Milk, Heavy Cream, fresh whey, Yogurt, Raw Cow and Goat milk

EGGS

• Duck, Goose, Chicken

MEATS, POULTRY, FISH

• BEEF Organic pasture raised and finished beef. Steaks, Roasts, Hamburger, Summer Sausage, Andouille Sausage, Jerky, London Broil, soup bones, dog bones
• CHICKEN and DUCK Free-run locally raised chickens and ducks. Fryers, stewing hens and roasters. Chicken liver (pate) and chicken stock.
• PORK Organic/Pasture-Raised and finished pork; all cuts, frozen and smoked, Loins, Chops, Roasts, Ham, Bacon, Sausages, Porchetta, Lard. Mangalitsa and Berkshire.
• VEAL Veal Ribs, Loin Chops, Top Round, Shanks. Sea Breeze Farm (UD & WS)
• LAMB Leg of Lamb, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Saddle Roast - Fresh cuts, ground fresh
• GOAT MEAT Steaks, Chops, Leg of Goat, Rack of Goat, Natural Summer Sausage and Brats, Pepperoni
• Pate' de Foie (chicken, pork and calf liver with red wine, cream and garlic)
• WILD SALMON and HALIBUT: Fresh and Frozen Wild Whole Coho, Sockeye and Keta salmon and salmon filets. King, Keta, Sockeye and Coho frozen fillets. Also Lox, Jerky, Salmon sausage and patties, Chum Caviar, Pickled Salmon
• OYSTERS, CLAMS, GEODUCK and MEDITERRANEAN MUSSELS

WINE

• Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Brisage, Syrah and Blends
• Sweet Raspberry and Spiced Blackberry dessert wines and Tayberry Table Wines

PASTA

• Flavored pastas (not all flavors may be available): egg, red bell pepper, lemon pepper, basil, squid ink, carrot, tomato and spinach pastas made with semolina flour.
• Raviolis: olive & artichoke, mushroom, pumpkin, spinach/roasted garlic, goat cheese, Loki smoked salmon, Mangalitsa pork and 4-cheese fillings

Plus…

• HONEY
• BREADS
• PASTRIES
• CHOCOLATES
• ICE CREAM
• CIDERS
• JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
• SAUCES AND SPREADS