WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
*Our Thursday Market (2/3) will be closed this week due to weather.
But we will be open Saturday and joined by the Arts Market!
Main Street Market is open daily M-F from 7am- 2pm,
and Saturday from 7am- 12pm.
*Keep an eye out on social for upcoming Valentines Day pre-orders!
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February is all
about you!
This New Year, we challenged you to a healthy and fresh challenge.
Kelsi Duhon is our #RedStickFresh challenge winner! Thank you to all those who participated and took the #RedStickFresh pledge and shared your journey of shopping and enjoying local at your Red Stick Farmers Market!
Congratulations, Kelsi!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING?
We would like to welcome two new BREADA board members! Mila Berhane and Bernell Muse.
Mila Berhane is taking over as representative for the Red Stick Farmers Market! Mila and her husband Andy of Greenhand Nursery have been members of the market since its inception 25 years ago. Mila is also a Sr. Research Associate at Southern Ag Center.
Bernell Muse, is a soil scientist and Program Trainer & Assistant Area Agent for Agricultural and Natural Resources at Southern Ag Center.
We look forward to working with Mila and Bernell and their knowledge and love of the local community and food systems to continue to amplify BREADA's mission!
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WHAT'S FRESH?
Shop this week for local strawberries, winter root vegetables and leafy greens! Check out our vendor list below!
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Creamy Shrimp and Tasso Pasta
This creamy pasta is packed with flavor and fit to feed a crowd!
SERVES 6 – TIME 30 MINUTES
Ingredients
12 ounces bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, like Tony Chachere’s
1 cup chopped white onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
8 ounces tasso, cut into 1½-inch julienned strips
¾ cup finely chopped green onion
1 pound large fresh Anna Marie shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse. Place in a large bowl; add oil, tossing to coat. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add Creole seasoning; cook for 10 seconds. Add white onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tasso and green onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cream. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, just until shrimp are pink and firm, about 3 minutes. Add to pasta; toss well to coat. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To reheat, cook over medium-low heat until heated through.
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WE'RE HIRING!
Are you passionate about local food, farming and community outreach??
We are adding to our team!
We are currently hiring a Marketing & Outreach Manager! Click on the link below to apply today!
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Want an idea for lunch AND a way to give directly to BREADA?
Stop by Jed's Local all month long for this special featuring market ingredients. Every purchase of this special is a $1 donation to BREADA!
Hot Hot Fried Chicken Po’boy with Farmers Market Slaw features local pepper jelly glaze from Bonnecaze Farms, pickles and Leidenheimer French bread.
Try it today!
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DONATE TO BREADA
For 25 years, we have made it our mission and passion to connect farmers and families! Your donation makes our community impact possible and provides valuable support to local farmers!
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SNAP MATCH PROGRAM
Sponsored by Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Did you know?
Louisiana Healthcare Connections provides a dollar-for-dollar match (up to $15) for purchases using your SNAP card. Stop by the main tent for more info.
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SPROUTS INFO
Sponsored by
Baton Rouge Clinic
Red Stick Sprouts is a youth program for children ages 2-12 that provides valuable food education. The program connects program participants to local farmers and agriculture and educates them about where their food comes from through fun food-related activities at the market.
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RED STICK FARMERS MARKET HOURS
An outside, producer-only market, featuring locally grown fresh produce.
Thursdays *closed 2/3
8 am - 12 pm
Pennington Biomedical
Saturdays
8 am - 12 pm
Main Street Market
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MAIN STREET MARKET HOURS
Downtown Baton Rouge’s public marketplace featuring breakfast, lunch, and local shopping.
Monday - Friday
7 am - 2 pm
Saturdays
7 am - 12 pm
Main Street Market
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