FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Poulsbo Farmers Market Hosts Chef Demo with MorMor’s
John Nesby to Celebrate Fall Harvest Season
Poulsbo, WA. – October
2, 2006 – The Poulsbo Farmers
Market announced today that they will be hosting a demonstration of fall
harvest soups and vegetables by local chef and restaurant owner John Nesby of
MorMor Bistro & Bar on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 10:30 am and noon at
the Poulsbo Farmers Market, located in the
During the two Chef Demo
sessions Chef John Nesby will focus on an
"Introduction to Fall Flavor Dynamics", including an exploration of
the variety of fresh produce that becomes available in late season harvests as
well as produce that can be cellared such as root vegetables, garlic, potatoes
and squash. He will demonstrate
how to prepare a fall squash bisque, Italian braised greens with fennel root,
garlic, and wine and herb-roasted root vegetables. Demo participants will
receive hand-outs on fall produce and recipes from the MorMor kitchen. Many ingredients used during the
demo will be available for purchase at the market from one or more vendors.
“Like the Poulsbo Farmers
Market, I believe that eating seasonal produce is one of the most powerful
choices one can make to live a healthy lifestyle and ensure that local farmers
thrive.” said John Nesby, Chef/Owner of MorMor Bistro & Bar, and Poulsbo
Farmers Market Board Member. “I
look forward to helping the market line up other area chefs for this unique
consumer education program in the 2007 season.”
“Our first Chef Demo
featuring herbs was held on Saturday, September 2nd and was a big
hit with our customers,” said Jackie Aitchison, Market Manager. “It is clear that our community is
eager to learn about cooking with locally-grown produce.”
In addition to the Chef
Demo, the Poulsbo Farmers Market will also be hosting a special Pumpkin Day
event for children on October 14th. All children attending the market will have the opportunity
to decorate and take home a pumpkin.
The Chef Demo and Pumpkin
Day will be held rain or shine with the Poulsbo Farmers Market providing
protection for the Chef, demo audience and pumpkin decorators from the elements
if necessary. For more information
about the October Chef Demo, participating in the 2007 Chef Demo program,
Pumpkin Day, or the Poulsbo Farmers Market, visit http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/index.htm
or call Jackie Aitchison, Market Manager at 360-779-6720.
About the Poulsbo
Farmers Market
The Poulsbo Farmers Market
is a seasonal market offering fresh, locally-grown produce, prepared foods and
hand-crafted products direct to the Kitsap community. Launched in 2004, the Poulsbo Market has grown to over 20
vendors today. The market hosts a
wide range of family and food-oriented programs, including live entertainment, demos
by local chefs, taste tests, and youth activities. The market is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm from
mid-April to mid-October each year, and is located in the For more
information about the Poulsbo Farmers Market contact 360-779-6720, email info@poulsbofarmersmarket.org,
or visit http://www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org/index.htm.
Media Contact:
Annie Eissler (Poulsbo
Farmers Market Board Member)
Mixtur Interactive, Inc.
866-268-3994 x2238 –
Office
360-471-8254 – Mobile
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