This month Andrew and I put together a fundraiser for the concert series I direct called MAJIC, Musical Arts for Justice in the Community. It was a homemade dinner by us and show by local comedian, musician, and storyteller Mike McCarty.
The menu was simple: homemade lasagne, grape pies, and a salad bar…with all ingredients from the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market.
J. Dykstra Produce; Byron Center: Marquis (green) Grapes, Fredonia (early Concord) Grapes, Peaches
Ken Goodell’s Garden: Swiss Chard, Asian Eggplant, Thyme, Marjoram, Parsley
Iris Boettcher’s Garden, Jenison: Heirloom Paste Tomatoes, Heirloom Tomatoes, Globe Eggplant
Luke Malski from Reformation Growers; East Town, GR: Mixed Greens, Nasturtiums Basil, Parsley
Rakowski Farms, Wayland: Butter, Eggs, Pork Bacon, Fresh Whole Chicken, Pork Sausage, Italian Hot Sausage, Colby Cheese
Jennings Bros Stone Ground Grains, Nashville, MI: Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Spelt Flour
Visser Farms, Zeeland: Red Onions, Garlic
Ellens Acres, Wayland: Bell Peppers
Lubbers Farm, Standale: Cream
Taylor Ridge Vineyards, Allegan: Cabernet Franc Grapes, Chardonnay Grapes
Ham Family Farm, Allendale: Honey, Yellow Beans, Italian Sweet Peppers
Mooville Creamery, Nashville: Milk for Ricotta
Farm Country Cheese House, Lakeview: Cheddar Cheese
Strick Farm, Hudsonville: Cucumbers, Celery
Boetsma Produce farms, Hudsonville: Romaine, Boston Leaf and Oak Leaf Lettuce
Buzelli Foods, Traverse City: Fresh Made Mozzarella
Bergeron Maret: Homemade Vinegar, Michigan Chambourcin Grapes (mother starter from Jay Schrimpf)
Bergeron Homebrew, Holland: BEER
Non Market Item – Martha’s Vineyard, Grand Rapids: Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil, Lemons
Thanks to Mike, Dawn, and Dave and Kirby for helping make this a great event!