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Fort Worth Hatch Chile Festival Schedule
Things are hatching right along at Central Market Fort Worth, so come down and get a case of fresh or roasted Hatch chiles, take a cooking class or two, and sample some of our delicious recipes. Your tastebuds will thank you! Here's a quick overview of what we've got in store at Fort Worth during our Hatch Chile Festival – don't miss it!
Live Music on the Patio plus great Hatch-ified food and ice-cold drinks. Fun for the whole family!
FRI, AUG 20 2010 • 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Shoot Low Sheriff
Western Swing
SAT, AUG 21 2010 • 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Maren Morris
Country, Roots-Rock, Blues & Soul
and a
Shrimp Boil on the Patio
6:00 - 8:30 PM
FRI, AUG 27 2010 • 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Canta Rhythm & Brass
Classic Rock with a Latin edge
SAT, AUG 28 2010 • 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Dave Millsap
Original rockin' blues
Cooking School Classes
Hatch Chiles Rellenos
TUE, AUG 24, 2010 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Learn foolproof techniques for delicious stuffed chiles every time. You’ll also make the traditional accompaniments to round out the meal. $60.00
Hatch Breads
WED, AUG 25 2010 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Celebrate the Hatch Festival in our Cooking School! Learn how to knead and shape scrumptious Hatch breads. $55.00
HATCH QUICK FIRE CHALLENGE: Terry Chandler, The Outlaw Chef & Denise Shavandy, CM Executive Chef, Ft. Worth
THU, AUG 26 2010 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Celebrate 15 years of Hatchmania with Central Market this year as a local favorite, Terry Chandler, goes up against a seasoned Hatch expert, Denise Shavandy. Each chef has been encouraged to bring his/her own style to the dishes while using minimal ingredients and quick preparation. $50.00
LEARN @ LUNCH : HATCH
FRI, AUG 27 2010 • NOON - 1:00 PM
Gather up everyone at the office and head over to the Central Market Cooking School for a tasty lunch and a lesson on how to incorporate this seasons’ favorite ingredient – Hatch Chiles! $20.00
HATCH APPETIZERS
FRI, AUG 27 2010 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Spice up your dinner party with these flavorful Hatch appetizers. Working in teams, you'll rotate through our kitchen learning how to make easy yet elegant appetizers. $55.00
CENTRAL MARKET HATCH FAVORITES
SAT, AUG 28 2010 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Not only is Central Market famous for the Hatch Chile Festival but also for the creative recipes that are made during this time. Come learn the secrets behind some of our most popular Hatch creations. $55.00
A FEAST OF CHILES
Allen Smith, Instructor, Institute for Culinary Education, New York; Recipe Developer
MON, AUG 30 2010 • 6:30 - 9 PM
As a former resident of Santa Fe, and instructor at a culinary school there, Allen is the perfect person to introduce you to a delightful menu that not only makes great use of Hatch Chiles but incorporates locally made cheeses. $55.00
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER: HATCH-STYLE
TUE, AUG 31 2010 • 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Turn your dinner table upside down by serving breakfast for dinner. Learn how to make flavorful dishes that will soon become a staple in your house. $55.00
As always, we'll have plenty of Hatch-inspired demos and tastings every day for you to try, available each day from 11 am until 6 pm. Our store is open 8 am to 10 pm for your convenience. We hope to see you soon!
A NEW and EXCLUSIVE Cookie arrives at Central Market
Cookie Brittle™ is just what you’ve been craving. Crisp and sweet and buttery and scrumptious. A new cookie sensation premieres at Central Market- MOTHER RUCKER’S SWEETS®
Choose from the following flavors:
ALMOND COOKIE BRITTLE™
A delightful buttery, crunchy cookie! They use real creamery butter to make their best-selling cookie. The almond-flavored dough is generously sprinkled with crunchy sugar, baked until crispy, and then cut into bite-sized pieces perfect for nibbling or dunking.
CINNAMON COOKIE BRITTLE™
The sweet, warm sensation of the most aromatic cinnamon available is baked into each lightly-spiced bite of goodness. A delightful buttery, crunchy cookie! Just like the Almond flavor, they use real creamery butter to make this tantalizing cookie. The cinnamon-flavored dough is generously sprinkled with crunchy sugar, baked until crispy, and then cut into bite-sized pieces. Another perfect option for nibbling or dunking.
LEMON COOKIE BRITTLE™
This tangy, sweet lemon cookie sensation made with natural lemon oil will brighten your palate and your day! A delightful, buttery, crunchy cookie. It's made with the same real creamery butter to make my personal favorite Cookie Brittle. The lemon-flavored dough is generously sprinkled with crunchy sugar, baked until crispy, and then cut into bite-sized pieces perfect for nibbling or dunking and keeping all to yourself.
Try them all. We are so proud to offer them and pleased to have Texas made minority owned product on our shelves. Karel will be demoing the Cookie Brittle throughout the month so look for her and get her own personal story behind this new and flavorfiul treat.
"Get Your Hatch On"... Cheese
It's almost time...
...to "Get Your Hatch On" with Central Market, North Lamar. For first tastes, stop by our Cheese Department for a taste of 2 delicious cheeses, made with hatch chilis:
Monterey Jack with Hatch - a terrific addition to any sandwich, sliced jack with hatch! Try it with rare roast beef and a touch of mayo on sourdough.
Hatch Quesadilla - as the name implies, a great melter! on our fresh-made Southwest tortillas with a spinkling of grilled corn and black beans.
We're expecting our first hatch shipment this weekend and will begin roasting just as soon as they arrive. Stay tuned to this page for up-to-the-minute Hatch Updates and remember to join us on the 18th to kick off our 15th annual Hatch Fest!
Mango-lovers' Mango
If you haven't yet, try a Keitt
Doc was in a rare mood this morning... unpacking Keitt mangos and making with the jokes. But it was no joke when I tasted the slice of Keitt mango that he offered. It was simply the very best mango ever! A true mango-lovers' mango.
The Keitt is a large-sized mango, similar to the Haden variety. Although they are fully green when ripe, the flesh is soft to the touch. The Keitt is left on the tree longer than other varieties, producing a very sweet fruit, and their texture is less fibrous.
Did you know that mangos contain enzymes useful for tenderizing meats and also act as a digestive aid?
Our Keitt Mangos are on sale this week for only $.99! Get 'em while they last!
Cucumber Mango Salad
CM Hummus... anything but Ho Hum!
Exciting New Hummus Selections at the Salsa Bar
The Central Market, North Lamar Salsa Bar is featuring new Hummus flavors, and they are anything but "Ho-Hum!" When I wandered by the Salsa Bar today, I saw 3 flavors that looked tantalizing, so I stopped for a taste. All I can say is, "What took us so long?"
Tomato Basil Hummus - lovely to look at with the savory taste of sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Perfect for any party!
Lemon Artichoke Hummus - a hint of lemon, the tang of artichoke, and a whiff of garlic make this hummus great for a picnic or even brunch!
Southwest Pepper Hummus - instead of salsa and chips, serve SW Hummus and chips to delight your guests.
And, because our Salsa Bar is self-serve, you can decide how much or how little to take home. Stop by today for a taste!
"Get Your Hatch On..." with Steven Raichlen's Pepper Grilling Set
"Get Your Hatch On..." with Steven Raichlen's Pepper Grilling Set
Just in time for the Hatch Festival! Now you can make the most amazing stuffed hatch chili peppers with chef Steven Raichlen's Chili Pepper Grill Rack Set. The stainless steel rack holds 18 peppers upright so the filling stays IN the peppers, not ON the grill. Plus, the set also includes a serrated pepper corer so removing the pepper core and seeds is a snap!
The set is ON SALE for only $17.99! (And we also sell the corer separately).
Stop by Central Market, North Lamar and let us help you to "Get Your Hatch On..." today!
New Bulk Lola Savannah Coffees $5.99/lb
Come try the latest Lola Savannah whole bean coffees to arrive at our Bulk departments. Choose from a delicious Breakfast Blend or a rich Vanilla Cinnamon Pecan (great for making iced coffee). Best of all these new coffees, and their decaf versions, are only $5.99 per pound for a limited time.
Barramundi, Exclusively at Central Market
Going Coastal for Barramundi
From the clear waters of Southeast Asia, this light and delicious fish is a superfood. Loaded with heart-healthy Omega-3s and extremely low in mercury. You'll find it only at Central Market. Swing by the store and pick up a recipe card or try out this terrific recipe below:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent
- Add white wine, basil and oregano. Simmer for 1 minute
- Add diced tomatoes with juice. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
- Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
- Stir in corn starch mixture to thicken to preferred consistency
- Place fillets on lightly greased baking pan
- Cover with tomato mixture.
- Bake at 350° about 10 -15 minutes, or until barramundi flakes easily.
What's the story on these new "I" Olive Oils?
There are 4 new exclusive extra virgin olive oils now on the shelves at Central Market. These are the "I" oils and the "I" stands for "Integrale. "I" which means "full or complete" and in this case unfiltered. Each oil is from a specific olive varietal and are each in a distinctly color coded label.The oils are all produced in the Verona region of Northern Italy.
Here's an easy way to decipher the color code. The Nostrano is in the white label and this olive oil has a delicate, fruity, fragrant taste with a light almond after-taste and slight peppery finish. This is the most versatile and flexible oil from the "i" series and can be used for any application from salads to soups to meat and fish.
The yellow label is the leccino olive oil. This oil has a very fragrant and fruity taste with a floral scent. It has a deep green color and is best used for cold dishes, such as vegetables or salads.
The Perlarol olive in the green label has a sweet and full-bodied aroma with a mature fruit and almond taste, with an intense green color. Best served with dishes such as grilled fish, vegetables, cheese or salads.
Lastly, the red label Frantoio has a sweet and full-bodied aroma with a mature fruit and almond taste, with an intense green color. Best served with dishes such as grilled fish, vegetables, cheese or salads.
Try them all and find your favorite application. I'd like to hear your selected uses for each. Life is too short for only one olive oil.
A Texas Original only at Central Market Brazos Valley Spring Water
Discovered in rural Parker County when then 16-year-old Spencer Parker was tracking a deer and found himself standing in a stream of water. He traced the water uphill to its source and discovered water pouring through a limestone rock formation. The result was Brazos, is a mid-premium water offering low level minerals that are good for you.
