A Saturday Sampling Series at the Market
Enjoy Flavors of Rochester at the Market each Saturday morning, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., May through September! Flavors is sponsored by the Public Market, Democrat and Chronicle, Friends of the Rochester Public Market, and Summit Federal Credit Union.
Prime your palate for a terrific tastings experience at the Market! Each year this series of food demonstrations is offered outside the Market office, and features creative culinary artists in the area, who serve up sumptuous morsels from their best recipes. Most Flavors of Rochester series samples are made from fresh ingredients acquired right here at the Market!
In addition, the Friends of the Rochester Public Market's own Margaret O'Neill prepares her Summit Federal Credit Union Healthy Tastings once per month as part of the series, featuring in-season Market produce.
This year, Flavors featured the cuisines of cultures and countries of the International Sister Cities of Rochester! Stay tuned to this page for the coming 2018 slate!
2017 Schedule
May 13: Rochester Area Vegan Society: Rosie Potato Palette Recipe
May 27: Margaret O' Neill, Friends of the Rochester Public Market: Spring Pesto Pasta with Ramps Recipe
(Sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union)
June 10: Jessica Silon, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Recipe
June 17: Wellventions: BBQ Carrot Dogs Recipe
June 24: Margaret O' Neill, Friends of the Rochester Public Market: Market Strawberry Salad Recipe
(Sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union)
July 1: International Sister Cities of Rochester: Rennes, France
July 22: Margaret O' Neill, Friends of the Rochester Public Market: Market Rainbow Salad Recipe
(Sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union)
July 29: International Sister Cities of Rochester: Hamamatsu, Japan
August 5: International Sister Cities of Rochester: Krakow, Poland: Salatka Jarzynowa Recipe
August 12: International Sister Cities of Rochester: Novgorod, Russia: Radish Cucumber Salad Recipe
August 26: Margaret O' Neill, Friends of the Rochester Public Market: Honey Roasted Potatoes Recipe
(Sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union)
September 2: International Sister Cities of Rochester: Alytus, Lithuania
September 9: Tracy Schuhmacher, Food/Drink Writer for the Democrat & Chronicle
September 16: International Sister Cities of Rochester: Waterford, Ireland: Bangers and Mash Recipe
September 30: Margaret O' Neill, Friends of the Rochester Public Market
(Sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union)
2016 Guest Chefs and Recipes:
Rochester Area Vegan Society: Sunshine Quinoa Salad Recipe
Democrat & Chronicle Food and Drink Writer Tracy Schuhmacher: Brown Rice & Veggie Bowl with Warm Peanut Dressing Recipe
The Public Market's Evan Lowenstein and his son Lyndon: Chilled Asparagus Salad Recipe
Friends of the Rochester Public Market's Margaret O'Neill: Market Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
Turkish Cultural Center of Rochester: Bulgur Salad Recipe
Democrat & Chronicle Food and Drink Writer Tracy Schuhmacher: Kale Salad with Vinaigrette and Candied Almonds Recipe
WellVentions: Carrot Dogs Recipe
Friends of the Rochester Public Market's Margaret O'Neill: Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
Monroe County Department of Health: Tap Water Taste Test/Contest! (part of a national annual competition)
Friends of the Rochester Public Market's Margaret O'Neill: Market Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe
Flower City Pickers
Polish Heritage Society of Rochester and the Krakow-Rochester Sister Cities Committee Recipe
Democrat & Chronicle Food and Drink Writer Tracy Schuhmacher: Waffled Zucchini & Corn Fritters Recipe
Nutritionist/Dietician Lucy Piper
Friends of the Rochester Public Market's Margaret O'Neill
Rochester Lithuanian American Community (Alytus, Lithuania is also one of Rochester's Sister Cities!)
Friends of the Rochester Public Market's Margaret O'Neill: Ramen Noodles with Market Veggies
In honor of College Day at the Market! Recipe
Persian Association of RIT Students: Baghali Polo, Halva, and Tah-Chin Recipes
Democrat & Chronicle Food and Drink Writer Tracy Schuhmacher: Roasted Cherry Tomato Dip Recipe
2015 Guest Chefs/Recipes
Rochester Area Vegan Society: Chickpea mini-sandwiches and tofu scramble Recipe
Margaret O'Neill's Healthy Tasting of the Month: Market Asparagus Salad Recipe
Turkish Cultural Community Center: Kisir (Bulgur Wheat Salad) and Gozleme (potato-filled flatbread) Recipe
Democrat & Chronicle's Tracy Schuhmacher: Fresh Market Egg Scramble
Happy Earth Tea's Niraj Lama: Nepal Tea and Chai (to benefit Nepal earthquake victims)
Marilyn Ajavananda and Jack LoCastro: Thai Apple Salad Recipe
Leah Schwartz of Friends of the Rochester Public Market: Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
Democrat & Chronicle's Tracy Schuhmacher: Guacamole with Peas Recipe
Margaret O'Neill's Healthy Tasting of the Month: Market Zucchini Salad Recipe
Corn Roast and Delectable Dips, in honor of National Farmers Market Week!
Lucy Piper, Certified Holistic Health Coach: Fermented Foods 101 Recipe
Persian Association of RIT Students: Mirsa Ghassemi, Ghormeh Sabzi, Shole Zard Recipe
Margaret O'Neill's Healthy Tasting of the Month: Market Summer Corn Salad Recipe
Democrat & Chronicle Guest Chef, TBA
The Market's Evan Lowenstein prepares a College Day at the Market Special: Ramen Noodle-Market Veggie Delight Recipe
Somali Community of Refugees Helping Refugees: Somali Vegetarian Sombusa Recipe
Margaret O'Neill's Healthy Tasting of the Month Recipe
WellVentions Youth: SauceAtude Carrot Dogs Recipe
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