This Saturday, November 14, there will be a winter squash pie contest at the McCarren Park Greenmarket. The  best pie wins its baker a bag of goodies from the market booths, but the real winners of the contest will be the market customers, who get to taste each pie and vote for their favorite. I’ll have an entry on hand, though its exact recipe is still being formulated in the Dave’s Kitchen test labs. The lovely Karol Lu, decorated veteran of the Brooklyn Cookoff scene, will also be there, as will Jane Grenier, whose tarte tatin was a hit at last month’s Greenmarket apple pie contest. There’ll be other contestants besides, and we’ll be pulling out the stops to make some delicious pies. Come out and try ‘em!

Remember that the market has recently moved, and can now be found at Union between Driggs & N 12th.

From market manager Lauren, here’s some of what else you’ll find at the market this weekend:

Red Jacket has apple butter and delicious ciders.  Hot cider will be available at the market.

Osczepinski has a wide variety of winter squash. Once you’ve been inspired by the masterful pies at the cookoff you can pick up some squash and make your own.

Healthways has great potatoes.  Perfect for your winter soups and stews.

Arcadian pastures has whole rabbits and chickens.

Dipaola is accepting orders for Thanksgiving.  Turkeys (in a range of sizes) can be pre-ordered and picked up at the market.

And on Saturday the 21st, Daily candy will be hosting a “buy a bag” event.  Customers can buy a bag of produce (specific list of produce TBA) from the market and simply drop it off at the Daily Candy tent.  All proceeds go to NYC Food Bank!

See you on Saturday!

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