Ragin' Cajun Crawfish Boil returns to June 7 farmers market
Those crazy-tasting shellfish return to the Dundee Farmers Market at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 7, at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee.
Prepared by Chef Cassandra of Ruthella's New Orleans Cuisine, the Ragin' Cajun Crawfish Boil features succulent crustaceans along with corn and potatoes, prepared through recipes handed down from generation to generation.
Never had crawfish before? Chef Cass will explain how to prepare them as part of the boil and demonstrate how to eat crawfish, right out of the shell.
"Two-hundred pounds of fresh, in-season crawfish has been delivered just for this event. I've got family members that are coming in from Louisiana to help out. It'll be a great time for everyone," remarked Cassandra Montgomery of Ruthella's.
Crawfish season typically begins in March and ends in July when hurricane season begins.
A farmers market favorite, Chef Cass will prepare the traditional crawfish boil including corn on the cob, garlic, potatoes, onions, lemons and spices for $10.
A typical crawfish boil is a social affair, eating with your hands and enjoying the good company of others.
Guests of the Farmers Market are encouraged to eat as much crawfish as they can, in true Louisiana style. Neatness is not required at this event, only a hearty appetite!
The Farmers Market, sponsored by the village of East Dundee, is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, through September. It features food and horticultural products sold by local farmers, producers and businesses. Now selling fresh cut flowers, plants and vegetables; infused vinegars and olive oils; organic fresh-baked breads, sweets, pretzels, muffins and crackers; homemade dog and cat treats and goodies, natural soaps, skin care and soy candles, artisan cheeses, farm-raised fish and locally-grown mushrooms, popcorn, fresh gourmet pizza and Blues BBQ sandwiches. Free raffle prizes or try your luck while donating to the FISH Food Pantry. Live family-friendly music! It will be held rain or shine.
To learn more about the Farmers Market, visit www.discoverdundee.org; the Community Calendar at www.eastdundee.net or contact the village hall at (847) 426-2822.
Discover Dundee 2015 Sizzlin' Summer Events
The village of East Dundee presents an event each week throughout the summer months. Events and their start dates are: Motor Mondays, June 1; Tail Waggin' Tuesdays, June 9; Wine Down Wednesdays, June 17 and Thirsty Thursdays, June 25.
The Depot Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monthly "Lunch in the Park" and "Concerts in the Park" are held during the months of June, July and August at various locations throughout Dundee.
The village of East Dundee is home to 2,882 residents. Its downtown plan is to create a "culinary" district consisting of the right mix of restaurants, retail and community events to serve as a destination attraction for both residents and regional visitors. For more information on the plan, and all East Dundee events, visit the community calendar on the village website at www.eastdundee.net.