Posted in Current events, D.C. insider information, Do-gooding on Jun 26th, 2010
A Keswick table displays Tomme cheese samples.
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Family farms often face an uphill climb just to reach level ground. For Keswick Creamery, that hike just got steeper. Rather than give in, [...]
Posted in Current events, D.C. insider information, Events on Jun 13th, 2010
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Columbia Heights, Ward 8, and Mt. Rainier markets open this Saturday
Columbia Heights Community Marketplace to open this June
The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace opened Saturday, June 5, with a kickoff that hit more than a few hallmarks of a community event. The market, which debuted its regular time of 10 a.m. to 2 [...]
Posted in D.C. insider information on May 28th, 2010
Cross-posted from my Examiner.com farmers market site.
Cheverly Community Market
8am to Noon
Cheverly Community Center
6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, MD
Market dates: May 29
June 12, June 26,
July 10, July 24,
August 7, August 21,
September 4, September 18,
October 2, October 16, October 30
The Cheverly Community Market opens Saturday, May 29, with old and new favorites. Unique offerings include fresh-brewed [...]
Posted in D.C. insider information, Do-gooding on May 28th, 2010
Cross-posted from my Examiner.com farmers market site.
As a recent American Prospect article made clear, not all farmers markets are geared toward shoppers who need fresh fruits and vegetables the most. Yet two markets in the District have opened or expanded this season to address that critical constituency.
The Howard University Hospital (HUH) began hosting a twice-weekly [...]
Posted in D.C. insider information, Events on May 26th, 2010
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The D.C. Vegetarian Cooking Group has announced that it will put local fare at the center of its June event. Jack Zahora, who heads the group that meets once a [...]
Posted in Current events, D.C. insider information on Jan 22nd, 2010
Image: Creative Commons/Robert Huffstutter
(Cross-posted from my Examiner.com site)
With aftershocks still rocking Haiti, Washingtonians struggle to grasp the losses the earthquake has claimed. Deciding how to help is yet another challenge. Why not start with food? Here are five ways to take action as a food lover in the D.C. area.
5. Go to one of the [...]
Posted in Current events, D.C. insider information, Events on Jan 11th, 2010
Washington D.C.’s FRESHFARM Markets’ new year started with good news: A mini documentary about the organization would be part of Yachad’s Our City Film Festival slated for February 14 at D.C.’s Goethe Institute. Not only that, but the film would appear alongside “Nora!” featuring a restaurateur who embraces local and organic food.
“I’m thrilled to have [...]
Posted in D.C. insider information on Dec 11th, 2009
I did a roundup of year-round farmers markets back in February, but this one is new and expanded! Check it out. (This is cross-posted from my Examiner.com site.)
Good news: Although several area farmers markets have closed for the season, plenty stay open year-round. Here is a list of markets in and around D.C. [...]
Posted in D.C. insider information, Events on Nov 20th, 2009
Squash: a great local food for Thanksgiving. Photo by me.
This is a cross-post from my Examiner.com page. Hope it’s helpful!
Several area farmers markets have announced they will close out the season this weekend, meaning it’s the last chance to stock up for Thanksgiving and for the year. Others will have special opportunities to fill your [...]
Posted in D.C. insider information on Jul 20th, 2009
Savoring that just-picked flavor. Supporting the local economy. Making a direct connection to the people who grow your food. Reasons for shopping at farmers markets are as rich and abundant as the farm-fresh produce they sell.
If you are reading this article, chances are good that you already have a reason, and now want to find [...]
