[RP TownTalk] RP Farmers Market Weekly Highlights

[Jim Coleman]

Today : August 8,  3-7PM

@: 6220 Rhode Island Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD (next to Riverdale MARC
station)

Yes, we’re open during rain unless there’s a major weather event. We will
also keep you informed about the storm status, if there is one, as soon as
we know it through both facebook & instagram. We are very confident that
there will be an abundance of various fruits and veggies at this week’s
market. If you don’t see something, please ask us at the green market tent
and we’ll point you in the right direction.

It’s a great time of year for grilled salmon: Here’s a recipe:
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/grilled-salmon

Is it time to review corn on the cob cooking methods? Here you are:
https://www.today.com/food/how-cook-corn-cob-secret-easy-summer-dinner-t131942

Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini & local berries
<https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-blueberries>
and cherries  this week…  This is a perfect time to get your grill on,
whether it’s carrots, sweet corn, zucchini, mushrooms, pork, chicken, beef
or seafood. Pleitez Produce will be offering sweet corn this week. Lots of
ribs available this week, both full pork ribs and beef short ribs and all
their regular menu are available @ 250 Texas BBQ.

This time of year is peak for grilled veggies. Here are some great recipes
from Bon Apetit magazine.
<https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/grilled-vegetable-recipes?fbclid=IwAR2K9LXxnF8YEy0bsj32mvsoSed6jZZmmjDy1FTRt2OIw_WX7qpgd1Wkf4o>

Don’t forget our new vendors -  Pleitez Produce, Metropolitan Baking
Company, 250 Texas BBQ, Relish Market, Cold Country Salmon, and more to
come.  We also look forward to our new startup coffee roaster, Southeastern
Roastery, brewing hot and serving cold brew on the premises.

Groff’s Content Farm is offering lots of great pork, beef, and chicken this
week. Get yours tomorrow from 3 to 7PM. Don’t forget there are plenty of
free range hen eggs available this week

250 Texas BBQ - Despite weather forecast tomorrow, we’ll have lots of ribs,
both beef short ribs and full pork ribs, plus the regular menu, for sides
the usuals, both go really well with BBQ.

Starting tomorrow for the month of August 2019, we start offering up to $20
/ week for EBT & WIC FMNP transactions.

Get your great fresh and local berries, cherries, sweet corn and veggies!
White, yellow & donut peaches, nectarines; plums; free range hen eggs;
fresh apple cider, beets, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, carrots, regular
cabbage, collards, rainbow chard, Dino, green & red bore kale, red & yellow
onions, spinach, arugula & salad mix, potatoes, sweet potatoes, swiss
chard, radishes and other crops while they last.  Apple sauce, pastured
meats, raw milk cheeses, fresh goat cheese, exotic mushrooms, free range
hen & duck eggs, and more while we enjoy the changing seasons.

Evening hours are fun at the market! We look forward to seeing you every
Thursday from 3 to 7 PM @ Riverdale Park’s Town Center (across from the
Riverdale MARC train station.)

Don’t forget the great local sweet corn available at this time of year.

WEATHER: High of 89 @ 3PM, clear & breezy in the evening. Will update the
Facebook page if weather issues occur. (according to Capital Weather Gang).

Tomorrow's lineup includes the following vendors:

   -

   Groff's Content <http://groffscontentfarm.com/>Farm- Quail eggs
   -

   McCleaf's Orchard <https://www.mccleafsorchard.com/> - Blackberries,
   raspberries & strawberries!
   -

   Cat's Paw Organic Farm
   -

   Pleitez Produce Farm
   -

   ECO City Farms <http://www.ecoffshoots.org/>
   -

   King Mushrooms <https://www.facebook.com/kingsmushroomfarm/> - Mushrooms
   & Tinctures..
   -

   Nan & Neek’s - Seasonings
   -

   Cold Country Salmon
   -

   Mystic Water Soap - (If the rain isn’t too bad).
   -

   Relish Market/Pepperly Love
   -

   Stone Hearth Bakery
   -

   Metropolitan Baking Company
   -

   I Confect
   -

   Southeastern Roasters
   -

   Roy & RT’s Kitchen
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   Simple Pleasures Ice Cafe <https://simplepleasuresicecafe.vpweb.com/>
   -

   El Piquin Restaurant out of Baltimore
   <https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-piquin-restaurant-essex-2> - New spot in
   the market this week.
   -

   250 Texas BBQ <https://www.yelp.com/biz/250-texas-bbq-riverdale-park> -
   Beef short ribs & smoked chicken this week!
   -

   Market to Mealtime from UMD FSNE
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   Twin Valley Distillers <http://tvdistillers.com/>


Twin Valley Distillers comes back this week with Sangria and apricot
liqueur.

Music Acts: August 8 - Audrey Engdahl

Kid Fun: Sidewalk chalk
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