[RP TownTalk] RP Farmers Market Weekly Highlights

[Jim Coleman]

Today : August 15,  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.

How about a nice simple and delicious recipe for tomato salad? Here’s one
from Bon Appetit magazine..
<https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fancy-and-beautiful-tomato-salad>

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 new apples 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.

Don’t forget our new vendors -  Pleitez Produce, Metropolitan Baking
Company, 250 Texas BBQ, Relish Market, Rosebud Estates, 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, sorry no pulled chicken, for sides
the usuals, both go really well with BBQ.

For the month of August 2019, we offer 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; HoneyCrisp apples; 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, breezy & isolated storms in the evening. Will
update the Facebook page if weather issues occur. (according to Capital
Weather Gang).

Tomorrow's lineup includes the following vendors:

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   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..
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   Jack Creek Plants
   -

   Rosebud Estates Flower Farm - Lillies & Hydrangeas!
   -

   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.
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   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 15 - Just Gin & Friends

Kid Fun: Sidewalk chalk

Coming soon -

   -

   More vendors and more fun.


We will offer a maximum of $10 in bonus money through Maryland Market Money
on EBT for all transactions.

Cold Country Salmon will be back next week.--
Thanks,

Jim Coleman
Ph: 3015865973
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