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This Thursday from 3pm to 7pm<br>Held in our town center, 4650 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737<br>Have
you ever wondered why you had to wait until May to get your fresh
market products? Do you want to get some great food and gifts to take
to your family and friends or have on hand while hosting your own
celebration? The Riverdale Park Farmers Market is holding its first
ever Thanksgiving market to fulfill your needs. As always, please
contact us on how to improve this event. This is our last Farmers Market event of the year, please come out and have some fun!<br>
<br>Highlights include: Festive Fall decorations, <b>free balloons</b>, football toss with <b>prizes</b> (looking for volunteers to help), and live music.</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Attention area residents!</span> In search of<span style="border-collapse: collapse;"> <u>Santas</u> for Sunday @ the Holiday Market!
Email or talk to Jim Coleman for more information. <br></span></span></p>
</i></span></span></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i><i><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Attention Riverdale Park residents!</span> </span></i></i></span></span></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i><i><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Please put
up your lights and decorations by the first weekend of December so we
can have them ready for trolley tours on the second Saturday night in
December.</span></span></i></i></span></span></span><br><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br>BanjerDan </b>will be our featured musician this week with bluegrass and beyond! For info on our great musicians, check our website:<span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);"><a href="http://www.rpfarmersmarket.org/Musicians.html" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span></span> http://www.rpfarmersmarket.org/Musicians.html</a></span></span> </span><div dir="ltr">
<div> </div><b>LeMousseaux Sparkling Cider </b>will be on hand for your non-alcoholic toasting.<br><br>Exciting guest vendor: <b>Summer Creek Farm</b> is coming
down to RP from Thurmont, MD with their all organic vegetables. They
will be offering red and white potatoes, cherry tomatoes, small slicing
tomatoes, broccoli, turnips, pie pumpkins, salad greens, and wheat for
grinding.<br>
<br>Another guest vendor will be appearing this week:<span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.willowoakherbs.com/" target="_blank">Willow Oak Herb and Flower Farm</a> will be making their first appearance at our market with herb and flower wreaths, and other high quality seasonal goods.<br>
</span></span></span><b> <br>Master Peace Garden</b> will make their
last appearance of the year with a mesclun mix, a braising mix, green
beans, cucumbers, spinach, arugula, lettuce, and parsley.<br>
<br><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Pick up your pre-ordered Thanksgiving turkey from <b>Groff's Content Farm!<span></span> </b> The freshest, tastiest free-range whole <span style="font-style: italic;">turkeys</span> you've ever tasted! Also providing <i>free range chickens</i>, organic <span style="font-style: italic;">eggs</span>, and <span style="font-style: italic;">grass-fed beef </span>and <span style="font-style: italic;">lamb</span>. Groff's
Content Farm chickens and turkeys are fed only organic feed and have
all-day access to pasture. Their eggs and meat are delicious: taste
the difference! Read about their family farm at <b><i><span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><a href="http://www.groffscontentfarm.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">http://www.groffscontentfarm.com</span></a></span></i></b><span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span>
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<p dir="ltr"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><i>It's oyster season!</i></b> Have you tried the fresh oysters from <b><span>Circle</span> <span>C</span> Oyster Ranch</b>? Definitely worth a taste! Lineback Oysters are the best bivalve in the Bay-- find out why! <b><span>Circle</span> <span>C</span>'s</b> Rich
is a participant in LEAD MD, Maryland's Agricultural Leadership program
through the University of Maryland, which promotes sustainable
agriculture in Maryland.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><b>Stone Hearth Bakery</b> will be coming down from Frederick with <b><i>Panettone citrus bread</i></b>! <i>Wow! They also will be serving <b>apple, cherry, and pumpkin pies</b>. The usual assortment of breads, cookies, and pastries will also be here too!</i><br>
</p><p dir="ltr">Dinner for the family: enjoy <b>Koh's Bulgogi Cart a</b>t
the market! They grow their own vegetables and feature delicious beef
bulgogi and other authentic Korean dishes, including some delicious
vegetarian options. They are a favorite in Rockville. No styrofoam!
Yum!<span></span><span></span></p>
</div><div dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-style: normal;"></span>Come
taste the most delicious chocolate truffles in the world . . . made in
small batches by Eric himself from organic, grass-fed butter and the
highest quality cocoa and other ingredients. <span></span> <a href="http://www.krishon.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span></span><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);">Chocolates by Krishon</span></b></a>!</p>
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</i></div></div><p><span>In other new and exciting news, the <b>Cosmic Bean Coffee Company</b> will have a new variety of brewed coffee: Almond Joy! As tempting as the name! Out of this world!</span></p><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: separate;"><p>
<b>In A Pickle<span></span> </b> has Old World hand-crafted barrel pickles and pickled vegetables as well as the finest imported olives. Taste and enjoy!<span></span></p><p><b><span>Mystic Water Soap</span></b><span> has some amazing <i>perfume oils </i>and <i>facial masques </i>as well as original <i>handmade soaps</i>.
Michelle, whom some of you may know from Smile Herb Shop, makes Mystic
Water Soaps from scratch using a traditional cold-process method and
her own recipes and the purest natural ingredients. </span></p>
<span><div dir="ltr"><span></span><span></span>Did you know <b>Crepes at the Market </b>are
made with many local ingredients, including peaches, honey, eggs,
basil, cilantro, apples, tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, oregano,
garlic-chive cheddar, horseradish cheddar, and onions.<span></span></div>
</span></span></span><br>Groff's Content Farm, Summer Creek Farm, Stone Hearth Bakery, Krishon Chocolates, Cosmic
Bean Coffee Company, Ole Pioneer Kitchen, Crepes @ the Market, Migue's
Magnificent Mini Doughnuts, In a Pickle, and Koh's Bulgogi. <br>
</div><div><b><br>The holidays are coming!</b> On December 13 and 14, Riverdale Park will be holding its annual
<b><i>Festival of Lights and Holiday Market</i></b> in its historic
town center, 4650
Queensbury Road, next to the Riverdale MARC station. This event is
sponsored by the Town of Riverdale Park, the Riverdale Business
Association, Douglas Development, and the Recreation Board. Saturday's
hours
will be from 2pm to 8pm, and Sunday's hours will be 12 noon to 6pm. On
both days, we will have great live music, face painting, beautiful arts
and crafts,
Christmas trees, enticing fresh prepared food and unique Holiday gifts.
<br>Saturday's schedule includes <br><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Christmas tree sales from 12pm to ?<br>Craft & Gift Vending - from 2 to 8pm<br>
Visits with Santa - from 2 to 8pm</span></span></span><br>
Face Painting - from 2 to 6pm<br>Trolleys & Caroling - from 5:30 - 8:30pm<br><br>Sunday's events include: <br><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Christmas tree sales from 12pm to ?</span></span></span></span></span></span><br>
Face painting from 12 to 6pm<br><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Craft & Gift Vending - from 12 to 6pm</span></span></span></span></span></span><br>
Bake off with free samples from 2 to 330pm<br><br>Music Schedule includes:<br>Saturday, Dec. 13<br>
2pm Act 1 Miles Spicer<br>
<div> 245 Breakdown & Setup<br>
3pm Act 2 Rick Franklin & Mike Baytop<br>
345 Breakdown & Setup<br>
4pm Act 3 Previti Brass Quartet<br>
445 Breakdown & Setup<br>
</div> 5pm Act 4 Terrence McArdle and Liz Lohr<br>
545 Breakdown & Setup<br>
6pm Act 5 Joe Uline, Mindy McWilliams, Avril Smith<br>
<div> 645 Breakdown & Setup<br>
7pm Act 6 BanjerDan singalong<br>
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Sunday, Dec. 14<br>
12pm Act 1 Rick Franklin<br>
1245 Breakdown & Setup<br>
1pm Act 2 David La Fleur<br> 145 Breakdown & Setup<br>
</div> 2pm Act 3 Eleanor Ellis<br>
245 Breakdown & Setup<br>
3pm Act 4 Mike Baytop<br>
345 Breakdown & Setup<br>
4pm Act 5 Janine Wilson and Max Evans<br>
445 Breakdown & Setup<br>
5pm Act 6 BanjerDan singalong<br>
<br>This event promises to be great family entertainment. Please join us. <br clear="all"></div></span><br></div></span></div>
<span style="border-collapse: collapse;"></span><span><div dir="ltr">Sorry, there will be no cooking demonstration this week.</div></span></div><p align="center"><b><span>Weekly</span> Recipe: </b><br><font color="#800000" face="Arial" size="2"><a name="11db2a41799e0019_11db16b98fd1c87f_Braised Wild Greens">Braised
Wild Greens</a></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#800000" face="Arial" size="4"><a name="11db2a41799e0019_11db16b98fd1c87f_Braised Wild Greens">from http://www.seasonalchef.com/recipe0905b.htm<br></a></font></p>
</span>
<p align="left"><font face="Arial">1 bunch mustard
greens<br>
1 bunch collard greens<br>
1 bunch red Swiss chard<br>
1⁄2 cup chopped bacon<br>
1⁄4 cup diced onion<br>
1⁄2 teaspoon chopped garlic<br>
Ground black pepper to taste</font><br>
<br>
<i>1.
Wash
greens well in cold water; drain. Remove stems and chop leaves. Set aside.<br>
<br>
2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, cook bacon on medium-high heat until it
is halfway cooked. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is softened and
bacon is light brown. Drain off fat, if desired. Reduce heat to medium.<br>
<br>
3. Add greens and cook until tender, 10 to 30 minutes.</i><br>
<br>
<b><font color="#800000" face="Arial">NOTES:</font></b>
<font color="#800000" face="Arial"><b> </b></font>You can clean and
chop ingredients one day in advance and store in plastic bags or airtight
containers in the refrigerator. The greens can be cooked 30 minutes before
serving or cooked several hours in advance, refrigerated and reheated,
covered, in the microwave.</p><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><p>. Bon Apetit!</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm at the <span></span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);"><span></span>Riverdale</span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Park</span> Town Center!</p>
<p>Our favorite nationally known local food site, <a href="http://localharvest.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);">localharvest.org</span></a>,
is now soliciting for reviews of our market. When you get the chance,
please tell them what you love about our market. If there's something
you dislike about our market, please tell me first so I can address it
personally,<span></span><a href="mailto:rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);">rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com</span></a>.<span>
</span>As one customer recently told us, "<b><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Riverdale</span></b><b> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Park</span></b><b> is the fun market!</b>"
Each week we offer live music by award winning local artists, kids
entertainment, and a wide selection of fresh produce and specialty
items sold directly by Maryland farmers. Held at our town center, 4650
Queensbury Road, <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Riverdale</span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Park</span>, MD 20737<span></span></p>
<p>Here's a sample of our vendors:<span></span>Groff's Content Farm,
Circle C Oyster Ranch, D & S Farm, Ferry Landing Farm and Apiary,
Richard's Hundred Organic Farm, Jack Creek Plants, Master Peace
Community Garden, Musachio Produce, Red Chimney Flower Farm, Thank God
Its Fresh (TGIF), A Little Pottery, Crepes at the Market, Micha's
Sorbets, Miguel's Magnificent Mini Donuts, In a Pickle, Cosmic Bean
Coffee Company, Mystic Water Soap, Profusions of Glass Jewelry, Stone
Hearth Bakers, Sweet Nuthouse, Green Guild Biodiesel Coop<span></span></p>
<p><span></span>For more info, come over to see us @ <span><span></span> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><a href="http://rpfarmersmarket.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">rpfarmersmarket.org</span><span></span></a><span></span></span></p>
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<p><b>PHILOSOPHY</b>: As a consumer, you have a unique opportunity to help preserve Southern Maryland's rural charm by supporting local farms.<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Riverdale</span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Park</span> Farmer's
Market is a producers-only market. That means that when you shop here,
you are supporting local farmers and craftspeople directly.<span></span> For a free Southern Maryland Harvest Guide, visit<span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><a href="http://www.somarylandsogood.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);"> http://www.somarylandsogood.com</span></a></span></p>
<p><b>LOCATION:</b> Thursdays, 3-7 pm: <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Riverdale</span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Park</span> Town Center: Queensbury Road & Rhode Island Ave:<span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4650+Queensbury+Rd+riverdale+md+20737&hl=en" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span></span> <span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4650+Queensbury+Rd+<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">riverdale</span>+md+20737&hl=en</span></a></span></p>
<p>VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS: <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Riverdale</span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Park</span> Farmer's Market is a volunteer-driven effort. To get involved, e-mail Jim Coleman, coordinator, at <span></span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><a href="mailto:rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com</span></a></span></p>
<p>LIST EDITOR: Joyanna Priest, <span></span> <span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);"><a href="mailto:jepriest@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">jepriest@gmail.com</span></a></span></p>
<p>TOWN INFO: We love <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Riverdale</span> <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">Park</span>! Visit us at: <a href="http://ci.riverdale-park.md.us/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 27, 190);">http://ci.<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">riverdale</span>-<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 136);">park</span>.md.us</span></a> </p>
Maryland WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program checks <a href="http://accepted.org/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank">accepted.org</a> <br>_______________________________________________<br>RPFarmersMarket mailing list<br>
<a href="mailto:RPFarmersMarket@riverdale-park.org" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank">RPFarmersMarket@riverdale-park.org</a><br><a href="http://riverdale-park.org/mailman/listinfo/rpfarmersmarket" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);" target="_blank">http://riverdale-park.org/mailman/listinfo/rpfarmersmarket</a></span>
</div><br clear="all"><font color="#888888"><br>-- <br>Thanks,<br><br>Jim Coleman<br>Market Coordinator<br>Riverdale Park Farmers Market<br>ph: 301-332-6258<br><a href="http://www.rpfarmersmarket.org/" target="_blank">http://www.rpfarmersmarket.org</a></font><br clear="all">
<br>-- <br>Thanks,<br><br>Jim Coleman<br>Market Coordinator<br>Riverdale Park Farmers Market<br>ph: 301-332-6258<br><a href="http://www.rpfarmersmarket.org" target="_blank">http://www.rpfarmersmarket.org</a><br>