At the end of every farmers market, Central Farm Markets donates unsold food to Manna Food Center, which distributes it to people in need and teaches them about making healthy choices.
Connecting the Farm to the Community
About the Author
For over 30 years Debra Moser has guided businesses in marketing and strategic positioning, currently bringing that expertise to Central Farm Markets and MeatCrafters, both founded with her husband, Mitch Berliner. She has a professional certification in pastry from L’Academie de Cuisine. Before she let her culinary spirit loose, Debra was the founding executive director of the Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts in Rockville.
For Sukkot, Seek Out the Farmers
There’s no better place to find inspiration for Sukkot, which celebrates the bounty of the harvest, than at the farmers market, which are ripe with signs of the changing seasons.
Sweet Fall Pear Galette
From leafy greens to golden sweet potatoes and squash, as the season changes from summer to fall, the farmers are harvesting the last big bounty before the winter sets in. Many varieties of red, pink and green apples are piled high on tables, and the first-of-the-season juicy, ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears draw us closer…
Farmers Markets Are a Winter Wonderland
Just because the ground is frozen solid doesn’t mean farms and farmers have gone into hibernation. Many farmers markets are now open year round. Bundle up and go check out the offerings.
Truffled Silk Eggs
Here’s a delicious recipe that makes a perfect brunch or warm winter dinner, using farm-fresh ingredients. It’s simple, with a decadent-tasting twist.
A New Year, From Farm to Table
The farmers market, with its changing colors and flavors, is a great place to find inspiration for new holiday dishes and pick up fresh apples, local honey and challah to round out your meal.
Arugula Salad with Honeyed Pecans and Asian Pears
The brittle-like honey-pecan crunch and sweet pears complement the spiciness of the arugula and add an extra festive touch.
Debra’s Farm Market Carrot Soup
Carrots are great this time of year. They are packed with vitamin A, potassium, lutein and fiber—and are delicious. This soup can be made with water or broth (vegetable or chicken), depending on your preference.
Springtime at the Farmers Market
After a long winter slumber, farmers markets around the country and the DC area in particular are waking up to a vibrant and colorful spring—the most exciting time to visit.
Cold Asparagus Soup with Roasted Asparagus Tips and Chive Flowers
To celebrate the spring, here’s a wonderful cold soup recipe that makes great use of seasonal asparagus. It’s easy to make and delicious to eat, and in my house no one ever turns down the opportunity for a big bowl.
