August 26th, 2013
In early spring, Blessings Blend is one of the first to have flowers out on Rt. 1, South of Milford. The actual location of Blessings Greenhouses and Compost Facility Retail Center is the corner of Rt. 1 (north) and Sugar Hill Rd.
Driving to or from the Delaware Beaches you might have seen these 2 giant tomatoes. That’s the location!!
I decided to stop and get some peaches and tomatoes. To tell you the truth, tomatoes this year have not been the greatest, in my opinion. These tomatoes ended up having a pretty good taste. I can’t believe it took almost all summer to find them.
The peaches were sweet and juicy. They told me all their produce is locally grown.
You learn something new every day and I found out that the owner of Blessings Blends, Bruce Blessing…I have not met him, developed a premium compost that is being used on golf courses and farms on the Delmarva Peninsula. For the second year in a row he has been selling it bagged and bucketed at his flower and produce stand located on Rt. 1. It has taken him 6 years to develop it.
I really don’t anything about “composting”, but, learned that this Premium Compost has received an OMRI (Organics Material Review Institute) Listing .5-.5-.4.
There are hundreds of organic farmers in the Chesapeake and Delaware watersheds and Blessings Blends will be targeting them, since they have gotten the OMRI Listed Premium Compost.
Want to know more? Please call Blessings Blends at 302-684-8990 or visit http://www.blessingblends.com.
In the meantime, safe travels as you leave Summer of 2013, and begin the Second Season at the Delaware Beaches…this produce stand is open!!
May 6th, 2013
It is that time of the year when our local farmers’ markets start opening….something we are all looking forward to. Local flowers, fresh baked breads; it is a gathering of the community and visitors, as well.
In any given day, when these markets are in full swing…all you can see are smiling faces. Farmers’ markets connect local shoppers to local farmers. With that in mind, following are our local markets. Some already have opened with limited produce, but that will change soon. Others are open this coming week-end…and then, the remainder will open in June.
Milford’s Farmers’ Market has opened already. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at South Walnut St. and Mispillion Riverwalk. More info? Please visit http://www.downtownmilford.org.
Milton Delaware Farmers’ Market is located across from the library in downtown Milton. Every Friday from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. This market is already swinging.
Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market will be opening on Saturday, May 11th. From then on, every Saturday, 8 a.m. until Noon. Location? The Lewes Historical Society at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Check the website…every week-end there is something new going on and recipes and contests are posted, as well. http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org
Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is opening on Tuesday, May 7th. Every Tuesday from Noon until 4 p.m. at Grove Park, behind the Visitor’s Center and the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce. Right there by the roundabout. http://www.rbffarmersmarket.com. They will be having guests vendors every week. Opening day will have live music and new Inspired Chefs Initiative with top chefs in Rehoboth Beach. Inspired Chefs Initiative is “A not-for-profit group, designed to serve as a forum for local chefs to engage the community on food related issues and to coordinate their charitable efforts”.
Bethany Beach Farmers’ Market will be opening Sunday, June 16th. From then on you will find this market at Garfield Parkway & Pennsylvania Avenue in Bethany. More info? http://www.bethanybeachfarmersmarkekt.com.
Fenwick Island Farmers Market will be opening on Monday, June 24th at 1107 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), at the PNC Parking Lot. In Addition to Mondays, it also opens on Fridays with both days from 8 a.m. until Noon. More info? Please visit http://www.fenwickislandfarmersmarket.com.
Have a good One!! Talk to you later.
May 11th, 2011
I strolled yesterday, just like everyone else through the tent lined street in Grove Park. This is the home for the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market who is celebrating its 5th season. And, every Tuesday, rain or shine, from Noon until 4:00 p.m. you will find the locals, residents and visitors purchasing, organic produce, food, flowers, baked goods and at times live entertainment, as well. On a beautiful day like yesterday, it was priceless.
Grove Park is a wooded corner in Rehoboth that is located adjacent to the Lighthouse Circle, right by the roundabout. It has a Tot Lot and benches to sit and rest or get a little shade when the summer weather heats up.
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market has a website; http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
There is free parking available on Henlopen Avenue, Columbia Avenue and Sussex St. and Felton Street. Otherwise, you will have to feed the meter in a few weeks.
This is the second week for the Farmers’ Market. Other farmers’ markets at the beaches are starting pretty soon.
Just like the traditional “mercados” found in cities throughout the world, growers sell their produce directly to the public. You can even have lunch at the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market. Some vendors have pick up delicacies. For example, Yolanda from Mariachi which is located at Wilmington Ave. had Arroz con Pollo, Papusas, Tamales among other things. Mariachi’s website is www.mariachirehobothde.com.
Shopping at farmers’ markets has become a weekly ritual for a lot of us that want to have fresh and local produce. It is great to engage in conversation with some of the farmers.
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market has about 25 vendors. To see the complete list, please visit www.rbfarmersmarket.com/vendors.html. There are a few new ones but all the old standbys are there, as well.
So, as I strolled these vendors got me interested. Their produce looked beautiful.
From Deep Grass Nurseries, a certified organic farm in Sussex County, Delaware.
From Kennet Square the mushroom from Davidson Exotic Mushrooms. Kennet Square, PA is known as mushroom capital of the U.S.
Jimmy Lynn’s Seafood, Home of the Crab with Attitude and one of my favorites in the area had beautiful seafood.
Breads from Koglers Old World Breads made in Ellendale, Delaware
Backyard Jams and Jellies
Cleckner Family Farm Eggs are from Bivalve, Maryland. Hormone free, chemical free and healthy range chickens. They are a “Community Supported Agriculture”. CSA is usually an organic vegetable farm where one pays a fee to join and then gets a share of the crops throughout the season. For more info. please visit www.clecknerfarm.com.
I had not seen Skipper’s All Natural Crunchy Dog Treats before. They are made in Lewes, Delaware and are all natural pet treats and all natural pet products. They also have custom orders, personalized birthday, holiday and forever home gifts. They are on Facebook and their website is www.skipperscompany.com.
Fifer Orchards are favorites at the Delaware Beaches. www.fiferorchards.com
I met Victoria who is the owner and baker from Olivia’s Breads & Alden’s Desserts. These are her kids’ names. Her love of baking natural and delicious treats started a long time ago with the dietary requirements of her grandmother. The rest is history. If you need gluten free, sugar free, etc. etc. just give her a couple of days notice. Her website is www.oliviasbreads.com. Toll free is 1-855-424-4395.
Nuts to You had beautiful nuts. They also had “butters”; Almond, Peanut, Pecan and Walnut.
Pasqualinis Bakery is in downtown Rehoboth beach on 375 Atlantic Ave. Website? www.pasqualinis.com.
Kettle Korn is lightly salty and somewhat sweet. Perfect combination. You will find it towards the end of the tents.
Susie Sunshine Organic Sprouts had plenty of samples for tastings.
Yes, it was certainly nice. I know I missed some of the vendors. There is always next time. I hope you get to visit some of these farmers’ markets in our Delaware Beaches. It is worth it!!
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
March 18th, 2011
Just like every Saturday in Delray Beach, you will find a lot of people congregated at SE 4th Avenue in Delray. That is where the Delray GreenMarket holds court from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Last Saturday I was lucky enough to experience the GreenMarket on a gorgeous day. It was also the day to celebrate in Delray St. Patty’s Day.
The music emanating from that street was great. Blues; The Cats were playing. Later on Heidi also played with The Cats. A CD was for sale and I bought it. It is really good.
Lots of people in attendance; some already with full bags in hand.
The guacamole looked delicious. It was Anita’s Guacamole. I had not seen them before; I am not sure how long they have been part of the GreenMarket.
I met Lori Nolan and she is the GreenMarket Manager. She showed me around a bit. She is one busy lady. Then she pointed to JC’s Daily Bread. His moto? “A Taste of Heaven Without The Wait”. Jon-Claude Stevens is the Chief Baker. The website is www.jcsdailybread.com.
I bought some of JC’s Jalapeno bread and it definitely had a bite. It was very good and I served it with chicken salad and beer. That’s right!!
I got one of the cookbooks of the favorite recipes of the Delray GreenMarket. It is called Tastes of the Season and it is for sale at the GreenMarket or you can also purchased it on line. Visit www.delraycra.org. In it you will find recipes like Southern Fried Chickpeas, Shrimp Cakes, Sweet Onion Casserole, Caribbean Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa and so much more.
Anyway, here are a few pictures from last Saturday’s GreenMarket. Hope you are there and have the opportunity to check it out this Saturday.
Have a great week-end!! And, talk to you later….
December 19th, 2010
Thank God it did not start raining until mid morning. I wanted to go by the Green Market. This is an open air market located at SE 4th Ave., 1/2 block south of Atlantic Avenue. You cannot miss it. I had been to the Green Market in the past but had not taken any pictures.
This Green Market is very similar to the Farmers’ Markets that take place during the summer months in the Delaware and Maryland beaches. It is going back to the basics; buy local and eat fresh.
The Green Market was started in 1996 by the Community Redevelopment Agency. This is now their 15th season; their second edition of the Greenmarket Cookbook is now on sale. It is $14.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Call Lori at 561-276-7511 to reserve your copy. You may also want to stop by the CRA office on 20 N Swinton Ave. and pick one up.
The Green Market is every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Do you need more info. or are interested in being a vendor? Then call Lori at 561-276-7511 or e-mail greenmarket@delraycra.org.
It was so nice to stroll up and down the street just checking everything out.
The first vendor I saw was selling seafood. Immediately the jumbo lump crabmeat got my eye. Of course, I ended up buying a pound. Actually, it was cheaper than at home. This vendor also had gorgeous stonecrab claws.
People were buying; I watched them interact with the vendors.
Between the music playing, the food cooking, the warm weather and a soft breeze, I think I caught myself smiling throughout my strolling.
Hey, you will get the chance to visit the Green Market if you are in Delray Beach every Saturday until the end of May.
Note: On Friday, 12/24, Christmas Eve, the Green Market will be open from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., just so their loyal customers can pick up last minute items. There will be no street closing so all you have to do is pull up and buy your goodies.
Talk to you later…have a good one….
May 27th, 2010
“The best way to garden is to put on a wide-brimmed straw hat and some old clothes, and with a hoe in one hand a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig.”
Once again I am one of the few in my neighborhood who has not planted one single flower. I just have not been in the mood and the weather has not cooperated either.
I decided to stop by Tomato Sunshine and see if I could get some ideas. This Garden Center is located at 4312 Highway 1, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-226-9533. Website is www.tomatosunshine.com. You cannot miss it because the beautiful flowers will certainly catch your attention as you are driving on Rt. 1.
I wrote a post about this garden heaven last year and it seems that they have done so much updating. It looks bigger and so well organized.
The staff is great. I always get there with not a clue and they always direct me to the right plants. I don’t do this just in one trip; I will be finished by mid June.
Tomato Sunshine will deliver, but please give them a call for more information.
Now take a peak at the Garden Center.
It is a beautiful day in the Delmarva Peninsula…talk to you later….
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