May 11th, 2011

Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market, Rehoboth Beach, Vendors, Delaware Beaches, 5th Season, Tuesdays, Noon – 4:00 p.m., Rain or Shine, Delaware Beaches

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…

July 21st, 2010

Lavender Fields, Milton, Delaware, Lavender Farm, Lewes Farmers’ Market, Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market

I don’t even remember how many years it has been since I visited Lavender Fields.  Some weeks ago, a friend mentioned the farm.  On Tuesday, when I visited the Rehoboth Beach Farmer’s Market, there they were.

I chatted a bit and if you would really want to know more about hours of operation and what this working farm is all about, please visit www.lavenderfieldsde.com.  They also have a blog www.lavenderfieldsfarm.blogspot.com.  The address is 18864 Cool Spring Rd., Milton, DE 19968.  E-mail is info@lavenderfieldsde.com. Telephone is 302-684-1514.

From Rt. 1 North or South, take Rt. 9 and 404 West toward Georgetown, travel 4 miles, just before the railroad tracks take a left on Cool Spring Rd.  Travel 7/10 of a mile to Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor LLC (#18864), on the right. 

Lavender Fields is a historic 5 acre property that dates to 1776.

Everything is done by hand from planting to harvesting.  Lavender is easy to grow in and around the Delmarva Peninsula because of its favorable climate and soil.

The herb, has calming properties; it can also be used for cooking.

This farm hosts tour groups, luncheons, teas and special events.  Please give them a call and check the website for all kinds of great information.

You will find Lavender Fields on Saturdays at the Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market located at Shipcarpenter and 3rd St. from 8 until Noon.

On Tuesdays you will find them at the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market located at Grove St. Park from 12 until 4 p.m.

Talk to you later….have a good one…

July 21st, 2010

Kettle Korn, Rehoboth Beach, Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market, Popcorn, Delaware Beaches, Tuesdays, Noon until 4:00 p.m.

While stopping to visit the Rehoboth Farmer’s Market I could not help to notice the man stirring the popcorn.  I remember seeing this popcorn in Delray Beach, as well.  This is Kettle Korn.

Freshly popped in a huge kettle, it tasted delicious.  A suggestion was made that if you take it home, you can just place it in the freezer and when ready to eat, just take it out and eat it immediately.

I had to get a tasting.  They do have free samples.  It was lightly salted with just a hint of sweetness.

If you want to learn more about it, please visit www.kettle-korn.com, or just stop on Tuesdays, at the Rehoboth Farmers’ Market located behind the roundabout and the Chamber of Commerce.  In their 4th year, they will be there rain or shine!! 

Have a great day!! Talk to you later…

July 20th, 2010

Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Tuesdays, Noon until 4:00 p.m.

“Real Food, Real Farmers, Real Community”.  This is the first time, this summer, that I have gone to the Farmers’ Market, here in Rehoboth.  Buy fresh, buy local is their motto; yes, freshly picked or produced within 24 hours of the market.

It was crowded and hot, hot.  The weather is unreal but we were all there.  The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is located right behind the Chamber of Commerce, by the roundabout, and behind Grove Park.

Besides seeing some familiar faces I was able to see the representation of some of Rehoboth’s favorite restaurants.

For more information, please check their website, www.rbfarmersmarket.com to see the vendors, calendar, newsletter, recipes, liks, map and contact information.

Remember that this market is on Rain or Shine every Tuesday from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m.

Now check out the market; flowers, vegetables, breads, salsas, etc. etc.

Have a great day.  Stay away from the heat…and talk to you later….