July 9th, 2014
Spending time in Rehoboth Beach gets even better if you happen to be visiting on Tuesdays. Just like this past Tuesday it was a sunny and hot day in the Nation’s Summer Capital. And, right behind the Visitors Center the white tents were already up….the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market begins at Noon and ends at 4 p.m.
The increasing demand for healthier food are making these farmers’ markets a gathering place….it so much more personal than being in a traditional grocery store. You can interact with the growers and vendors. Plus, I think they also have become social events. If you are a local meet the visitors. Farmers markets offer fresh and local produce and baked goods.
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market website is very informative. You can read about the vendors, what will be happening at the market, entertainment, and recipes. Please visit http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
Flowes, breads, vegetables…..look how beautiful they looked.
Some of the residents show up very early, so as not to miss anything. Even though baked goods were plentiful on Tuesday, they do go quickly….our local bakeries are excellent.
Fresh Harvest Hydroponics got my attention. They were from Millsboro, Delaware. Tel. 301-643-2487. Lettuces and basil….hydroponics; growing plants in water without soil.
Jams and jellies always found at the market.
Fifer’s raspberries looked gorgeous!!
Then, I came to the end of the line……Bennett Orchards had a truck full of peaches….the first of the season, making their appearance at the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market. Offering fresh cut peaches to customers….when peaches are just picked, it becomes a complete different fruit….
So, I am watching the unloading of the peaches….and I do want to take some pictures. They looked beautiful.
The line of customers was pretty long. It was, definitely, the tent to hit on Tuesday.
I decided to stand behind the guy with the stripe t-shirt…..He was buying peaches, berries, you name it. So, all of a sudden I was tapped on my shoulder. The lady said…..”The line is back there.” Some were rolling their eyes, I just told her I wanted to take some pictures….not buying anything. Not to worry, please…not cutting in line.
Then, the guy with the stripe t-shirt turned and said “Go right ahead, I am on vacation”. That was priceless!! And I was grateful. These are my photos.
You know what’sgood about the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market? That even on a hot day, it is great to visit. Lots of trees and the Tot Lot adjacent to it make it a place for the whole family. You sit and enjoy your goodies or just take in the scene.
Oh, wow….there is my friend with the stripe t-shirt. He was really shopping the market.
Have a great day!! Remember Tuesdays, rain or shine!!
May 15th, 2013
Meeting the appetite of all things local. That’s what you will find up and down the Delmarva Peninsula as Farmers’ Markets gain popularity. I decided to visit late in the afternoon the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market. It opens at Noon until 4 p.m. every Tuesday; rain or shine. This was the second Tuesday and it was sunny!!
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is located at Grove Park, behind the Visitor’s Center and the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce, by the round-about. Website? http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
A little music and very interesting vendors. These are some of the ones that caught my attention!!
ROOT GOURMET – Only about a year old and located at 19724 Coastal Highway. Gourmet on the Go. A sister establishment of Nage. Don’t want to cook or have unexpected guests? Give them a call or go on their website at http://www.rootgourmet.com. You can either order for take out or just sit down and enjoy it in-house. At the market, they offer a special menu…plenty of tastings, as well.
JIMMY LYNN’S – A Seafood company…fish, lobsters. The best crabs! Steamed to order. They are located at 18226 Coastal Highway, Lewes. Tel. 302-644-9329.
GREENBRANCH ORGANIC FARM – Located at 5075 Nutters Cross Rd., Salisbury, Maryland, they specialized in a wide variety of vegetables and pastured livestock; grass-fed/grass-finished beef cattle, free range pigs, and pastured poultry. Website? http://www.greenbranchfarm.com.
HABANERA FARM – They are a guest of the Rehoboth Farmers’ Market, which means that they are not there every single Tuesday. This is Maryland’s first herbal tea grower and certified processor. It is a medicinal herb and plant farm and retreat center on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, just outside Whitehaven near the Wicomico River. More than 30 medicinal herbs offer a possibility for a relaxed stroll. It sits on 21 acres. It also has a 7 Path Labyrinth!
Habanera Farm is open for groups and will work with your group or organization to create that special program. They are also experienced, entertaining speakers, available to visit your location. On June 1st from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Habanera Farm will be hosting their 3rd Annual Open House and Herb Day Celebration. They are inviting the public to go out and wander through their herb gardens, see their working medicinal plant farm and antioxidant orchard, enjoy a sampling of delicious, locally blended herbal teas, and have a great day. Please check out their website http://www.habanerafarm.com. Like them on Facebook.
CLINGER’S NATURALS – A Division of Nuts to You! It is located at 2020 Windors Drive in Salisbury, Maryland. Tel. 410-726-1603. Their artisan nut butters are sooo good. Like them on Facebook .
GELATO GAL – I spotted Amanda Randall, the person behind the best gelato in town. Amanda has a new location on Coastal Highway. It is at 20385 Rt. 1 in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-1001. Website? http://www.gelatogal.com. Besides her glorious gelato, Italy’s version of ice cream, Amanda also offer desserts, homemade chocolates….and she is also having wonderful offerings from her smoker. Pulled Pork, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Fish, Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs….I’ll be stopping by to check out her new location. They have done a lot of work.
SKIPPER’S BISCUIT COMPANY – For your pooches. This company makes its products right here in the first state and in the town of Lewes. They are all natural; made by the sea. Tel. 302-841-7003. Website? http://www.skipperscompany.com. Their Coco Lu’s Pet Shampoo is named after their own Lucy Brown. Again, all natural with 2 scents available; Lemon Fresh and Coco Colada. Like them on Facebook. To order, please visit the website or the local farmers’ markets.
OLD WORLD BREADS – Their commercial baking company does not have retail…they are located in Milton, Delaware. They have a presence in the local farmers’ markets. To order online, please visit http://www.oldworldbreads.com. Then select your breads and pay online. Select your pick-up location and it is that easy!!
FIFER ORCHARDS – The farm is located at 1919 Allabands Mill Rd. in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware. Tel. 302-697-2141. Their market store at the beach is located at 200 Cullen St. in Dewey Beach. 302-227-8680. Visit http://www.fiferorchards.com.
On Saturday, May 18th Fifer is hosting their Strawberry Festival at their farm in Camden-Wyoming. There will be free live music, hayrides, face painting, pony rides, gourmet sandwiches by Nage & Abbott’s Grill restaurants. There will be strawberry BBQ, strawberry smoothies, ice cream, pies, shortcakes, chocolate covered strawberries and more.
And, remember that it is asparagus season!! Did you know that they are a member of the Lily family? And, that under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10″ in a 24-hour period? They have no fat, no cholesterol, and are low in sodium.
Talk to you later….you know I will.
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