Central Farm Markets Newsletter - June 1-3, 2012

[Howard Hartman]

June 1-3, 2012 In This Issue Market News This Week at the Market Our Vendors   Central Farm Markets Internet Information Find Us On The Web: www.centralfarmmarkets.com   Find Us On Social Media:     Contact Us: info@centralfarmmarkets.com marketing@centralfarmmarkets.com THIS E-BLAST IS SPONSORED BY:        click on logo for more info   Recognized as one of the "Best Salons" by Washingtonian Magazine  One of the leading salons in the Washington area for more than 20 years!      Central Farm Markets Locations and Hours Take a moment to sit and have a bite!    Bethesda Central Farm Market Sundays 9am - 1pm   7600 Arlington Boulevard at Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 -------------------------------------- Pike Central Farm Market OPENS MAY 5  Saturdays 9am - 2pm Thursdays 11am - 3pm- Starting June 14th.    11806 Rockville Pike between Old Georgetown and Montrose Roads Rockville, MD 20852 -------------------------------------- Northwest  Central Farm Market Fridays 2:00pm-6:00 pm    3401 Nebraska Avenue NW on the parking lot of the United Methodist Church Washington, DC 20016 (near American University)  Central Farm Markets Upcoming Events JUNE 9-Pike Central  ROCKVILLE AUTHOR PAUL STANKUS- will sign copies of his new book "Dad Desperately in Need of Training Wheels" Wine tasting with Boordy Affinity Woodworks is back! JUNE 10- Bethesda Central  ROCKVILLE AUTHOR PAUL STANKUS- will sign copies of his new book "Dad Desperately in Need of Training Wheels" Wine tasting with Boordy Affinity Woodworks is back! CHEF DEMO with FRANCOIS DIONOT fromL'Academie de Cuisine!  NEW! CENTRAL FARM MARKET FAVES IN OUR AREA! We are delighted to share some of our favorites with you!   Co2 Lounge and CESCO Osteria Amazing diverse live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday!  New cocktail menu and outdoor seating under the sparkling lights, a favorite hang-out for the discerning crowd of Bethesda. Don't miss their Summer Wine Tasting! June 12th from 6-8pm. 25 wines and passed hors d'oeuvers for $25!       Central Farm Markets Support Manna Food Center Each Week! WELCOME TO CENTRAL FARM MARKETS!    SATURDAY JUNE 2- PIKE CENTRAL OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING! COME ON OUT FOR GREAT FOOD & FUN! Pike Central Farm Market will hold its grand opening on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8:30 am at the site of the soon-to-be developed Pike and Rose multi-use Project (Location at the Mid-Pike Plaza at the former site of the old Silver Diner on Rockville Pike between Old Georgetown and Montrose Roads at 8:30 AM)     Joining Co-founders Mitch Berliner and Ann Brody-Cove for the ribbon cutting will be County Council President Roger Berliner and Gianne Italiano, President of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce. A chef demo by Chef Tony of Chef Tony's in Bethesda, wine tastings from Maryland Winery Boordy Vineyards, Free Market Bags from Pelican Kitchen and Bath, Free Gifts From Progressions Salon Spa Store, Free Treats from Sweet Teensy, Patisserie Poupon and MeatCrafters, music and fun for the kids and the entire family.  STARTING JUNE 2- "WHERE IN THE WORLD IS YOUR LITTLE RED BAG" CONTEST!!   Sponsored by Central Farm Markets & Pelican Kitchen and Bath     You've seen them at the market, you may even have one that lives in your car.  It's our Little Red Central Farm Market Bag which is given out each week free at The Pelican Kitchen and Bath Tent at Bethesda Central and Pike Central Farm Markets. There are so many of them traveling around now that we thought it would be fun this summer to see how just how creative you can be with your bag. We heard one was spotted in ROME recently!    Starting June 2nd 2012- September 3, 2012 take your red bag with you on vacations, to summer camp, on day trips, road trips, hiking trip, cruises and any other interesting places that you go this summer. Then send us a snapshot of your bag in that unique destination. For example, our bag boarded a skipjack in Cambridge, MD two weeks ago!  Get your friends and family to join in and to vote for your photograph. The photographs with the most votes will receive fabulous prizes. We have two divisions Kids 8-17 and Adults 18+. For contest information and to enter please click here. DON"T HAVE  A BAG YET/ PICK ONE UP AT THE PELICAN KITCHEN AND BATH TENT SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS!      See you at the markets!      Sincerely,   Mitchell Berliner, Ann Brody Cove, and Debra Moser Central Farm Markets   Market News   Central Farm Market Gets Social   Farm markets offer more than the great products that are often new and different. They also allow us to extend our food experiences and grow our own sense of local identity. I know that the first time I ever saw a purple carrot was at a farm market. Being able to talk with the farmer that grew that purple carrot to learn how it was grown and how it was different from other orange carrots made the experience of buying it and tasting it all the more fun.   At our markets there is a lot of opportunity to walk around and learn and taste new foods and discover the new and often delightfully simple ways in which you can prepare them. At the market as we question, discuss and talk we are actually developing a more meaningful relationship with our food, our farmers, our neighbors and our families. This is education as it should be-real time, hands on,  an all-sensory experience. Through hard work we have designed Central Farm Markets so that we create an upbeat environment that encourages vendor/customer/community conversation. As the seasons move through their natural stages, every week becomes a new experience. The dialogue with the farmer is often the most gratifying part of the shopping experience. Even the children love listening and learning. So this week, take time to seek out a new product and learn about it and become part of the social vitality and charm of the markets. DID YOU KNOW THAT? It has been shown that shopping at farmers' markets involves up to 40 times more social interaction than shopping at an average big box grocery store.       This Week at the Markets Garlic Scapes are In! Click here for a great recipe for Garlic Scape Pesto From Twin Springs Fruit Farm  WALNUT HILLS FARM  Looking for the perfect meats for your cookout this summer? Walnut Hills has some terrific specials: Free range delicious chickens!   Ground beef-buy 4 packs get 1 pack free and Roast special-buy any roast get a pack of ground beef free! Now go feed those hungry guests of yours! WESTMORELAND BERRY FARM Oh my, the BERRIES are here! Blueberries, Sweet Cherries, Red Raspberries-get there early they go quickly!    Infusion Hot Sauce Company They are hot and with us on Saturday for the Grand Opening!     SATURDAY at PIKE CENTRAL   Chef Demo Chef Tony from Chef Tony's in Bethesda.  Seasonal Seafood Specialty with all Fresh Market items. Come taste!  Music By BCC Jazz Combo BEAR'S HONEY POT  Bear's will be at the Northwest Central Market Friday with Pasture, Hormone Free, GMO Free, Anti-Biotic Free, 100% Grass Fed: Del Monico Steaks, NY Strips, Hamburger Patties, Filet Mignons, Skirt Steak, Short Rib, Beef Brisket and Pike Central on Saturday with Fresh local hormone free milk and butter.   BOORDY VINEYARDS WINE TASTING    Award winning Maryland wines to complement your weekend festivities or take to a friend's.    SUNDAY at BETHESDA CENTRAL Sharpen This is Back! Bring your knives and scissors to the best sharpener in town! Music By: The Nick Mendez and Ted Bazil Duo   HEIRLOOM KITCHEN To start off your dinners: Spring Veggie Soup - a puree with leeks, spinach, peas, fresh spring herbs (serve hot or chilled)   Chunky Vegetable Soup -tomato-based with local zucchini, yellow squash, spinach and fresh basil!  BOORDY VINEYARDS WINE TASTING   Award winning Maryland wines to complement your weekend festivities or take to a friend's.       Our Vendors (click on names for more info) BETHESDA CENTRAL FARM MARKET Sun. 9-1pm VALET YOUR GROCERIES! Just leave your bags at our INFO TENT and drive your car to the inner parking lot and we will bring them to you! All Things Olive Bending Bridge Farm Betty's Chips and Salsa Bishop's Plants Cava Cavanna Pasta Community Gardens Cottingham Farm Cowgirl Creamery Farm Market Bakery Fresh Crunch Heirloom Kitchen Infusion Hot Sauce Company Les Carpice de Joelle Liberty Delight Farms Love and Kindness MeatCrafters Mock's Greenhouse Moody Blues Farm-(blueberry season only) Natural Designs Oh Pickles! Old Smokey Painted Hand Farm Patisserie Poupon Pong's Orchard Red Bud Organic Farm Rockahock Farm Sababa Market Sharpen This SpagNvola Chocolates & Gelato Springfield Farm Stonyman Gourmet Farmer  Teazan Tea Company Toigo Orchards Twin Springs Fruit Farm Two Acre Farm Vernon's Seafood-202-316-1451 Virginia Diner Peanuts Walnut Hill Farm Westmoreland Berry Farm Westmorelnd Produce Wollam Gardens Zeke's Coffee PIKE CENTRAL FARM MARKET-Saturday 9-2pm  All Things Olive Bending Bridge Farm Bears Honey Pot Betty's Chips and Salsa Cava Clembrose Organic-240-252-0571 Community Gardens Compost Crew Farmhouse Flowers & Plants Farm Market Bakery Fresh Crunch Infusion Hot Sauce Company Les Carpice de Joelle Liberty Delight Farms MeatCrafters Meehans Minatures Mia's Pizza Mock's Greenhouse Oh Pickles! Old Smokey Patisserie Poupon Rockahock Farm Pong's Orchard Puree Juices Sababa Market SpagNvola Chocolates & Gelato Springfield Farm Stonyman Gourmet Farmer Susie Sunshine Sprouts Sweet Teensy Toigo Orchards Twin Springs Fruit Farm Two Acre Farm Walnut Hill Farm Westmoreland Berry Farm Westmoreland Produce  Virginia Diner Peanuts Vernon's Seafood-202-316-1451 PIKE CENTRAL THURSDAY VENDORS 11-3 pm (June 14)  All Things Olive Bears Honey Pot Bon Vivant Cats Paw Farms Cottingham Farm Farm Market Bakery Infusion Hot Sauce Company Kilmers Farm Market Liberty Delight Farms Meatcrafters Northern Neck Oh Pickles! Old Smokey Susie Sunshine Sprouts Sweet Teensy Westmoreland Produce Vernon's Seafood-202-316-1451 NORTHWEST CENTRAL VENDORS-Friday 2:00-6:00pm Bears Honey Pot Bon Vivant Cats Paw Farms MeatCrafters Oh Pickles! Farm Market Bakery Westmoreland Berry Farm Vernon's Seafood-202-316-1451

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