Thursday, September 27, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
It's officially autumn, and the Riverdale Park Farmers Market is in full swing. Drop by the town center parking lot today from 3 to 7 p.m. for a wide array of fresh, local fare, including: The Riverdale Model Railroad Club will also be on hand with a new train layout. For more information on the market, visit the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
Just two days remain before fall officially begins, so now's as good a time as any to savor the final fruits of summer at the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Drop by the town center parking lot today from 3 to 7 p.m. for a wide array of fresh, local fare, including: For more information on the market, visit the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
With the official start of fall just a few days off, why not take this opporunity savor the fruits of summer at the Riverdale Park Farmers Market? Drop by the town center parking lot today from 3 to 7 p.m. for a wide array of fresh, local fare, including: For more information on the market, visit the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
It's Thursday, which means it's time again for the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Drop by the town center parking lot today from 3 to 7 p.m. for a wide array of fresh, local fare, including: For more information on the market, visit the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
If you're looking for fresh vegetables plus a little advice on growing your own, it's a good day to visit the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Drop by the town center parking lot today (Thursday) from 3 to 7 p.m. for a wide array of fresh, local fare—plus tips from Prince George's County Master Gardeners on lawn care, dealing with nuisance wildlife, and container gardening. This week's vendor lineup also features: For more information on the market, visit the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
Looking for some great veggies to liven up your summer grilling? Look no further than the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Drop by the town center parking lot today (Thursday) from 3-7 p.m. for a wide array of fresh, local fare, including sweet white corn, tomatoes, and other produce from Thank God It's Fresh. This week's lineup also features: For more information on the market, visit the RPFM Facebook page. Suggestions and feedback can be sent to rpkfarmmkt@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Drop by the town center parking lot Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.
If you're planning a barbecue or outdoor feast this Memorial Day weekend, why not go local and pick up ingredients at the Riverdale Park Farmers Market? Drop by the town center parking lot today (Thursday) from 3 to 7 p.m. for a wide array of fresh, local foods and plants. With thunderstorms in the forecast, the market is even offering an "Iffy Weather Day" giveaway. "If you or your fellow patron are within our random number range of 1 to 300 and you are the lucky number customer to enter the market, you will win $20 in gift certificates to spend at the market," organizers wrote This week's lineup also includes: The Riverdale Model Railroad Club will also be on hand Thursday, and nearby Town Center Market will be open for just the second …
Friday, June 24, 2011
We talk to a farmers market shopper about their favorite vendors and they share recipes.
Marie Fetter, of Hyattsville, tries to visit the Riverdale Park Farmers Market weekly to grab fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables. She knows Suzanne, the florist, who provided the flowers for Fetter's daughter's wedding almost two years ago. "I like to eat the fruit as is," she said. "I love the market because it's all local, the people are friendly and I get to catch up with neighbors." Fetter said her husband, an amateur chef, also likes to make pork dishes with the fresh meats from Groff's Content Farm. Although she's a frequent market-goer, on Thursday, she tried the ice cream from Simple Pleasures for the first time. She said new market visitors should also check out the In a Pickle stand, too.
Friday, June 10, 2011
The program will help lower-income families explore fresh foods from farmers markets and eat nutritiously.
University of Maryland students camped out at the Riverdale Park Farmers Market Thursday handing out samples of blueberries. The reason: to help local families on WIC and SNAPP, government aid to help lower-income families east nutritiously, choose healthier foods and to shop fresh and local. The students from the School of Public Health will be appearing monthly at the farmers markets in Riverdale Park, College Park and one in D.C. until November, according to Stephanie Grutzmacher, a faculty research associate. Grutzmacher said they may come to the farmers market consecutively for a few weeks just to help get the word out about their program. According to their Facebook page, Food Smart, Fresh Start, the students will help outline fresh …
We talk to a farmers market shopper about their favorite vendors and they share recipes.
Harley Cahen, of University Park, and his daughter, Abigail, made the trip out to the Riverdale Park Farmers Market Thursday, even with the hot temperatures. They are frequent shoppers at the market and often enjoy the fresh vegetables, bread and meats they find at the market. But, Cahen said their favorite items are the peaches. "They are my wife's favorite," he said, adding that she just likes to eat them fresh. But, Thursday, the Cahens bought kohlrabi and said they would try a recipe given to them by Earth Spring Farms — Beet and Kohlrabi Latkes with Horseradish Sour Cream. Sauce: Latkes: Directions: Makes 2 to 4 servings.
John Davisson
2:38 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012
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