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2015 Farmers Market Schedule
Crystal City
Crystal Drive
Between 18th & 20th Sts.
Tuesdays | 3pm - 7pm
April 7 - November 24
OakMarr
OakMarr RECenter, Jermantwn Rd.
Wednesdays | 8am-12pm
May 6 - November 18
Wakefield
Wakefield Park on Braddock Rd.
Wednesdays | 2 - 6pm
May 6 - October 28
Petworth
Upshur & 9
th St. NW at Georgia Ave.
Saturdays| 9am - 1pm
May 2 - Oct 31
Fairfax
Behind old Fairfax Courthouse
Saturdays | 8am - 1pm
May 9 - October 31
No Market on
October 10 - Fall Fest
Vienna
301 Center St., S; behind Faith Baptist Church
Saturdays | 8am - noon
May 2 - October 31
U Street
14
th
& U St., NW
Washington, DC
Saturdays | 9am - 1pm
May 2 - Nov 21
Hardy Middle School Parking Lot
1819 35th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Saturdays | 9am - 1pm
May 16 - November 21
Lorton
VRE Parking Lot
Lorton Station Rd.
Sundays | 9am - 1pm
May 3 - November 8
Fairlington
NEW MARKET!!
Fairlington Comm. Center 3308 S. Stafford St.
Sundays | 9am - 1pm
April 19 - November 22
Palisades
48th Place, NW at MacArthur Blvd.
Washington, DC
Sundays | 9am - 1pm
Year Round
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It is sad to see September leave us. It was such a great month! The peaches were fantastic from beginning to end. The farmers market have been bustling.
Last year, October was a downer. We keep a log of each market from year to year. We record what produce we took, what our sales were, and what the weather was like. Last year, there are very few days with "beautiful weather" comments. They were more like "Rain. Rain. Go away." And "Worst. Week. EVER." when we had a tornado watch.
This week as we welcome October 2015, isn't looking much different. We've had a lot of rain, and they are calling for much more.
Usually when I write in the newsletter how great the weather is, I jinx the weather, and the forecast goes south. So here's to superstition, and with the hopes that the weather for October turns out to be sunny and beautiful!
We'll see you at Market!
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Cooking Apples
-- A Note from Dave --
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Dave came to me first thing Monday morning, and said "I have something for the newsletter." I glanced at it and said "Great. I need you to read it for me though." Here's the transcript:
For those of you with limited cooking skills (includes me), a few tips now that more apple varieties are available. Tart apples come thru with more flavor punch. Use Cortland or Jonathan (how about it, Emmet?). Stayman and York work well too. Do no overlook Northern Spy - every slice will retain its shape in a pie or cake (try Jewish Apple Cake). Idared has the same properties.
People ask what's best for Fried Apples. Use Jonathan. Mary Margaret used Crimson Crisp for this recipe last year and they worked just as well. This is quick and easy - even I can do it!
Dave
P.S. - remember to leave the hides on...that's where the flavor is!
editor's note: Keep your eyes out for the Stayman, York, Idared and Northern Spy apples. We will have them in the next few weeks. We will be bringing Crimson Crisp this week, and our Jonathan apples are almost gone. So, look forward to one of the other varieties that Dave has mentioned.
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Fall is Here!
So what's new?
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We have lots of fall goodness at market.
- Pumpkins: Decorative & Edible
- Gourds & Mini Pumpkins
- Chestnuts
- Winter Squash
- And a fresh batch of cider is being pressed as I write this newsletter.
We'll be bringing 10 varieties of apples to market this weekend too.
Here are some helpful cooking tips for Chestnuts and Winter Squash.
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Apple & Pumpkin Videos
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Last year we made two videos that we wanted to bring to the surface of our YouTube channel again. They are both very informative. Grab your pen and paper -- you'll probably want to take some notes!
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We look forward to seeing you at the Farmers Market!
In the Cherry Orchard, April 30, 2015
Sidney & Anthony
Dave & Mary Margaret
Sandy, Steve, Caleb, Diane and Katy
Kuhn Orchards
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