Celebrate Bike To Market Day, Cooking Classes & more this Sunday at the Farmers' Market

The latest information from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

Calling all cyclists! The Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar celebrates National Bike Month with advocacy groups, local shops and more during First Sundays presented by Aetna Better Health of Maryland on Sunday, May 6 . So pedal on down to the market and lock up at one of our newly installed bike racks.

Three of the finest local bike shops will be on site: Baltimore Bicycle Works , Light Street Cycles , and Race Pace Bicycles. The shops will have the information needed to get you started on a bicycle or the gear required to keep you rolling. Additionally there will be information on bicycle tours, cycling advocacy, and a few giveaways for those who cycle to the market.

Mark your calendar for these First Sunday events!

June 3 - Nurse Appreciation Day
July 1 - Independent Women
Aug 5 - Time to Read
Sept 2 - Back to School Teacher Appreciation
Oct 7 - Fall Harvest
Nov 4 - Happy Harbor
Dec 2 - Holiday Art Expo

Pick of the Week Recipe: Rockfish w/ Radish Slaw on Sautéed Greens

By Sandy Lawler, Manager of the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar

Rockfish, a.k.a. Striped Bass, are a great part of our Maryland history and are one of the easiest fish to cook.

Serves 4

1 ½-2 lbs. fresh Rockfish Fillet, skin-on
2-3 bunches Radishes
½ Red Onion
2 Limes
1 bunch chopped Parsley or Cilantro
3 lbs. of Greens like Spinach, Chard, etc..
½ tablespoon mashed Garlic
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Large Platter for serving

Wash your produce well before prepping.

Slaw:

Best if made at least an hour ahead
Thinly slice the radishes and red onion and place in a small bowl.
Zest the limes and reserve the zest.
Juice the limes and add juice to the radish/onion mix. This will start to turn a beautiful pink.
Add chopped herb, toss and set aside.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Greens:

Thinly slice or chop the greens removing any tough stems.
Heat a large saute pan and add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the greens and add the garlic tossing as they wilt. Set aside before they cook through.

The Fish:

Rinse the fish under cool water and pat dry.
Place the filet on a cookie sheet and rub with a tablespoon or so of olive oil. Lay a piece of parchment paper over the filet, then seal the pan with foil.
Roast for 10-12 minutes*. The fish is cooked when the clear/white juices just start to come up through.

*Thin small filets cook much faster (5-8 minutes) than a large thick one.

Finishing:

While the fish cooks, finish cooking the greens and season well with salt and pepper.
Place the hot greens on a warm platter. Salt and pepper the fish and slide it off its’ skin, placing it on the greens.
Spoon some of the radish slaw over it and sprinkle with the grated zest. Serve with a great rustic bread.

On the first Sunday of every month, from May through October from 9:30am-11am, the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar brings back cooking classes with Chef Egg. Classes feature a tour of the market followed by a hands-on cooking class supported by Mission Thrive Summer graduates and students. Classes are $10 per person and participants can register at www.chefegg.com .

New Vendor Spotlight: Meet Mera Kitchen Collective

Mera Kitchen Collective is a community-driven, food-based cooperative focused on empowering refugee and immigrant women by tapping into their passion for cooking, self-expression and creating community. Mera Kitchen Collective hosts pop-up events, and offer catering services and cooking classes throughout Baltimore City.

Bazaar Vendor Spotlight: SOGH Art Truck

Baltimore's one and only SOGH Art Truck puts art on wheels and brings it to great events to make art itself more attainable for everyone at affordable prices.

Upcoming Second Sundays Events

Starting Sunday, May 13

Second Sundays Cooking Demos

Chef Kiah Gibian and the Wilde Thyme Truck will demo how to utilize the seasonal best of the market. Stay tuned for collaborative demoes with chefs, foragers and groups from all over Baltimore. They’ll be on-site from 7am-noon with demos beginning at 9am.

Second Sundays Free Pop-Up Yoga by YogaWorks Baltimore

YogaWorks Baltimore with have pop-up free yoga on Second Sundays, 7:30am-8:15am at the south end of the market off Holliday Street. Mats are not included.

Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar

Dates/Location

Open every Sunday

April 8 - December 23, 2018

7am - 12pm

Located under the Jones Falls Expressway (JFX I-83)

at 400 East Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

FREE PARKING

*Compliments of Mercy Medical Center, patrons can park for free in the Mary Catherine Bunting Garage, located at 330 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202, for two hours (maximum) from 7am to noon.

Vehicles should enter through the Pleasant Street entrance. Bring your ticket to the Welcome Tent for validation.

A Friendly Reminder About Pets at the Market

Pets are not allowed at the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar, and it is a Baltimore City Health Department ticketable offense of up to $1,000.00.

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The Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar is produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, a 501 (c)(3) serving as the city's arts council, events center and film office.