The latest information from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
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Join us this Sunday for
Nurse Appreciation Day!
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As a token of appreciation for one of the country’s most trusted professions, the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar is hosting Nurse Appreciation Day on First Sundays. Nurses who bring their ID badges can receive a free market tote bag at the Welcome Tent and special discounts throughout the market. Check out some of the offerings for nurses below:
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Free Farmers’ Market Food Scrap Collection
The
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) and the
Baltimore Office of Sustainability continue the composting program through the duration of the market. The collection of items includes food and food scraps, plants, coffee and tea bags, yard waste and leaves, and paper products; and it excludes meats, dairy and eggs, liquids, coated paper products, glass, metal, plastics and rubber. Visit the tent near the Hollywood Diner on Holliday Street for more information.
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Pick of the Month Recipe: Spring Pea Salad by Sam Hanson, Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar Manager
The fresh shelled peas available from McCarthy’s Farm are a unique treat for patrons of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. To properly honor their freshness, we’ll keep the peas raw in a light herbed salad.
- 1 pound of fresh peas
- 1 pound of young cucumbers
- ½ cup parsley
- ¼ cup basil
- 2 sprigs of dill
- 1 cup of strained yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons for juicing
- salt & pepper
- Chop the parsley, basil and dill and juice the lemons.
- Peel and halve the cucumbers longwise. Then, slice crosswise into ½ pieces.
- In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper and herbs.
- Mix in the peas and cucumber and it’s ready to serve.
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Blue Water Baltimore Tree Giveaway: Sunday, June 2
Don't miss
Blue Water Baltimore
and
TreeBaltimore
giveaway this Sunday! Marketgoers from Baltimore City and Baltimore County can grab free trees on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit their station near the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar Welcome Tent.
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Food Vendor Spotlight: La Bohemia Bakery
Located at the entrance to the westside of the market,
La Bohemia Bakery
is now in their third year at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. They have quickly become a favorite for those searching for delicious and authentic European pastries.
Whether you need a few baguettes to accompany a cheese board or some croissants to complete your perfect brunch, La Bohemia Bakery will have it and it will be scrumptious.
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Farm Spotlight: Pine Grove Farms
Many of you probably recognize Billy Caulk of Pine Grove Farms by his imposing beard and massive pumpkins. Hailing from Federalsburg on the Eastern Shore, Pine Grove grows a wide variety of produce that thrives in the sandy soil of the shore. In spring, you can find a vast array of plant starts, asparagus and strawberries at their stand.
In summer, the offerings shift to a unique variety of melons and an abundance of tomatoes. When fall hits so do the gourds and Pine Grove grows nearly all of them. Make sure to check out their stand located at the Eastern part of the market, just look for the big beard.
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Bazaar Vendor Spotlight: Hemp and Healthy
From their manufacturing facility in Clipper Mill, the folks at Hemp and Healthy work hard and smart to produce the highest quality CBD infused bath, body and beauty products. Hemp and Healthy is a 75% women-owned business of budding Baltimore entrepreneurs who share a passion for hemp powered self-care.
They employ an academic background in chemistry and years of experience to create custom formulations that strive to meet all your CBD needs. The products contain vegan and natural ingredients, and are tested in Maryland labs for quality and consistency.
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Overheard at the JFX
Q: What do you call a pea that falls off your plate?
A: An escape-pea!
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Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar
Dates/Location
April 7-December 22, 2019
7am-12pm
Located under the Jones Falls Expressway (JFX I-83)
at
400 E. 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.
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