Last Thursday and Saturday were sad days at the Farmer’s Market. It was cold and rainy.
Cold and rainy does not typically inspire patrons to come out and walk around to buy vegetables. If you did walk over to the Harris Pavilion or to Lot B, you could find many vendors, bravely sitting under the pavilion bundled up but maintaining smiles. Rain or shine, they’re out there.
This week we’ve found five of our vendor’s fall favorites. Check out these delicious products at the Thursday and Saturday markets!
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I’ll admit it, I’m a Ravens fan. I realize this makes me an outsider in Redskins territory, but I’m not from here originally.
Virginia is known for its wonderful apples and guess what—they’re in season! Not only does an apple make an excellent afternoon snack or commute snack, but they’re probably one of the most versatile fruits around. Don’t believe me? Well, I’ve made a list of twenty ways to love an apple. Find your favorites on this list, hit the market, pick up some apples, and enjoy!
20 Ways to Love an Apple:
Labor Day has come and passed. Do you know what this means? Yes, school is in session again, but that’s not all. Yes, traffic is terrible again, but that’s not what I’m talking about either.
Brace yourself- because it’s the time of year that people anticipate for many months. It’s pumpkin season. Starbucks has featured the pumpkin spice latte again, and grocery stores are stocking the shelves with Halloween candy (really, who’s buying it this early?). However, consider getting your fall pumpkin fix at the Farmer’s Market instead.
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Top Ten Reasons why the Farmer’s Market is Superior to the Grocery Store
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I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about my own feelings about the Farmer’s Market—what it means to me and why I feel it’s an important aspect of the community. So this morning, I decided to take to the streets with a clipboard and ask some strangers shopping at the market why they choose to shop at the City of Manassas Farmer’s Market.
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One of the main reasons that folks attend the Farmer’s Market is to purchase their meats, treats, and produce from the faces they’ve come to know and love week after week. I thought I’d take the opportunity to share with you some of my favorite faces at the market.
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