APRIL MAGIC
How does it happen each year, this miracle of renewal? We watch for it through late winter, but the singular burst of spring never fails to surprise us. And now we rejoice in our local farm selections. Hens are laying, spinach is refreshed, Asian greens like tatsoi are exuberant. It’s spring.
In addition to many vegetables, look for organic tomato, pepper, and herb plants from Mattawoman Creek, along with annuals, perennials, tomato and herb plants from Grace and Gratitude. Full Quiver Farm has lots of eggs and an abundance of new spring chicken.
Stockpot Soups will be serving vegetarian cannelloni bean with garden broth and kale soup, and also a gumbo-like soup of chicken with homemade sausage and Carolina gold rice. Good to eat as you browse or carry home.
A full array of 26 vendors await your selections. April beckons. See you Saturday.
SPECIAL NOTE
This Tuesday, April 21, City Council will vote on the ordinance to establish the ViBe Creative District from 17th to 22nd Street. Come show your support at the meeting for this exciting enterprise, spearheaded by our patron saint of the market, Croc’s Laura Habr.
RECIPE
FRESH SPRING HERB SEASONING
Use fresh spring herbs, chopped finely, to season everything fresh and cooked vegetables, light meats like white-fleshed fish and chicken, and soups to add a bright pop of flavors beyond salt and pepper.
In a food processor, add 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (remove from stem), 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons fresh mint, 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic (minced) and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl, add 2 teaspoons sea salt and toss to incorporate.
From Chef Patrick Evans-Hylton
Vendors
Artisan’s Bakery & Cafe
Beach Biscotti
Bergey’s Bread Basket
The Creative Wedge
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro
Edmonds Farm
Fresh Batch Jams
Full Quiver Farm
Give. Treat. Love
Grace and Gratitude
Hashi Food Truck
Lavender House
Mattawoman Creek Farms
My Vegan Sweet Tooth
Pelon’s Baja Grill
Pennacock Peppers
Rockafeller’s Restaurant
Shady Goat Farm
Speedy’s Hot Sauce
The Stockpot
Tasha’s Own
Terrapin Restaurant
Three Ships Coffee
Vy’s Pies
Whole-ly Rollers
PATRICK EVANS-HYLTON
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