How about all this, locavores:

Lettuce, broccoli, spinach, arugula, beet greens, mizuna, potatoes, kohlrabi, collards, kale, sweet potatoes, and lots more. Wow. Thank you, Mattawoman Creek and Cromwell farms!

1. Cheese
2. Pastured meats
3. Soup, Hashi, and barbecue
4. Spreads and dips and sauces
5. Breads and muffins
6. Cookies and pies
7. Dog treats and goat’s milk soap
8. Fresh peanut butter, spinach, and lavender from Laura Bergey

AND

10. Birdhouses from John Cromwell!

This Saturday, there are 22 vendors who want to welcome Spring with you. Bundle up and come on down.

TUNE IN

Turn your radio knob this Tuesday, March 24 on WHRV 89.7FM, public media in Hampton Roads, for a farmers market-themed with OBFM board member Patrick Evans-Hylton’s monthly Delicious Dish segment on HearSay with Cathy Lewis.

OBFM president Duff Kliewer will be a special guest. Find more information at HearSay.org

RECIPE

COLLARDS SLAW

A tasty, unique alternative to slaw made from exclusively from cabbage is my Collards Slaw. The hearty slaw marries two beautiful greens – cabbage and collards, in a zippy dressing that is wonderful as a side dish or a topping for po’ boy or barbecue sandwiches.

In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

Stem and shred 1/2 small head of green cabbage, thinly slice 6 collard green leaves, peel and coarsely grate 1 medium carrot, coarsely grate 1/2 small onion, and rough chop a few sprigs of fresh Italian parsley; add to bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Toss again before serving.

 Vendors

 The Bakery at Riverside Farm

Beach Biscotti

Bergey’s Blossoms

Country Boy’s BBQ

The Creative Wedge

Cromwell’s Produce

Croc’s 19^th Street Bistro

Fresh Batch Jams

Full Quiver Farm

Give. Treat. Love

Hashi Food Truck

Mattawoman Creek Farms

My Vegan Sweet Tooth

Pelon’s Baja Grill

Pennacock Peppers

Shady Goat Farm

Speedy’s Hot Sauce

The Stockpot

Tasha’s Own Soaps

Terrapin Restaurant

Three Ships Coffee

Vy’s Pies

Whole-ly Rollers