We live in a thriving, fertile area for local food here in the Lehigh Valley. With a rich history of commerce and connection centered around agriculture, it’s encouraging today to see that farmers’ markets still have a unique and irreplaceable part of the local economy, environment, and culture. While yes, most people come to the...
The perfect handheld summer treat is deserving of a celebration, and we’re here for it! The humble peach is juicy, sweet, perfect in pies, tarts, ice cream, grilled, and eaten straight, no chaser. Our market vendors have been getting crafty with peachy specials that are not to be missed! As many of you know, this...
A gorgeous Saturday is about to be unlocked at the market! The Easton City trolley will be back up and running, the weather is perfect, and we’re in peak produce season with a rainbow of fresh flavor available! A fantastic and talented group of guest vendors will be present this week, so in addition to...
We can be a broken record when it comes to touting the benefits of buying seasonally from local farmers, but in the thick of the growing season with so many wonderful local produce items at our fingertips, how can we not? The benefits to buying local are multifold, one being that you can eat with...
Another wonderful lap the market takes around the sun, filled with friends, family, and freshness. From Opening Day to Strawberry Day to Peach Day to Hot Pepper Showdown to the Winter Market and back again — the market operates continuously in support of our health, our local vendors, our land, and our community. The market...
Did you know that there are over 4,000 species of bees in North America? The honeybee, although the most celebrated, is just one of an entire network of pollinators! For example, there is a Squash bee that exclusively pollinates squash and pumpkin plants. Mason bees collect mud to line their nests. Bumble bees, despite belief...
June is a great month to celebrate all the movers, shakers, role models, and pioneers: from Juneteenth Celebrations to Pride Month to Father’s Day! Farmers’ markets are wonderful gathering places for our communities to be a part of what makes where we live, and who we live with, so vibrant. Take the very-market-specific example of Matt Salvaterra...
Who else uses the newsletter to craft their shopping lists? With the arrival of snap peas from Phillips Farms, broccolini from Cabbage Throw Farm, sweet cherries from Scholl Orchards, and zucchini from Salvaterra’s Gardens, you better believe those are topping the list of seasonal must-haves! Time to bust out your handy note pad (or the...
June weather that feels like July. Good news for produce in the ground, but this also means heavy irrigation for our farmers. Heat can be a blessing once you get crops in the field, but plants are thirsty, and our farmers have to deal with all of the season’s unpredictability. The Cabbage Throw Farm team...
