JFX Farmer's Market Confession

 

Is it wrong that I love going to the Farmer's Market under the JFX, specifically for these donuts? 

I assuaged my guilt by buying myself some blackberries and a honeyloupe, but I think it's pretty obvious what Dan and I specifically came for...

Maryland's Buy Local Challenge Week, July 17-25th

Guess what’s coming up starting TOMORROW!?!?!  It’s Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, which is taking place July 17-25. If you want, you can sign up online and pledge to eat at least one item from a local farm every day during the week!  I don’t know about you, but given the amount of fruit that I eat, that would be SIMPLE.  Load me up on some delicious peaches and nectarines, please!  And perhaps throw in a couple of eggplants in there too :)

Talking about local…..remember the Maryland Wine Festival is local :)  Don’t forget to enter my giveaway to get free tickets!


OK – so back to the Buy Local Challenge Week – what do you think?  Are you going to do it?  Would it be easy for you?  Are you like me and survive on nectarines and peaches alone during the Summer? 

I feel silly

I tried to go to the new Baltimore County Farmer's Market yesterday, but i didn't know where to go :(  I went to the main entrance of the Fairgrounds, near the flower tent.  Nope, not there.  I went to the side entrance next to the light rail tracks.  Closed. 

How do I get to the Market?????

I was soooooooooooo bummed.  I was planning on buying so many vegetables and strawberries and snacks.

Max's Empanadas at the University Farmer's Market

OMG I am so happily full. 
I ordered a chorizo and a veggie empanada (2 for $5) from Max's Empanadas stand at the University Farmer's Market today and woh  PERFECTION.  They were so good I can't even stand it, and I am angry it took me so long to get them.   

These are definitely NOT for the dieting crowd - the pastry was thick, flaky and buttery, and the empanadas themselves were very oily.  They sit heavily in your tummy too, but the flavor is just spectacular.  The chorizo was slightly sweet, and the veggie was packed with veggies like corn and green beans and a whole load of other stuff.

so good.  seriously.  so good.

Now I can't wait to go to their Brick and Mortar store.

313 South High Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.maxempanadas.com

p.s. I also bought a nice $3 cup of cold-brewed coffee from another seller - it was lovely.  I was so thankful that she had a squeeze bottle full of simple syrup and some cream.  I hope she always has this!  I also hope I start making my very cold-brewed coffee at home!