Farmers markets get press
January 16, 2011 by marian33031
Several farmers markets opened up in December. Check out the press the markets and growers have been getting.
Farmers’ market opens in Losner Park
By Christina Veiga
published Tuesday Dec. 7, 2010
Sweet, organic honey. Mediterranean dishes like baba ghanoush and tabbouleh. And fresh goat-milk ice cream, flavored with locally-produced passion fruit wine.
The Homestead Farmers Market opened Monday with a variety of locally-grown, organic — and yummy — offerings. The market is the first in a city known for growing fruits and veggies.
Read more here in the Miami Herald, Homestead/South Dade Neighbors.
Overtown farmers market promotes food that’s cheap, nutritious
By Karina Chavarria
published Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010
Vivian Dunn stands proudly behind three large serving tables filled with steaming collard greens, fresh sweet potato pies and trays of baked ziti.
As patrons approach, she points out a signature dish.
“This right here is Mulligan soup,” she said, scooping up a heaping plate of the mixed vegetables and chicken stew. “I put everything in it that’s good for you.”
Her husband, LeVon Dunn, chimes in from the background.
“We don’t use grease or pork, and all the produce is fresh,” he said. “This is not a fly-by-night thing. We’re committed to helping make this area healthier.”
The Dunns were one of almost a dozen vendors who took part in the re-launching of the Roots in the City farmers market Wednesday afternoon.
Read more here in the Miami Herald.
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