FRESHFARM Markets Announces a the Launch of One-of-a-Kind Culinary Delights Beginning in July
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By Susan Able | Edible DC
FRESHFARM Markets turns 25 years old this year. A huge milestone to for this nonprofit which has put farm markets on the map for DMV residents and healthy, local food into the hands of hundreds of thousands customers, and helped launch businesses for hundreds of farmers and food makers.
To celebrate their silver anniversary, FRESHFARM has partnered with its farmers and producers to create a “limited edition” of uniquely crafted, artisanal products to commemorate the nonprofits’ anniversary. The product line is called “FRESHFARM at 25” and will be available starting in July at FRESHFARM Markets.
To date, over twenty local farmers and producers have created limited edition products in honor of FRESHFARM’s anniversary, with more coming. According to Juliet Glass, FRESHFARM Communications Director, “This co-branding project has two goals: First, it elevates the farmers and food businesses that make our farmers markets a food lovers' destination and second, it creates a fun and delicious way for our market-goers to help us celebrate our silver anniversary.”
The participating farmers and producers are generously donating 25% of proceeds of their “FRESHFARM at 25” product sales to support FRESHFARM's core mission—developing innovative ways to solve critical food system problems across the DMV region and connecting people to their food through hands-on education, farmers markets, food access and food distribution programs.
Each item in this curated, limited-edition collection is made in small batches and tells a story unique to the maker and their place in the regional food community. Shoppers can find these “foodie-insider” treats by looking for a silver-embossed "FRESHFARM Limited Edition" seal.
The limited-edition commemorative product line-up, available starting in July, includes:
Strawberry Anise Jam
Atwater's (Baltimore, MD),
a company that specializes in traditional handcrafted foods, is infusing locally sourced strawberries at markets with anise hyssop. The result is the comforting classic flavor of strawberry jam elevated by a mild anise flavor and a light floral sweetness. Atwater's is limiting production to 250 jars, appearing at markets starting in July.
Blackberry-Infused Whipped Raw Honey
BannerBee Company LLC (Laytonville, MD), a third-generation family-run honey business, is making 250 jars of blackberry-infused whipped raw honey, sourcing the fruit from their friends at Garner's Produce.
Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Boso Kitchen (Burke, VA), a family-owned food business, is seasoning their small-batch roasted pecans with maple and chili to create Sweet and Spicy Pecans. Boso is making around 100 jars of this treat.
Off-Dry Cider Infused with DC Honey
Capitol Cider House (Washington, DC) is creating an off-dry cider infused with honey harvested from local DC beehives in partnership with the DC Beekeepers Alliance. The run is limited to 250 750ml growlers and can be found at markets in July.
White & Dark Chocolate Drizzled Brown Sugar Kettle Corn
Capitol Kettle Corn (Fort Meade, MD) is a veteran- and minority-owned business that makes all its kettle corn and popcorn varieties with top grain "Mushroom" style corn, grown locally within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. For this project they've created a sophisticated sweet treat: kettle corn enhanced with brown sugar and a drizzle of white and dark chocolate.
Culinary Herb Planter
Four Seasons Nursery (Charles Town, WV), a family-operated plant nursery that specializes in herbs and cut flower bouquets, is offering its most popular culinary herbs in a six-inch planter in June and July.
Pickled Green Beans
Gordy's Pickle Jar (Washington, DC), a women-owned handcrafted pickle company, has gotten customer requests for pickled green beans for nearly a decade. The wait is over! Get these limited-run pickled green beans, a perfect Bloody Mary garnish or a zippy addition to a cheese board.
Barajas Produce Bombay Beet Veenie
Just AJ's Foods (Washington, DC), a company that makes plant-based wieners or "veenies," is creating the Barajas Produce Bombay Beet Veenie made from roasted Barajas Produce beets and a Bombay-inspired spice blend of coriander, cumin, turmeric, mustard seeds, and dried peppers.
Herbed Kourabiedes Cookies
MASTIHA Artisan Greek Bakery (Kensington, MD), which specializes in scratch-made sweet and savory pastries, cookies, authentically crafted pita bread, and hand-stretched rustic phyllo pies, is adding fresh herbs to their fan-favorite almond shortbread cookies.
Summer Vegetable Snacking Pickle
Number 1 Sons (Washington, DC), a small-scale artisanal fermented and pickled foods company, is taking the
veggies of summer (think peppers, green beans, corn) and pickling them in a sweet apple cider vinegar brine for a crispy summer snack or mixed pickle garnish for your next barbecue.
District Made Untitled Gin 7
One Eight Distilling (Washington, DC), a District distillery that highlights local ingredients, is making 150 bottles of District Made Untitled Gin 7, a one-of-a-kind blend that gets its unique flavor profile from basil grown by their head distiller. Available exclusively FRESHFARM markets starting in July.
Blueberry Apple Jam
Quaker Valley Orchard (Biglerville, PA), a 220-acre family-run fruit and vegetable farm that also makes baked goods, sauces, and jams using their produce, is combining summer and fall flavors in a homemade blueberry and apple jam that can be found at markets in July.
Heirloom Tomato/Basil/Mozzarella Focaccia
RavenHook Bakehouse (Washington, DC), a small-batch bakery specializing in European-style breads and pastries, is taking their slow-fermented whole-wheat focaccia and topping it with mozzarella cheese along with local basil and heirloom tomatoes from 78 Acres and Agora Farms. This fluffy focaccia is perfect on its own, used for sandwiches, or paired with a dip.
Ma Rainey Blue Feta
Shepherd's Whey Creamery (Martinsburg, WV), a small family-run goat dairy and creamery specializing in artisan goat milk cheeses, is inoculating their classic goat feta with blue culture for a new twist on the traditional Mediterranean cheese. They've named it Ma Rainey Blue after the famous singer Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, known as the Mother of the Blues. Find this small-batch cheese starting in July while supplies last.
Signature 25th Anniversary Roast
Zeke's Coffee (Washington, DC), a family-owned coffee roastery specializing in organic and fair-trade beans, is creating a unique FRESHFARM roast. They are roasting 50 pounds a week for five weeks starting in July.
For the complete roster of participating farmers and producers and where to find them, visit FRESHFARM.
About FRESHFARM
FRESHFARM is a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, that finds innovative ways to solve critical problems across our regional food system to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable food future. We operate producer-only farmers markets that provide vital economic opportunities to local farmers and food producers, pioneering food distribution programs that increase food access for low-income neighborhoods, and innovative food education programs that build healthier communities. Learn more.
