July 01, 2006

There’s Blueberries and Blackberries and Raspberries, red and black, Cherries, sweet and pie, and Peaches.

Greens abound, more leaves and herbs than I can name. There are Beans, green and yellow, Squash, green, yellow and other, Peas and Peppers and beat red Beats. And potatoes and radishes.

We celebrate by eating, and the Arlington Farmers Market has all you’ll need for, grilling, snacking, hors d'oeuvre, and then some. All direct from the producer.

For grilling, Ecofriendly Foods has a sirloin that’s a little thinner, for quick grilling. They’ll also have ribs - pork and beef - whole chickens or legs and thigh. And sausage too.

For your weekend cookout, Smith Meadow Meats is featuring fresh lamb, burgers and sausages, as well as their pasta dishes.

It’s a bit early for corn, but Laurel Grove might have ears if they’ve been getting any of this rain. Musachio Produce Farm may have corn next week.

Takoma Kitchens will have veggie patties and empanadas. Plus bean, guacamole and humus dips and breads to spread them on while the coals get going.

Atwater’s Bakery has great breads and more tasty cookies and treats, too.

Spread some soft cheeses from Blue Highland Dairy who also hopes to have cottage cheese this weekend. Or get a gallon of whole milk to wash down the tasty berries from all around the market.

Fields of Grace has flavored cheeses for noshing and baking, or perhaps you prefer Blue Ridge Dairy’s Italian style cheese and yogurt.

Decorate your tables with flowers. Then, after the guests are gone, relax with herb scented soap from Mount Harmony.

July 29th -- Chef Cathal Armstrong from Restaurant Eve
Aug 19th -- Bart Seaver from Café Saint-Ex