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Grilling and brunch essentials for Fathers Day
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With warm weather predicted and a clear day ardently hoped for, many families will grill out this Father’s Day. Others will skip the barbecuing and opt for brunch. Still others will home in on an amusement park or quirky outing.
No matter what your Dad’s Day plans, D.C.-area farmer’s markets offer all the food essentials to make the day delicious. With convenient locations and superior flavor, these markets are a great way to celebrate your father (or grandfather, or uncle).
Look over these suggestions, and see the very end of this article and the list of links for more information and guides to markets near you.
For the grill:
Seek out the grass-fed meat vendor at your local market for sausages, chicken, and many cuts of beef. Some markets have marinades and rubs already made and ready to season the meats. Almost all have flavorful ingredients like honey, oils, and vinegars for the home marinade chef. Or try this one with ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Portobello mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and summer squash are grilling favorites. For a little twist, try spring onions or the last of the spring asparagus on the grill. Cut vegetables into cubes or half-moons for kabobs. For burger toppers or grilled veggie sandwiches, slice on a diagonal bias to create bun-sized pieces. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill away. Or try steeping in a market-bought or homemade marinade.
For a Father’s Day brunch:
Ready-made tarts and empanadas abound. Throw together your own brunch centerpieces (a quiche with cage-free eggs, perhaps?) or accompaniments with arugula, salad greens, fresh breads, and cheeses.
For the outing:
Stop by a market on your way out and stock up on snacks. You’ll avoid pricey and not-so-healthy foods at your destination. A few ideas:
Muffins and scones for a morning drive out to a historic site or hike.
A quart of fresh-picked strawberries or cherries for a sweet snack any time.
Need to find a farmers market near you? Check out the links above. Not sure if the market will have what you need? Give them a call or send an email (they’re friendly!) or email me with thoughts and questions.
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