Fresh and local: Annapolis farmers' market

August 10, 5:55 PMLusby Ethnic Foods ExaminerHeather Hurd

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Photos by Heather Hurd - August 2009

There is no better way to embrace the flare and flavor of the Mediterranean than to leave the house and enjoy the summer sunshine at a farmer’s market.  Even the smallest towns usually offer a local farmer’s market or farmstand, and city or county websites can usually help locate the choices in a given area.

This summer Annapolis is hosting a farmers market every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sears parking lot.  The market boasts a variety of vendors, some of whom change from week to week.  Attendees can count on at least one baker, a coffee vendor, an ice cream stand, and a variety of vegetable and fruit sellers. 

Each vendor table holds a beautiful array of fresh summer fruits and vegetables, and sellers are more than happy to answer questions and help shoppers make the best choices for their needs.  Anyone with specific recipes in mind should be prepared to be flexible, as vendors tend to bring the best of a selection of crops and a particular item may not make a repeat appearance.  

Embrace true Mediterranean style by picking up the best of local summer offerings.  In Annapolis, choose the heirloom tomatoes, several varieties of hot peppers, sweet summer melons, or fresh sweet corn. 

Prices at the Annapolis market are higher than you will find in less central locations, but the quality and variety are worth the cost.  The market continues weekly through late October and begins again bi-weekly in mid-January.