Farm Fresh Recipes

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh products locally grown in the Cape Fear area and offered up at some really great farmers’ markets. We invite you to visit the markets listed below where you can be inspired to try some farm fresh ingredients straight to your table. 

• Riverfront Farmers Market – Saturdays from 8AM to 1PM (rain or shine) on Dock Street in Historic Downtown, between 2^nd Street and Water Street – you’ll find locally grown – locally produced – locally made goods and products. Go to Facebook for their latest updates. Free entry. 

• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market – Mondays from 8AM to 1PM (May 16 – December 12, 2022) on the WB Municipal Grounds (adjacent to Town Hall), between Causeway Drive and Salisbury Street – you’ll find fresh, locally grown produce as well as other consumable vendors and a variety of crafters offering unique goods. Go to Facebook for their latest updates. Free entry. 

• Wilmington Farmers Market – Saturdays from 8AM to 1PM, year-round, rain or shine at 5329 Oleander Drive (in front of Tidal Creek Co-op) – they “exist to provide the best local produce, meats, eggs, bread, mushrooms, seafood and other staple food items that the shoppers want, and to generate income for our farms and families.” Go to Facebook for their latest updates. Free entry. 

Now that you’ve got your produce, cheeses, etc. Check out these recipes to get you started enjoying all the bounty of the summer. 

• Grilled Peach, Rice and Arugula Salad – quick and tasty summer salad. 
• Southern Tomato Pie – Vivian Howard’s recipe. 
• Grilled Watermelon Pizza – appetizer with a twist. 

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