Author Archives: lauren

Bonaparte Bread

Posted on August 16, 2011 by lauren

Bonaparte Breads of Howard County, MD offers amazing traditional French breads, desserts and pastries. Owner Pierre Lefilliatre has perfected the art of the baguette – with a wonderfully soft and subtle inside and a perfectly crispy crust on the outside. … Continue reading →

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Cavanna Pasta

Posted on August 15, 2011 by lauren

Cavanna Pasta has been making fresh, melt-in-your-mouth pasta and sauces for the past seven years. Based in Richmond, VA, Cavanna specializes in pastas and sauces of Northern Italy where owner Gianni Cavanna was born and raised. Gianni learned from the … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Kitchen

Posted on August 13, 2011 by lauren

Heirloom Kitchen Christine Ilich, an accomplished chef who came to Virginia via Manhattan, opened Heirloom Kitchen in 2005. Heirloom Kitchen offers incredible soups, both hot and chilled, as well as and other prepared foods such as chutneys, all made from … Continue reading →

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KarenKay’s Cakes

Posted on August 12, 2011 by lauren

KarenKay’s Cakes Karen Roberts has been baking since she was wee-high, learning much of what she knows from her Granny. She uses high-quality ingredients, including organic and local items, plus, of course, a big dose of love. Try Karen’s signature … Continue reading →

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Krantz Apiary

Posted on August 11, 2011 by lauren

Krantz Apiary Based in Frederick, MD, H. Thomas Krantz Beekeeping Supply is a small family business and supplier of high quality beekeeping products. And we’re lucky enough to have their amazing honey at market!  In addition to their smooth wildflower … Continue reading →

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Midtrees Farms

Posted on August 10, 2011 by lauren

Midtrees Farm Karen Dorschner of Midtrees Farm brings fine quality meats to market every other week. With a 25-acre family farm in Warrenton, VA, Karen oversees beef production and her mother takes care of the chickens. Midtrees offers amazingly juicy cuts … Continue reading →

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Pavarage Coffee

Posted on August 9, 2011 by lauren

Pavaraga Coffee has made a big impression on our market-goers in a very short time. Folks line up for Pavaraga’s amazing pour-over coffees and espressos, and with good reason. Chris Vigilante and his team grind their beans at market to … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures

Posted on August 8, 2011 by lauren

Simple Pleasures is a family owned business in Bowie, MD that has been serving the Maryland, Virginia, and District Columbia metropolitan area for over ten years. Terri and Rodney worked in an ice cafe in Northwest Germany and learned how to prepare … Continue reading →

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Spriggs Delight Farm

Posted on July 8, 2011 by lauren

Spriggs Delight Farm of Sharpsburg, MD brings to market some of the best cheeses we’ve ever had, so it should come as no surprise that a number of them are national award winners.  Joyce Powers took up cheese making at … Continue reading →

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Spring Valley Farm and Orchards

Posted on June 8, 2011 by lauren

Spring Valley Farm and Orchards Eli and Misty Cook of Spring Valley Farm and Orchards bring gorgeous fresh produce to market from Slainesville, WV. They farm 54 acres of diversified orchards and 70 acres of vegetables, and are proud practitioners … Continue reading →

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