Symon Sighting & Signing (11/19)

Thursday, November 19th, 2009




For tickets visit www.lkwdpl.org/foundation/msymon/msymon.htm

(Thanks Michelle! Great find.)

Urban freshness (8/15)

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

Looking for those less-common "market" items such as bok choy or yellow beets? Look no further than the Gordon Square Arts District Farmers Market (formerly Ward 17 Farmers' Market). These vendors all grow their "freshness" within 50 miles of the W. 65 Street and West Clinton Ave. location.



This farmers market also offers items such as vegan and gluten-free baked goods.

9-1pm. Located in the parking lot of Bethany Presbyterian Church at West 65th & West Clinton streets (one block south of Detroit Avenue) For more information e-mail gordonsquaremarket@gmail.com.

Peaches & Barbecue (7/23)

TODAY! July 23rd, 2009

Even though it's bit damp...put on your wellies, grab your unbrella and head over to the 3rd Annual, Blue Pike Farm Peach and Barbecue Festival.

Located at 900 E. 72nd St. location in the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood the farm is the first farm started in Cleveland proper in the 21st Century. Dedicated to growing fresh products, using natural and sustainable agricultural practices.



Today's event will feature fresh peaches from Wolf Family Farms, BBQ by Wild Bill's championship BarBQ team, musical guests Squeal'n Like A Pig, a car & truck parade and special pastries by Lucy's Sweet Surrender.


4-7pm. Call 373-9461 for more info or visit www.localharvest.org/farms/M16461

Good Pickin!

It’s almost officially summer (6/21), how do I know? Because the berry patches are filled with juicy, finger-staining creations... aka Strawberries.

Last weekend a friend of mine and I took in the early morning sunshine and set out to pick us some berries. We drove to Avon and south on Rt. 83 to a berry palace called Fitch Farms. We drove the hay filled tractor trailer back into the fields. Pick one...eat two...pick three...eat two....I know we picked 4 quarts (one basket) but I wonder how many we ate along the way? Shhhh.



Fitch's Farm Market is a sixth generation vegetable farm. In-market and pick-your-own vegetables are available while in season. Beginning in late April, vegetable and flower plants are also available. Berry picking times are as follows...Mon-Fri 9:30 - 7:00 (you could squeeze it in after work some evening), Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 and Sunday 11:30 - 5:00. For other details give them a call at (440) 934-6125.

Also, be warned, Strawberries stain, I used to have a white tank top...now I have a white tank top with pink polka dots! :)