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We're back this week! Did you miss us?? Our vendors are excited to return to the market this week. What makes our vendors stand out? QUALITY! We have gathered the cream of the crop of local food vendors at Hampton Blvd Farmers Market, and each week they bring you all the best in local! It is our hope that they will all return for a second season next year. Be sure to support the market this year, so we can make that happen! It takes a community to sustain a farmers market. Thank you for all the love you've shown our vendors thus far! But we still have room to grow....bring a friend, or tell your friends and coworkers about us. Thanks!

NEW VENDOR ALERT - Meet the Cheesemaker! Norfolk’s own Patrick Curry is the owner and CEC (Chief Executive Cheesemaker) of Fayton Farms Artisan Cheeses. He will be attending the market starting this coming Wednesday to personally introduce you to his line of finely crafted small batch cheeses. Patrick uses only fresh, wholesome milk sourced from family-owned farms in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, where Jersey cows feed on open pastures and produce a rich and flavorful milk that is ideally suited to making the finest quality cheese. He then handcrafts and ages his cheeses in a small fromagerie in Mechanicsville before bringing them to you at Hampton Blvd Farmers Market—where meeting the cheesemaker is an area exclusive! In addition, Patrick will be offering kefir and creamline yogurt, both fresh from Old Church Creamery.

Summer is in full swing, and you'll find all your favorites at the Cullipher Farm tent this week! Juicy, flavorful tomatoes, tender sweet corn, fresh snap beans, sweet melons and more.... You can't beat the freshness and the flavor of local seasonal produce. The stuff from the grocery store just does not compare! Their suppliers grow varieties that are bred for long transport time and for maximum shelf life, not for flavor. Buy local!

Here is the vendor lineup for July 11:

Bodacious Bakehouse - artisan breads and pastries

BowWowMeow Baking Co. - all natural dog and cat treats

Brentwood Farm - pasture raised lamb and farm grown lavender skincare products

Capt'n Crabby - crab cake sandwiches and other gourmet sandwiches and salads

Cullipher Farm - tons of fresh summer produce from Pungo

Dessert Classics - cakes, cupcakes, lemon and lime curds, sugar art

Doughminion Donuts - both classic and one-of-a-kind donuts

Fayton Farms Artisan Cheeses (NEW!) - cow's milk cheeses, kefir, creamline yogurt

Full Quiver Farm - pasture raised chicken, pork and eggs; grass fed beef; Farmer’s Grill grilled meats and sandwiches

Hampton Roads Winery

Jen and Juice - organic cold-pressed juices

Joysicles Gourmet Pops - all natural pops

Max The Knife Sharpening - knife and blade sharpening

Red Mushroom Brewing Company - kombucha

State Fair Popcorn - popcorn and kettlecorn

Sunshine Farm & Apiary - raw local honey, handmade soaps and bodycare products featuring bee products, beeswax

The Creative Wedge - cheese spreads, regional artisan cheeses, chow chow, hot sauces, bloody mary mix

The Flower Lady - fresh farm-grown flower arrangements, garden-inspired body care products, chicken & duck eggs

The Hoot - all natural cleaning products that are eco-friendly, kid-friendly and pet-friendly

The Neighborhood Harvest - lettuces, greens, herbs, vegetables, eggs, dairy and more--delivered to your home or office

Three Ships Coffee - locally roasted coffee, including cold brew

Learn More About Our Vendors

Check out the new labels on The Creative Wedge's Chow Chows! One is mild, and the other is spicy, so either way, there's one for you. What's your Chow Chow Know-How?? Here are some suggestions for uses.

Wondering what The Neighborhood Harvest is all about? We asked their representative Allison to fill you in. Click to watch.

Pre-order all your favorites from Full Quiver Farm! Beef, chicken, pork, eggs....Just choose Hampton Blvd Farmers Market as the pickup/delivery method during ordering, and they'll have your order ready for you! The ordering deadline is Tuesday at noon.

Pre-Order From Full Quiver Farm

In case you missed it -- Congratulations to a member of our market family, Monica of Joysicles, on the great coverage she received in a recent article in the Virginian-Pilot!

And NEW this week, Joysicles will be collaborating with fellow HBFM vendor Red Mushroom Brewing Co. to offer Kombucha Ice Pops! Flavors will vary.

See the Article

Recipe of the Week!

Our recipe of the week always highlights ingredients that are in-season and available at the market. This recipe for Classic Southern Succotash will make a beautiful side dish on your summer table. Pick up the butter beans, corn and tomatoes from Cullipher Farm and the bacon from Full Quiver Farm this Wednesday!

Get The Recipe

Inclement Weather Policy

Markets are rain or shine. Brief thunderstorms early in the market day may force us to put sales on hold temporarily. In the event of widespread thunderstorms or storms in the final hour of the market, we may be forced to close for the day. If we are forced to close either temporarily or for the day, we will post a notice on the home page of our website.

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After the market: We love to see what you picked up at the market or how you prepared and served it! Show us your "market haul" on Facebook or Instagram, and be sure to tag it with #hbfmhaul.

We would like to thank Chandler Property Management for being our Marketing Sponsor for the 2018 season! Their sponsorship makes this newsletter possible.