TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP!  Old Fashioned Apple Salad and other recipes from Maryland Apple Promotion Board (MAPB).

It's the heart of Apple Season! When you pick up your apples from the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market or nearby markets this season, remember to Buy Locally Grown! For a list of apples grown in Maryland, Click Here! Apples, if kept in cool storage (in your refrigerator) can last for months! Get Your apples from the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market today!

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy and made possible in part by the generosity of our Sponsors and Partners: Carroll Health Group, Health Unlimited, ExpressCare, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Shakthi Health and Wellness, The Music Cafe in support of ICARE, The Morgan Inn, Carroll Community Bank,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, SuperFoods Cafe & Market and Fogle's Asphalt.

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy.   The 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, May 15-September 25, 2019,  3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.
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HELLO SUNSHINE!!! There are just two (2) Markets left to the 2019 Season!!! We know! Right? We're looking forward to one of the most beautiful days thus far this season this coming Wednesday! Come to Buy Locally Grown Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables, Eat Fresh from the market and Stay a While to enjoy all the market has to offer! Read on to learn more about this spectacular day we have planned for you!

Join us for Week 18 of the 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 3-7 PM! We're in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771.  Convenient parking is available in upper and lower the Bank Parking Lots across Main Street and up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue.  

​*Find Bud Strohmer of The Meat Shack between Furnace Hills Coffee and Pizza Llama on Savory Row.

TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP!  ​Crispy Butternut Squash Spinach Salad from Delish's 23 Delicious Butternut Squash Recipes To Make This Fall! Use the Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette dressing to make greens or any roasted vegetable instantly taste so much better. Find the farm-fresh ingredients for this salad at the market this Wednesday ... spinach at Five Points Farm Market & Greenhouse, Bacon at Strohmer's Farm-The Meat Shack, Butternut Squash at Stafford's Produce.

Butternut Squash and Spinach! What Powerful Nutritional Punch! 

• "Butternut Squash is a good Source for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Pantothenic acid, and Manganese. The nutritional content of squash makes it beneficial for digestion, blood pressure, and for healthy skin and hair, among others." ~  Healthline

• "Spinach is a Superfood! It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. They also provide protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals [such as magnesium and potassium]. Spinach also contains vitamin K, fiber, phosphorus, and thiamine. Most of the calories in spinach come from protein and carbohydrates." ~ Medical News Today 

​Remember to Make it Memorable on Main! Shop. Dine. Tour & Enjoy! 
Find time to visit Main Street, from merchants such as Ben Gue's Collectables and Gifts, Blossom and Basket Boutique, Déjà Vu Boutique or George's Girls, to Creative Array, the Mount Airy Commons, S&K Printing & Gifts;  Restaurants ...Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe, Olde Town Restaurant, Cryin' Johnnies, SuperFoods Cafe & Market, Concetta's MainStreet Bistro,  and The Upper Deck ... AND SO MUCH MORE! We've got it all!  Check out the FULL DIRECTORY  on the Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website.

​The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy and made possible in part by the generosity of our Sponsors and Partners: Carroll Health Group, Health Unlimited, ExpressCare, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Shakthi Health and Wellness, The Music Cafe in support of ICARE, The Morgan Inn, Carroll Community Bank,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, SuperFoods Cafe & Market and Fogle's Asphalt.
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The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy.   The 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, May 15-September 25, 2019,  3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.

VENDORS AT THE MARKET:  The Farmers and Producers at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market this Wednesday, September 11th - RAIN OR SHINE - are slated to be:

​*Find Bud Strohmer of The Meat Shack between Furnace Hills Coffee and Pizza Llama on Savory Row and sharpen your knives at  Rod's Sharpening Service at the beginning of the market next to The Dough Whisperer.

Remember to Make it Memorable on Main! Shop. Dine. Tour & Enjoy! 
Find time to visit Main Street, from merchants such as Ben Gue's Collectables and Gifts, Blossom and Basket Boutique, Déjà Vu Boutique or George's Girls, to Creative Array, the Mount Airy Commons, S&K Printing & Gifts;  Restaurants ...Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe, Olde Town Restaurant, Cryin' Johnnies, SuperFoods Cafe & Market, Concetta's MainStreet Bistro,  and The Upper Deck ... AND SO MUCH MORE! We've got it all!  Check out the FULL DIRECTORY  on the Mount Airy Main Street Association's Website.
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The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy and made possible in part by the generosity of our Sponsors and Partners: Carroll Health Group, Health Unlimited, ExpressCare, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Shakthi Health and Wellness, The Music Cafe in support of ICARE, The Morgan Inn, Carroll Community Bank,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, SuperFoods Cafe & Market and Fogle's Asphalt.
The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy.   The 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, May 15-September 25, 2019,  3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.

WE'RE FEELIN' Like FALL! Join us for Week 16 of the 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019, 3-7 PM for our FALL HARVEST SEASON!!!  We're in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771.  Convenient parking is available in upper and lower the Bank Parking Lots across Main Street and up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue.

What's in season during the month of September? Well, according the the Maryland Harvest Calendar, fruits like Apples, Asian Pears, Pears, Blackberries, Grapes, Cantaloupe,  Peaches, Plums; Veggies like Beets, Cauliflower, Chard, Collards, Spinach, Green beans, Eggplant, Peas, Onions, Okra, Fall Squash - Acorn, Butternut, and Spaghetti Squash, Tomatoes, and More. Come explore the market for your kid's school lunches and after-school snacks!

TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP!  Baked Acorn Squash with Apple Stuffing from AllRecipes.Com. Keep this recipe in your back pocket for when the weather gets chilly! Makes a great side dish with a pork roast!

"Acorn squash is a small variety of winter squash named for its resemblance to a large acorn. Its firm, yellow-orange flesh has a mellow, sweet flavor that pairs well in dishes containing bacon, garlic, maple syrup or spices such as sage or nutmeg. The American Dietetic Association lists winter squash as one of the best sources of the antioxidant beta carotene. Acorn squash contains vitamin A, niacin, folate, thiamine and vitamin B-6, but it is an especially good source of vitamin C." ~ "Healthy Facts about Acorn Squash" from SFGate's Healthy Eating.

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy and made possible in part by the generosity of our Sponsors and Partners: Carroll Health Group, Health Unlimited, ExpressCare, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Shakthi Health and Wellness, The Music Cafe in support of ICARE, The Morgan Inn, Carroll Community Bank,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, SuperFoods Cafe & Market and Fogle's Asphalt.
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The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy.   The 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, May 15-September 25, 2019,  3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.

​TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! Enjoy Adrienne's Cucumber Salad courtesy of AllRecipes.com Labor Day Recipes! Find the ingredients for this recipe at the market! 

"Cool as a Cucumber"... Few foods are as cool as a cucumber. These low-calorie veggies contain many nutritional benefits, including hydrating properties and valuable nutrients. 

​Did you know that the aforementioned phrase came from the fact that in some cases the inner core of a cucumber is cooler (as much as 20 degrees) than its outside? Since cucumbers are more than 90 percent water, they contain no fat, almost no carbohydrates and very few calories, making them a popular diet-friendly snack. Learn more about cucumbers by reading  How Stuff Works' article, "Cucumbers: Natural Food." In addition, learn about the 7 Benefits of Eating Cucumbers by Clicking Here.

Rain or Shine! Join us for Week 14 of the 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019, 3-7 PM!  We're in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771.  Convenient parking is available in upper and lower the Bank Parking Lots across Main Street and up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue.

Have you had the chance to enjoy The Sweet Farm's Ginger Beer, Krautz, Pickles, and Dilly Beans? They're Probiotics, Fermented, and are Healthy Chum for your Tum! The Sweet Farm also sells a nice array of their tasty Pork Products. Find The Sweet Farm's Vibrant Truck and products towards the back of the market! Be sure to Say "HI" to Zoe and don't forget to get  your Ginger Beer Growlers filled!

 TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! ​Stir-Fried Pork with Eggplant, Chile, and Runner Beans from Bon Appétit- 32 of Our Favorite Eggplant Recipes. Find your Pork Products from Strohmer's Farm, The Sweet Farm and Whispering Breeze, and your Eggplants from any one of our veggie vendors!

Did you know? Culinarily, Eggplant is a vegetable, as it’s used in main dishes and not eaten for sweetness. Its origin is considered to be India where it continues to grow wild. This spiny, bitter, orange, pea-sized fruit has been cultivated throughout India and China for more than 1500 years.(Source: Just the Facts - Interesting Facts about Eggplants)

​VENDORS AT THE MARKET:  The Farmers and Producers at the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market this Wednesday,  August 14th - RAIN OR SHINE - are slated to be:

​*Find Bud Strohmer of The Meat Shack between Furnace Hills Coffee and Pizza Llama on Savory Row and sharpen your knives at  Rod's Sharpening Service at the beginning of the market next to The Dough Whisperer.

TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! Coffee Rubbed Pork Roast from Roasty's 23 Delicious Food Recipes With Coffee Grounds In Them.​  “Huh-wha? Coffee rubbed pork?” Savor the flavor This coffee rubbed pork roast is cooked in a slow cooker for an extra tender texture and has a dip, rich, flavor thanks to a coffee spice rub. Find your whole bean or ground coffee at Furnace Hills Coffee, and pork products from The Sweet Farm, The Meat Shack at Strohmer's Farm, and Whispering Breeze Farm. Serve up with sides of locally grown green beans and potatoes found at the market, and you've got a delicious meal!

​Did you know? ... "The humble coffee bean boasts plenty of health benefits! Coffee has been studied for more than a century and claims a number of health benefits (as well as some risks). Your daily cup of joe may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and more. It also packs a powerful punch of antioxidants. In fact, Americans get more antioxidants from coffee than from any other food or beverage." ~ WebMD's Coffee's Surprising Health Benefits

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy and made possible in part by the generosity of our Sponsors and Partners: Carroll Health Group, Health Unlimited, ExpressCare, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Shakthi Health and Wellness, The Music Cafe in support of ICARE, The Morgan Inn, Carroll Community Bank,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, SuperFoods Cafe & Market and Fogle's Asphalt.
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The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy.   The 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, May 15-September 25, 2019,  3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.

Rain or SHINE! ~ Join us for Week 11 of the 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market on Wednesday, July 31st, 2019, 3-7 PM!  We're in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy train station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771.  Convenient parking is available in upper and lower the Bank Parking Lots across Main Street and up in the  Municipal  Parking  Lot off of Park Avenue.
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The market season is in full swing with a wide variety of farm-fresh products! From local cheeses from locally produced beef, pork, goat and chicken and eggs, to veggies and fruits, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, coffee, ginger beer, pizza, .popcorn, roasted nuts, soaps and more!

​*Find Bud Strohmer of The Meat Shack between Furnace Hills Coffee and Pizza Llama on Savory Row.

​TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! Bell Pepper Egg in a Hole from Martha Stewart's 25 Bell Pepper Recipes That Make the Most of This Colorful Veg!   "Fresh, sweet bell peppers are a nice foil for the richness of the sunny yellow yolks. We lightened up the usual egg-in-a-hole by using bell peppers in place of the fried bread slices and serving the eggs on multigrain toast." Find your bell peppers, eggs, breads, and greens to make this beautiful & tasty plated recipe at the market this Wednesday!

According to Healthline's article, Bell Peppers 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits,  "Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the RDI. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium."

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy and made possible in part by the generosity of our Sponsors and Partners: Carroll Health Group, Health Unlimited, ExpressCare, Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Shakthi Health and Wellness, The Music Cafe in support of ICARE, The Morgan Inn, Carroll Community Bank,   and Community Partners, Walmart-Mount Airy in support of Mt. Airy Net, SuperFoods Cafe & Market and Fogle's Asphalt.
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The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market was formed in 2007 and is a production of the Mount Airy Main Street Association in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy.   The 2019 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, May 15-September 25, 2019,  3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Railyard behind the historic Mount Airy Train Station at 3 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771. To learn about the Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market, please visit MountAiryMainStreetFarmersMarket.org or follow us on Facebook.

TODAY'S RECIPE & NUTRITION TIP! Sweet Corn Pudding from the Food Network's 33 Best Corn Recipes! When scraping the kernels away from the cob to use in their corn pudding, the Neelys reserve the milky runoff to later incorporate as a natural thickener, along with the milk, heavy cream and cheddar cheese.

According to VeryWellFit's Corn Nutrition Facts,  "Sweet corn, believe it or not, is actually a whole grain—it's a type of grass that is often referred to as a starchy vegetable because of its carbohydrate content. You will often hear whole corn is referred to as a vegetable, whereas ground corn is referred to as a grain.

Although corn contains carbohydrates, it is good for you. In fact, corn is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, B vitamins and carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. Corn contains very little fat, less than 1 gram per serving (without toppings), and is a good source of ​​fiber, clocking in around 3 grams per half cup."