Unlike regular pears Asian pears are sold ripe and maintain their crisp texture long after being pickedThese fruits are high in fiber, low in calories and contain a number of micronutrients that are important for blood, bone and cardiovascular health. Although delicious on their own, the light sweetness and crispy texture of Asian pears makes them a unique addition to any salad or stir fry.  MUSIC AT THE MARKET: Today at the Mount Airy Main Street Market, we'll be featuring the folksy tunes of local musicians Amy & Mitch, the Cyman Duo, 4-6PM. Listen to tunes by Amy & Mitch as they weave together their beautiful renditions of songs, such as Oh Mama, with such a lovely harmony. TASTE OF THE MARKET: 3:30-5:00 PM - Taste a variety of fruits and veggies that are at the market at the Taste of the Market Table. NUTRITION TOURS: 5:15 PM Learn about the nutritional benefits of "Eating the Rainbow" and how the locally grown and/or products found our market fit within the daily five food groups: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins and Dairy.  AUGUST'S BOUNTIFUL SEASON: August is bountiful with fruits and vegetables, harvested at just the right ripeness for you to enjoy! Seasonal fruit, such as early apples and pears, blackberries, cantaloupes, honeydew, peaches, nectarines, plums and watermelon, may appear. Veggies, such as green beans, carrots, collards, CORN, onions, summer squash, cucumbers, kale, lettuces, onions, okra, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes at the market too! This Wednesday, August 23, our farmers and producers are:
*Please note that The Meat Shack at Strohmer's Farm will not be at the Market today, but will return next Wednesday, August 30 stocked up and ready for your Labor Day weekend cookouts!  TODAY'S RECIPE & TIPS: Today's recipe is Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint as found on from Food & Wine. Find most of the locally grown and produced ingredients at the market today!
Learn about Nutritional Benefits of the Watermelon, different types, how to pick a watermelon, and more from www.Watermelon.org. ind other Watermelon Recipes, Tips and the Harvest Calendar can be found on our Recipes page. Remember to Make it Memorable on Main! Shop. Dine. Tour & Enjoy! We hear there's an artist market today along Main Street! Find time to visit them, enjoy their artwork and buy some too! 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: Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates, Health Unlimited, and MISCellaneous Distillery and Linganore Winecellars. 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 2017 Mount Airy Main Street Farmers' Market runs on Wednesdays, May 17-September 27, 2017, 3 - 7 p.m. It is located in the historic Town of Mount Airy, Maryland in the Municipal Parking Lot at the corner of Park Avenue and Cross 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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