St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts Harvest on the Hill, the annual Community Fair on Oregon Hill; Sunday, September 27, 2009; Noon-3 p.m.: live music, food, kids games, plus “Green” booths and a one-man show of original watercolors by Anthony Creech celebrating Oregon Hill. More info at 804-648-7980, or www.standrewsec.org.
The Byrd House Market is still going and so that no one is left in the dark, the new market hours will be 2:30 to 5PM on Tuesdays at the BHM location at Linden St. and Idlewood Ave. Sweet potatoes, winter squash, salad greens, beef, pork, eggs, apples, flowers, chocolate, baked bread are just some of the many things available this week.
Byrd House Market today from 3:30 to 7PM:
Fall produce definitely has that comfort food factor. The sweet potatoes have arrived and my goodness, they are delicious! We have squash in many intriguing shapes and colors (some use these for centerpieces but we suggest eating them.) Many varieties of apples are flying out of our vendors’ booths and one bite will make you proud to be a Virginian. While you are stocking up on root vegetables, enjoy the roots music of Needle in a Hempsack performing in the garden.
Most people consider an heirloom something special, to be held dear. Our growers would agree with you. Their heirloom veggies are grown from seeds of varieties from bygone days — before industrialized farming made every tomato identical and tasteless. Classical guitarist Alexander Rodriguez will also be reminding us of days gone by with his beautiful Baroque music. Great food, great music, and great friends are, historically speaking, the best combination.
This week in addition to Flynn’s garlic fries, we have Nate’s Tacos. Here is what some have said about Nate on the net: “Incredible! I highly suggest you take any chance you get to have one of Nate’s tacos.” – Nathan Hughes, Richmond Business and Commercial News. “Whatever his secret is, the stuff he serves is delicious and served with a Cheshire cat’s smile.” – Jason Guard, Camelized Opinions
What are the three best things about the Byrd House Market? Food, Music, and Friends! This week we’ll have the Stainless Tree-oh (local jazz band) and Flynn’s Foods fabulous garlic fries cooked to order. So come by and connect with friends and make some new ones while you’re there!
So you’re all like “Been there, eaten that.” How about Korean Karaila melon, Turkish Italian orange eggplant, yellow watermelon, eight ball squash, or Asian red string beans? These are just some of the unusual produce you can find at the Byrd House Market this Tuesday. Also indie rock musician Robert Parker Vaughan will also be performing an unplugged set.
Do you know what a locavore is? No, it is not someone who eats trains. A locavore is someone who helps cut down on greenhouse gases by buying food that is local and not trucked in from far away. Do your part by shopping at the Byrd House Market.
A message from the folks at the Byrd House Market: “Yikes, it looks like rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday. We will be here, rain or shine…if it is raining too hard, we will set up in our big blue gym on Linden Street.”
Asked to post this by Byrd House Market folks:
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. KNOW YOURSELF.
Come find out more about yourself and your neighbors at the William Byrd Community House/Byrd House Market
Tuesday May 6 – Opening of the 2008 Market Season
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