Bennett peaches to meet dessert maestro Dru Tevis July 27
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 27.
Henry Bennett from Bennett Orchards will talk about what it takes to grow great, juicy Delaware peaches at 10 a.m. Chef Dru Tevis, corporate pastry chef of SoDel Concepts, will then take those peaches to make a fabulous dessert for attendees to sample.
In addition to peaches, the market is full of hot peppers, tomatoes, melons, new potatoes in all colors, carrots, blueberries, green beans, sweet corn, jams, honey, cut flowers, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, yogurt, mushrooms and much more.
At 9 a.m., the Lewes Public Library continues its Children’s Story Time. Market organizers thank Jennifer Noonan, Hope Ellsworth, and others from the library for donating their Saturday mornings to share the best stories. This Saturday, they will read Lois Ehlert’s “Planting a Rainbow.” The book’s bright collages illustrate how kids can plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. It’s busy at the market in July and August, so biking or walking there is a great idea. In this spirit, the market continues its tradition of giving away a bicycle in its free annual bike raffle.
This year the prize bicycle is a Jamis Earth Cruiser 2 in plum purple. The cruise-control handlebars are designed to promote a comfortable riding position. It also has a cushy seat, smooth-rolling tires, and no-slip pedals. There is a black basket that can easily be removed to use at the market, and a ding-dong bell to announce one’s arrival.
Tickets for the raffle are free, and the winner will be drawn on Labor Day weekend. Customers can fill out an entry ticket each week at the market’s information tent. This beautiful cruiser was purchased locally at Seagreen Bicycle, 209 Monroe Ave., Lewes.
The market continues its SNAP (EBT Food Stamps) program to help lower economic barriers to local, healthy food by matching up to $20 each participant each week with HLFM Bonus Bucks. SNAP participants can pick up tokens at the SNAP tent to use at the market. WIC and SFMNP will also be accepted.
Ample parking can be found at the Shields Elementary School and Lewes School parking lots at Savannah Road and Sussex Drive. The market provides a veggie valet service near the information tent to help customers carry items to their cars.
In case of inclement weather, the market moves to Shields Elementary School parking lot. More information about the market is available at www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org or by calling 302-644-1436.
