BETHANY BEACH FARMERS’ MARKET – July 27, 2025
We were closely monitoring the weather reports with thunderstorms predicted as vendors and volunteers were setting up. Sure enough, torrential downpours and rumbles of thunder were present. All the vendors managed to get their tents erected and everything displayed and ready to go at our posted opening of 8:00 a.m. Most weeks we open early at 7:45 if everyone is ready, but it was amazing what everyone was able to accomplish in that extra 15 minutes. The merchandise tent had standing water up to our ankles which luckily subsided in a bit, but we had squishy sneakers.
The heat was brutal due to the high dew point, but early predictions for next Sunday indicate cooler temperatures with the mornings in the high 50s (can you imagine?) and highs in the low 80s. What a relief that will be!
Our vendors were happy that the sun came out as did the customers. Many sold out by the end of our Market. As mentioned earlier in our BBFM season, we are coordinating with Mariner’s Church on a “Gleaning Program.” At the end of each week’s Market, Mariner’s collects whatever the vendors can donate. The church’s food pantry prepares and distributes the food to needy families. Our vendors are very generous in supporting this program, and our BBFM Board is glad to coordinate and help others.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT WEEK
Bennett Orchards – We were thrilled to have both white and yellow free-stone peaches available on Sunday. For those who can’t make up their minds, even after a taste of the samples, they will mix a bag for you. Most likely the “BlushingStar” white will be gone as they are usually only available a week. They are my personal favorites! This week they had beautiful bouquet sleeves of sunflowers. Hopefully, they will have more next week. Check out their website for what to expect next. Good recipes are also here: https://www.bennettorchards.com/
Davidson’s Exotic Mushrooms – Mushrooms, mushrooms, mushrooms: Portobello, Shitake, Cremini, Pom-Poms, Oyster, Hen of the Woods, King Oyster, and Lion’s Mane. Unami seasoning, mushroom powder, and dried mushroom soup mix.
Derby Mill Farm – Many varieties of beautiful bouquets of native flowers. Ask them about the discount on refilling a mini vase that you bought the week before.
Dittmar Family Farms – Ground lamb, radishes, including French breakfast radishes, beets, squash, tomatoes, and more.
Herbs, Spice & Everything Nice – A wide variety of beautiful herbs and house plants. Radishes, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes which are always a treat. Certified Organic.
Honey Bee Lake Apiary – Honey, Honey balm, pies, sweet breads, jams, lemonade, and more.
Jackie Blues – Live blue crabs, fresh-picked lump and claw crab meat, crab cakes, and crab salad.
Lavender Fields – Lavender Hand Sanitizer, Lavender Honey, Natural Hand-crafted Soaps, Bath Salts, Lotions, Bug Spray, and more.
Nancy James Oysters – Our newest vendor is making many customers happy with their locally caught oysters from the Rehoboth Bay. They are dedicated to sustainability. Many customers (youngsters, too) are having oysters for breakfast with their favorite toppings: cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, or horseradish. You can eat them there or take home a plate of shucked oysters or take them in the shell to try your hand at shucking them yourself.
Old World Breads – Handcrafted Breads: Ancient Grain, Baguette, Cranberry Walnut, Italian, Garlic Italian, Olive Italian, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, Rosemary Focaccia, Rye, Sourdough, Wheat Sourdough, Orange Cardamom, Vienna Pan Loaf
Rolls: Italian, Multigrain, OWB Rolls, Brioche, Kaiser
Pastries: Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Roll, Danish, Donuts, Mini Apple Spice Cake, Pastry Tart, Blueberry Scone, Maple Pecan Scone, Lemon Rosemary Asiago Scone, Sticky Bun, Frangipane Mini Cake
Cookies: Almond bliss (GF), Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Brown Butter, Molasses
Croissants: Almond, Chocolate, Ham & Gruyere
Savory: Seasonal Soups, Dog Biscuits, Crostini, Soft Pretzel, Lavash Crackers
Pereyra Farms – Kale, squash, onions, eggs, melons, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Story Hill Farm – Locally raised Pork: ground sausage, bacon, scrapple, and locally raised Beef: ground beef, kebab cubes, rib-eyes. Peanut butter, Henlopen Sea Salts, and eggs.
Wimbrow Farms – Squash, including 8-Ball squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, onions, corn, flowers, flower plants, melons, and cantaloupes. Harry Wimbrow has a special, mystery eggplant that is perfect for making fried dipping strips.
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SUNDAYS 8 AM – 12 PM
GARFIELD AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUES
Hope to see you next week!
BBFM 2025 season: 6/1-8/31
Recipe of the Week
Cold Cucumber Soup
Barbara, BBFM Volunteer
Put into a blender:
1 English cuke – peeled and seeded and roughly cut up.
Add 1T honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 leaves (or to taste) fresh basil (cut up)
1 lg. container Greek yogurt
Blend
Enjoy!