Innovative leaders transforming metro DC’s food system

Innovative leaders transforming metro DC’s food system

“Fifty+ under 50: innovative leaders transforming metro DC’s food system,” August 2015, Elevation DC. Executive Director Christie Balch is featured, along with our market vendors (and microenterprise training program participants) Roy & Arti!

Farmers Market Hero: Rosa Linares

“Farmers Market Hero: Rosa Linares,” August, 2015, Farmers Market Coalition. Rosa is a Crossroads Farmers Market vendor, Microenterprise Training Program participant, guest farmer in our Healthy Eating Program, and future TPSS Shared Use Community Kitchen...

A Unique Farm Market

A Unique Farm Market: A market in Takoma Park brings produce to the county’s poor, September/October 2015, Bethesda Magazine. Steve Roberts traces how Crossroads Farmers Market and its innovative Fresh Checks program got off the ground.

Curtido (Spicy Cabbage Slaw for Pupusas, etc!)

Ingredients: 1/2 head cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, grated 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican) 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Combine the...