August 4, 2008 by Sara Zoe.

Spider-Man was spotted enjoying fresh sweet corn at the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market this weekend. When questioned about his presence at the crime-free farmers’ market, he replied by chomping into his corn.

Even Spider-Man is participating in NH Eat Local Week

Other NH Eat Local Week news, participating Seacoast businesses, and events include:

• The Dolphin Striker will have a special 3-course prix fix menu each night of NH Eat Local Week,  for $35
• The Black Trumpet will be creating specials for the week and highlighting its regular supply chain of local growers and producers with a special hand-out
• Flag Hill Winery will have a dinner on Friday, August 8, utilizing NH produce and meats
• Blue Moon Bakery & Cafe in Exeter will offer a wide variety of local sandwiches and soups for NH Eat Local Week
• The Little Milkman is offering a NH Eat Local Week special - sign up this week for home delivery of NH milk, meats, cheeses and more and get the first month’s delivery charge waived
• Lee Farm Day is Saturday, August 9! Lots of fun things to see and do, map and information available at www.nhcornmaze.com
• Kellie Brook Farm will have fresh (never frozen) chickens for sale from Thursday August 7 through Saturday August 9 at the farm at 1024 Portsmouth Avenue (Rte 33), in Greenland, NH. Fresh chickens will also be for sale at the Exeter Farmers’ Market on Thursday, August 7 from 2:15-6pm, in Swazey Parkway in Exeter. Directions to Kellie Brook Farm (.pdf)

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July 16, 2008 by Sara Zoe.

Serving Local Food From A Bright Orange Truck

“One lamb wrap please.” “One lamb wrap.” “No hot.” “No hot.”

It’s lunchtime on a warm and breezy Saturday at the Portsmouth Farmer’s Market.

Customers line up outside a bright orange truck with the words “Fresh Local” painted on its side.

Co-owner Josh Lanahan started the business last month with his partner, Michelle Lozuaway.

After more than 15 years of working in hot, dimly-lit restaurant kitchens, he says he wanted to do something a little different.

Listen to the full story at NHPR’s website >

Back River Farm

Fresh Local Truck

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July 12, 2008 by Sara Zoe.

Brookford Farm’s quark is on the summer menu at Black Trumpet!

“Heirloom Tomato and Cornbread Pizza with herbed Brookford Farm quark”

Quark is a soft German cheese, and it is delicious. You can Brookford Farm quark from the farm in Rollinsford, and at the Exeter Farmers’ Market on Thursday afternoons, 2:15-6pm in Swazey Parkway.

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