Posts by HLFM
Do Eggs from Pastured Hens Have a Greater Nutritional Value?
A study conducted by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has shown that eggs produced by chickens allowed to forage in pastures are higher in some beneficial nutrients than are eggs laid by caged hens. The research, titled “Vitamins A, E and fatty acid composition of the eggs of caged hens and pastured…
Read More2015 the Historic Lewes Farmers Market Awarded Eight Scholarships to Local Farmers
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) is very pleased to announce that it has awarded eight scholarships to Delmarva farmers in 2015. This year, HLFM received more applications than ever before from farmers dedicated to sustainable farming methods for these important scholarships. Each scholarship provides $500 to enable these farmers to attend conferences devoted to…
Read More2014 Great Tomato Recipe Contest Winners
Thanks to everyone who entered. Below are our winners. First Place Overall | First Place Appetizers Becky Hamill—Yellow Gazpacho Second Place Overall | First Place Desserts Harry Keyser—Tomato Jam Cookie Third Place Overall | 1st Place Entrée Richard Scalenghe—Triple Tomato Salad Second Pace Appetizers/Soups Kay Cumber—Tomato Bread Second Place Entrée Becky Hamill—Tomato Gruyere “Souffle” with…
Read MoreReal food, is that too much to ask?
Robyn O’Brien’s book title is a mouthful in itself – The Unhealthy Truth: One Mother’s Shocking Investigation into the Dangers of America’s Food Supply – and What Every Family Can Do to Protect Itself. A former food industry analyst, Fulbright grant recipient, and mother of four, O’Brien brings insight and detailed analysis to her research…
Read MoreSweet Potatoes Contain Protective Antioxidants
An article in Farmers’ Markets Today reports that caffeoylquinic acids, which are known for their antioxidant activities, were found in measurable amounts in sweet potatoes by ARS scientists. The highest levels of the compounds were found in the layer of tissue just under the skin, intermediate levels were found in the interior of the sweet…
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