Nothing says
summer more than a fresh tomato picked from the vine, and in celebration free
tomato sandwiches will be served during the annual Tomato Sandwich Day
Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market. In
addition to an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables for sale, Chef Jake Reed
of Albany Bistro will be demonstrating and sharing cooking tips using fresh
heirloom tomatoes.
Sandwiches complete with white
bread and mayonnaise will be given away from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until supplies
run out.
Albany Bistro Chef Jake Reed will
host demonstrations featuring heirloom tomatoes. The first demonstration is set
for 10 a.m. with the second one following at 11 a.m. Free samples will be
provided following each demonstration.
In addition to the sandwiches,
free Pepsi-Cola products will be served and home-baked goods, flowering plants,
and other locally grown fruit and vegetables, such as watermelon, peaches,
cucumbers, peas, okra, and squash will be available to purchase.
From 9 a.m. to noon, a Master
Gardener will be on hand to answer gardening questions. The expert can help in
identifying plants, providing information on soil testing, offering plant
recommendations and assisting with pest management issues.
The Morgan County-Decatur Farmers
Market, located at 211 First Avenue SE in Decatur, also celebrates Watermelon
Day on August 16th.
For more information on Tomato
Sandwich Day, call Manager Burl Slaton at 256.476.5595. For more information on
the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market, visit them online on Facebook or at www.decaturfarmersmarket.org.
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