Historic Lewes Farmers Market

The Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) is a producer-only farmers market located in Lewes, Delaware, "the first town in the first state."

The HLFM provides a family-friendly, community gathering place where consumers may purchase the freshest local foods available. It also provides alternative educational and marketing opportunities for farmers and others to help create local and sustainable food systems that are environmentally sound, economically viable and socially responsible.

Historic Lewes Farmers Market

Recipes

This Week’s Highlighted Recipe:

Second Annual Great Tomato Recipe Contest Prize Winning Recipes

Tomato Sorbet (1st place)

Dessert Category
Don Tilton

Ingredients and Directions:

Whisk together 2 cups chilled tap water, 1 cup tomato water*, 2 tablespoons superfine sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Transfer mixture to an ice cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. ... Read More


Historic Lewes Farmers Market

Historic Lewes Farmers Market

Events and Happenings at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market

The Tomato Festival was really a lot of fun. We tasted over 30 varieties of heirlooms, and had an outstanding group of recipes entered into the Great Tomato Recipe Contest. Thanks to all of the volunteers who worked to make the festival such a great success. We also really appreciate the time and effort from the recipe judges: Denise Clemons (food writer for ... Read More


Historic Lewes Farmers Market

The Latest News

The Latest News and Updates on What’s Going On in the World

Vegetable Gardening Revival

A recent Mail-order Gardening Association survey revealed a 10% or more increase in vegetable seed sales from last year for their member companies. Organic seeds, seeds that were not genetically modified, tomato varieties, and salad greens were reported to be particularly popular.

Slow Food ... Read More