A Note From Dave

Two Films Feed Our Food Musings

Dear North Market Shopper,

I'm not sure that I've ever experienced a time where food has been in sharper focus than it is today.

This summer two very different, but very powerful films have captured our attention. In the mainstream, Julie and Julia is proving to be one of the year's biggest hits. Julie and Julia has rocketed Julia Child's classic cookbooks to the top of all the best sellers lists.

Food, Inc., a film from the creators of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food, focuses on the politics of food. It's a compelling look at the "what, why and how" we eat. Read the rest of the Note From Dave here>

School of Cooking Established in Dispatch Kitchen - Sign up for Classes Now!

The North Market in conjunction with Dispatch Food Editor Robin Davis has expanded its class offerings and established the “North Market School of Cooking” scheduled to launch this fall with Davis at the helm. The North Market School of Cooking classes will be comprised of a range of offerings including classes on the basics, ethnic cooking classes, special Sunday sessions with Robin and the ever-popular Chef Series classes. Find more information and a full list of classes and get registered here>

Volunteers Needed!

We're always in search of enthusiastic individuals to lend a helping hand at our events. Typical tasks include everything from helping us wrangle cooking demonstrations and contests to hawking t-shirts and tickets for special events (we probably won't make you wear the rooster costume unless you really want to). If you'd like to join our volunteer corps, please drop us an email at info@northmarket.com and we'll put you on the list to receive information about upcoming volunteer opportunities at the North Market!

Farmers' Festival This Weekend!

Come to the North Market for a Saturday of farm-tastic activity during the 18th Annual Farmers’ Festival this Saturday, August 15th. The North Market Farmers’ Festival will highlight bushels of locally grown farm-fresh produce, a homemade jam and jelly contest, the Chef Challenge: “You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to”, children’s activities, cooking demonstrations and live music. A heck of a good time will be had by all! For a full schedule of events go here>