This week at the Market: Alcoba Coffee Beans...and Honey!

We're happy to welcome Jose Castillo of Alboca Coffee to Cheverly Community Market again this Saturday. Jose locally roasts beautiful Guatemalan coffee beans in three roasts: Dark, Light, and Mixed, and they're available either whole or ground. The crown jewel of South American coffee production, Guatamalen coffee beans are widely known for a wide variety and many interesting characteristics. Read all about Guatemalan coffee growing here. And visit us on Pinterest for coffee-based recipes and latte art tips & techniques (or this site for a terrific rundown of brewing techniques), as well as recipes and more that will help you get the most out of your Market purchases.

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This week, Mr. Castillo has a special treat in store for us: locally harvested honey. This is honey that comes from the hives in the Castillo's own backyard -- a real early autumn treat! Make sure to stop by and pick up a 1lb. jar -- this is the only week that honey will be offered at Alcoba Coffee!

This week at the Market: Cakes by Ruthann

Cakes by Ruthann brings us delicious tastes from far-off islands using local produce. There are so many ways to buy local, and we love seeing how everyone -- vendors and customers alike -- supports local farmers. Andrea and Nicki use fresh, local fruit to make their delectable peach punch, the very popular strawberry lemonade, and mini apple pies. Make sure to visit Cakes by Ruthann at Cheverly Community Market this Saturday and try some of these ultra local treats!

The spicy jerk chicken patties are back along with spinach, beef and curry chicken Jamaican patties. In many hot climates, the common wisdom is to consume spicy foods to combat especially warm days -- why not try it this Saturday?!