Riverwards Produce

PineapplesA traditional symbol of hospitality, pineapples were hung in door ways to welcome strangers or shown off in entry ways as a displays of wealth. These story’s are great and all but my favorite piece of pineapple lore is from the Philippines. A young girl named Pina was very disobedient and never help her mother with chores. When the mother fell sick she asked Pina to cook for her Pina refused to cook because she could not find the spoon and and ran off to play. The mother cried and wished I hope you grow 1000 eyes. Pina vanished and in the last place she was seen, a pineapple plant grew. She named the plant after her daughter, Pina Now when you look at a pineapple you’ll see all of Pina’s eyes!! Open 8-5 today ans closed tomorrow -Dec 25th

Why do we give oranges on Christmas? I dug into some @smithsonianmagazine articles to figure this out. SO, the legend is that in the 6th century the Bishop of Myra (the real Saint Nick) gave three pouches of gold to three women to pay their debts and not be sold into slavery. The Bishop tossed the sacks through their window and it landed in their stockings drying over the fire. This is where the idea of stockings came from. As the legend spread the tradition of Xmas stockings grew, filling them with gold or something precious and golden solidified. Oranges were exotic fruits from far away lands and even at the turn of the century were still something special and seasonal. Our cara cara oranges are perfect for keep this tradition alive!

BLOOD ORANGES Sweeter and less tart than a navel. Hints of wine with a woody undertone and reminiscent of grapefruit. Perfect for marmalade’s, jams and zest for baking. A traditional Sicilian salad is segments of blood orange, fennel and olive oil. MIX UP YOUR ZEST when baking mix up your citrus zest to create blends of oranges, lemons or even yuzu! Take your lemon cookies to the next level. Blood oranges may have originated in the southern Mediterranean, where they have been grown since the 18th century. They are a common orange grown in Italy. The anthocyanins which give the orange its distinct maroon color will only develop when temperatures are low at night, as during the Mediterranean fall and winter.

Our tiny cheese case is packed!! We have 19 local cheese, 30 regional cheeses and tons of imported classics and exotics.

Heirloom apples from Vermont! Grown by @scottfarmvt we have 3 unique varieties. Starting with the first slide we have Blue Pearmain, Ananas Reinette, and Black Oxford. The Scott Farm has been in active cultivation since 1791 and today grows over 130 types of heirloom and unusual eating and cider apple varieties! Try all three!

New hours! 9am-8pm Saturday and Sunday! We have more than 10 varieties of local apples and over 15 varieties of local squash! Endless options for endless combinations. Get to cooking. Keep it spooky

PASSION FRUIT Lip puckering tart floral greatness. The name passionfruit can be traced back to the 16th century when Spanish missionaries first encountered the climbing vines in Brazil. Our passion fruit is grown in Florida and packs a punch. Don’t miss this one.

Chestnut textures to start your morning off right. Italian Chestnuts - in the market now. Open 8-8

Local flowers are one of the best ways to watch the seasons change Note that local eucalyptus is just starting to pop! Next Wednesday we are getting a large shipment in!

HOLIDAY WEEK SCHEDULE MONDAY 8am-8pm TUESDAY 8am-8pm WEDNESDAY 8am-8pm THURSDAY 8am -5pm... FRIDAY DEC 25th CLOSED FRIDAY JANUARY 1st 2021 CLOSED See more

SALE TIME!! Big heads of local cauliflower for only $2 each!!! We are open 11-8 so don’t delay and cook some cauliflower tonight!!!

KEY LIMES!! These tiny limes pack a big punch of tart floral notes. The skin on key limes is loaded with aromatic oils so don’t forget to zest before you squeeze. Also it’s interesting that the creation of key lime pie comes after the invention of Sweet and condensed milk! More citrus nerd stuff... Key limes are a great source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium, and contain zinc, iron, calcium, and phosphorus. The essential oils found in the rind of Key limes, containi...ng over sixty different volatile compounds, also provide antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, and antioxidant properties. y Limes are native to Asia in an area described as the Indo-Malayan region, which stretches from India to Southeastern Asia, including the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and have been growing since ancient times. Key limes were then believed to have been brought to North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region by Arabian traders in the 10th century and to the Western Mediterranean region by crusaders during the 11th and 12th centuries. On his second trip to the New World in 1493, Christopher Columbus introduced the fruits and the seeds to the West Indies where they were planted throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and Florida. By 1883, Key limes were being grown commercially in Florida until a hurricane in the 1920s destroyed the majority of the crop!

PURPLE BROCCOLI In the market now! LIMITED! This local broccoli tastes a little bit most earth and nutty than its green cousin. I would roast it or char and fold into some pasta! Scientists believe the naturalist Pliny was referring to Purple broccoli when he described Bruttium broccoli in the first century CE. Bruttium refers to the land at the southernmost tip of Italy, or what is now Calabria. It has also been referred to as Christmas Calabrian broccoli. The word Calabrese is used to refer to heading varieties of green broccoli throughout Europe, in the United Kingdom and especially Italy. The term ‘Cape’ is often used to describe colored varieties of heading broccoli. In Italy, Ireland and the United Kingdom, the term ‘broccoli’ is used to refer to Purple broccoli and white sprouting types, including cauliflower.

BUCKEYE GALA these local apples are masterfully grown by our bud Ben Wenk at @3springsfruit. Sweet and crisp these apples are a perfect apple to through out the day. Gala apples are a great snacking fruit as they are low in calories, high in water content and offer a fair amount of vitamins A, C and B. They also contain a dietary fiber known as pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart attacks. They also contain trace amounts of boron, which has been touted for its ability to help build strong bones. EAT MORE LOCAL APPLES

CITRUS SEASON IN FULL FORCE HOLIDAY HOURS ARE 8am-8pm Monday 21st through Wednesday 23rd and Thursday December 24th we are open 8am-5pm. CLOSED Dec 25th

LOCAL OYSTERS! @brigantineoysterco bring us the freshest shellfish in town! Order now via the link in their bio and pick up at the market this Thursday! 5-7 pm!

Silver Edge Squash. These beautiful dumpling shaped squash are the perfect decoration adding modern feels to any display. But something that’s really cool is there seeds are the traditional source for pepitas! The flesh is not desirable but the seeds are delicious. Decorations you can eat! also starting this weekend we will now open at 9am Saturday and Sunday! See you around!

Aside from all the delicious fruits and amazing edible goods we sell don’t skip our home goods zone filled with cookbooks, cooking tools, candles and more. We even still have some the dye shirts left! Open 9am -8pm Saturday and Sunday

LOCAL SPINACH picked up from the farm this morningThese crips cool mornings produce the best spinach. This beautiful local spinach is in the market now and should be coming in consistent until the first frost

Persimmons! These are Hachiya Persimmons. Do not eat until fully ripe. You want these to feel like a water balloon. When ripe notes of caramel, apricots and cinnamon. Perfect to turn into a preserve for holiday cookies or spreads. Hachiya persimmons are native to China, where they have been cultivated for centuries. The astringent fruits eventually spread to Korea and Japan sometime before the 7th century and were extensively cultivated by the 10th century. Hachiya persimmons were also introduced to the United States through the USDA in 1870 and were planted in California, Georgia, and Florida.

@capheroasters roasted this amazing single origin Nepalese coffee and with everyone of their sales a portion gets gets donated to @hardenaphilly to help continue to serve the South East Asian community in Philadelphia. In addition to that we will donated 100% of all our sales to them as well. Follow @hardenaphilly and @capheroasters to learn more! by @

Live the comfort food control center snow day color contrast. Packing the market full of all the goods so you can spend some time in the kitchen. open 11-8

DRAGON FRUIT Native to Central America dragon fruit is the fruit of a cactus. This is a good story -> Dragon fruit was only known as Pitaya before it was renamed by produce marketers in Asia in hopes of sparking intrigue in the fruit. According to the legend formulated around the new name, fire-breathing mythical creatures created the fruit. During battle, when a dragon would breathe fire, the last thing to come out at the end of the flames was the Dragon fruit. When the d...ragon was slain, the fruit would be collected and presented to the Emperor as a coveted treasure and symbol of victory. it’s also good for you! Dragon fruit is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants, including good amounts of carotene and vitamin C, and its nutritional and antibacterial properties have been studied for their ability to improve digestion, strengthen the immune system, and boost energy levels. Dragon fruit has high water content (about 80% water), and is a good source of iron, magnesium, B vitamins, phosphorus, protein, calcium, and fiber. The fruit’s edible seeds are also nutritious, as they are high in polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower the risk of cardiovascular disorders. #dragonfruit See more

COFFEE I had these tins from a past project that I wanted to use up. I talked to our buds over at @1villagecoffee and they roasted up this beautiful blend for us. @fishing_with_jawn our in store artist whipped up this Dutch inspired label for us. This is a one time only LIMITED EDITION deal. $12.99 each and you get to reuse the tin over and over When designing it Kyle asked me what should go in the middle I responded, I love turtles

PAN DI ZUCCHERO This organic heirloom Italian chicory is bitter in all the right spots! It almost taste like grapefruit rinds. Chicory’s are winter hardy and can survive frosts. They can be cooked into pastas or eating fresh and salads. Brighten it up with a balsamic reduction! If you made it this far in the post I have something special to tell you. We have extended our weekday hours to 8pm. See you at the market

LOCAL YUZU in the market now! @yuzu_lemons has been perfecting a cold hardy Yuzu for many years. Native to japan the Yuzu is prized for its rinds which are rich in bright citrus oils. Make ponzu sauce, zest onto rice or make aa amazing cocktail. Thanks to @freshfromzone7 for hooking us up!

ROMANESCO Sometimes called Romanesco broccoli and sometimes called Romanesco cauliflower in North America, the French call it Romanesco cabbage while the Italians refer to it as broccolo Romanesco. Romanesco can be prepared like cauliflower or broccoli. Separate florets and blanche briefly, then toss with hot pasta and cheese. Boil romanesco florets until tender, then puree with garlic, cream and parmesan. Saute florets in a hot skillet, the stir in a mixture of miso, red pepper, anchovy, almonds and water. Or you could just stare at it and trip out getting lost in its beautiful natural fractals. Your choice