We celebrated Independence Day at the market Friday by making a Quincy-style toast to liberty, and thanking veterans for giving it to us. This weekend we asked people to raise a glass, make the toast, and thank a vet.
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Immigration Stories
Boston Bike Guy!: Behind the Scenes
Quincy son Mike Fink launched a mobile bike repair business at the Quincy Farmers Market with asistance form the Quincy Chamber of Commerce's Startup program. Now he's opened a full service bike shop on Hancock Street. Here is a brief interview we did with Mike the night before the market at his shop.
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Boston Bike Guy celebrated his evolution with a demonstration of Freestyle BMX stunt bike riding - right at center stage at The QFM.
"You had stunt riding right in the middle of the market?"
Yes. Yes we did, and we made a music video out of it. Now we are looking for music composed, performed, or produced in Quincy for the final cut of this production. Please put the word out, and tell us who's music should be on it.
Learn to Sing Boston Strong!
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Today song stylist Karen Woodhall joined Quincy singer-songwrtier Mike Delaney to teaach us how to sing Boston Strong!
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Our founder approves. so do the kids!
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Well I declare! Did you hear what the toughest Finn in West Quincy said?
"This Opening Day was very successful" and "this new season...is better than ever." Drink an Iced Cardamon Coffee for Justice
The trick to making iced coffee is to brew your coffee twice as strong as usual.
Miriam El Recreo introduces her coffee & her social justice mission
Servente Baking Co. of Hingham is welcomed July 12. This pastry chef for the Wahlburg restaurant in Hingham Shipyard, is breaking out and bringing us her pastries.
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Delectably delicious cookies and granola bars. - The back story
Sip an Iced Coffee July 12 while you learn to arrange flowers...(better than this)
El Recreo Estate in Jinotega, Nicaragua is committed to sustainability and social justice. It is owned and roasted by a family in Deham.
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Have some lunch
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Kabob House serves roasted lamb, gyros, chicken kabobs, tandoori chicken, curries, samosas, and Mediterranean deserts.
...or grab a ham and cheese coissant at Big Sky. ...or the best cheddar-filled grilled cheese sandwich we've ever had prepared on a secret bread at O'Brien's.
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Homestyle Caterers of Quincy brought lobster rolls and they were really delicious. They also had falafels, lentil soup to die for, spinach pies, meat pies, chicken pot pies, and other Mediterranean treats. Finish with Baklava.
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Get veggies, meats, and eggs
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and please buy lobsters & fish
Looking for lobster? We lost our fish vendor last week - but maybe for a good reason - because they are so busy on Thursday! Yay! Local fishermen had it tough last year, this might be a good sign. Now who wants to step up to a Community Supported Fishery program at the QFM?
kids on slush
A field reporter for Quincy Qamera Qids seems to endorse L&M Slush, She doesn't even have an endorsement contract signed. Wad up wid dat? Honey, you need and agent!
Tim Rogers..."the slush guy" -
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Make & Take
Kids also loved Stambry's "Make & Take" where they spend a few minutes to make something to take home with them.
Stambry's of Quincy specializes in customizable, non-allergenic, soaps and personal care products. Their Do-It-Yourself classes have been growing gangbusters.
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Fresh Lotions & Facials Weekly
The Spa at Boncaldo's features personal care products prepared with whatever is fresh that day all season long. Take a look at last year's line up...
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Every vendor is directly involved in developing and producing the products they sell. Ask them to tell you about their story.
No resellers, no dealers, no wholesalers, no used goods.
Every vendor is directly involved in developing and producing the products they sell. Ask them to tell you about their story.
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