Greensboro Farmers Curb Market Hosts Strawberry Pancake Day
Saturday, May 16th, 8 am til 11:30 am
The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., will host a Strawberry Celebration and Pancake Picnic on Saturday May 16 from 8 am – 11:30 am on the lawn.
Delicious pancakes will be prepared using eggs from Massey Creek Farm by guest chef Alex Amoroso of Cheesecakes by Alex. The pancakes will be topped with fresh strawberries grown by Rudd Farm.
Patrons can enjoy live music by Laura Jane Vincent from 8 am – 9:45 am followed by the Alderman’s from 10:00 am – noon. Hoola hoops and other children activities will be available on the lawn. You’ll find Michael LaClair with fresh roasted coffee there as well!
Fresh strawberries are available from Rudd Farm, Smith Farms, Byrley Gardens, Root Down, Sawyer Farm, Rural Farm, Farlow Farm, and George Smith of NC Seafood & Greenhouses.
Vendors across the market are creating specialty items inspired by this seasonal fruit:
strawberry bread by Margariette Graves, strawberry fried pies by Marie Fulp, strawberry pound cakes by Faye Gates, strawberry decorated shortbread cookies by Babycake Sweets, strawberry infused green tea by the Teahuggers, and strawberry scones baked by Cheesecakes by Alex. Cookie Gurlie will be featuring a strawberry basil cookie with a white chocolate drizzle, Mindenhill Farm will have strawberry hanging baskets, and Rudd Farm will have their homemade strawberry jam. Paola Rowe of Autentica Pasticceria Italiana will be bringing strawberry and rhubarb pies and a strawberry cake with a butter cream icing.
The cost is $5 per plate with proceeds benefiting the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market and available while supplies last.