New Mosaic Central Vendors

Last weekend we opened the newest addition to the Central Farm Market family - Mosaic Central Farm Market. Starting it’s second season, the market is located in the heart of Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA. This market is packed with some of Central Farm Markets' regulars like Twin Springs Fruit Farm, Lobster Maine-ia, Liberty Delight Farms, MeatCrafters and more. We also have some great vendors that are only at Mosaic, and some new vendors who are joining us for the first time this season!Senzu Juicery specializes in cold-pressed juices that also try to incorporate more Asian flavors, such as bok choy, napa cabbage, and Asian pears. They started their business in August of 2014 and are already working on opening up their first store front in Del Ray, VA. And they have joined the CFM family for the season! The juicer sources locally for as many ingredients as possible and their focus is making people aware of the nutritional value of juicing and eating as many fruits and veggies as possible. They’ve got two green varieties - Longevity and Vitality; two citrus flavors - Immunity and Relax; and a carrot-based juice called Energy. My personal favorite was Detox, a mixture of beet, carrot, apple, radish, cucumber, lemon and ginger. I loved this juice, and given that I am a self-proclaimed skeptic of beets, that’s saying a lot! Look out for their almond and cashew milks that they will be bringing to the market soon!Joining us from Culpepper, VA is The Farmstand, a family farm that specializes in alpaca wool and eggs. Eva Pullen has worked on this “diversified intensive rotational grazing farm” since 2011. The alpacas raised on the farm are hypo-allergenic and have a “no-itch factor.” They also raise chicken, duck and quail for meat and eggs, and geese for eggs. They are the only Non-GMO Project Verified producer of these products in the United States. The eggs look delicious and the products made from the Alpaca wool - carpets, felts, stuffed animals, and yarn - are gorgeous and so soft! Stop by to check out what The Farmstand has to offer.Zayna’s Delight sells authentic Lebanese hummus, handmade by owner Abra Cosmo. The hummus, a recipe originally from Abra’s mother-in-law, contains no olive oil or other fillers. As many ingredients as possible are made in-house and the assortment of flavors includes some really different varieties. Available at the Zayna’s Delight table are traditional flavors such as Original, Roasted Red Pepper, and Chipotle as well as some specialty flavors like Greektown (with olives and feta), Chicago (with giardiniera, a relish of pickled vegetables), and Dynamite (mixed with Sriracha). I highly recommend stopping by the Zayna’s Delight table and trying some of the delicious hummus, baba ganouj, or garlic sauce that they have available.Tammy Gallik started a family business making salad dressings. With seven children at home,  she's made her own dressing for her family for years. One of her sons decided it was about time she bottled the dressing, and thanks to that initiative, Balsamo’s Family Kitchen has now come to Mosaic. They sell two varieties of the delicious dressing - one with canola oil and one with very high quality olive oil. Both are delicious, sweet and spicy, and would go great on any salad or as a veggie dip. Make sure you drop by the Balsamo’s Family Kitchen tent and taste this delicious, homemade product.There are many other new vendors as well. We have delightful homemade popsicles from Whim Pop, featuring flavors such as Strawberry Basil, Apple Cinnamon, Mango & Chile, and more. Award winning Chef RJ Cooper from Gypsy Soul, a restaurant in the Mosaic District, will be serving up unique farm fresh delights at his tent, Gypsy Soul Farmstand. At Heirloom Kitchen, Christine has joined us to sell her delicious, homemade vegetarian and vegan soups that are already extremely popular at Bethesda Central. Also joining us from Bethesda are Mock’s Greenhouse, Lulu’s Ice Cream, and Affinity Woodworks.This is a market you truly don’t want to miss. Stop by to see us every Sunday, from 9:30-2:30. We look forward to your visit!