{"id":1919,"date":"2010-07-15T17:21:45","date_gmt":"2010-07-15T17:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=1919"},"modified":"2012-10-09T17:35:45","modified_gmt":"2012-10-09T17:35:45","slug":"governor-first-lady-omalley-host-third-annual-buy-local-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2010\/07\/15\/governor-first-lady-omalley-host-third-annual-buy-local-cookout\/","title":{"rendered":"GOVERNOR, FIRST LADY O’MALLEY HOST THIRD ANNUAL “BUY LOCAL” COOKOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Governor Kicks-Off\u00a0 “Buy Local Week”<\/em><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0July 17-25<\/em> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 15, 2009) \u2013 Governor Martin O\u2019Malley, joined by First Lady Katie O\u2019Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, today hosted the third annual \u201cBuy Local\u201d cookout and officially kicked-off Maryland\u2019s \u201cBuy Local Challenge\u201d week, which encourages Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally-grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. They also announced Christine Bergmark as the recipient of this year\u2019s Smart Green and Growing Buy Local Agricultural Challenge Award. Dr. Bergmark is director of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission and the initiator of the Buy Local Challenge Week four years ago.<\/p>\n

Governor O\u2019Malley has designated July 17-25, 2010 as \u201cBuy Local Challenge Week\u201d in Maryland to raise awareness about the benefits of local farms and food so that the use of fresh, local products among consumers becomes more familiar and more frequent. The cookout featured recipes from 17 teams of local producers and chefs from across the State showcasing the diversity of local products available in Maryland.<\/p>\n

\u201cGovernor O\u2019Malley and I challenge all Maryland residents, institutions and organizations to expand their purchases of locally grown products for their favorite dishes and to try some new ones,\u201d said First Lady Katie O\u2019Malley. \u201cBuying locally is a key to ensuring a smart, green and growing future for Maryland families. It preserves farmland, protects the environment, keeps our money in Maryland, and provides fresh, nutritious food for a healthy diet. Governor O\u2019Malley and I are committed to the success of our agricultural industry and are delighted to host this cookout to make Marylanders aware of the bounty they grow for us to eat.\u201d<\/p>\n

For this year\u2019s Buy Local Cookout, 18 teams of local producers and chefs were selected to showcase the diversity of local products available in Maryland for farmers; food buyers from groceries, restaurants and institutions; chefs; and \u201cbuy local\u201d advocates on the front lawn of the Government House in Annapolis. The recipes were submitted by chef\/producer teams and selected for their creativity, availability of ingredients, geographic representation, and maximum use of local ingredients. Government House chefs also prepared a few favorites recipes of theirs and the O\u2019Malley family featuring local products, including Blue Cheese Coleslaw and Maryland Maple Mousse.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncluding local, seasonal foods in our meals is easier than ever and buying local food helps our farmers, our environment, economy, and the health of our families,\u201d said Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance. \u201cToday, there are more than 110 farmers\u2019 markets in Maryland. Community Supported Agriculture farms are thriving, and grocery stores are tapping into the demand for local farm and seafood products while saving transportation costs to bring the most nutritious, great-tasting food to our plates. The number of pick-your-own operations, roadside farm stands, and on-farm markets is growing too.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the selected chefs and producers, Roseda Beef, Chapel\u2019s Country Creamery, Steyer Family Farm, Honest Tea, Kilby Cream Ice Cream, Maryland Wineries Association, and Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm donated their products for the cook out.<\/p>\n

The Challenge, created in 2006 by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, has grown since into a statewide initiative. This year, Governor Martin O\u2019Malley invited teams of a chef and one or more farmer, waterman or producer to submit recipes featuring locally grown, raised or harvested ingredients. Nearly 40 recipes were submitted in the categories of appetizers, side dishes or salads, main dishes, desserts, beverages and table decorations (centerpieces). All 40 recipe submissions, along with a few O\u2019Malley family favorites are available online at: www.mda.state.md.us\/pdf\/cookbook.pdf<\/a>. The Maryland Wineries Association recommended wine pairings for each recipe.<\/p>\n

The cookbook is being published by Apprentice House, which is the country\u2019s only campus-based, student-staffed book publishing company. Directed by professors and industry professionals, it is a non-profit activity of the Communication Department at Loyola Univeristy Maryland. Using state-of-the-art technology and an experiential learning model of education, Apprentice House publishes books in untraditional ways. This dual responsibility as publishers and educators creates an unprecedented collaborative environment among faculty and students, while teaching tomorrow\u2019s editors, designers, and marketers.<\/p>\n

At this year\u2019s cookout, Governor O\u2019Malley presented Christine Bergmark with the Smart, Green and Growing Buy Local Agricultural Challenge Award. Dr. Bergmark started the Buy Local Challenge in 2006 as the executive director of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC). The challenge immediately spread from Southern Maryland throughout the entire state, bringing attention to the Buy Local movement and encouraging consumers all across Maryland to incorporate local products into their daily meals. Dr. Bergmark also developed the So. Maryland, So Good campaign which used product branding for local products to encourage consumers to patronize regional farms and Farmers\u2019 Markets. In addition to her work with SMADC, Ms. Bergmark is the owner and co-manager of the 104-acre Even\u2019 Star Organic Farm, LLC. with husband Brett Grohsgal.<\/p>\n

In its 2009 Policy Choices Survey, the University of Baltimore Schaefer Center for Public Policy found that 77 percent of Marylanders want to buy produce that is identified as having been grown by a Maryland farmer.<\/p>\n

To find local products, locate a farmers market and to learn more about Maryland\u2019s Buy Local Week Challenge, visit www.marylandsbest.net<\/a>. Sources of local seafood can be found at www.marylandseafood.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance will make a series of visits during Buy Local Week to highlight the diversity of products and places to buy local food in Maryland, including farmers\u2019 markets, community supported agriculture farms, county fairs, wineries, and grocery stores.<\/p>\n

Featured Recipes \u2013 2010 Buy Local Challenge Week Cookout<\/p>\n

Appetizer: Summer Ripe Gazpacho
\n\u2022 Chef: Craig Sewell – A Cook\u2019s Caf\u00e9 (Anne Arundel County)
\n\u2022 Producers: Sharon and David Lankford – Davon Crest II Farm, vegetables (Talbot County)<\/p>\n

Appetizer: Black Currant and Onion Conserve
\n\u2022 Chef: Susan Callahan – University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Somerset County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Andrea Cedro – Firefly Farms Organic, Inc., goat cheese (Garrett County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Cladia Lee – Dragonfly Farms, black merlot vinegar, currants (Frederick County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Jeanna Dietz-Band – Many Rocks Farm, goat sausage (Washington County)<\/p>\n

Appetizer: Red Wine, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Crostini
\n\u2022 Chef: Margy O\u2019Herron – www.hidethecheese.com (Montgomery County)
\n\u2022 Producers: Sarah O\u2019Herron and Ed Boyce – Black Ankle Vineyards, 2006 Crumbling Rock (Carroll County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Beckie Gurley – Calvert\u2019s Gift Farm, sweet onions, garlic, thyme (Baltimore County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Tracy Kirkman – Cherry Glen Farm, Cherry Glen Chevre Cheese (Montgomery County)
\n\u2022 Producers: Randy and Karen Sowers – South Mountain Creamery, unsalted butter (Frederick County)<\/p>\n

Appetizer: Rosemary Lollipop of Maryland Beef, Onion Spaghetti, Smoky Heirloom Tomato Confit, and Spicy Micro-Greens Melange
\n\u2022 Chef: Raphael Jurkovic – Tapenade Catering (Anne Arundel County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Allen Colhoun – Ivy Neck Farm, ground beef (Anne Arundel County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Sara Colhoun – Ivy Brand Organic Farm, rosemary, thyme, spicy micro-greens (Anne Arundel County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Shawn Sizer – The Sizer Farmstand, heirloom tomatoes, onions, garlic (Anne Arundel County)<\/p>\n

Appetizer: Watermelon and Feta Bruschetta
\n\u2022 Chef: Chad Gauss – City Caf\u00e9 (Baltimore City)
\n\u2022 Producer: Ian Seletzky – Richfield Farm, watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, onion, cucumber, jalepeno (Carroll County)<\/p>\n

Appetizer: Smoked Bluefish Spread
\n\u2022 Chef: Laura Causey – Charter boat mate (Southern Maryland)
\n\u2022 Producer: Fresh bluefish caught off Maryland charter boat<\/p>\n

Salad: Buffalo Oysters with Baby Arugula Three Tomato Salad, Blue Cheese Dressing
\n\u2022 Chef: Daniel Pochron – Mason\u2019s (Talbot County)
\n\u2022 Producers: David and Sharon Lankford, John and Alex Hochmuth – Davon Crest II, baby arugula, tomatoes (Talbot County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Harris Seafood, oysters (Queen Anne\u2019s County)<\/p>\n

Salad: A Study of Summer: Maryland Corn, Crab, and Tomato Salad
\n\u2022 Chef: Jerry Edwards – Chef\u2019s Expressions (Baltimore County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Conrad\u2019s Seafood, jumbo lump blue crab (Baltimore County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Richfield Farm, silver king corn, heirloom tomatoes (Carroll County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Chesapeake Greenhouse, basil (Queen Anne\u2019s County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Dragonfly Farms, Dragonfly wine vinegar (Frederick County)<\/p>\n

Side Dish: Hearty Garden Pasta Salad
\n\u2022 Chef: Anthony Geraci – Baltimore City Public Schools (Baltimore City)
\n\u2022 Producer: Great Kids Farm (Baltimore City)<\/p>\n

Main Dish: Caroline Pit Chicken
\n\u2022 Chef: Alfredo Malinis, Jr. – Level Small Plates Lounge (Anne Arundel County)
\n\u2022 Producer: John Wang – Triple J Farm, eggs, free range chickens (Caroline County)
\n\u2022 Producer: David Liker – Gorman Produce Farm, garlic, onion, scallion, herbs (Howard County)<\/p>\n

Main Dish: Blackened Summer Flounder (Fluke) with Braised Collards and a Cool Maryland Cantaloupe Sauce
\n\u2022 Chef: Bryan Bernstein – Saval Foodservice (Howard County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Jim Schillinger – Schillinger’s Farm Inc. (Papa John’s), cantaloupe, collards, onions (Anne Arundel County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Ricky Fitzhugh – Terrapin Fish Company, fluke (Dorchester County)<\/p>\n

Main Dish: Line Caught Maryland Rockfish \u00e0 la Bouillabaisse Sauce
\n\u2022 Chef: John Walsh Jr. – Chef\u2019s Expressions (Baltimore County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Conrad\u2019s Seafood, Maryland rockfish (Baltimore County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Richfield Farm, tomatoes (Carroll County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Joan Norman – One Straw Farms, onions (Baltimore County)<\/p>\n

Main Dish: Washington County Head Buttin\u2019 Goat Chili featuring Eye of Goat Beans
\n\u2022 Chef: Natoma \u201cCookie\u201d Vargason – Cookie\u2019s Cooking Company (Washington County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Jeanne Dietz-Band – Many Rocks Farm, ground goat meat (Washington County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Alice Orzechowski – Caprikorn Farms, cheese (Washington County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Danny Rohrer – DaKaRoh Farm, tomatoes and peppers (Washington County)<\/p>\n

Dessert: Baltimore-style Peach Cake with Homemade South Mountain Creamery Sour Cream Ice Cream
\n\u2022 Chef: John Shields – Gertrude\u2019s (Baltimore City)
\n\u2022 Producers: Dave Hochheimer and Emily Zaas – Black Rock Orchard, peaches (Carroll County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Randy and Karen Sowers – South Mountain Creamery, sour cream (Frederick County)<\/p>\n

Dessert: Grilled White Peach with Blueberry Honey Mascarpone, Granola, and Salted Caramel
\n\u2022 Chef: Robbie Jester – Harbor House Restaurant (Kent County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Wayne Lockwood – Lockbriar Farms, white peaches, blueberry honey (Kent County)<\/p>\n

Beverage: Cygnus Royale Blanc de Blanc Brut Sparkling Wine
\n\u2022 Producer: Ray Brasfield – Cygnus Wine Cellars and Brasfield Family Vineyard (Carroll County)<\/p>\n

Centerpiece: Glow Lamp with Pressed and Dried Flowers
\n\u2022 Artist: Melissa Jenkins (Calvert County)
\n\u2022 Producer: Linda\u2019s Plant and Produce, flowers, greenery (Calvert County)<\/p>\n

Click on the following links for additional information:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Buy Local Benefits<\/a>
\n\u2022 Biographies on Producers\/Chefs<\/a>
\n\u2022 Menu Statistics<\/a>
\n\u2022 2010 Maryland Buy Local Cookbook<\/a><\/p>\n

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