Captain Don has held a spot at the 32nd Street Farmers Market, every Saturday, year round, for the last 10 years. As one of many stalwart vendors, he spends his week fishing and delivering to a wholesaler, and holding some of his haul to sell to the market.
This episode focuses on Capt Don, one local vendor to represent the time, effort and exceptional focus on bringing the best they have to offer to sell directly at the farmers market. It's what makes our local foodshed healthy and vibrant.
Baltimore has a solid local food economy. It's important to recognize where are food comes from, and when it's local it's that much fresher and tastier. Knowing where are food comes from requires a little more time and curiosity to come to your local market. Chefs and residents are increasingly more curious.
Hear what life on the water is like for a modern day fisherman. He's catching according to what his State of Maryland permit allows. Captain Don shares a big picture view of sustainability, appropriate fishing, crabbing and gathering oysters.
Want to know more about Capt Don, and his chartered fishing tours, here is the website.