Many of The Food Trust's farmers markets throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding counties offer free cooking demonstrations where customers can learn to cook healthy meals using seasonal produce found right at market. 

Activities include low-cost cooking recipes, free food tastings, nutrition and cooking tips as well as giveaways. At many of our farmers markets, watching a cooking demonstration or participating in a taste test can earn you $4 in Philly Food Bucks, which can be used immediately on fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn more about Philly Food Bucks in The Food Trust's Farmers Market Guide. 

Below are recipes featured at farmers markets for the 2017 season. Click on the images for the full list of ingredients and directions. Click on "more information" to find a cooking demonstration near you. 

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Find a cooking demonstration happening near you at one of The Food Trust's farmers markets or community partner sites. 

Tuesdays
Fairhill Square, noon-4 p.m., July 11-Aug. 29
Frankford Transportation Center, 2-6 p.m., July 11-Aug. 29
West Oak Lane, 2-6 p.m., July 11-Aug. 29

Wednesdays
22nd & Tasker, 2-6 p.m., July 12-Aug. 30
26th & Allegheny, 1-5 p.m., July 12-Aug. 30
33rd & Diamond, 2-6 p.m., July 12-Aug. 30
52nd & Haverford, noon-4 p.m., July 12-Sept. 27
58th & Chester, 2-6 p.m., July 12-Sept. 27
Reading WIC, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23 (501 Washington Ave.)

Thursdays
Oxford Circle, 2-6 p.m., July13-Sept. 28
Reading, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 8-Sept. 21 (5th & Penn sts.)
Norristown, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 12-Aug. 31 
Chester, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26
Clark Park, 3-7 p.m., June 8-Sept. 21

Saturdays
Allentown YMCA, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19 (425 15th St.)