The Annual Urban Cookhouse Farmer’s Markets to Open in May

PRESS RELEASE-Birmingham restaurant Urban Cookhouse is gearing up for the opening of their 2015 annual farmer’s markets in Homewood and at The Summit. The Homewood market kicks off Saturday, May 30 from 8 am – 12 pm and will run every Saturday through August 15 with the exception of July 4. The Summit market begins on Thursday evening, May 28 from 3 – 7 pm and runs weekly through August 13.With the addition of picnic tables and umbrellas this year for market customers to enjoy, Urban Cookhouse is standing by their motto: Buy Local, Eat Urban! The Homewood market is incorporating a farm egg breakfast burrito with fruit and strawberry lemonade as a breakfast option and guests of The Summit market will now have the option of a delicious sandwich, fruit and strawberry lemonade as a snack or light dinner.“Every year we like to improve the market in some way and we want this year to be more of a family friendly event where we bring local vendors together and create a strong sense of community, “Urban Cookhouse owner, Andrea Snyder said.Other new additions to this year’s markets include kid’s activities and live music. Kids will be able to enjoy face painting and balloon animals while tunes from local artists such as Marc Gunn, “The Celtfather”, The Cahaba Lillies, Kate and the Howlers, Michael Warren and more will add a relaxing ambiance to each market.Snyder says each year in planning the Urban Cookhouse markets the staff works hard to ensure market goers have the best selections of local vendor products. It also provides an opportunity for vendors to showcase their products to the community. Some local items available this year include: fruits and vegetables, cold pressed juices, honey, eggs and dairy products, sheep milk cheeses, baked goods, pasture-raised meat products, homemade pepper jellies, handmade jewelry, all natural dog biscuits, all natural soaps and lotions, whittled cooking utensils, and original art.More information: www.urbancookhouse.com.