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SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG! As the last dredges of winter make their way out, and we can finally begin to stop and smell the roses, it’s also a good time to remind ourselves to take the time to appreciate our beautiful planet. While April 22 is Earth Day, here at Potomac Lifestyle, we are celebrating the planet all month long with our “Eco” issue. Here in this issue, we highlight the people and places in our community who are committing to keeping this planet beautiful—from local farms using sustainable practices and eco-friendly organizations giving back to the community to farm-to-table restaurants focused on local ingredients to fuel-efficient vehicles for sale at local dealerships. But, you don’t have to be a farmer or business owner to do your part. Shop at the local farmers market and support local growers, visit local businesses who create ecofriendly products or even just start recycling. No matter what you do, we at Potomac Lifestyle support your “green” efforts.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018 FEATURES 10 Freshfarm Nourishes Consumers’ Bodies and Hearts Local Nonprofit Continues to Give Back to the Community in a Big Way

18 Potomac Farm Market Local Grower Offers Fresh-Picked Family Fun

24 Savory East Vegan Pho with Blackened Tofu Try a Vegan Spin on this Family Favorite

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34 Potomac’s Guide To Smart Gardening Teresa Speight Gives Expert Advice on Relevant Gardening Tools

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Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Giving Back

Water & Woods

24 Culinary Creations 28 Driver’s Notebook 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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modern technology as well as a designated quiet

public school average.

area. There are interactive touch screens through-

The four-year cohort graduation rate for the

out. Completing the lobby is a redesigned atrium

2016-17 school year is 89.5 percent, according to

terrace as well as new retail spaces with occupants

data released by the Maryland State Department

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percentage points from the previous year, the dis-

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for several student subgroups. For instance, the

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MCPS graduation rate for African-American stu-

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guests to stream video on up to six devices.

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GIVING BACK

freshfarm nourishes consumers’ body and hearts ARTICLE TYRA WILKES PHOTOGRAPHY MONICA VIDAL

LOCAL NONPROFIT CONTINUES TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IN A BIG WAY AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER, EVERYONE HAS FOUND THEMSELVES AT A FRESHFARM FARMERS MARKET STOCKING UP ON GOODS FROM THE LOCAL NONPROFIT, WHOSE FARMER COMMUNITY GENERATED NEARLY 11 MILLION IN REVENUE THROUGH MARKETS IN 2017, INCLUDING NEARLY $100,000 IN MATCHING DOLLARS TO RECIPIENTS OF NUTRITION BENEFIT PROGRAMS, ALLOWING THEM TO DOUBLE THEIR SPENDING POWER AND BRING HOME FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO THEIR FAMILIES. Since opening in 1996, the mission has been to enhance the profits of local farmers by operating a producer-only business model, a growing trend in the farmers market world. Freshfarm aims to advance humanity by providing accessible knowledge about nutritional foods and healthy eating to the community. “On a broad scale, Freshfarm is working to make sure that there’s fresh, local food available to the entire region across D.C., Maryland and Virginia,” Freshfarm Executive Director Julia Feder says. “Having healthy people and a healthy community is key to creating a great place to live, and we can’t have food without the farmers.”

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The Farmer Fund was created in 2008 to provide the resources necessary for farmers to reach their full potential, opening the door to scholarships, zero interest loans, updated tools and gadgets, and certifications, going on to award $27,000 in grants to deserving farmers in 2015. Partnering with other organizations allows Freshfarm to expand their reach and connect with a broader audience. Together with DC Public Schools, they were able to introduce FootPrints, a program educating children about the benefits of healthy eating. “The kids get so excited about eating kale and radishes, and we’re able to introduce them to foods they otherwise wouldn’t be interested in,” Julia says. Through the program, they’re learning harvesting skills, cooking techniques, and, in 2016, caught the eye of former First Lady Michelle Obama, who paid a few Watkins Elementary FootPrints students a visit and explored the world of healthy eating. Freshfarm has 14 market locations throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, each layered with locals selling goods that were grown right in the district’s backyard.

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LOCAL GROWER OFFERS FRESH-PICKED FAMILY FUN EVERY JUNE IS THE START OF A NEW SEASON AT POTOMAC FARM MARKET, WHERE KEEPING THE PRODUCE FRESH AND LOCALLY SOURCED IS PROPRIETOR STEVE MAGASSY’S RECIPE FOR SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS. Potomac Farm Market has been family owned and operated since 1988. Steve reincorporated in 2007, and it’s been his passion project ever since. Steve was raised in Potomac and started getting his hands dirty in farming when he was a kid. The modest property at the corner of Congressional Parkway and River Road is his grandparents’ homestead and still the central hub of the market, in addition to other locations in North Potomac, Glen Echo, McLean and Spring Valley. “I’ve been doing this since high school,” he says. “I’m a big fan of agriculture; I have a big interest in growing—always have.” During the off-season, the land where rows of everything from tomatoes and pumpkins to vegetables and Christmas trees grow throughout most of the year January-March is barren and empty, but Steve says that when things are in full swing, “It’s a zoo.” When the market reopens in June for the summer months, there will be rows of juicy peaches, sweet corn, melons, mouthwatering tomatoes and more—a lot more. “You can’t buy my product in stores,” Steve says. “Homegrown tomatoes? You can only get those here. We bring the farm to you.” June through September is mostly produce and cut-your-own flowers, then the market switches to pumpkins for the fall, followed by Christmas trees. It also offers firewood during the winter. Steve prides himself on the emphasis he puts on his products being fresh, sustainable and local. “Everything is grown within 10 miles of where you’re standing, and some of it 50 feet or less,” he says. “That’s what separates us from any other farm market. Nothing’s coming from Canada or Mexico. Sometimes we have to supplement if it’s early or late in the season, but everything is locally sourced, either from the Eastern Shore or other parts of Maryland. Many farm markets are not solely Montgomery County-grown.” While Potomac Farm Market doesn’t offer the opportunity to get your own hands dirty with pick-your-own options, Steve promises everything available for purchase was grown naturally and with organic practice, “Everything is picked each morning around sunrise,” he says. “We don’t refrigerate.” Steve says the community atmosphere is what keeps him invested in the business. “Whether it be a Grandma getting a tomato, someone getting flowers, kids getting pumpkins, a family picking out their Christmas tree—our job is to put smiles on faces.” Potomac Farm Market is open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. For more information or to discover what’s available each season, visit PotomacFarmMarket.com.

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FOURTH ANNUAL DENIM & DIAMONDS BRUNCH PARTY Bethesda Marriott

A Different Path Inc. will be hosting

This Year?

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Potomac Lifestyle | April 2018

As a native Potomac, Maryland resident for over 40 years, my family has created restaurants that take pride in our use of

local, sustainable and all natural resources whenever possible.

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Your Neighbor & Restaurateur, Greg Kahn

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P.S.We deliver beer & wine too*!

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

potomac’s guide to smart gardening TERESA SPEIGHT GIVES EXPERT ADVICE ON RELEVANT GARDENING TOOLS ARTICLE TYRA WILKES

‘TIS THE SPRING SEASON, AND THE 3

TOWN OF POTOMAC IS IN FULL BLOOM. As everyone gears up to revive their garden from the cold winter, Teresa Speight, local gardening extraordinaire and blogger-inchief of Cottage in the Court, hand-picked her choice tools for smart and efficient spring gardening. All items available at GardenersEdge.com .

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife and Sheath Combo, $31.99 | Earth Talon Shovels, $41.59 | Radius Root Slayer, $49.99 | Trake Combination Trowel & Rake Garden Tool, $24.99 | Felco Model 2 Hand Pruners, 1-inch Cutting Capacity, $53.9

Potomac Lifestyle | April 2018

Recently SOLD Potomac Properties FOR AT LEAST 100% OF ASKING PRICE!

This data is a sampling of sold properties from January 2018. Source: IRES MLS system. ADDRESS

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Willowbrook

$775,000

$837,000

108%

3.5

Bedfordshire

$785,000

$803,546

102%

2.5

Potomac Woods

$710,000

$725,000

102%

Regency Estates

$698,000

$708,000

101%

3.5

Bedfordshire

$849,880

$860,000

101%

3.5

Fox Hills

$750,000

$755,000

101%

140

2.5

Inverness North

$479,000

$482,000

101%

2/2

Inverness North

$529,000

$530,000

100%

213

3.5

Regency Estates

$669,000

$670,000

100%

Willerburn Acres

$799,999

$800,000

100%

302

3/2

Fox Hills

$799,900

100%

2/2

Potomac Outside

$3,125,000

100%

9/3

Potomac Woods

$649,000

100%

2.5

River Falls

$1,150,000

100%

139

3.5

Montgomery Square

$625,000

100%

2.5

Copenhaver

$899,888

100%

3.5

River Falls

$975,000

100%

4.5

Fox Hills

$1,075,000

100%

4.5

Avenel

$1,345,500

$1,345,000

100%

4/2

Inverness Knolls

$649,000

$648,000

100%

3.5