Alexandria is the Content Editor at Common Market. With a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in Communication, and a passion for food, community, and a healthy lifestyle, she strives to share fun and meaningful stories with readers while encouraging them to make healthy changes.
At the Common Market, we love the opportunity to get to see some of the local farms and businesses we support and provide you with an inside look. A few weeks ago we visited The Sweet Farm’s kitchen in Frederick, where they create the delicious krauts you see in the fermented foods cooler. Last week,... Read More
Have you ever wanted to know more about the inner workings of one of your favorite products at your local co-op? Yesterday, a few members of Common Market’s Marketing team had just that opportunity when we headed over to Sweet Farm’s kitchen in Frederick. We spoke with Rachel Armistead, owner of The Sweet Farm, about... Read More
Have you ever wondered what goes on at a goat farm? Yesterday, a small group from your local co-op had the opportunity to tour Caprikorn Farms, a local goat farm located in Gapland, Maryland, to try to answer that question. The group learned a lot about what goes into running a goat farm and even... Read More
The People In an unassuming office building in Mechanicsville, Virginia, there are secrets from the old country. Two friends, Oliviero (Olli) Colmignoli and Charles (Chip) Vosmik, have been sharing these secrets with chefs and foodies for the past six years, and their efforts have taken hold. According to Chip, it started over a glass of... Read More