December 11-16

Fair Food Farmstand

Reading Terminal
12th & Arch Street
Arch St. side across from Metropolitan Bakery
215-627-2029

Tues-Sat:
8 AM-6 PM
Sun: 9 AM–4 PM
Parking

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New This Week:


Lettuces staying warm on a cold day

What a difference a couple of weeks makes. The greens in the field are freezing over, and so now you'll be seeing more of the greenhouse-grown products. Arc Greenhouses may be familiar to you from years past, and they're back on our displays with their very delicate heads of hydroponically-grown ARUGULA, GREEN ROMAINE, LOLLA ROSA and RED ROMAINE.

The HOLIDAY COLLECTION is here from Betty's Tasty Buttons. Flavors are Eggnog, Molasses Bourbon and Sugar Plum. We also have some of her ½ Pound gift boxes as well.

Wills Valley released several more jams to us: Cayenne Pepper, Blueberry, Pumpkin Butter, Strawberry Habanero, Raspberry Jalepeno, Raspberry and Blackberry.

In not such great news, Meadow Run Farm will not be supplying us with many eggs, if any, until the Spring. Chickens on pasture have a hard time getting enough day light hours to produce well during the Winter, and don't like the cold much, either. I don't blame them. Eggs are one of the biggest sellers at the Farmstand and we are working to source more delicious eggs from pasture-raised chickens. We appreciate your understanding in advance. We have eggs, and we will continue to have eggs. You will see some new farm names, as we increase our number of suppliers, and please continue to give us feedback, it is always welcome.
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Message From Sarah Cain, Farmstand Co-Manager:
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As you may have noticed, our specialty and prepared foods section is really growing. We have so many great possibilities for you in the 'Food as a Gift,' Department. In fact, both Gildas Biscotti and Betty's Tasty Buttons were cited in last weeks City Paper as top gifts for foodies. You could add some fresh or dried Asian Pears, Old Earth Raspberry Jam or Patterson Farms Maple Sugar to any gift basket, and really increase its deliciousness. We can also make gift baskets for you in many price levels or themes. How about a gift certificate for the locavore on your list? Do you need a stocking stuffer or host gift? Look no further than the Farmstand!

Full Product List
Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs
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ARC GREENHOUSES, Shiloh, NJ
Hydroponically Grown Greens – Arugula, Green Romaine, Lolla Rosa And Red Romaine

AT BUZBY FARM, Woodstown, NJ
-nothing this week-

BEECHWOOD ORCHARDS, Biglerville, PA
I.P.M. Apples-Braeburn, , Pink Lady, MacIntosh, and Jonagold, Granny Smith, York, and Stayman Winesap

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURSDAY PM
Baby Brussels Sprouts
Baby Swiss Chard, bagged
Cabbage – red and savoy
Mixed Brassica Leaves, in bunches
Watermelon Radish
Celeriac
Green & Orange Hubbard Squash
Purple Peruvian Potatoes

KAUFFMAN'S FRUIT FARM, Bird In Hand, PA
I.P.M. Apples - Crispin/ Mutsu, Pink Lady, MacIntosh, and Jonagold

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA - TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Organic Baby Spinach
Organic Radicchio
Organic Baby Chioggia Beets
Organic Celeriac
Organic Green Cabbage
Organic Leeks
Organic Parsnips
Organic Purple-top Turnips
Organic Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes
Organic Winter Squash- Butternut, Spaghetti, Green Acorn, Red Kuri

LANDISDALE FARM, Jonestown, PA - SATURDAY AM
Organic German White Garlic
Organic Parsnips
Organic Delicata Squash
Organic Sunshine Kabocha
Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes

MOTHER EARTH MUSHROOMS, West Grove, PA - WEDNESDAY AM
Organic Cremini Mushrooms
Organic White Button Mushrooms
Organic Portobello Mushrooms

MUZZARELLI FARM, Vineland, NJ, - TUESDAY
Red Sweet Potatoes
White Sweet Potatoes

OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS, Oley, PA - WEDNESDAY AM
Gray Oyster Mushrooms
Yellow Oyster Mushrooms
Shiitake Mushrooms
Royal Trumpet Mushrooms

OVERBROOK HERB FARM, Lansdale, PA – FRIDAY AM
Herbs – Assorted Thyme, Bay Leaves, Rosemary, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Sorrel

PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ - ALL WEEK
White Heirloom Cranberries
Red Heirloom Cranberries

PARADISE ORGANICS, Paradise, PA - WEDNESDAY AM
Organic Brussels Sprouts
Organic Rutabega
Organic Radicchio
Organic Winter Squash – Butternut, Kabocha and Sweet Mama
Organic Leeks

RINEER FAMILY FARMS, Pequea, PA - TUESDAY AM
Red Potatoes
Purple Top Turnips

SUBARSHII KUDAMONO, Germansville, PA - FRIDAY PM
Asian Pears

THREE SPRINGS FRUIT FARM, Aspers, PA
-nothing this week-

TUSCARORA ORGANIC GROWERS CO-OP, Hustontown, PA - WEDNESDAY
Organic Golden Beets

Meat, Poultry & Fish
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All animal products are humanely-raised without the use of sub-therapeutic hormones and antibiotics.

BUCK RUN FARM, East Fallowfield, PA
Angusburger

CL BISON FARM, Quarryville, PA
Ground Bison
Bison Sausage
Spicy Bison Sausage

COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA - THURSDAY
Scrapple
Pork Butt Roast- great for pulled pork!
Pork Cutlets
Hardwood Smoked Bacon (nitrate free)
Pork Loin Roast
Pork Tenderloin – temporarily sold out
Smoked Ham Slices
Baby Back Ribs –temporarily out-
Chorizo Sausage
Mild Italian Sausage
Hotdogs

DIAMOND SEAFOODS
Wild Alaskan Salmon filets

JAMISON FARM, Latrobe, PA
Lamb Legs
Kebab Meat- from the leg
Stew Meat - from the shoulder
Lamb Shoulder - boneless, bone-in
Ground Lamb
Plain Lamb Sausage
Spinach & Feta Sausage
Merguez Sausage

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA
Lamb – all cuts available
Whole Chickens
Breakfast Links with Sage
Smoked Sausage
Ground Pork

NATURAL ACRES FARM, Millersburg, PA
Organic Hamburger
Organic Delmonico Ribeye Steaks
Organic Porterhouse Steaks
Organic Beef Cubes
Organic Marrow Bones
Organic Chicken Backs or Necks

SHADY ACRES FARMS, Elizabethtown, PA
Chicken Breasts (both bone-in and boneless) and Legs

Eggs, Cheese & Dairy
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All products come from pastured animals.  We are proud to carry artisinal cheeses from local farms. Please ask for a sample.

APPLE TREE FARM, Ronks, PA
French Herb Chevre
Chipotle Chevre
Cranberry Almond Chevre
Honey Pecan Chevre
Onion Chive Chevre
Roasted Garlic Chevre
Plain Chevre
Goat Feta

BIRCH RUN HILLS FARM, Chester Springs, PA
Blue Cheese

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA
Raw Milk Cheddar - very sharp and crumbly
Cultured Butter - both sweet and salted
Heavy Cream
Free-Range Eggs

HENDRICKS FARM & DAIRY, Telford, PA
Raw milk cheeses from registered Ayrshire cows
Cow Pies - a soft cheese with a bloomy rind. Mild in flavor with a delectable and creamy texture. Most often compared to Camembert.
Grass Stains - The Cow Pie with the addition of and herb crust and black pepper inside.
Bavarian Swiss - a Gold Medal winner in 2006. Gouda-like, aged cheese.
Gruyere - Aged over a year version of their Bavarian Swiss, wonderful & creamy
Pub Cheddar - aged at least 8 months, and very distinctive

KINGFISHER DAIRY, Elizabethtown, PA
Raw Whole Milk
Raw Milk Colby
Raw Milk Colby Dill
Raw Milk Herbal Jack

LERAYSVILLE CHEESE FACTORY, LeRaysville, PA
Sommelier - A semi-soft cow milk cheese
Smokey Delight - A smoked version of the Sommelier

MAPLEHOFE DAIRY, Quarryville, PA
Skim Milk
2% Milk
Chocolate Milk
Buttermilk

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA
Pasture Raised Brown Eggs – temporarily out

NATURAL ACRES, Millersburg, PA
Organic Pasture Raised Eggs

OAK SHADE FARM, Lancaster County, PA
Smoked Cheddar
Horseradish Cheddar
Pepper Jack Cheese

OTTERBEIN ACRES, Franklin County, PA
Ewe's Dream cheese – In the 'Romano' style

NATURAL BY NATURE, West Grove, PA
Organic Half-and-Half
Organic Non-homogenized Whole Milk, in glass bottles
Organic Sour Cream
Organic Ricotta
Organic Whipped Cream

PEQUEA VALLEY DAIRY, Ronks, PA
Yogurt - plain and flavored, in both quart and 6oz sizes

RINEER FAMILY FARM, Pequea, PA
Pasture Raised Brown Eggs

SEVEN STARS FARM, Phonexville, PA
Biodynamic Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Vanilla Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Plain Yogurt

SHELLBARK HOLLOW FARM, West Chester, PA
Dry Sharp Goat Cheese
Goat Yogurt
Goat Kefir

SWISS VILLA DAIRY Lykens, PA
Raw Whole Milk, in returnable glass bottles

TWIN MAPLE GOAT DAIRY, Bath, PA
Raw Goat Milk

VALLEY SHEPHERD CREAMERY, Long Valley, NJ
Oldwick Shepherd - a mold ripened raw sheep's milk cheese cave-aged 3-4 months
Califon Tomme - a mild cheese made with cow and sheep milk
Nettlesome - aged sheep's milk with stinging nettles
Fairmount - another mixed-milk cheese, this done in the 'Alpine' style

Prepared Foods, Baked Goods & Other
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From small local farms and food companies using local and/or organic ingredients.

BETT'Y'S TASTY BUTTONS, Philadelphia, PA
Fudge
Fudge Sauce

CAPOGIRO GELATO, Philadelphia, PA
Black Walnut
Chocolate Malt
Prune Armangnac
Sweet Potato Praline
Chocolate
Blueberry Thyme
Melon
Espresso Sorbetto
Clementine Sorbetto
Rosemary Honey Goat Milk
Mint Straticella

CHILLY PHILLY ICE CREAM, Philadelphia, PA
Vanilla
Vanilla Malt Chip

FRESH TOFU, Philadelphia, PA
Organic Tofu

GILDA'S BISCOTTI, Philadelphia, PA
Biscotti - Cherry pistachio, Chocolate hazelnut, Espresso, Lemon fig, Cherry pistachio, "Dad's midnight stash"
"Gilda's sweet meringue kisses"

HELEN'S PURE FOODS, Cheltenham, PA
Hummus - Plain, Garlic Lovers, Sun-Dried Tomato, Jalapeno and Roasted Red Pepper
Baba Ghannouj
Carrot Tofu Tahini Spread
Vegetarian Chicken Salad

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA
Homemade Spelt Noodles

MAINE SEA SALT, Marshfield, Maine
Sea Salt

McGEARY GRAIN/DAISY BRAND FLOUR, Lancaster, PA
White Pastry Flour
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

OLD EARTH FARM - Oley, PA
Red Raspberry Jam
Raw Honey Granola
Gingerbread, in round loaves

PATTERSON FARMS, Sabinsville, PA
Maple Sugar

RAY'S SEITAN, Philadelphia, PA
Seitan, frozen

ROSS'S ESPRESSO BARS, Kensington, PA
-temporarily out-

SLOW RISE BAKERY, Lancaster, PA
Organic Oat Bread
Spelt Bread
7 Grain Bread
Multigrain Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Organic Sprouted Wheat
Organic Walnut Raisin Bread
Four Seed Cookies
Maple Walnut Granola
Honey Oat Crisps (like a granola bar)
Lavosh

SMALL VALLEY MILLING, Halifax, PA
White Spelt Flour
Whole Wheat Spelt Flour

SPRING HILLS FARM, Dalton, PA
Grade A Maple Syrup – pints and quarts
Grade B Maple Syrup – quarts only
Grade C maple Syrup – quarts only

STARBARS, Philadelphia, PA
Chocolate Cherry
Carrot Papaya
Maple Walnut
Campfire S'More

SUBARASHII KUDAMONO, Coopersburg, PA
Dried Asian Pears

WILLS VALLEY FARM, Kutztown, PA - THURSDAY
Organic Preserves – Blueberry, Blackberry, Cayenne Pepper, Peach, Pumpkin Butter,     Raspberry, Raspberry Jalapeno, Rhubarb, Strawberry Habanero
Organic Raw Sauerkraut, 14 and 30oz sizes
Organic Raw Red Cabbage
Organic Kim Chee
Organic Fermented Red Beets
Organic Fermented Ginger Carrots

S&C GOURMET FOODS, Philadelphia, PA
Mild Pickles
Hot & Spicy Pickles

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Recipes

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