You may be wondering, what are FIDDLEHEAD FERNS?

FIDDLEHEAD FERNS are the young coiled tip of Ostrich Fern plants that appear in early spring. They resemble a fiddle and have a brown paper-like covering over the bright green coil; and are found on the forest floor, especially near fresh waterways in early spring. (I spotted a few while trout fishing last spring! Not sure if my sighting was of the edible variety or not...)

Don't forget these cuties MUST be cooked to remove shikimic acid naturally found in them - try boiling, steaming or sauteeing, and remove any of the leftover brown papery covering. Fair Food staffer, Louisa Amsterdam suggested sauteeing them with garlic scapes and butter for a spring treat. Fiddleheads have a woodsy flavor similar to asparagus, broccoli, green beans and even artichokes. If that's not narrowing it down for you, I'd suggest picking up a few tomorrow to try them for yourself!

For all special and bulk order inquiries, please contact Emily Gunther, Product Manager at emily@fairfoodphilly.org.

When not otherwise labeled, all produce is grown without the use of conventional fertilizers or pesticides.

THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA - WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
IPM Pink Lady Apples (Weaver's Orchard)
IPM Gala Apples (Weaver's Orchard)
IPM Jonagold Apples (Weaver's Orchard)
Certified Organic Carrots (Deep Root Organic Co-Op)
Certified Organic Parsnips (Deep Root Organic Co-Op)
Certified Organic Red Potatoes (Deep Root Organic Co-Op)
Leeks (Flaim Farm)
Hydroponic Romaine Lettuce (Butter Valley Harvest)

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA
Asparagus
Bull's Blood Chard
Garlic Scapes
Norwiss Potatoes

HAPPY CAT FARM, Kennett Square, PA
Sustainable, heirloom varieties of seeds, hand saved in Chester Co.
Tomatoes: Jaune Flammee, Matt's Wild Cherry, Black Zebra, Garden Peach, Northern Lights, Green Zebra, Amish Paste, Isis Candy, Black Krim, Old German, Pink Brandywine - more soon!
Peppers: Peruvian Purple, Pasilla Banjo, Serrano - more soon!
Beets: Detroit Dark Red, Bull's Blood
Greens: Persian Cress, Ruby Streaks Mustard, Mizuna Mustard, Osaka Mustard
Radish: Sparkler, Icicle
Cucumber: Crystal Apple - more soon!
Gherkin: Mexican Sour - more soon!
Lettuce: Rubens Red Romaine - more soon!
Beans: Lancaster Brown Bean, Lima Red Dutch, Little Brown Cat Bean

KAUFFMAN'S FRUIT FARM, Bird-In-Hand, PA
I.P.M. Stayman Apples
I.P.M. Crispin/Mutsu Apples
I.P.M. Cameo Apples

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOP, Quarryville, PA
Organic Asparagus - limited
Organic Baby Red Russian Kale
Organic Mixed Baby Greens
Organic Stinging Nettles
Organic Jerusalem Artichokes
Organic Rhubarb

LANDISDALE FARM, Jonestown, PA
Organic Hernandez Sweet Potatoes
Organic White Hamon Sweet Potatoes
Organic Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
Organic Purple Top Turnips
Organic Yellow Onions
Organic Red Onions

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

OH! PRODUCE, Kempton, PA
Certified Organic, Hydroponic
Micro Greens - Rainbow Mix, Arugula, Southern Mix

OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS, Oley, PA
Shiitake Mushrooms
Royal Trumpet Mushrooms
Grey Oyster Mushrooms

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

PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ
IPM Red Cranberries - more soon

PARADISE ORGANICS, Paradise, PA – OUT until Spring!

Tuscarora Organic Growers, Hustontown, PA
Organic Gold Beets

WOODLAND PRODUCE, Fairton, NJ
Hydroponic Spicy Mesclun Mix
Hydroponic Baby Spinach
Hydroponic Baby Arugula
Garlic Scallions

VOLLMECKE ORCHARDS, Coatesville, PA
Fiddlehead Ferns

All animal products are humanely-raised without the use of sub-therapeutic hormones and antibiotics.

BIRCH RUN HILLS FARM, Chester Springs, PA
Humanely and Pasture Raised Veal
Ground Veal
Veal Scallopini
Veal Chops
Veal Cubes
Bockwurst-tasty veal and pork grillers

BUCK RUN FARM, East Fallowfield, PA
Black Angus Grass-fed Ground Beef
Beef Grillers
Dr. Bill's Bully Beef

COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA
Pork Chops
Pork Cutlets
Pork Tenderloin
Country Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Mild Italian Sausage
Chorizo Sausage
Scrapple

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA
Family farm and local small farm distributor offering naturally-raised turkeys, grass-fed beef and pastured pigs, as well as wide range of produce and dairy products.
Sweet Beef Bologna – Grass-fed, All-Natural
Double-Smoked Country Bacon
Canadian Bacon - Cured and double smoked pork loin, ready to eat
Smoked Turkey Breast

GRIGGSTOWN QUAIL FARM, Princeton, NJ 
Chicken Pies - Small & Large
Chicken Sausage - Granny Smith, White Wine & Herbs, Broccoli Rabe, Sundried Tomato
Turkey Pies -Small & Large
Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onion
Ground Turkey
Whole Chickens
Poussin
Pheasant
Quail Eggs

JAMISON FARM, Latrobe, PA 
Stew Meat - from the shoulder
Ground Lamb
Kebab Meat
Spinach and Feta Sausage
Plain Sausage
Sukey's Lamb Pies - OUT
Lamb Stock – available by special order

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOP, Lancaster, PA
Organic Ground Bison
Organic Bison Patties

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA  - TUES
Diversified family farm focusing on grass-fed lamb and beef, pastured poultry, and heritage-breed Berkshire pigs.
Whole Chickens
Stewing Chickens
Chicken Necks & Backs
Ground Lamb
Lamb Loin Chops
Lamb Rib Chops
Lamb Cubes
Lamb Organs (Tongue, Heart, Liver)
Ground Pork
Chorizo Pork Sausage
Italian Pork Sausage with Rosemary
“Boston Butt” Pork Roast - available by special order
Bacon – uncured pork belly, available by special order
Bottom Round Beef Roast – available by special order
Beef Brisket – available by special order
Lard

NATURAL ACRES FARM, Millersburg, PA
Organic Ground Beef
Organic Beef Cubes
Organic Sirloin Steaks
Organic Delmonico Ribeye Steaks
Organic Porterhouse Steaks
Organic Marrow Bones
All Natural Sirloin
All Natural Skirt Steak
All Natural Ribeye
All Natural Porterhouse
All Natural Beef Hot Dogs

SHADY ACRES FARMS, Elizabethtown, PA - TUES
Small family farm raising pastured poultry whose diet is supplemented with all-natural locally grown grain.
Boneless Chicken Breast
Bone-In Chicken Breast
Chicken Legs & Thighs
Chicken Organ Meats - available by special order!

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

BIRCH RUN HILLS FARM, Chester Springs, PA
'Birchrun Blue' Cheese - raw cow's milk, cave aged, 80+ days
'Highland Alpine' Cheese - raw cow's milk, cave aged, likened to a Gruyere
'Fat Cat' Cheese - raw cow's milk, super creamy!
'Red Cat' Cheese - a washed-rind version of the Fat Cat

CALKINS CREAMERY, Honesdale, PA
Pocono family farm that makes a wide variety of tasty raw milk cheeses from their herd of grass-fed Holstein cows.
‘1841’ – an impressive ode to havarti, creamy and tangy, wax rind
‘Cowtipper’ – a decadently soft gouda-style wheel brined in Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, wax rind
‘Vampire Slayer’ – cheddar-style cheese bursting with garlic, red onion, ginger and paprika
‘Smoke Signal' - an applewood smoked Gouda style cheese

CHERRY GROVE FARM, Lawrenceville, NJ
Toma Primavera– raw milk, aged 60 days, washed-rind
Herdsman – raw milk, crumbly and full flavored with subtle grassy finish
Shippetauken Blue - a strong, salty, crumbly blue
Maidenhead - semi-soft, stinky cheese, washed in Flying Fish beer

DUTCH WAY DAIRY, Meyerstown, PA
Double Cream - quarts and pints

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA
Raw Milk Cheddar - very sharp and crumbly - MORE THURS
Cultured Salted Butter – addictively delicious
Cultured Unsalted Butter – European style, wonderful for baking

KESWICK CREAMERY, Newburg, PA
Raw milk cheeses from grassfed Jersey cows, hand made using traditional methods.
Lesher – a rich, depthful British-style cheese with wax rind
Mad Tomme- peasant-style cheese
Vermeer – bright gold aged gouda-style cheese with natural rind, slightly nutty
Wallaby – bright and sharp, intensely likeable- already a staff favorite!
Feta – incredibly rich with hint of sharpness, lusciously addictive
Blue Sued Moo – creamy, subtle blue
Chocolate Pudding– creamy and classic! Made with pasteurized milk from their grass-fed Jersey cows
Quark – fresh cheese made with pasteurized cow’s milk, spreadable with a light tang, a flavorful (and much lower fat) version of cream cheese - WED
Fresh Ricotta

KINGFISHER DAIRY, Elizabethtown, PA
Raw dairy products from the milk of Jersey cows
Raw Whole Milk
Raw Milk Colby

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA - TUES, FRI
Organic Raw Milk - from grass-fed Dutch Belted cows
Organic Smoked Cheddar - made with raw milk and vegetable rennet
Pennsylvania Noble - Certified Organic raw cow's milk cave-aged in the Cheddar-style
Chocolate Milk
Buttermilk
Smoothies – a variety of flavors
Certified Organic Brown Eggs - from pasture-raised hens
Fresh Goat Chevre- plain & assorted flavors

LERAYSVILLE CHEESE FACTORY, LeRaysville, PA
Udder Delight - A semi-soft cow milk cheese
Smokey Delight - A smoked version of the Sommelier
Portolet – Low sodium, low cholesterol cheese that melts wonderfully (about half the fat of Cheddar)

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA
Pasture Raised Brown Eggs
Pasture Raised Blue Eggs – limited quantities

NATURAL BY NATURE, West Grove, PA
Organic Half-and-Half
Organic Non-homogenized Milk - in glass, whole & 1%
Sour Cream

NATURAL MEADOWS FARM, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA
Heritage Breed Chicken Eggs – gorgeous multicolor eggs from pastured hens
 
OAK SHADE FARM, Lancaster County, PA
Made with raw milk from grass-fed Holstein cows
Horseradish Cheddar
Pepper Jack Cheese

OTTERBEIN ACRES, Franklin County, PA
Cave aged cheeses made with raw milk from sheep and Jersey cows
Ewe’s Dream – Raw sheep's milk, richly & crumbly, aged for 16 months - OUT
Shepherd’s Delight – Raw sheep's milk, rich & crumbly

PECAN MEADOWS FARM, Newburg, PA
Goose eggs

PEQUEA VALLEY DAIRY, Ronks, PA
Made with milk from grass-fed Jersey cows
Yogurt - plain and flavored, in both quart and 6 oz sizes

SEVEN STARS FARM, Phoenixville, PA
Made with organically certified milk from grass-fed Jersey cows
Biodynamic Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Vanilla Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Plain Yogurt
Biodynamic Plain Yogurt

SHELLBARK HOLLOW FARM, West Chester, PA
Dry Sharp Goat Cheese
Goat Yogurt
Goat Kefir
Goat Ricotta - available by special order!

SWISS VILLA DAIRY, Lykens, PA
Raw Whole Milk from Brown Swiss cows - in returnable glass bottles

TWIN MAPLE GOAT DAIRY, Millersburg, PA
Raw Goat Milk

VALLEY SHEPHERD CREAMERY, Long Valley, NJ
Cave aged cheeses from raw sheep and Jersey cow’s milk
Oldwick Shepherd - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 3-4 months - OUT
Shepherd’s Basket - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 4-5 months, traditional basque-style
Crema de Blue - decadently creamy mixed-milk blue that the farm calls the "ice cream of the blues"-OUT
Califon Tomme - mixed cow and sheeps milk, creamy and tangy, cave-aged 3-6 months - OUT
Valley Thunder - an old world, English-style, cloth-bound cheddar

From small local farms and food companies using local and/or organic ingredients.

AMARANTH BAKERY, Lancaster, PA - NOW on TUES and FRI!
Gluten-Free Baked Goods
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Carraway Rye Bread
Flatbreads
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

BETTER TOGETHER (BT) BROWNIES, Philadelphia, PA
Decadent treats made with local cream and butter from grass-fed cows, pastured eggs, organic flour and evaporated cane juice, and fair-trade chocolate.
Chocolate Brownies
Half & Half's (half cookie, half brownie)
Peanut Butter Brownies

BETTY'S TASTY BUTTONS, Philadelphia, PA
Artisan sweets made with fresh butter and milk, local honey and herbs, organic sugar, and fair-trade chocolate.
Handmade Goats Milk Fudge – 9-piece gift boxes

THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA
Canned Crushed Tomatoes – 100% Jersey Grown!

COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA
Barbeque Sauce

DAISY ORGANIC FLOURS, McGeary Organics, Lancaster, PA
Organic All Purpose Flour
Organic Bread Flour
Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Organic White Pastry Flour
Organic White Spelt Flour
Organic Whole Wheat Spelt Flour
Organic Whole Spelt Grains

FOUR WORLDS BAKERY, Philadelphia, PA – THURS PM
Spelt Levain – made with locally grown spelt
Whole Wheat Challah – made with organic whole wheat & white flour
Multigrain
Egg Challah
Caraway Rye
Cranberry Walnut
French Pan Levain

GREENWOOD KITCHEN, Lansdowne, PA
Gluten-free, wheat-free, vegan treats made in small batches using Organic ingredients when possible.
Macaroons - Orange Ginger, Chocolate Fudge, Vanilla Almond
Walnut Fig Granola

GILDA'S BISCOTTI, Philadelphia, PA
Biscotti - Chocolate Hazelnut, Candied Orange & Almond, Almond Anise, Lemon Fig, Dad's Midnight Stash

HALDEMAN MILLS, Manheim, PA
Buckwheat Flour
Wheat Germ Meal
Cornmeal – Toasted, Plain

HEALTHY VISIONS BAKERY, Manheim, PA
Gehman Granola – flaky granola that tastes like an oatmeal cookie! All-natural ingredient list includes coconut, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, butter, honey and molasses. No refined sugar.
Coconut Cranberry Walnut Cake – gluten-free cake based on coconut flour, sweetened with honey. Light and lemony.
“Good For You” Pecan Pie – individual-sized pie packed with nuts and sweetened only with brown rice syrup. Crust is made with whole spelt flour and coconut oil.
“NRG Granola Bars”- all-natural, vegan, wheat & soy free, sweetened with rice syrup. Flavors include: Blueberry Almond & Chocolate Peanut Butter

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

JOHN & KIRA’S CHOCOLATES, Philadelphia, PA
Honey Caramel Bee Boxes – Exquisite, hand-painted chocolates filled with salted caramel that has been spiked with aromatic basswood honey
Holiday Bees - Set of six Valrhona milk chocolate ganache ladybugs and three salted caramel Bees, meticulously painted by hand

LANCASTER FARM FRESH CO-OP, Quarryville, PA
Sauerkraut, shelf stable
Hot & Mild Relish, shelf stable

MAINE SEA SALT, Marshfield, Maine
Hickory Smoked Sea Salt – smoked over a wood fire, large crystals
Apple Smoked Sea Salt – smoked over a wood fire, sold in grinder!
Herbed Sea Salt – seasoned with thyme, marjoram, sage, fennel, and lavender
Sea Salt – 1 lb & 8 oz bags

OAK VIEW ACRES, Lancaster, PA
Organic Canned Beets

PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ
Dried Heirloom Cranberries - lightly sweetened with agave or unsweetened
Frozen Cranberries

PATTERSON FARMS, Sabinsville, PA
Maple Sugar
Grade A Maple Syrup, Amber & Dark
Grade B Maple Syrup

RAY'S SEITAN, Philadelphia, PA
Seitan, frozen

SYLVIA'S BAKERY , Millersburg, PA
Spelt & Tater Bread
Energy Blast Granola
Cranberry Craze Granola
Spelt Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

SARAH’S SAVORIES, Philadelphia, PA
Vrapple – tasty vegan breakfast treat, the antidote to scrapple

SIW VEGETABLES, Chadds Ford, PA
Raspberry Butter
Tomato Sauce
Ketchup

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
Lavosh

SUBARASHII KUDAMONO, Coopersburg, PA
Dried Asian Pears

TEMPL FOODS, Florence, NJ
Michael's Savory Seitan

THIS LITTLE PIGGY, Lancaster, PA
Baby and toddler foods made with the finest local & organic produce, packaged in corn-starch based containers. Because these foods are made without the use of preservatives, the Farmstand will sell them frozen. Special orders for bulk amounts welcome.
Baby Food - Stage 1: Pear, Sweet Tater
Baby Food - Stage 2: Beet & Sweet Tater, Cauliflower & Carrots, Sweet Tater & Kale

THREE SPRINGS FRUIT FARM, Aspers, PA
Canned Local Peaches - lightly sweetened & unsweetened
Pear Butter

WILLS VALLEY FARM, Kutztown, PA
Organic Raw Sauerkraut -14 and 30 oz. jars
Organic Raw Red Cabbage
Organic Kim Chee - limited
Organic Raw Fermented Garlic

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