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Photo of the new 'Stand by: Robert Libkind, Robert's Market Report
Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-Op sent us a plethora of delicious produce this week: BROCCOLI RABE
FRENCH BREAKFAST RADISHES - Friday
PURPLE BABY BOK CHOY - Friday
BANANA FINGERLING POTATOES - Friday
RED BUTTERHEAD LETTUCE - Friday
Oley Valley Mushrooms is producing mushrooms again and will bring us SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS mid-week. They expect to have Oyster and Trumpet Mushrooms in the coming weeks.
Outside of the produce department, we are now carrying: Cage-free WHOLE CHICKENS from Griggstown Quail Farm and Cage-free EGGS from Sandy Ridge Farm as well as Dr. Bill Elkins' BEEF SLIDERS.
In celebration of the move to our beautiful new space, we are pleased to offer you the following specials now through the fall: GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES from Beechwood Orchards for 99 cents/lb and CARNIVAL SQUASH from Rineer Family Farms for 99 cents/lb. |
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THE FARMSTAND HAS MOVED!!
Farmstand staff, volunteers, and contractors have worked tirelessly over the past several weeks to get the new 'Stand ready for you and we hope you are as excited as we are.
For more photos of the nostalgic demolition of the old space and some photos of the new space under construction this past weekend, take a look at the blog of Farmstand staffer, blogger and photographer, Albert Yee: www.messyandpicky.com.
Over the next few weeks, we will be working on fully stocking our larger space. Please also save the date for our Grand Opening on Friday October 2nd. Special guests included nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, Marion Nestle, as well as Reading Terminal Market General Manager, Paul Steinke, Fair Food's Executive Director (and Farmstand Founder) Ann Karlen, as well as some of our farmers! Details to come.
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| 1st Annual Farmraiser Neighborhood Cookout Block Party
Hosted by the Emerald Street Urban Farm Project and the East Kensington Neighbors Association
When: Saturday, Sept 26th, 12 - 9pm
Where: Emerald St between Dauphin and York Sts.
The party features food from ESUF garden, Greensgrow and neighborhood gardens as well as a pig roast, beer and music from Bluegrass folk bands, including 2/3 Goat, Jubel Jenkins, and TJ Kong & the Atom Bomb. Bring some money to donate and for the raffle, and get ready to have fun.
Cheese & Beer Tasting at Keswick Creamery
When: Oct 8th, 7pm
Where: Keswick Creamery, 185 Quigley Road, Newburg, PA
An Oktoberfest theme pairing with 4 local central PA brewers. Homemade farm condiments like candied bacon, pink lady chutney or lavender membrillo are present to accompany the pairings. Cheesemakers will be on hand (and heifers within sight) to answer any queso queries you may have.
Farmstand Grand Opening
When: Friday, Oct 2nd, 10:30AM
Where: The NEW Farmstnad - 12th Street side of Reading Terminal Market
Speakers include: Marion Nestle, Paul Steinke, Ann Karlen, and more!
Last Fair Food Farm Tour of 2009!
Paradise Hill Farm
When: Oct 25th
Where: Vincentown, NJ
Time: TBA
Paradise Hill Farms, producers of the Farmstand's cranberries and obscenely delicious blueberries (and now cranberries!), will host us for the third year in a row. This tour will likely be crowded, so register early! Th farm is beautiful and they use antique equipment to boot. For more information or to sign up, contact Louisa at farmtours@fairfoodphilly.org.
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Full Product List
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Vegetables & Herbs
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| When not otherwise labeled, all produce is grown without the use of conventional fertilizers or pesticides. BEECHWOOD ORCHARDS, Biglerville, PA – TUESDAY
IPM Yellow Peaches
IPM Cardinal Plums
IPM Ace Plums
IPM Castelfranco Plums
IPM Emipre Apples
IPM Jonamac Apples
IPM Golden Delicious Apples
IPM Honey Crisp Apples
IPM Seckle Pears
IPM Yellow Bartlett Pears
IPM Red Bartlett Pears
THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA - WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
IPM Zucchini
IPM Slicing Cucumbers
AT Buzby Farm
IPM White Sweet Corn
Elvin Burkholder
Chemical Free Yellow Peppers
Chemical Free Red Peppers
Chemical Free Yellow Onions
GREEN
MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURSDAY
Rutabaga
Baby Mesclun Mix
Dr. Martin Lima Beans
Paw Paws
White Potatoes
Savoy Spinach
LANCASTER
FARM FRESH COOP, Quarryville, PA - TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Organic Collard Greens
Organic Lacinato Kale
Organic Poblano Pepper - limited
Organic Red Beets
Organic Broccoli
Organic Broccoli Rabe
Organic Long Island Cheese Pumpkins
Organic Red Butterhead Lettuce - Friday
MOTHER
EARTH MUSHROOMS, West Grove, PA
Organic Cremini Mushrooms
Organic White Button Mushrooms
Organic Portobello Mushrooms
Organic Shiitake Mushrooms
OH! PRODUCE, Kempton,
PA - TUESDAY
Certified Organic, Hydroponic
Micro Greens - Rainbow Mix, Arugula, Southern Mix OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS, Oley, PA
Shiitake Mushrooms
OVERBROOK
HERB FARM, Lansdale, PA
Herbs – Bay Leaves, Rosemary, Sorrel, Thyme, Oregano, Peppermint
Fresh Garlic - mixed hardneck varieties
PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ - THURSDAY
IPM Red Cranberries
IPM White Cranberries
PARADISE ORGANICS, Paradise, PA – TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Organic Baby Arugula
Organic Asian Greens Mix
Organic Spring Mix
Organic Rainbow Chard
Organic Shallots
Organic Celery Root
Organic Leeks
Organic Romaine Lettuce
Organic Green Acorn Squash
Organic Butternut Squash
Organic Buttercup Squash
RINEER
FAMILY FARMS, Pequea, PA - TUESDAY & SATURDAY
Green Beans
Mixed Cherry Tomatoes
Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes - Brandywine, Glacier, Pinapple
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Carnival Squash
Red Raspberries
Mixed Heirloom Eggplant
SIW Vegetables, Chadds Ford, PA
Red Raspberries
Hardneck Garlic
VOLLMECKE ORCHARDS, Coatesville, PA – THURS
Nothing this week
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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
Black Angus Grass-fed Ground Beef
Beef Sliders
COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA - THIS THURSDAY
Pork Chops
Pork Cutlets
Pork Tenderloin
Country Ribs- available by special order
Baby Back Ribs- available by special order
Mild Italian Sausage
Chorizo Sausage
Scrapple - available by special order DIAMOND SEAFOODS
Wild Alaskan Salmon Filets
GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURS
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
Turkey Pies -Small & Large
Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onion
Whole Chickens - new!
JAMISON FARM, Latrobe, PA
Stew Meat - from the shoulder
Ground Lamb
Spinach and Feta Sausage
Lamb Stock – available by special order
LANDISDALE FARM, Jonestown, PA
Beef Breakfast Links
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
Ground Lamb
Lamb Loin Chops
Lamb Rib Chops
Lamb Cubes
Lamb Organs (Tongue, Heart, Liver)
Ground Pork
“Boston Butt” Pork Roast
Pork Breakfast Links with Sage
Chorizo Pork Sausage
Italian Pork Sausage with Rosemary
Fresh Bacon – uncured pork belly, available by special order
Bottom Round Beef Roast – available by special order
Beef Brisket – available by special order
Lard - available by special order
NATURAL ACRES FARM, Millersburg, PA
Organic Ground Beef
Organic Delmonico Ribeye Steaks
Organic Porterhouse Steaks
Organic All-Beef Hotdogs OTTERBEIN ACRES FARM, Newburg, PA
Heritage breed Large British Black hogs raised on whey and forest forage.
Pork Chops – From heritage breed Large British Black Hogs PECAN MEADOWS FARM, Newburg, PA
Muscovy Ducks - both hens (4 lbs) and drakes (7-9 lbs) available - out RINEER FAMILY FARMS, Pequea, PA
Small family farm that raises an impressive variety of produce (see produce list), pastured eggs, and grass-fed Black Angus beef.
Ground Beef
Beef Patties
Beef Jerky – nitrate-free, all natural!
Beef Snack Sticks – nitrate-free, all natural! 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!
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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. 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!
‘Black Cat’ Cheese - raw cow's milk, Fat Cat with streak of vegetable ash - out
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
‘4 Dog Dill’ – “what every Dill Havarti should be”, 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
‘Udder Heat’ – creamy ‘1841’ infused with locally grown hot peppers
‘Old Man Highlander’ – gouda-style cheese, aged 8 months
‘Smoke Signal’ – delicious, subtly-smoked gouda-style cheese
‘Rocking Horse’ – cheddar-style raw milk cheese subtly infused with horseradish CHERRY GROVE FARM, Lawrenceville, NJ
Harvest Toma – raw milk, aged 60 days, washed-rind
Buttercup Brie – buttery & decadent! – waiting for next batch!
Herdsman – raw milk, crumbly and full flavored with subtle grassy finish
Gouda - this classic gouda is made with raw cows milk, aged 2 months with a natural rind
Asiago - raw aged cows milk DUTCH WAY DAIRY, Meyerstown, PA
Double Cream FALLSDALE FARM, Tyler Hill, PA
Pennsylvania Goat Gouda – sophisticated and delightful cave-aged goat cheese made with raw goat’s milk, aged 3-6 months, natural rind
Pennsylvanian Brabander – firm and golden with hints of caramel, made with raw cow’s milk, cave-aged 6-12 months, natural rind GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURS
Raw Milk Cheddar - very sharp and crumbly
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
Vermeer – bright gold aged gouda-style cheese with natural rind, slightly nutty - limited
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 - WED
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 KINGFISHER DAIRY, Elizabethtown, PA
Raw dairy products from the milk of Jersey cows
Raw Whole Milk
Raw Milk Colby
Raw Milk Garlic Colby
Raw Milk Herb Jack
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
Brown Eggs - from pasture-raised hens
Certified Organic Brown Eggs - from pasture-raised hens
Fresh Goat Chevre- plain & assorted flavors
Goat Feta LERAYSVILLE CHEESE FACTORY, LeRaysville, PA
Sommelier - 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 - very limited. Pullet eggs to come next week!
Pasture Raised Blue Eggs – very limited quantities
NATURAL BY NATURE, West Grove, PA
Organic Half-and-Half
Organic Non-homogenized Milk - in glass, whole & 1% NATURAL MEADOWS FARM, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA
Heritage Breed Chicken Eggs – gorgeous multicolor eggs from pastured hens - limited
OAK SHADE FARM, Lancaster County, PA
Made with raw milk from grass-fed Holstein cows
Horseradish Cheddar - OUT, waiting for next batch
Pepper Jack Cheese - limited
OTTERBEIN ACRES, Franklin County, PA
Cave aged cheeses made with raw milk from sheep and Jersey cows
Bandaged Cheddar – Raw cow’s milk, Old English-style cheddar, brushed with lard & aged in cloth wraps - OUT
Asiago – Raw cow’s milk, Swiss-style texture and flavor - OUT
Ewe’s Dream – Raw sheep's milk, richly & crumbly, aged for 16 months!
Shepherd’s Delight – Raw sheep's milk, rich & crumbly
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 THREE BELLE CHEESE, Mifflinburg, PA
Raw goat’s milk cheeses, aged over 60 days.
Goat Milk Swiss
Goat Milk Jack TWIN MAPLE GOAT DAIRY, Millersburg, PA
Raw Goat Milk VALLEY SHEPHERD CREAMERY, Long Valley, NJ - SAT
Cave aged cheeses from raw sheep and Jersey cow’s milk
Oldwick Shepherd - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 3-4 months
Shepherd’s Basket - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 4-5 months, traditional basque-style
Shepherd’s Logue - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 4-5 months, rubbed in Provencal herbs
Bababloo – a crumbly and potent blue, mixed-milk, ripened up to 6 months - OUT
Valley Thunder - traditional clothbound cheddar-style drums are aged 6-8 weeks, sharp and firm - OUT
Crema de Blue - decadently creamy mixed-milk blue that the farm calls the "ice cream of the blues"
Oktoberkas – SEASONAL! gouda-style cheese made only with October’s rich sheep milk
Tewksbury – mixed cow and sheep’s milk cheese, cave-aged
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From small local farms and food companies using local and/or
organic ingredients. 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 Chip 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
“Blue Sue” Fudge – goat’s milk fudge made with Birchrun Blue Cheese. Incredible!!
Cajeta – slow-cooked goat’s milk caramel
Fudge Sauce - Hot Lava (Cinnamon Chipotle)
Supreme (Grand Marnier & Orange Zest)
Big Whoop (Dark Chocolate & Malted Milk)
Lavender Mint
Mi Amore (Tart Cherry & Amaretto)
Peanut Butter
Lemon Curd - with eggs from local pasture-raised chickens CAPOGIRO GELATO, Philadelphia, PA - THIS WEDNESDAY
Rosemary Honey Goat’s Milk Gelato
Meadow Mint Stracciatella
Peach Gelato
Cantaloupe Gelato
THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA
Canned Crushed Tomatoes – 100% Jersey Grown! - Friday COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA
Barbeque Sauce FOUR WORLDS BAKERY, Philadelphia, PA – THURSDAY PM
Whole Spelt Levain with Sesame – made with locally grown spelt & organic sesame seeds - nutty flavor with an impressive loft and tasty crust
Whole Wheat Challah with Sesame – made with organic whole wheat & white flour, sesame seeds and sucanat
Potato Rye Levain– made with organic wheat & rye flours, plus locally grown potatoes – this substantial loaf is the perfect balance of chewy, crusty, sour, and savory. A Four World’s favorite
Multigrain
Whole Wheat Levain
Egg Challah 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
Cornmeal – Plain & Toasted
Superior White Pastry Flour – locally grown wheat! 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 LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA
Apple Cider - quarts only LITTLE ISOBEL, Philadelphia, PA
Fruit preserves and jellies made by hand with herbs from Overbrook Herb Farm and local fruit
Rosemary Rosé Jelly
Bay Laurel and Plum Wine Jelly
Lemon Verbena and American Saffron Jelly
Rhubarb Preserve
Strawberry Preserve with Black Pepper & Balsamic Vinegar
Wild Crabapple Jelly
Spiced Apple Cider Jelly
Watermelon Mint Jelly 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! - OUT
Herbed Sea Salt – seasoned with thyme, marjoram, sage, fennel, and lavender - OUT
Dulse Sea Salt - with seaweed harvested from the coast of Maine - OUT
Sea Salt – 1 lb & 8 oz bags DAISY ORGANIC FLOURS, McGeary Organics, Lancaster, PA
Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Organic White Pastry Flour NATURAL ACRES, Millersburg, PA
Spelt & Tater Bread
Energy Blast Granola
Cranberry Craze Granola Spelt Maple Pecan Sticky Buns PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ
Dried Heirloom Cranberries - lightly sweetened with agave or unsweetened
PATTERSON FARMS, Sabinsville, PA
Maple Sugar
Grade A Maple Syrup, Amber & Dark
Grade B Maple Syrup R+D CHOCOLATES, Philadelphia, PA
Artfully made in small batches with local cream and butter from grass-fed cows
Fleur de Sel Caramels
72% Chocolate Ganache RAY'S SEITAN, Philadelphia, PA
Seitan, frozen - OUT SARAH’S SAVORIES, Philadelphia, PA
Vrapple – tasty vegan breakfast treat, the antidote to scrapple 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 SMALL VALLEY MILLING, Halifax, PA
White Spelt Flour
Whole Wheat Spelt Flour
Whole Spelt Grain– temporarily unavailable SPRING HILLS FARM, Dalton, PA
Grade A Maple Syrup – pints and quarts
Grade B Maple Syrup – quarts SUBARASHII KUDAMONO, Coopersburg, PA
Dried Asian Pears 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 WILLS VALLEY FARM, Kutztown, PA
Organic Preserves – Raspberry, Blueberry, Stawberry, Jumbleberry
Organic Raw Sauerkraut -14 and 30 oz. jars
Organic Raw Red Cabbage
Organic Kim Chee
Organic Lacto-fermented Red Beets
Organic Lacto-fermented Ginger Carrots
Organic Jalapeno Hot Sauce – hotter
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