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Staff Farm Tour 2010!
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10% off all Produce, 30% off all Raw Milk, all day, every Monday!!
The Farmstand is overflowing with fruit! Peaches and Plums and Apricots (Oh My!). Taste the difference between varieties: we have WHITE and YELLOW PEACHES, DONUT PEACHES, WHITE and YELLOW NECTARINES, FORMOSA and SHIRO PLUMS, and HARGRAND and GOLDCOT APRICOTS (all from Beechwood Orchards). They’re good for eating, baking, and even canning! Nothing says “summer” like berries! This weekend, we’ll be getting golden, delicious GROUND CHERRIES from Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-Op. We also have huge, juicy BLACKBERRIES and RED RASPBERRIES from Green Meadow Farm.
We also have tons of peppers, including POBLANO, ITALIAN, SWEET ARUBA, and JALAPENO PEPPERS. On Friday, we’ll also have SWEET RED BELL PEPPERS and spicy HANABERO PEPPERS for your summer salads and grills.
Check out Keswick Creamery's CHEESE CSA! Visit their website for info on how you can help save their farm! This is a great way to enjoy their delicious cheeses and make a positive investment in the farm. |
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Fair Food Farm Tour Series! |
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Philadelphia foodies delight!
Join Fair Food for our 10th annual Farm Tour Series as we tour the countryside, visit local farms and connect with family farmers to learn more about our unique food system.
AUGUST 23, 2010 | MEMBER/BUYER TOUR
LANCASTER COUNTY
Smucker’s Meat, Maple Valley Organics & Meadow Run Farm
* This is a private tour with a limited number of spaces. If you are not a member,
but are still interested in attending, please inquire about spots before RSVP’ing.
SEPTEMBER TBA, 2010 | URBAN FARM BIKE TOUR
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 | Farm to School Tour
* This is a private tour with a limited number of spaces. If you are not a member,
but are still interested in attending, please inquire about spots before RSVP’ing.
OCTOBER 16, 2010 | PRINCETON, NJ
CHERRY GROVE & GRIGGSTOWN & More!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT :
christina@fairfoodphilly.org | 215-386-5211 ext 106 |
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Events & Announcements |
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Meet Your Local Cheesemaker Happy Hours:
Fair Food and Chester County’s own Birchrun Hills and Victory Brewing are having a free beer & cheese tasting this Friday, July 30th at the Fair Food Farmstand located in the Reading Terminal Market from 4-6.
Sebastian Upson and the Miller family have been hand crafting some of the Philly areas most uniquely flavored cheeses for sometime now. These include the creamy and dreamy Birchrun Blue, the eau de sock and sauteed mushrooms stinker Fat Cat and the petite washed rind Red Cat. Exclusively for this Happy Hour Birchrun willing be bringing the one-off – Thunder Cat! A cheese bathed in Victory Baltic Thunder.
Big News from Farm to Institution
The Philadelphia Farm to School movement will be in full force this fall thanks to funding from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and the PA Department of Agriculture. Led by Fair Food, and in partnership with The Food Trust, the Health Promotion Council, and the School District of Philadelphia, 23 Philly schools will begin to purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for use in their daily meals. This program will help support the region's farmers, increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables among school-aged youth, to spread positive nutritional messaging about these foods, and to continue to make Philadelphia a leader in sustainable food systems.
For more info on Farm to Institution please contact: deb@fairfoodphilly.org
Position Announcement Beginning Farmer Program Associate
Location: Northampton County Cooperative Extension Office
14 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA 18064
The goal of this program is to increase the success of beginning farmers and ranchers in the Southeast Region of Pennsylvania. Success will be measured not only by the numbers of new farms and farmers, but also by their ability to be profitable, productive, environmentally sound and engaged in their communities. Beginning farmers and ranchers in the region will be trained in production, marketing, financial management and land acquisition skills necessary for successful farm entry. See www.extension.psu.edu/start-farming for details.
This is a full-time fixed-term position funded by a grant. The grant term is two years. Compensation commensurate with experience.
Applicants should visit http://psu.jobs/ to apply and for details, position #32425. Click - Job Opportunities. Click - Search Jobs. In the location pull down menu select – Eastern Part of Pennsylvania,” The closing date for applications for this position is August 26, 2010.
Pumpkin Market presents: TUESDAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Held every first Tuesday of the month Pumpkin Market will host local and organic vendors offering their wares from 5:30 to 7:30 at 1610 South Street. Among those participating are Market Day Canelé, Chef’s Warehouse cheeses and sweets, pies and fuel bars.
Fair Food Board Seeks Like-Minded Individuals
Join our effort and become part of our team as a board member, advisory committee member or general support.
Do you have an interest in supporting local farmers and bringing local food to individuals and institutions?
The Fair Food FarmStand sells all-local products from over 90 family farmers and producers including produce, meat, cheese, dairy, eggs and value-added goods. We are open year-round, 7 days/week and we accept SNAP, as well as participate in a pilot program to increase the value of SNAP/food stamps at our stand.
Fair Food is also a national leader in the movement to rebuild Local Food Systems. We have connected local farmers with institutions such as our pilot program bringing farm fresh produce to 20 Philadelphia Public Schools. In addition, our public awareness and education campaigns promote the value of local food by highlighting importance of preserving farmland, preserving biodiversity, and strengthening the local economy.
You can be a part of this work that fosters a thriving network of food service businesses, institutions, consumers and family farmers, expanding opportunities for local producers in the wholesale marketplace in our region.
The Fair Food Board is now accepting nominations for positions on our Board of Directors, advisory committees and other general support.
How to Express Interest: email JohnCipollini@iammorrison.com Those interested in submitting themselves for consideration should include a phone number and e-mail address, a bio and a statement and an explanation of the skills and expertise that he or she would bring to Fair Food.
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Full Product List |
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Vegetables & Herbs |
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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.
ARC GREENHOUSES, Shiloh, NJ
Hydroponic Butterhead Lettuce – none this week
BEECHWOOD ORCHARDS, Biglerville, PA
Apricots
Plums - Shiro and Formosa varieties
White Peaches
Yellow Peaches
Donut Peaches
White Nectarines
Yellow Nectarines
THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA - WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
Cantaloupes
Wax Beans
White Corn (AT Buzby Farm)
Slicing Cucumbers
Red Potatoes (Flaim Farms)
White Potatoes (Elvin Burkholder)
Red Tomatoes (AT Buzby Farm)
Blackberries
GREEN
MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURS
Mesclun Greens
Tarbais Beans
Blackberries
Red Raspberries
LANCASTER
FARM FRESH COOP, Quarryville, PA
Organic Royal Burgundy Beans
Organic Red Beets
Organic Cylindra Beets
Organic Baby White Cucumber
Organic Lemon Cucumber
Organic Green Cabbage
Organic Fairytale Eggplant
Organic Italian (Purple) Eggplant
Organic Green Okra
Organic Red Okra
Organic Yellow Cippolini Onions
Organic White Onions
Organic Red Onions
Organic Jalapeno Peppers
Organic Italian Peppers
Organic Poblano Peppers
Organic Aruba Sweet Peppers
Organic Red Bell Peppers
Organic Shallots
Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes
Organic Blue Potatoes
Organic Red Fingerling Potatoes
Organic Green Zucchini
Organic Flying Saucer Squash
Organic Heirloom Tomatoes
Organic Ground Cherries
LANDISDALE FARM, Jonestown, PA - Wednesday
Organic Bright Lights Rainbow Chard
Organic Lacinato Kale
Organic Green Beans
MOTHER
EARTH MUSHROOMS, West Grove, PA
Organic Cremini Mushrooms
Organic White Button Mushrooms
Organic Portobello Mushrooms
Organic Shiitake
OH! PRODUCE, Kempton,
PA
Certified Organic, Hydroponic
Micro Greens - Rainbow Mix, Arugula, Southern Mix
OVERBROOK
HERB FARM, Lansdale, PA
Herbs – Bay Leaves, Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme, Sorrel
Garlic – Zerns, Chinese White, Northern White (German Stiff neck), Kettle River and German Red varieties
Shiso Leaves!
PARADISE ORGANICS, Paradise, PA - TUES & FRI
Organic White Cauliflower
Organic Bi-Color Corn
Organic Collard Greens
Organic Spring Mix
Organic “Asian” Mix
Organic Baby Arugula
Organic Green Leaf Lettuce
Organic Red Butterhead Lettuce
Organic Romaine Lettuce
Organic Green Peppers
Organic Gold Bar Zucchini
Organic Sungold Cherry Tomatoes |
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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 - limited
BUCK RUN FARM, East Fallowfield, PA
Black Angus Grass-fed Ground Beef
Beef Grillers
Dr. Bill's Bully Beef
London Broils - Delicious slow cooked
COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA
Pork Chops
Pork Cutlets
Pork Tenderloin
Pork Boston Butt Roast
Pork Loin Roast
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
GRIGGSTOWN QUAIL FARM, Princeton, NJ
Chicken Pies - Small & Large
Chicken Sausage - Granny Smith, White Wine & Herbs, Broccoli Rabe, Sundried Tomato
Tomato
Turkey Pies -Small & Large
Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onion
Ground Turkey – out until Thursday
Whole Chickens
Duck Breast
Pheasant
Quail
JAMISON FARM, Latrobe, PA - MORE next week
Plain Sausage
Merguez Sausage
Boneless Leg
Semi-boneless Leg
Lamb Shoulder – limited
Lamb Pies
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 - Back!
Chicken Livers - now in smaller sizes!
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
Lard
NATURAL ACRES FARM, Millersburg, PA
Organic Ground Beef
Organic Beef Cubes
Organic Sirloin Steaks
Organic Porterhouse Steaks
Natural Beef Cubes
Natural Chip Steaks
Natural Strip Steaks
Natural Sirloin Steaks
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
'Brawling Cat'- like Fat Cat, but a little stinkier; washed with Yard's Brawler
'Fat Cat' Cheese - raw cow's milk, super creamy!
Cream Cheese – this tangy, buttery version of the classic just melts in your mouth! – new!
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
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
DUTCH WAY DAIRY, Meyerstown, PA
Double Cream - quarts and pints
GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA
Raw Milk Cheddar - very sharp and crumbly
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
Wallaby – bright and sharp, intensely likeable- already a staff favorite!
Feta – incredibly rich with hint of sharpness, lusciously addictive
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
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 - limited until further notice
Pasture Raised Blue Eggs – limited
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
OAK SHADE FARM, Lancaster County, PA
Made with raw milk from grass-fed Holstein cows
Horseradish Cheddar
Pepper Jack Cheese
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
Biodynamic Heavy Cream
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
TRICKLING SPRINGS CREAMERY, Chambersburg, PA - THURSDAY
Certified Organic Salted Butter - made with milk from Jersey cows raised on pasture year-round on Shankstead Ecofarm.
Certified Organic Unsalted Butter - made with milk from Jersey cows raised on pasture year-round on Shankstead Ecofarm.
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 |
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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
Flatbreads
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!
DAISY ORGANIC FLOURS, McGeary Organics, Lancaster, PA
Organic All Purpose Flour, white
Organic All Purpose Flour, whole wheat
Organic Bread Flour - more Friday
Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Organic White Pastry Flour
Organic White Spelt Flour
Organic Whole Wheat Spelt Flour
Organic Whole Spelt Grains - OUT
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
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
15 piece Sampler
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
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
SIW VEGETABLES, Chadds Ford, PA
Raspberry Butter
Tomato Sauce
Ketchup - OUT
SLOW RISE BAKERY, Lancaster, PA - Back!
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
THREE SPRINGS FRUIT FARM, Aspers, PA
Canned Local Peaches - lightly sweetened & unsweetened
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Pickled Apricots
An unusual and delicious alternative to apricot jam, pickled apricots are delicious served over ice cream, on top of a cracker smeared with goat cheese, or as a nice addition to roasted meats. Try using goldcot apricots – they’re perfect for canning!
[yields 4 pints]
2 cups white wine vinegar
2 cups white wine
2 cups sugar
shredded zest of 1 orange
3 tablespoons shredded crystallized ginger
4 pounds apricots, halved and pitted
In a non-reactive pot, bring to a boil all of the ingredients, except the apricots. Add the apricots and cook them briefly, until they are heated through and barely tender.
Divide the apricots and their liquid among hot, sterilized pint mason jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Close the jars with two-piece lids and set the jars on a rack or dishtowel to cool undisturbed.
When the jars have cooled completely, check to make sure the lids have sealed. Store the jars in a dark cool place until ready to eat. If the lids have not sealed, refrigerate.
[From: The Joy of Pickling: 250 Flavor-packed Recipes for Vegetables and More from Garden to Market, by Linda Ziedrich] |
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