Seven Sure-Fire Signs of Summer
1. Tomatoes - The first of the season from Down Home Acres
2. Cherries from Frecon Farms...enough to eat by the handful and plenty to bake with (see All Hands in the Cookie Jar's cherry cornbread and Black Forest Whoopie Pies!
3. Icy sangria from A'Dello Winery
4. Quickly disappearing treats from Jenny and Franks Artisan Gelato. You've got to get there early to taste the Sublime Sorbet (with tarragon) and don't miss the Cherry Vanilla.
5. Ripe blueberries on plants at Yellow Springs Farm and blueberries for sale at Longview Center for Agriculture's stand
6. Corn - real, fresh, corn on the cob at Longview Center for Agriculture's stand.
7. Longview needs a bigger stand. It will be twice as big this week to make room for all their fresh, seasonal produce!
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Dad's at the Market
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The Behmerwald's |
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Jenny & Frank's Artisan Gelato wishes to thank all who participated in our Cherry Gelato Throwdown - Jenny's Cherry Vanilla carried the day. We are also thrilled that so many enjoyed our SubLIME Sorbet with tarragon. We'll have both those flavors this weekend, along with our Classic Vanilla, Chocolate Supreme and Rustic Lemon. To make it easier to bring delicious gelato to your Father's Day festivities, we'll give a free cooler bag and icepack to those who purchase 3 pints. Ciao! Marianne
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Come Grow with us!
Free Gardening Workshops!
Gardening Tips and Tricks, June 23, 10 a.m, Kathy Kline of Montgomery County Penn State Cooperative Extension has been a Master Gardener for 6 years and an avid gardeners for over 50 years. Her presentation is a fun, fast-paced interactive hour of learning gardening tips and tricks for novice to experienced gardeners.
"Organic vs. Non-Organic Gardening" June 30, 11 a.m. - Organic produce commands premium prices at the grocery store, but what does "organic" mean for the home gardener? You may be surprised to learn that organic pest control and fertilizers are not always the most eco-friendly options available. The toxicity and persistence of a pesticide have greater impact on the environment than its origin. Better yet, minimize pesticide use altogether through pest avoidance strategies and eco-friendly control options. You will also learn about the pros and cons of organic and synthetic fertilizers.
What will I do with all this produce? The Master Food Preservers of the Montgomery County Extension will host an educational demo at the Collegeville Farmers Market on July 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. They will present steps involved in preparing and canning applesauce. Visitors to the demo will have an opportunity to see and hear about the equipment, supplies and methods required to prepare and can applesauce, using up-to-date safe practices. Then they can take home free literature on safe and 'research-tested recipes' for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables. Now is the time to learn about safe canning methods or refresh one's canning skills so that we can make the most of the summer's bounty of glorious and healthy foods grown in local gardens.
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Marcy's Granola is a great choice for health enthusiast and arm chair sports fans alike. It offers great taste as well as being "good for you too". It can be enjoyed with yogurt, your choice of milk, on ice cream, sprinkled in salads, or as a quick energy snack right out of the container. Marcy also has free recipes for making Dad a special meal - Salad with Berries and Granola, Breakfast Parfait, Breakfast Smoothie, and Oatmeal Breakfast.
Show Dad you love him with a healthy and delicious breakfast. Marcy is offering 6-flavor gift packages in either Vegan or Original flavors. You save $1.00 on this 24 oz package or a new 2 lb package of granola in Dad's favorite flavor. Wonderful for your favorite graduate, too! That is $1.50 off of their regular price.
Remember, it's ALL NATURAL - NO FILLERS - MADE WITH LOVE!
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On Stage this Week:
Winchester/Perry is the husband-and-wife musical duo of Christine Winchester and David C. Perry. They will be performing several sets of music. including David's comical kids songs, a selection of the duo's original material, and a wide range of folk/pop cover tunes.
Christine and David met each other while playing their music at the Folk Factory Coffeehouse in The Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. They both went on to become repeat winners of the Folk Factory's People's Choice Award - and each other's personal choice as marriage partners and musical partners in the duo Winchester/Perry. They have performed at a variety of area venues and their songs appear on several recordings.
Christine plays guitar and keyboards and sings her songs with beauty, power and expression reflective of the trained actress that she is. As a solo artist, she enjoys performing her own material and popular cover tunes. For many years, she has helped run PASA, the Philadelphia Area Songwriters' Alliance. Her day job is working as a Realtor for Re/Max Services in Blue Bell.
David is a full-time children's entertainer, whose "Mr. David Drawings, Songs & Silliness" shows are a playful, interactive mix of music, pictures, puppets and props that appeal to the kid in us all. A multi-talented artist/musician/comedian, he has popped up everywhere from the Please Touch Museum to WXPN's Kids Corner to the Philadelphia Folk Festival. He also draws caricatures and conducts cartooning workshops.
Christine and David live in Norristown with their 9 year old daughter, Allison, who occasionally can be persuaded to join them on stage. |
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Barkley says,
Don't forget to buy a gift for your "Paw" on Father's Day! Joe Paws Dog Bakery has all his favorites! | |
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Summer is heating up at Collegeville Farmers' Market this Saturday!
Since opening on May 5, our customers have been asking "Where's the fruit?"
And finally the much-anticipated, fresh, summer fruits and vegetables are beginning to arrive from local farms - sweet cherries from Frecon Farms, Down Home Acres' early tomatoes and greens, and blueberries from Longview Center for Agriculture. Plus, we'll have fresh corn on the cob.
It's down-right inspiring. That's why so many of our amazing vendors are using the market's growing summer bounty as a jumping-off point for summer-fresh recipes. Cherry corn bread or cherry vanilla gelato, anyone?
We really have a reason to celebrate! So Matt Dutton of Bigg Dutt's Barbecue Sauce will be firing up the grill for a fundraising bash featuring Bendy Brook Farm's burgers, hot dogs and chicken, topped with Bigg Dutt's small-batch, gourmet grilling products.
Bendy Brook Farm's meats are organically raised (no hormones or chemicals) and pastured, and their 100% grass-fed beef is lower in calories, total fat, and saturated fat than conventionally-raised, supermarket meats. But the biggest benefit is taste: you won't find more flavorful burgers and hot dogs anywhere.
So stop by to indulge in your first, delicious guilt-free burger of the summer, topped with Big Dutt's new Caribbean-style, Guava-Habanero sauce. Then wash it down with a taste of sangria from A'Dello Winery and sit a while at a picnic table and enjoy some family-friendly, pop and folk tunes by Winchester/Perry before setting off to savor the rest of our summer bounty.
Shop for unique gifts for dads and grads. Meet local farmers and artisans. And bring home a bit of the bounty to share with someone you love.
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What's Cookin?
Cool Gifts, Fresh Foods
A Guide to this Week's Market
Good for the Griller and the Gourmet
Bendy Brook Farm - Chemical and hormone-free, pastured beef, pork, poultry and eggs. Great bacon and eggs for Father's Day breakfast...and dinner fresh from the farm!
Bigg Dutt's BBQ Sauce - BBQ gift packs that include three sauces $19. It's a great Father's Day gift!!!!
Down Home Acres - greens, kale, lettuce mix, arugula, garlic scapes, bok choy, spring garlic, swiss chard, peas, and the first tomatoes of the season! Check out their inspiring recipes, using farm-fresh veggies that will go great with a BBQ!
Longview Center for Agriculture- LOTS of lovely greens for this weekend of both the salad and cooking varieties, plus mushrooms, blueberries, and corn. Unlike supermarket produce, it all travels less than 100 miles to be at our market.
Philading - Fantastic chocolate chip and berry scones, plus international food like Lebanese hummus, falafel and baba ganoush.
Philly Bills Dills - Everyone's favorite pickles
Frecon Farms - SWEET CHERRIES! Plus, cider apple sauce, apple butter and dried apples.
Fresh-A-Peel Hummus - Stop by to taste their fresh approach to hummus - savory, spicy or sweet!
Saint Peters Bakery and Café - Artisan Bakery offering Fresh Breads and Pastries baked daily in our French, Steam Injection Ovens.
Dad Digs Dessert
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All Hands in the Cookie Jar
To celebrate summer: Allergen-free Sweet Cherry Cornbread and Black Forest Whoopie Pies with cherries fresh from Frecon Farms. 
ICED by Betsy To celebrate the Dads: A decadent Sunday Breakfast in Bed begins with Oatmeal Whoopie Pies with Maple Bacon Filling. Then for dessert, try GF Caramel Chocolate Chip Blondie Cakes for $10 each. Call Beth at 484-844-7641 by Noon on Friday.
 Don't forget to celebrate Dad this
weekend with cupcakes!
Betsy will have some of our dads' favorites, including:
By Popular Demand-
A signature dark chocolate cake filled with decadent dark chocolate mousse. Frosted with a simple and sweet vanilla buttercream and topped with an edible sugar tie for Father's Day! *Also available in our gluten-free version this week!
Tom's Tiramisu-
A french vanilla cake lightly soaked in fresh-brewed espresso and filled with coffee-infused mascarpone cheese. Frosted with coffee buttercream and topped with a homemade lady finger, chocolate-covered espresso bean, and a sprinkle of cocoa.
Sweet Piggy
- The perfect breakfast treat! Maple cupcake filled with sweet and
salty bacon buttercream. Frosted with maple buttercream and topped with a crispy strip of bacon!
And more! Check them out here.
Plus, Betsy will also have special "DAD" cupcake toppers, free with your order. Just mention you are buying some special cupcakes for DAD! You can pre-order any quantity of cupcakes from the flavors of the week! Place your order via email cupcakes@ICEDbyBetsy.com or phone (610)755-7062.
John and Kira Chocolates
Chocolate makes the perfect Father's Day Gift- especially whiskey ganache-filled figs!
Gifts that Grow
Behmerwald - Talk to Bill about finding the perfect shrub or perennial for a Father's Day gift that be there throughout every season - just like Dad! In addition to a selection of perennials and shrubs, they'll have a few small arrangements of garden flowers, as well as some fresh cut flowers for making your own arrangements.
Yellow Springs Farm- In addition to their fresh and aged goat cheeses, this Saturday YSF will bring blueberries , grown in containers-all with fruit ready to eat this month-and ready to plant outdoors for fruit in future years to come. At just $25 each, they are a gift for Dad that keeps on giving! They might also have first cut flowers this weekend too-if weather permits. (Fingers crossed!)
Good for Grads and Dad's
Kay Bryant - One-of-a-kind, handmade and hand-sewn clothing, bags and jewelry - great gifts for grads!
Neil's Sharpening Service - Handcrafted pens, pencils, toys and garden tools for Dads and Grads. Or sharpen up Dad's tools and knives for him. He'll be glad you did!
Pure Scents Candle Company - "Pure Scents will have candles to please Dads and Grads, like Champagne Bubbles, Macintosh Apple and the popular Shore Scents while they last. Or take your favorite Dad or Grad back to childhood with Pure Scent's "Scent of the Month" - Raspberry Lemonade: a tart summertime treat, sweetened with fresh raspberries. Come by and get your aromatherapy!
Stacie Dale Designs Ind. - Stacie Dale - Custom Graduation Keepsake Boxes ( see attached photos) as well as her regular eco-friendly keepsake boxes and gifts.
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Get Wild at the Keystone Grange
Keystone Grange No. 2 and Quakertown Vet will be co-sponsoring the Elmwood Park Zoo "Zoo on Wheels" at 7:30 pm on Wednesday June 20th at the historical Grange Hall, 192 West Main Street in Trappe. Bring your family and friends to this spectacular event. Following a short Grange meeting will be live animals and representatives from the zoo. Refreshments will be provided. All proceeds benefit Keystone Grange.
For additional information please go to www.keystonegrange2.org or call 484-948-6916. | |
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