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It's gonna be a hot one, but luckily we have lots of ideas for keeping it cool and fresh during your Independence Day Celebrations.
Here's our own Declaration of Independence from oppressive heat and the tyranny of boredom. We can help you celebrate freedom with freshness and fun!
We have three great new vendors this week. So please offer a warm welcome to: Anita's Guacamole - Guacamole made on the spot with the freshest ingredients. Fat Head Peppers - Gourmet stuffed peppers Royce Yoder, Potter Check out our Un-recipe of the week here. |
What's Fresh This Week
Summer is in full swing, which means our farm vendors will be bringing lots and lots of delicious fruits and veggies, fresh from the fields.
Our produce list includes:
Apricots
Blueberries
Carrots
Corn
Cucumbers
A Large Variety of Greens
Herbs
Leeks
Mushrooms
Peaches
Plums
Sugar peas
Tomatoes
Zucchini
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"Organic vs. Non-Organic Gardening"
Come get the dirt on this interesting topic from the experts at 4-H and Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Where: Collegeville Farmer's Market
Where: June 30, 2012, 10 a.m.
Free Workshop, under the tent, across from our Main Street Information Booth! |
 C & C is an acoustic act from the Collegeville area,
playing a unique style of music since 1999.
Their originals have been influenced by folk, rock,
r&b and just a splash of jazz,
featuring a voice as diverse as the music.
Once you've been to a show, you'll understand
why you'll be coming back for more! |
Vendor Roll Call
Here This Week:
Behmerwald - Perennials and shrubs, arrangements of garden flowers as well as some fresh cut flowers for making your own arrangements.
Bendy Brook Farm - Chemical and hormone-free, pastured beef, pork, poultry and eggs.
Fat Head Peppers - Peppers stuffed with quality Italian ingredients like sharp provolone and prosciutto, made in North Wales, PA
Fresh-A-Peel Hummus - Stop by to taste their fresh approach to hummus - savory, spicy or sweet!
Jenny & Frank's Artisan Gelato - authentic Italian gelato - the finest gelati, made in micro-batches, based on fresh, locally-produced dairy, fruit, and other ingredients.
Kay Bryant - One-of-a-kind, handmade and hand-sewn clothing, bags and jewelry.
Longview- 120 acres of preserved farmland carefully managed using organic and sustainable farming practices.
Philly Bills Dills - Everyone's favorite pickles
Philading - Fantastic chocolate chip and berry scones, plus international food like Lebanese hummus, falafel and baba ganoush.
Royce Yoder- Hand-thrown pottery pieces, made in Royce Yoder's Lederach studio. His work can be found in galleries and shops all over the United States.
Tonya Lov is offering 10% off of her hand-sculpted, porcelain and beaded jewelry this Saturday so you can really shine for Fourth of July. Her hand-sculpted, porcelain and beaded jewelry is inspired by nature and created in Collegeville. Each piece is original and hand-made. Contact Tonya for information about custom-made designs
Yellow Springs Farm - Al and Catherine Renzi make Yellow Springs Farm cheeses using age-old processes borrowed from both French and Italian traditions.
See Ya Real Soon...
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Sweet Liberty
Where does it say that dessert always comes last? You're free to indulge, so stop by these market vendors to pick up great desserts for your Fourth of July picnic or to enjoy in our shaded picnic area.
ICED by Betsy
 There will be fireworks sparkling and grills fired up this weekend for all sorts of 4th of July celebrations, so make sure to include some yummy cupcakes in the mix. ICED by Betsy will be featuring Stars & Stripes and Southern Belle cupcakes this week that will be dressed up for the holiday!
Stars & Stripes is butter vanilla cake filled with a raspberry and blueberry puree. Frosted with sweet vanilla buttercream and topped with a red raspberry, blueberries, and edible gold stars! Happy 4th of July!
Southern Belle - A moist red velvet cake with a light chocolate flavor and a distinctive red color. Filled and frosted with velvety smooth cream cheese frosting. Topped with a blue star to celebrate our Independence.
For the list of other great flavors visit here.
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.
All Hands in the Cookie Jar
 We believe delicious treats are a right, not a privilege. Stop by to taste Beth Reed's allergen-free and gluten-free goodies, including six-packs of "With Liberty and Brownies for All" brownie bites and Patriotic Brown Sugar Flag and Star Cookies. Gluten-free items this week include the popular Rosemary Lemon Cornmeal cookies and Red Velvet Whoopie Pies. She is also offering the cookie "Mix and Match" promotion, which is $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Jenny and Frank's Artisan Gelato  What do you get when you combine Strawberry Sage, Classic Vanilla and Blueberry Basil Gelati? Why Jenny and Frank's 4th of July "Red, White and Blueberry" Special! It's Jenny and Frank's way of wishing you a Happy Independence Day.
Buy one single of each of the three headliners, and get $1 off your order. Buy a pint of each and save $2. It's the perfect way to keep cool! Yellow Springs Farm
 Don't forgot Yellow Springs Farms goat milk caramel sauces for an indulgent treat made with organic sugar and perfect for sundaes at 4th of July parties. Select vanilla, cinnamon, or chocolate swirl. They are a perfect match for Jenny and Frank's Gelato. Marcy's Granola Who says sweets can't be good for you? Marcy's Granola is great for getaways because it requires no refrigeration. It makes a wonderful healthy, energy snack for biking, hiking, running or golfing.
Or you can have it on top of oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream or right out of the container. It's even good on salad for a new and different picnic treat.
Marcy's 2 lb package is becoming very popular. You can save $1.50 off of our regular pound prices by buying our 1 month supply, 2 lb,in a completely recycled container. You can pre-order at info@marcysgranola.com to make sure your favorite flavor is available for you at the market. |
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Freedom to Roam at Home on the Range
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This Independence Day take some inspiration from these free-roaming hens on Nevin Mast's Bendy Brook Farm. They eat naturally are chemical and hormone-free, and they have a super-cool ride.
Their "chicken coop" is an example of amazing ingenuity. It's an old van that was in an accident and then re-fitted with nesting boxes and a roost. When the grass runs out in one section of pasture, the coop and fence are moved to another field of fresh, green grass.
Free from Chemicals and Hormones
At Bendy Brook farm, hens live out in the green pasture all day long, with constant access to grass and bugs - the way hens lived in farms all over America before factory farms entered our food chain. This makes their eggs nutritionally superior to exclusively grain-fed, commercial hens. There are no pesticides or hormones used anywhere. And the chickens are fed soy-free , organically grown grain in addition to the grass they eat.
Free to Be Chickens
Many folks are under the impression that all "free-range" eggs are created equally, but Corrie Mast, Nevin's daughter-in-law, explained that USDA only requires that free-range egg producers demonstrate that free-range poultry has been given access to the outside.
Often times, "free-range" chickens live in a chicken house with a small door that opens to a small dirt patch. It is more-humane than no access to the outdoors at all, but there is no nutritional benefit. Also, unless eggs are labeled organic in addition to "free-range" they have likely been given hormones or treated with antibiotics.
At Bendy Brook, chickens roost in a the shelter of a recycled chicken house and are given access to expansive grassy fields with plenty of insects. This greatly improves the taste and nutrition of eggs.
Fresh, Healthy and Delicious
 The Masts recently did a comparison of their own eggs vs. grocery store eggs and this is what they found. Bendy Brook Farm's yolks are an orange color (from the beta carotene in the grass), and it's they are more rounded and firm than the grocery store eggs. The double yolk was just an added bonus!
Bendy Brook Farm's eggs are a great way get your holiday weekend off to a fresh start. But make sure you get there early - they have been known to sell out!
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Un-Recipe - Freedom from the Kitchen
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It's way too hot to cook! Plus, it's a holiday, so why not leave that stove off and relax at a no-cook Fireworks Picnic, fresh from the market.
The Menu
-A simple salad of diced tomatoes, fresh onions or leeks, and chopped fresh basil, (from our farms), splashed with olive oil and a light vinegar.
-Cheese from Yellow Springs Farm:
*Goat-za-rella- a goat milk cheese that is similar to Mozzerella, but better! Try it with tomatoes, omelets or melt it on sandwiches--- yum!
*Berry Good-a fresh chevre mixed with berries picked at the farm, and just a touch of local honey
-Crusty bread from St. Peter's Bakery
- A bottle of chilled wine or sangria from A'Dello Winery
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Don't Forget your Patriotic Pooch!
Stop by Joe Paws Bakery to see Barkley and to to treat your pal to Patriotic Peanut Butter Joes.
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 Over the Fence (News from the Neighbors)
Turn Your Clutter to Cash!
Looking for an easy way to make some extra cash? Reserve your table now for Collegeville's upcoming community-wide Yard Sale!
When: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Rain date is September 23, 2012.
Where: TheCollegeville Shopping Center (former Acme Shopping Center) at the corner of Rt. 29 and Main Street, Collegeville.
Sponsor: The Collegeville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), which supports the Collegeville Main Street Program and the Collegeville Farmers' Market. This event is a fundraiser for the CEDC.
What will make this event a success: Our extensive promotion of this event, music, great food-and YOU!
What are you waiting for? Clean out your closets, basement and garage and turn all your clutter into cash while you have a great time and enjoy the camaraderie of your neighbors! All you have to do is fill out and mail the registration form below.
Questions? Call Rachael at 610.454.1050 or e-mail: manager@collegevilledevelopment.org
A Room with a View to Success
Are you looking for a place to locate or relocate your business in a great community with great storefronts and visability. Collegevilel Main Street can help you find just the right home for your business at very reasonable rates. Contact Rachael at 610.454.1050 or e-mail: manager@collegevilledevelopment.org
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