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Pennypack Pickings
Volume 7, Issue 12
June 27, 2009
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Pennypack Farm & Education Center
685 Mann Road, Horsham, PA 19044
Hosted by The College Settlement of Philadelphia
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Potluck SupperSunday, June 28, 5:30pmPlease
join us for the season's first potluck dinner! Bring a dish to share
as well as your family's plate, cup, flatware, napkin and beverage.
Sunday, June 28th at 5:30pm at Pennypack. Rain date Monday, June 29th
at 5:30pm.
Work Day at the Farm - July 3 (4th of July Holiday)
Again this year, many of the farmers will be taking off for the July 4 holiday. We could definitely use help, especially in the morning hours, with the harvest and getting things ready for the CSA pick up. If you have the day off, this is a great way to contribute towards your share duty and help with farm operations. Last year we had over 25 people come to the farm on the 4th and harvested several hundred pounds of potatoes!
Feel free to show up in the morning hours, when its cooler, as early as 630 am and anytime thereafter until 1 or 2 in the afternoon. Those of us who will be on vacation, as well as those who will be here, will appreciate your help!
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Have a Locavore 4th of July Picnic!
Pennypack Farm encourages you to spread the word to your family and friends about eating locally. The Local Food Market will feature items to help make this a reality.
All week we will have bison burgers and chicken sausage. They grill up beautifully. Be sure to check out bison grilling tips at www.backyardbison.com.
Try the delicious, organic small red potatoes from Lancaster to make fantastic potato salad!
With your CSA share, make a fresh zucchini salad:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint (be sure to pick some at the farm)
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds zucchini, diced
Mix dressing, pour over zucchini and top with Linden Dale Feta.
For a vegetarian entree, grill some portobello mushroom caps, stuff sauteed swiss chard (or other greens) mixed with Apple Tree Goat Dairy's goat chevre. Full recipe found here.
On Friday, we will have burger rolls from Metropolitan Bakery.
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Thank you for thinking of us but...
We have had an abundance of donations of egg cartons, plastic containers, paper bags and other recyclables.
Please, no more donations until further notice.
We have no more room!
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Share Duty Opportunity
Help Out at the Farmers Market
Every Saturday, we attend a Farmers Market in West Philadelphia's Clark Park. The market attracts farmers from all over the region and brings fresh locally produced vegetables, meats, cheeses, flowers, breads and more into an otherwise under served neighborhood.
We are looking for some help with the market on Saturday, July 11 as our regular helpers will be taking vacation at this time. If you are interested please contact Andy at pennypackfarm@gmail.com.
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The Dirt on Education
All education programs are open to the public.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
To register for any program, contact Mike Hobbs at education@pennypackfarm.org or calling 215-646-3943 x3.
Please provide the following
Names of all attendees, including children
Ages of children
Contact name, email and phone
Program name, date and time
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Back by Popular Demand!
The Playful Chef!!
11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old
Space is Limited
Does your child like to make snacks and eat yummy foods? Would you like to introduce your picky eater to some new foods? Join Chef Alisa Tammaro as we spend the morning cooking, making crafts and best of all, having fun. Put on a pair of messy clothes, bring your imagination and your appetite then get ready to party!
Preregistration is a MUST!
Cost: $12.00 per child/per class or
$10.00 per child/per class if registering for 4 or more classes
Tuesdays (corrected from previous news)
June 30th - Red, White and Blue Lemon Berry Trifle
July 14th - Fruit Pizza
July 21st - Dirt Dessert
July 28th - Garden Vegetable and Pasta Salad
August 18th - Fruit and Yogurt Sundaes
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 Farmer Andy Hour
4th Thursday of each month
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us as we kick off a new series of programs presented by Pennypack Farm's Farm Director, Andy Andrews. During each session Andy will discuss a different topic that is relative to both the farm and a home garden.
Fee: Each program is $10.00/person OR
Register for all 5 for just $45.00
July 23 - Organic Pest and Weed Control
Farmer Andy will discuss how to keep garden/farm pests and weeds at bay while walking the farm and identifying the culprits as well as the beneficial insects.
Registration is required by July 21
August 27 - Soil
September 24 - 100 Mile Diet
October 22- Preparing your garden for winter and looking forward to spring
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Tomato Canning
with Christina Pirello
Saturday, July 25
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Pennypack Farm & Education Center is very pleased to invite you to join Christina Pirello, the Emmy Award winning host of the national public television series, 'Christina Cooks,' for a lively tomato canning demonstration.
During this 2-hour class, tomato canning will be demystified and you will go home feeling excited and confident about canning your own summer harvest! Participants will have an opportunity to take home a can of tomatoes preserved during the program.
Go to www.christinapirello.org for more information about Christina.
Pre-registration is required by July 10.
Fee: $30.00/person due at time of registration.
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 "Wildman" Steve Brill
Tuesday, August 18
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Naturalist-Author "Wildman" Steve has been leading foraging tours in parks throughout the Northeast since 1982. Kids & grown-ups alike are welcome to sign-up, e-mail Mike Hobbs at education@pennypackfarm.org
Cost: $20.00/adults $10.00/children
Come learn with the best about the native edible foods that are growing in your own backyard!
Click here to visit "Wildman" Steve's website for more information.
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 Birthday Parties at the Farm
CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S SPECIAL DAY WITH PENNYPACK FARM
If you're looking for a unique, fun and easy way to celebrate your child's next birthday look no further! Celebrate your child's birthday with a farm-theme related birthday party. Spend time exploring the acres of fields, playing games and tasting yummy organically grown veggies.
For more information email education@pennypackfarm.org
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Family Workdays
Every Friday through the summer
(except 7/3)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Looking for a way to fulfill your share volunteer hours? Do you like spending time at the farm with your children? Please join us for family work days in the Edible Classroom. There will be someone on hand to lead the work but a to-do list is also hanging inside the shed.
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Weekly Harvest
lettuce
swiss chard
kohlrabi
cilantro
dill
parsley
fennel
collards
mustard
kale
turnips
broccoli
cucumber
zucchini
upick
raspberries
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Free Shopping Bag
Shop at the Local Foods Market, spend $10.00 and you will receive a reusable shopping bag.
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Volunteers
Wanted
Campfire Storytellers
& Musicians needed.
Volunteers needed to make potluck dishes for Sunday Suppers. Recipes and ingredients provided.
Contact Janice Blades if you can help with either of these opportunities.
janice.blades@gmail.com
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Save the Dates
Bison Burger
& Tomato Tasting
Dinner
Saturday, July 25
6:00pm
Join us for grilled Bison Burgers and farm tomatoes. Bring a potluck dish to share and stay for s'mores.
1st Pennypack Farm
Campout
Friday, July 31Reservations will be taken. Watch the Pickings for more details.
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CSA Committee Meetings
The members of the CSA Committee welcome anyone to attend our meetings. The Committee is a wonderful way to get involved in the Farm community.
All meetings at 7pm
Thursday, July 9
date change due to holiday
Thursday, August 6
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Local Foods Market - Product List
Every week you will see here a complete list of products available in the local foods market. Bring your appetite and cash or checks at your weekly pick-up. Prices can vary.
Click on a suppliers name to link to their website.
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Announcing a great new item
Fantastic Goat Feta from Linden Dale Farm in Ronks, PA. This farm is a family owned goat dairy. Their feta compares with great feta from the Middle East according to one Pennypack Farm reviewer. The feta is packed in brine, crumbles well, great in salads and combined with the Griggstown ground turkey in turkey burgers.
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Eggs, Cheese & Dairy
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Pennypack Farm
Fresh eggs from the hens you know!
Lancaster Farm Fresh
Apple Tree chevre, garlic herb
Apple Tree chevre, plain
Hope Springs baby swiss
Hope Springs Sharp Cheddar
Misty Creek Hard goat cheddar
Noble Cave aged cheddar - Special 10% off
Herbal Jack
Toy Cow Black Cherry Yogurt
Toy Cow Blueberry Yogurt
Seven Stars Dairy
7 Stars: lowfat maple yogurt
7 Stars: Plain Yogurt
Flint Hill Farm
Goat Yogurt (like kefir)
Special Mozzarella (limited quantities)
Linden Dale Farm
Goat Feta
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Meat & Poultry
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Backyard Bison
Bison, ground
Bison, bugers
Griggstown Farm Market
Chicken, basil and tomato sausage
Chicken, broccoli rabe sausage
Chicken, mozzarella and basil sausage
Chicken, white wine and garlic sausage
Chicken, spinach and feta sausage
Ground Turkey
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Fruits & Vegetables
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Lancaster Farm Fresh
Golden Delicious Apples
Cremini Mushrooms
Portabello Mushrooms
Green Valley Organics
New Red Potatoes
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Breads & Treats
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Metropolitan Bakery - We are increasing the quantity of bread ordered to meet the high demand.
Organic Spelt
Rosemary Olive Oil
Whole Wheat Baguette
Whole Wheat Sandwich
Granola 12 oz
Granola bars
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Pantry & Other
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Lancaster Farm Fresh
Honey: raw
Maple Syrup
Bobbi's
Garlic Hummus
Mild Garlic Hummus
Jalapeno Hummus
Kauffman's
Kauffman's Cider; 1/2 gallon
Sarah's Savories
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