Last Call for
2012 CSA Shares |
Current members must postmark their share applications by Saturday November 26th. Click for application The first waitlist group will begin signing up on Monday the 28th. The waitlist is huge! Please don't delay, it is very hard to turn away previous members because we have sold out. |
| Laptops Needed | Upgrading during the holidays and want a tax deduction for your old laptop?
The farm could use 2 laptop computers with internal modem and operating systems : Windows XP or greater.
Please email Margot with the specifics.
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We Want Your Leaves
| If you have leaves, Pennypack Farm wants them. When you drop them off, drive to the end of the driveway, and turn left. Just add the pile that's already started. Thanks! |
Canned Food Drive to help
Philabundance
| We are lucky to have fresh vegetables from Pennypack Farm. Many others in our community aren't so lucky and suffer from food insecurity. Can you help?
We're gathering canned and other non-perishable items at the Harvest House between now and Dec. 13. Our new Toyota Tundra truck will be put to good use, when we join a caravan of trucks delivering the food to Philabundance on December 15. Thank you!
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As part of our Thanksgiving issue, we are pleased to announce that during the 2011 CSA season, Pennypack Farm donated over 3,700 pounds of organically grown fresh produce to 3 local food cupboards. The clients of these cupboards have come to rely on Pennypack Farm for their weekly seasonal produce. |
Give Thanks
This is the time of year that we reflect upon all the good that life has to offer - loved ones, a warm house, and food on our tables.
With Thanksgiving approaching, I'd like to take a moment to say thanks to all of those who made this year a success on the farm.
Thank you to the farmers who grew the delicious, healthy food that nourished my family.
Thank you to College Settlement Camp who hosts Pennypack Farm.
Thank you to the hard working volunteers who mowed, weeded, built and harvested (no matter the weather).
Thank you to the creative minds that created, planned and made our special events so special.
Thank you to our educator and guest presenters who enlightened hundreds of children and adults about the importance of local farming and eating well.
Thank you to everyone on our waitlist - you inspire us to keep growing.
And. . .
Thank you to our farm members who supported us this year!
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving,
Kristy Gregory
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Education in Winter
This is it folks. The final two classes of the year are scheduled and awaiting your registration. Plans for 2012 include a farmer blog, international cooking demos, home gardening classes, and the sustainable movie series. Thank you to all the members who led classes and taught us new skills! We have had a successful year of educational programs, and are looking forward to the next.
~Raina Ainslie, Education Coordinator
 Hands-On Pasta Workshop
Tuesday November 29, 2011 7:00pm-9:00pm, $20 Learn how to make pasta from scratch in this two hour class. Roll, cut, and cook linguini and fettuccini style noodles. Cooking instructor Kathy D'Addario will guide you through the process, demonstrating a bowl method and food processor method, with samples to taste. More info...  Hands-On Sprouting Workshop
Tuesday December 6, 2011 7:00pm-8:30pm, $20 Sprouting at home is a great way to continue eating your greens through the winter. Sprouts are a healthy addition to meals or salads, and are inexpensive and easy to grow at home. Learn about nutrition benefits, growing methods. More info... |
Rutabaga and Carrot Puree
Epicurious.com2 rutabagas (2 1/2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
5 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Cook rutabagas and carrots in boiling salted water to cover by 1 inch in a large pot until tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer vegetables with a slotted spoon to a food processor and puree with butter, brown sugar, and salt until very smooth. If necessary, transfer puree back to pot and reheat. |
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