 PFM Market Newsletter
Saturday, September 20
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PFM
Saturdays
9am-1pm
Bridge St. & Taylor Al.
Behind Family Dollar
Phoenixville, PA
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Artists at the Market
on Second Saturdays
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Health Screenings
by Phoenixville Hospital
on Third Saturdays
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The Phoenixville Farmers' Market is a producer/grower market committed to providing locally grown, fresh food; to preserving our agricultural heritage; and to building community.
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THANK YOU!
We gratefully acknowledge New Century Bank and Longview Investments for their financial support of the PFM.
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Hello Market Shoppers!
The weather should be beautiful tomorrow and the farmers will join us with many late summer vegetables and some fall greens as well. Fruits abound and it is truly the harvest season. This week's recipe is features red peppers. It is a delicious Romesco Sauce, perfect for roasted meats or as a dip for bread. It's at the bottom of this email.
As most of you probably know, sustainability is a core value of our market. Our farmers work to be environmentally and economically sustainable. PASA, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, provides support for farmers and consumers through a variety of educational programs and networking opportunities. In fact, sevral of our farmers serve on the PASA board. Next week, PASA is having a fund raising dinner at the beautiful Longwood Gardens. Dinner will include locally raised food, Philadelphia's own Bluecoat Gin, and Stargazers wine. Tickets are still available at www.pasafarming.org or by calling Marilyn Anthony, PASA Southeast Regional Director at marilyn@pasafarming.org or 610-458-5700 ext 305. You can read a full description of the dinner at the bottom of this email.
Next week we will have our annual Fibers Fest featuring local spinners and wool products. Angels Wool Farm will return with their delightful angora rabbits. This is a great event for children and families and children will have a chance to try their hand at spinning wool!
Music this week will be by the fabulous, local singer-songwriter Cliff Hills! Cliff has a new CD coming out soon - - his CD release party is set for Oct 11 @8PM at Steel City Coffeehouse.
We encourage you to BYOB - bring your own bag -- and if you do, you can enter a raffle to win Market Dollars that you can spend with any vendor. Starting this Saturday, each week that you BYOB to the market, stop by the market table and fill out a raffle. Each week we will draw a winner and hand over the market money!
Finally, please remember not to park in the Family Dollar parking lot
-- they've had police officers there ticketing market shoppers lately.
There is plenty of free parking available in the Justice Center lot,
just across the alley from the Family Dollar lot. We realize that some shoppers may have conditions that make it hard for them to walk from the Justice Center lot, so we have designated 2 disabled spots close to the market.
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Mountain View Poultry Farm
Barb Shelly
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Barbara Shelly brings organic poultry, sausages, broths, chilis and eggs to market. Her chickens and turkeys are raised in an open pasture without the use of antibiotics or any other chemicals. In addition to grass, the chickens and turkeys are fed organic grains, vitamins and minerals. All the sausages are made with sea salt, unrefined sugar and organic seasonings.
Contact Info:
Mountain View Poultry Farm
255 South Best Plaza
Walnutport, PA 18088
Ph: 484-320-0045
Email: mtvieworganics@aol.com
Web: www.mtvieworganics.com
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Charlestown Cooperative Farm
Sue Kilpatrick
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Sue and Andrea grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs in Charlestown Township. Using compost and green manures, Charlestown Farm employs farming practices that nourish the land and produce healthy fruits and vegetables bearing no chemical pesticides or herbicides.
Contact Info:
Charlestown Cooperative Farm
2565 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-917-0252
Email: sue@charlestownfarmcenter.org
Web:www.charlestowncooperativefarm.org
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Soap by Pat
Pat Dillon |
Soap by Pat sells handcrafted soap, lotion, and lip balm using quality ingredients such as olive and other vegetable oils, shea butter, botanicals (locally grown when possible), and either essential oils or scents. Soaps include jewelweed for poison ivy, goat's milk for sensitive skin, and soap made with beer. Varieties include lavender, mint, rosemary, tea tree, lemongrass, orange- ginger and more.
Contact Info:
Soap by Pat
1034 East Cedarville Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
Ph: 610-621-1737
Email: piedrapat@yahoo.com
Web:www.soapbypat.com |
Countrytime Farm
Paul & Ember Crivellaro |
Paul and Ember Crivellaro raise their hogs feeding them natural grain in a humane setting. All of their delicious pork products including pancetta, bacon, sausage, ribs, tenderloin, and nitrate-free hotdogs are free of antibiotics, growth hormones, preservatives and MSG. Ember brings theirfull line nitrate free bacon, hot dogs, chop, sausage patties, sausuge Italian and chorizo, ground pork, cuttlets, roast, and more.
Contact Info:
Countrytime Farm
Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526
Ph: 610-562-2090
Email: countrytimefarm@msn.com
Web:www.countrytimefarm.com
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Artisans' Cafe
Rosemarie Holck
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Artist Gallery & Café will be bringing our coffee, Nantucket juices, bottled water, and freshly brewed iced coffee & tea. In addition, we will be offering a variety of sandwich wraps for lunchtime. Plan on stopping by to try one of our freshly made wraps, all made with the finest ingredients. Wraps will be available when the market opens. This week, we are featuring HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN, HAM AND BRIE, & VEGGIE Also stop by for a sample of our "GAZPACHO" soup! Great to take home for lunch or dinner!
Don't forget to join our "Coffee Club". You will receive a free 1/2 pound bag of coffee with the purchase of 6 (1) pound bags. "Coffee Club" cards are available at the Farmers Market or at Artisans Gallery & Café. About our coffee.....We have entered into a series of partnerships with local suppliers and vendors to offer a variety of products which will benefit both the economy and support local and global charities. We have chosen One Village Coffee as our local roaster for Artisans' exclusive blend and for the other variety of "Fair Trade" & "Organic" blends that can be purchase at the Farmers Market or at the Gallery. One pound whole bean bags sell for $10.95.
Contact Info:
Artisans Gallery & Cafe
236 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-935-1965
Email: reholck@artisansgallery-cafe.com
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Great Harvest Bread Company
Jim Blumenstock & Kim Alexander
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Hi!! We are Jim Blumenstock & Kim Alexander, owners of the Great Harvest Bread Company. We are a local, family bakery making the best in whole grain and specialty breads, muffins, scones, and many other baked goods from "scratch' everyday. We grind wheat daily to make our own fresh whole wheat flour and use no artificial preservatives. We love our bread, the milling of wheat, the free slices that bring us close to our customers, the feeling of being close to the earth, the simplicity, creativity, and freedom. Stop by our new market site, say hi and step up to our world famous breadboard to get a free slice of the best fresh, hot bread on the planet. This week: we will bring along our regular fresh baked breads, muffins, scones and cookies as well as a new bread for this season, Irish Soda Bread.Winner of Best Bread on the Main Line 2003-2007!
Contact Info:
Great Harvest Bread Co.
128 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
Ph: 610-975-0200
Ardmore Farmers Market
120 Coulter Ave.
Ardmore, Pa 19003
Ph: 610-649-6890
Email: jblumenstock@greatharvest.com
Web: www.greatharvestwayne.com
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Marci's Morsels
Anna Doyle |
Marci's Morsels will not be at the market this week.
Marci's Morsels sells delicious toffee and cookies which are locally
handmade with organic ingredients. They can create custom party favors and gift boxes to fit your needs. Marci's Morsels include Russian Tea Cakes, Pfeffernuesse, Toffee Crunch Cookies, Appalachian Spice Cookies, Lemon Shortbread, Traditional Toffee, and weekly specials.
Contact Info:
Marci's Morsels
1030 Cedar Knolls
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Ph: 610-358-9094
Email: anna@marcismorsels.com
Web:www.marcismorsels.com
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Sweetwater Baking Company
Saul & Jolynn Schwartz |
Sweetwater is a small, family-owned bakery making cinnamon rolls, biscotti, and naturally leavened bread in a wood fired brick oven. They use only the best organic ingredients and strive to make products of the highest quality, both in taste and nutrition.
Contact Info:
Sweetwater Baking Co.
1850 French Creek Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-495-0407
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Backyard Bison
Rod Weider
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Rod brings naturally raised American Plains buffalo and does not use hormones, steroids, antibiotics or commercial cattle feed.
Contact Info:
Backyard Bison
685 Crowthers Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Ph: 610-346-6640
Email: rod@backyardbison.com
Web: www.backyardbison.com
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Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller |
Birchrun Hills Farm is a family owned dairy farm in the highlands of Birchrunville, Chester County. Sue Miller and her family caringly handcraft raw milk cheese from the milk of their Holstein cows. Birchrun Hills Farm features Birchrun Blue, a raw milk natural rind semi-soft cheese that is rich and creamy with delicate blue flavors; and Highland Alpine, a raw milk washed rind traditional mountain-style cheese that features nuttiness combined with a hint of sharpness. Sue also sells humanely-raised veal.
Contact Info:
Birchrun Hills Farm
2573 Horseshoe Trail
Chester Springs, Pa 19425
Email: birchrunhillsfarm@verizon.net
Web:www.birchrunhillsfarm.com
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Baues' Busy Bees
Dave & Rosemary Baues |
Dave and Rosemary Baues have been beekeeping since 1999. The honey they harvest is raw - they only strain it to remove the wax.We have honey and bee pollen; new candles; beeswax hand cream, body lotion and lip balm.
Contact Info:
Baues' Busy Bees
6 Red Cloud Circle
Royersford, PA 19468
Phone: 610-948-0380
Email: rosemary@bauesbusybees.com
Web: www.bauesbusybees.com
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Jack's Farm
Dan & Deb Heckler |
JACK'S FARM strives to be your first choice for reasonably priced, good
tasting, organically grown (not government certified) vegetables,
pasture raised chicken and eggs, a variety of annual and perennial
berries and a selection of ornamentals including cut flowers and potted
herbs.JACK'S FARM Grows Great Food!
Contact Info:
Jack's Farm
1370 West Schuylkill Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
Phone: 610-933-7530
Email: jacksfarm@gmail.com
Web:www.jacksfarm.net
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Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery
Linda Torelli
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Shepherd's Pie offers all-natural treats that dogs love while getting
the benefit of healthy ingredients. Plus there are a few treats for
cats and fun accessories for both cats and dogs. With products
handcrafted locally, this is a great stop for your pets or unique gifts
for your friends and family. Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery will be at the
market every Saturday. 
Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery
Ph: 484-678-7465
Email: linda@shepspie.com
Web: www.shepspie.com
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Patashoo
Paul Sargent
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Authentic sweet and savory pastries perfect for parties, meetings,
housewarmings and hostess gifts. Or to treat yourself. Éclairs,
creampuffs, and seasonal fruit tarts. Special occasion cakes and savory
appetizers by special order. Everything handmade, fresh, delicious.
Delivery available.
Contact Info:
Paul Sargent
610-291-5062
psargent1@comcast.net
www.patashoo.com
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Whole Hearted Bakery
Lori Policastro |
We will attempt to bring the following items to the market this week. Last week I hurt my foot. I can't do marathon standing just yet. Also, we are down one baker. As most of you know, our high school student is back in school. Her replacement , Joanne, had to quit. Joanne has Lymes Disease and while she enjoyed baking with us her body didn't. Until we can hire someone else to bake our cookies we will stick to the basics. Anyone interested in baking for us part time? Come talk to us! Pies: peaches are almost done. We will freeze some local low spray peaches to extend the season but that will not last too much longer. This week we will have apple pies made with low spray Smoke House Apples from Sanatoga, peach pies made with peaches from Coatesville, and try to break out some pumpkin pies and maybe even some pecan. Our new and improved Sticky Buns Our sell out Sour Cream Cherry Scones This week's Muffin flavor - TBD but most likely Banana Coconut. Chocolate Cherry Pecan Biscotti and gluten free Chocolate Hazelnut Naughty Biscotti Our usual selection of cakes: Carrot, Banana, Jewish Apple, & Chocolate Limited Cookie Selection: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Raisin Oaties, & Celtic Shortbread. We will try to turn some of our other flavors, like Vegan Chocolate Chip. Next week we will have two friends helping us - my good friend, Deb, a most excellent cookie baker, and Kell, Sarah's friend. My foot should be much better, too. All factors should combine to help us get back in our groove! Please go to our website, www.WholeHeartedBaking.com to read my thoughts and get updated on what is happening in our lives and business.
See you at the market! Contact Info:Whole Hearted Bakery 484-716-0636 bakequery@aol.com |
Mitchell Program
Dagmar Holl |
Flowers and herbs grown by court adjudicated young men who care for the
garden and animals at St. Gabriel's Hall in Audubon. The objective of
the Mitchell Program is to reduce further involvement of youth in the
juvenile justice system. To help youth be accountable for their
actions, develop victim empathy and take greater responsibility for the
quality of life in their community. To develop measurable competencies
that help youth to become more responsible and productive members of
their communities.
Contact Info:
Dagmar Holl
St. Gabriel's Hall
Pawlings Road
Audubon, PA 19407
610-666-7970 ext. 215
dholl@chs-adphila.org
www.saintgabrielssystem.org
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Stargazers Vineyard
Brian & Jennifer Dickerson |
Stargazers will not be at the market this week.
Stargazers Vineyard and Winery are owned and operated by Alice and John
Weygandt. The vinifera vineyard, planted in 1979, is located just north
of Unionville, in Newlin Township, Chester County, PA. The winery was
built into the hillside in 1996. Following the European model of
growing, the grapes are grown and made into wine by the owners of the
vineyard. Stargazers uses Integrated Pest Management and sustainable
practices in the vineyard and the winery.Stargazer's will be at the market on selected Saturdays.
Contact Info:
Brian & Jennifer Dickerson
1024 Wheatland Drive
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-486-0422
askstargazers@stargazersvineyard.com
www.stargazersvineyard.com
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Peach Bottom Farm
Jonas Miller
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The Miller family brings Pequea Valley Farm yogurt and dairy
products from Jersey Cows raised on pasture, produce, fruits and baked
goods. Peach Bottom Farm will be at the market every Saturday beginning
in June.
Contact Info:
Jonas Miller
180 Grubb's Corner Road
Peach Bottom, PA 17563
717-548-2128 |
North Star Orchard
Ike and Lisa Kerchner
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Ike and Lisa Kerschner grow high quality fruit that is normally not
available commercially. They grow 50+ varieties of modern and heritage
apples, seven types of Asian pears, 30+ kinds of peaches, and 30+
varieties of plums, as well as European pears, nectarines and cherries.
In 2007, Ike and Lisa expanded to grow vegetables as well. Click here to read Lisa's essay on being a farmer - recently published in Newsweek! North Star Orchard will be at the market every Saturday beginning in June. This week: Asian pears, apples, European pears, apple and Asian pear cider, and assorted veggies including potatoes, kohlrabi, sweet peppers, and lettuce.
Contact Info:
North Star Orchard
Ike & Lisa Kerschner
3226 Limestone Road
Cochranville, PA 19330
610-593-0314
lisa@northstarorchard.com
www.northstarorchard.com
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Forks Farm
John and Todd Hopkins
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Our farm philosophy:
Local, fresh, healthy and sustainable. Our goal is to be your local
source for fresh, clean, pastured poultry, eggs, beef, lamb, and pork
of the highest quality using sustainable farming methods that
contribute to the health of our customers, community and environment.
Pasture-raised with no drugs.
Our animals grow to maturity on pasture without the heavy grain feeding
found in feedlots and confinement facilities today. Pasture raising
provides our animals a low-stress, high-quality life, improves the
soil, and helps maintain the landscape. We don't believe artificial
fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, growth promotants, hormones and
antibiotics belong in our food chain, so we don't use them.
Best nutrition for us.
Foods raised from naturally-enriched soils and forages without chemical
inputs taste better, keep longer, and are more nutritious than the food
products you can buy at the grocery store. Our pasture foods are lower
in saturated fats, calories, and cholesterol, and are higher in
essential fatty acids and vitamins.
Forks Farm will be at the market on selected Saturdays beginning at the end of June.
Contact Info:
The Hopkins Family
299 Covered Bridge Road
Orangeville, PA 17859
570-683-5820
info@forksfarmmarket.com www.forksfarmmarket.com
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Hoagland Farm
Lynn & Carol Hoagland |
Lynn and Carol operate a produce, hay, grain, and hog farm 85 miles
northwest of Phoenixville. Lynn was raised on the farm and has been the
owner/farmer for over 30 years. A small orchard compliments the
vegetables and berries grown on the farm. Lynn brings a variety of
delicious fruits including melons and grapes in addition to traditional
vegetables, and maple syrup. Hoagland Farm will be at the market selected Saturdays.
Contact Info:
Hoagland Farm
2905 State Route 54
Elysburg, PA 17824
570-672-9740
CC_hoagland@hotmail.com
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Ocean Earth Wind Fire
Susan Maddon Cox
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hippest spot in town for yoga, massage & whole living, brings their
show on the road this summer to PFM, offering healing chair massage
& wake-up yoga classes for kids & big people!
Meet one of our lively teachers for yoga at 9:30am for some
invigorating movement to get your weekend rolling. It's perfect for
everyone, fun & FREE! Then visit Susan & Laurie, nationally
certified massage therapists who can work wonders in only a few minutes
relieving your tension & restoring your sense of well-being with a
fantastic chair massage. Get to know more about our full schedule of
classes & bodywork therapies as well as the diverse learning
workshops we offer each month at our downtown sanctuary.
Our purpose and aspiration is to create and offer amazing ways to
ride the waves of life today and tomorrow, in our community and in the
world. To live is to be connected. Yes has far more power than no. The
world and its people need healing and inspiration to dance with joy. We
can help you with that.
See you at Market!
Contact Info:
122 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-933-0725
susanmaddencox@msn.com
www.oceanearthwindfire.com
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Cressley's Greenhouse
Robinn & Mary Cressley
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The Cressleys bring hanging baskets, plants, vegetables and seasonal produce. Cressley's will be at the market on selected Saturdays.
Contact Info:
Robin & Mary Cressley
4026 Long Run Road
Lehighton, PA 18235
610-377-3496
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Quarryville Orchards
Aaron Esch
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Aaron Esch brings peaches and apples to the market at the peak of
freshness and flavor. He also brings fresh apple cider, plums, berries,
canned pickles, preserves, and pies. Quarryville Orchard will be at the
market every Saturday beginning in August.
Contact Info:
Aaron Esch
290 North Church Street
Quarryville, PA 17566
717-786-4937
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Greens and Grains
Julie Zlogar
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Freshly made prepared foods.
Contact Info:
Julie's Main Street Kitchen
6 South Main Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-917-0101
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Shellbark Hollow Farms
Pete Demchur
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Peter Demchur started Shellbark Hollow Farm ten years ago with just
two goats he received as a Father's Day gift. As his herd grew, so did
his hobby of cheese making, leading to the birth of the farm. Shellbark
Hollow Farm is a family-operated business in Chester County, PA where
our herd of Nubian goats are fed a special dies which helps produce a
high quality milk.
We offer a variety of goat milk products including fresh chevre,
sharp chevre I and II, eight flavored chevre spreads, yogurt, kefir,
ricotta, honey biscuits and milk.
Contact Info:
Donna Demchur Levitsky
Shellbark Hollow Farm
West Chester, PA
610.431.0786
www.shellbarkhollow.com
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Betty's Tasty Buttons
Elizabeth Begosh
Betty's Tasty Buttons creates artisan fudge from a family recipe using
the finest local, organic and fair trade ingredients. The confections
range from button-sized pieces of fudge to goat's milk caramel sauce to
hand-made marshmallow spread. A full product list is available here.
Elizabeth Begosh
504 S. 23rd St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19146
liz@bettysfudge.com
www.bettysfudge.com
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Recipe of the Week
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Romesco Sauce
2 red peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
1/4 cup hazelnuts, roasted and skinned
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Process all of the ingredients in a food processor or
blender until the hazelnuts arefinely ground. With the
machine running, pour the olive oil in in a steady
stream. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for
up to one week. Bring it to room temperature before
serving.
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PASA HARVEST DINNER
September 26, 2008
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Local Food Lovers and Friends of the Farmer---
Come Together to Celebrate the Harvest Season!
We welcome you to join the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) on Friday evening, September 26, 2008 at the first Harvest Celebration to be held at Longwood Gardens as we take time to applaud the bounty of local foods available in the Southeastern region of our state.
We'll begin enjoying drinks and appetizers in the Idea Garden at 6PM, while the evening sun illuminates the beauty of the annual and perennial flowers, roses, vegetables, fruits, ornamental grasses and container gardens. All the while, captivating live acoustic music will enhance this enchanting experience. We'll also commemorate the 25th anniversary of the White Dog Café with an award presentation to founder and food activist Judy Wicks who is an inspiration to so many people.
Philadelphia's own Bluecoat Gin (the first new American distillery since Prohibition) will offer samples of their extraordinary gin and unveil their latest libation, "Penn 1681" vodka. Be among the first to taste this extraordinary concoction.
Next we'll wander into the elaborate Longwood Ballroom for a multi-course sit down dinner featuring sumptuous preparations of duck, chicken, pork and fresh fruits & vegetables from PASA farm members. Chester County's Stargazer Winery will be serving their wines with dinner. A maple tinged dessert, suggesting the arrival of fall, concludes the dinner menu on a sweet note.
There will be ample time throughout the evening to stroll among the gardens and enjoy the seasonal beauty of Longwood where the landscapes glow with shades of yellow, orange, purple, and red trees. Attire suitable for garden walks and beautiful late summer evenings is suggested.
Southeast Regional Harvest Celebration Benefit Dinner
Friday, September 26, 2008
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Chester County
6:00PM
Tickets are $150 per person and a portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA).
Seating for this event is limited, so purchase your tickets soon either through the PASA website, www.pasafarming.org or by contacting Marilyn Anthony, PASA Southeast Regional Director at marilyn@pasafarming.org or 610-458-5700 ext 305.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for those who would like to make a meaningful contribution to PASA's work to ensure a thriving, sustainable food system in Pennsylvania. Contact Marilyn for more information.
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