 PFM Market Newsletter
Saturday, October 4th
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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 fall weather is finally here and we have a jam-packed schedule for October: Second Saturday on October 11th, Native American Day on October 18th and Oktoberfest on October 25th- be sure to mark your calendars!
Tomorrow may not be a festival, but we will have great fall goodies like fresh apple cider, apples, and lots of greens and fall vegetables, not to mention our regular delicious pasture-raised meats. Fall is a great time for roasts. We have a chuck roast recipe at the end of this email. This week in the children's area we will be doing leaf rubbings and learning a little about trees. Lil Red's Kettle Corn will be with us too. Be sure to stop by.
Music this week will be by Joe Willson, our favorite finger style guitarist!
What a week we have had- such unsettled economic times and contaminated Chinese formula. In times like these, "Think globally act locally" seems particularly relevant. There is little we can do to make sweeping change in the world, but we can take small, significant steps to nurture our own local economy that reflects our values of healthy food and healthy communities. As we enter a period of probable economic slow down, how can we make the most of our food dollars while still eating healthful, local food? Here are a few suggestions. 1. Use the tops of those beautiful beets and turnips. We have a few recipes to help at the end of this email to help. 2. Buy cheaper cuts of meat and slow roast them until they are fork tender and delicious. 3. Buy a whole chicken. You can get 2 meals for a family from a single chicken. With just a little effort (and a sharp knife) you can cut breasts off of a whole chicken for a stirfry or other recipe, then use the remaining carcass to make stock. You will have lots of meat on the thighs, leg and back for a hearty chicken soup or a chicken pot pie.
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 |
Pat will not return to the market on Oct 11.
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. Don't forget, Monday is the deadline to register to vote (and you can register online). Once you do vote, save your voting stub and bring it to Soap by Pat to get $1 off your soap order on November 8th. Also, starting on October 11th, Buy 3 Soaps, Get a Bar of Bee Balm Soap Free. Soap by Pat plans to return to the market on October 11th.
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 |
Ember will return with lots of pork on October 11th.
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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To help celebrate the Fall Season, we will be bringing hot cider and hot tea along with our coffee, Nantucket juices, bottled water. 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. And make sure you stop by for a sample of our home-made 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 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 will not be at the market next week, Oct 11, so be sure to stock up on extra bread tomorrow.
weetwater 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 |
The Baues will not be at the market this week.
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.  This week: new Halloween bandannas and treats.
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 |
Whole Hearted will be at the market tomorrow. 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 tomorrow.
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, European pears, several varieties of apples, cider, and assorted veggies.
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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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. This week: sweet corn, tomatoes, beans and pork.
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
Robin & 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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Recipes of the Week
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Wine Braised Chuck Roast with Onions
This tender chuck roast makes two meals. Most
of the meat is sliced and served with onion gravy, accompanied by egg
noodles, and the rest gets shredded and saved for a warm beef salad.
You might want to round out the first meal with a green salad or sautéed spinach. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 4 3/4 hr
Servings: Makes 4 servings (with leftovers) or 6 servings (without leftovers).
4 lb boneless beef chuck roast
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lb onions (4 to 6 medium), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 cup water
Accompaniment: 1/2 lb egg noodles, boiled until al dente
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
Pat beef dry and rub all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2
teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in an ovenproof 5-quart wide heavy pot over
moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown beef on all
sides, about 15 minutes total. Transfer beef to a plate.
Add onions to pot and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring
frequently, until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, tomato
paste, thyme, rosemary, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4
teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add wine and water and
bring to a boil. Return beef to pot, then cover tightly and braise in
oven, turning once after 1 hour, until beef is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3
hours total.
Let beef stand, uncovered, in onion sauce about 30 minutes.
If reserving some meat for beef salad,
cut off one third of roast, and, when cool enough to handle, shred and
toss with 3/4 cup onion sauce. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill
in an airtight container. While shredded beef cools, preheat
oven to 350°F and transfer remaining beef to a cutting board and cut
into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Season with salt and pepper and return beef
to sauce. Reheat, covered, 20 minutes.
Cooks' note:
Beef can be braised, sliced, and shredded, then returned separately to
sauce 5 days ahead. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, covered.
Reheat sliced beef and onion sauce in pot, covered, or an ovenproof
serving dish covered with foil in a 350°F oven about 30 minutes.
From epicuirious.com
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