PFM Market Newsletter Saturday, October 11th
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PFM Saturdays 9am-1pm Bridge St. & Taylor Al. Behind Family Dollar Phoenixville, PA ********* Artists at the Market on Second Saturdays ********* 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!
Tomorrow is Second Saturday, so we'll have some wonderful local artists at the market: Diving Cat Studio, Veghead Designs, Reis Renditions, and Victoria O'Neill who will be under the market tent making spiders with the kids! You can read about all the artists who participate in the market on our website. Local game enthusiast, Craig, will also be back at the market tent teaching kids (and adults) how to play the ancient board game, Go. Click here to read the Wikipedia entry on the game. We have a few wonderful fall recipes at the bottom of this email, a Thai Carrot Soup and Balsamic Glazed Pok Cutlets. Both recipes call for chicken stock. Don't worry if you haven't had time to make your own. Barb Shelly of Maintain View Farm sells delicious homemade stock!
Music this week will be Blake Allen and his band - they've got great talent and energy and we're always happy when they can play at the market.
Remember that next week we will have Native American Day, featuring a performance by Spirit Wing and special children's activities. The following week is Oktoberfest! Look for more details in next week's newsletter.
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 |
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 |
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. This week: 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 FREE Bar of Bee Balm Soap. Pat will also be bringing a fresh batch of soap made with stout and Dead Sea Mud and a wonderful new Pomengranate scented soap.
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 returns to the market this Saturday!
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 |
Happy Columbus Day.....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. We will also be bringing home-made soup/chili. 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 |
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. This week: cookies, toffee, and...ICE CREAM SANDWICHES made with Organic Ice Cream. This week's flavors:
Strawberry Sandwich (Chocolate Cookie and Strawberry Ice Cream)
Grasshopper Sandwich (Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie and Mint ChocolateChip Ice Cream) Toffee Crunch Dream (Toffee Crunch Cookie and Vanilla Ice Cream)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich (Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie and Chocolate Ice Cream)
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 this week, but will return next week.
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 |
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. This week: We'll have candles for the fall including pumpkins, pine cones in three (3) sizes and turkeys. A wide selection of candles for the fall tapers in fall colors along with many novelty candles. Don't forget to take care of skin with the change in weather with our beeswax creams, lotion and lip balm. Honey soap made with rosemary extract is very gentle and moisturizing for the skin. We have 100% pure raw honey in 12 ounce, one (1) pound and two and half (2 1/2) pound jars and bee pollen. Please stop by and see us on Saturday.
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 |
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: Halloween bandannas and treats.
Contact Info:
Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery Ph: 484-678-7465 Email: linda@shepspie.com Web: www.shepspie.com
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Patashoo Paul Sargent |
Patashoo will not be at the market this week.
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 Baking hopes to bring the following items to the market this Saturday: Assorted Pies- pecan, pumpkin (we will be using a new recipe), apple, apple crumb, and wild Maine blueberry pies. If Sarah is not able to bake our pie selection will be limited. Assorted Cookies - chocolate chip, raisin oaties, vegan chocolate chip, gingersnaps, plain and jam filled shortbread, peanut butter, buckeyes, cranberry pistachio white chocolate biscotti and gluten free naughty (chocolate hazelnut) biscotti Sour Cream Cherry Scones & possibly Orange Currant Scones Sticky Buns Eddie's Pumpkin Bars Assorted Cakes - carrot, chocolate, banana, and Jewish apple 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
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Mitchell Program Dagmar Holl |
The Mitchell Program will not be at the market this week.
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 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 |
The Millers will not be at the market this week, but will return next week. 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
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North Star Orchard Ike and Lisa Kerchner |
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 |
Susan is finished for the season and thanks everyone for their support at the market! You can schedule a massage with Susan in the studio. Contact info is below.
Ocean earth wind fire, the
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 |
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 |
Aaron will not be at the market this week, but will return next week with apples and cider!
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 |
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 |
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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Creamy Thai Carrot Soup
We used tofu instead of cream in this mildly spiced soup. It adds a wonderfully creamy texture without all the calories and fat.
Ingredients
2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth 1 pound baby carrots 1/2 cup onion(s), chopped 1 medium garlic clove(s), peeled 2 tsp ginger root, freshly grated 1 1/2 tsp thai curry paste, red-variety, or curry powder 1/2 tsp table salt 6 oz low-fat tofu, silken-variety 2 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, cut into slivers Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring broth, carrots, onion, garlic and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until carrots are tender. Stir in curry paste and salt; simmer 1 minute to blend flavors. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Add tofu to saucepan and puree in pot using an immersion blender (or puree in batches in a blender careful not to splatter the hot liquid) until smooth. Stir in mint and serve. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
pork cutlets with figs and balsamic vinegar
Bon Appétit | October 1998
In this entrée, balsamic vinegar gives tartness to a cream sauce that balances nicely with the pork and figs. Sautéed spinach or chard would go well with the dish.
Serves 4. ingredients 8 1/3-inch-thick slices center-cut pork loin 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth 6 fresh ripe figs, quartered 1/2 cup whipping cream (or substitute creme fraiche , sour cream or plain yogurt -remove from heat after stirring in)
1 tablespoon minced parsley preparation Preheat oven to 200°F. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 pork slices and sauté until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to baking sheet. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to skillet. Repeat with remaining 4 pork slices. Transfer pork to oven to keep warm.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar. Simmer until vinegar evaporates, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth. Simmer until mixture is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add figs and whipping cream. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and any accumulated juices from pork. Simmer until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 2 minutes longer. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Arrange pork on plates. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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