PFM #8 LogoPFM Market Newsletter
Saturday, November 1
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

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.
THANK YOU!
We gratefully acknowledge New Century Bank and Longview Investments for their financial support of the PFM.
Hello Market Shoppers!

What a difference a week makes- tomorrow's weather looks like it will be sunny and unseasonably warm- perfect for a trip to the farmers' market.  Don't forget to talk to to our providers about pre-ordering for Thanksgiving -- especially turkeys and baked goods!

Click here to read a terrific piece by Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemna) that ran in the NY Times a couple of weeks ago, "Farmer in Chief."

Last week, Liz (farmers' market co-coordinator) spent a week in Italy at Terra Madre an international Slow Food gathering of food producers, activists and chefs.  All across the world, people are working together to create food systems that are clean to the environment, good to the taste, and fair to the farmers and consumers.  Happily, our own Phoenixville Farmers' Market is part of this important and growing movement.  You can read more about Terra Madre at http://www.terramadre.info/This week's recipe is for a Zuppa di Verdure, Italian Vegetable soup, that Liz sampled in Italy.

Music tomorrow will be by the wonderful Joe Willson.

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. 

Please support our market sponsors; we wouldn't be here without them!

Visit New Century Bank.

Visit Longview Investments.

Visit the PFM website.

Google map of market location.

Providers
Mt. View Poultry
Charlestown Farm
Soap by Pat
Countrytime Farm
Artisans Cafe
Great Harvest Bread
Marci's Morsels
Sweetwater Baking Co.
Backyard Bison
Birchrun Hills Farm
Baues' Busy Bees
Jack's Farm
Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery
Patashoo
Whole Hearted Bakery
Stargazers Vineyard
Peach Bottom Farm
North Star Orchard
Hoagland Farm
Cressley's Greenhouse
Quarryville Orchards
Green and Grains
Shellbark Hollow Farms
Recipe of the Week
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
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
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: Don't forget to vote!  Save your voting stub and bring it to get $1 off your soap order on November 8th.  Soap by Pat is also running a special, Buy 3 soaps and get a Bee Balm soap FREE.  Come try our delectable Ginger Snap soap -- it's good!  Pomegranate, goat's milk in fabulous shapes, Lemongrass with fresh calendula petals, and Rosemary Lavender are also back.

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
Artisans' Cafe
Rosemarie Holck
As we head towards the closing of the Farmer's Market, Artisans has invited a One Village Representative to join us this week at the Farmers Market.  Kathi will be bringing samples of One Village's locally roasted Fair Trade & Organic coffee beans.  Learn more about the many humanitarian projects One Village is committed to through out the world. Kathi will bring 1 lb bags available for purchase along with our "Artisans" blend.  One pound whole bean bags sell for $10.95. 

Don't forget to join our "Coffee Club".  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.

Lilac and I will be bringing hot cider and hot tea along with our coffee, Nantucket juices, and bottled water. If the warm weather continues, we will bring iced tea & coffee.  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! 

Contact Info:
Artisans Gallery & Cafe
236 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-935-1965
Email: reholck@artisansgallery-cafe.com
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
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.
 
Contact Info:
Marci's Morsels
1030 Cedar Knolls
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Ph: 610-358-9094
Email: anna@marcismorsels.com
Web:www.marcismorsels.com
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
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
Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Mille
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
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 our creams, lotion and lip balm made from beeswax and our special honey soap.  Honey in 12 oz, 1 lb and 2.5 lb jars.  Candles for the fall, Thanksgiving and candles for Christmas.  Stop by  to see the big selection we have!

Contact Info:
Baues' Busy Bees
6 Red Cloud Circle
Royersford, PA 19468
Phone: 610-948-0380
Email: rosemary@bauesbusybees.com
Web: www.bauesbusybees.com
Jack's Farm
Dan & Deb Heckler
Jack's Farm will not be at the market this week.

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
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.

Bear Market Sale:
When the economy goes to the dogs, the dogs go to Shepherd's Pie. At this week's market many of our products will be on sale to help keep your costs down so you can treat yourself or your friends, as well as for early holiday shopping. Here are some of the great deals:
 
. All natural treats buy 2 get 1 free*
. Reversible bandannas in closeout fabrics for just $3.75 each or 2 for $6
. Fall & winter reversible bandannas buy 1 get a 2nd at 40% off
. Handmade dog collars & leashes in closeout fashion fabrics only $10 each
. Handmade cat collars 40% off
. All holiday and note cards buy 1 get 1 free*
. Handsewn Christmas pet stockings in closeout fabrics at 50% off

There's something for everyone, so we hope to see you there. 

Please note that Shep's Pie will not be at the market on Nov 15 or Nov 22.


Contact Info:
Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery
Ph: 484-678-7465
Email: linda@shepspie.com
Web: www.shepspie.com
Patashoo
Paul Sargent
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
Whole Hearted Bakery
Lori Policastro
Whole Hearted Baking Co.  will offer the following this week:
 
*PIES - *Apple pies with local low spray Stayman Winsap apples, my favorite apples!,  *Pumpkin Pies with a new spice mixture, Shoofly Pies, Wild Maine Blueberry Pies, & Pecan Pies 
STICKY BUNS
*SCONES: Sour Cream Cherry Scones and perhaps a guest appearance of another flavor, my very favorite Scony Islands - Scottish Oat Scones - we ran out of time to bring them this past week - our apologies
MUFFINS: We are taking a muffin sabbatical
*BISCOTTI:  Pineapple Coconut White Chocolate Macadamia
*GLUTEN FREE NAUGHTY BISCOTTI:  (Chocolate Hazelnut)
CAKES: *Carrot, *Banana, Jewish Apple, *Chocolate, and perhaps a new flavor if we can get to it:  Either Pumpkin Cake with Buttered Rum Glaze or Pumpkin Pound with Buttermilk Glaze
BREADS:    Our Pumpkin, Blueberry Lemon, & Banana Chocolate Chip were well received at Phoenixville this week.  (If you bought a Blueberry Lemon Bread please come talk to us).
COOKIES:  *Chocolate Chip, *Peanut Butter,  *Raisin Oaties, *Celtic Shortbread, *Vegan Chocolate Chip, *Gluten Free Double Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Buckeyes

 *Denotes an item we consider a basic, and one that we will try to unfailingly bring to the market.

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!
Lori Policastro

Contact Info:
Whole Hearted Bakery
484-716-0636
bakequery@aol.com 
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
Peach Bottom Farm
Jonas Miller
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
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 - published in Newsweek this year! North Star Orchard will be at the market every Saturday beginning in June. This week: Three kinds of Asian pears, several varieties of apples, cider, and assorted veggies. Plus....NOW is the time to get orders in for GOLD RUSH apples and varietal Gold Rush cider.  nformation is at the stand or online at http://www.northstarorchard.com/GoldRush.html

Contact Info:

North Star Orchard
Ike & Lisa Kerschner
3226 Limestone Road
Cochranville, PA 19330
610-593-0314
lisa@northstarorchard.com
www.northstarorchard.com
Hoagland Farm
Lynn & Carol Hoagland
Lynn will not return to the market untill Nov 22.

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
Cressley's Greenhouse
Robin & Mary Cressley 

The Cressleys have finished for the season.

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

Quarryville Orchards
Aaron Esch
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
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
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
Recipes of the Week
Zuppa di Verdure

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, very finely sliced
1/2 pound kale, stems removed, leaves very finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped(can also use diced celeriac)
2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 large potatoes, peeled and finely diced
4 small turnips, scrubbed and finely diced
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped(or canned tomatoes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 cups broth
2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped


1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy soup pan over medium heat.

2. Add the onion and sauté until pale golden.
Stir in the kale, celery, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, turnips and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until lightly browned. Pour the broth over the vegetables and cook uncovered over medium heat 20 to 30 minutes. Add the garlic and the parsley after 25 minutes of cooking and cook briefly, no more than 3 to 4 minutes.

Optional Garnish

6 slices country bread
Olive oil for the bread (optional)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Lightly toast the bread in the oven or sauté in olive oil and place 1 slice in the bottom of each soup bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the bread and serve immediately. Pass the grated Parmesan cheese.