PFM Holiday Market December 6, 2008 10 am to Noon
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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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PHOENIXVILLE FARMERS' MARKET
Special Holiday Markets Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20: 10am to 12pm
Winter Markets 2nd & 4th Saturdays, January through April: 10am to 11am
Regular Season Saturdays May 9, 2008 to November 21, 2008 9am-1pm
Bridge St. & Taylor Al. Behind Family Dollar Phoenixville, PA *********
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Hello Market Shoppers!
Many of our producers took a break last week, but they are back in full force this week with lots of great products for your holiday shopping and parties.
Remember, holiday markets are from 10am to noon, every Saturday through December 20th.
We have included information for all of the December Markets in this newsletter so you can plan your holiday shopping. North Star Orchard is not coming this week, but they will be at the market on December 13th. They will have Asian Pears available by Pre-Order. Details are in their listing below.
Whether you are looking for a special roast, a teacher's gift, or a delicious sweet to take to a party, you can find them all at the Holiday Markets. We will have special live holiday music, and a children's craft. The Market is a great way to enjoy a cup of hot coffee or cider, see your neighbors, and enjoy the beginning of winter, not to mention that it is the best place to buy locally produced food!
For those of you who are wondering what to buy your friends for the Holidays, we are offering Phoenixville Farmers' Market gift certificates. They are beautifully printed Market Dollars in $2 denominations. You can buy them at the market table every Saturday.
Please forward this email to friends and family that you think may be interested in signing up for our email list. Once the regular market season is over, these emails will be the best, most reliable way to find out about our Winter Markets, happening twice a month over the off season. (There is a link all the way at the bottom of the email to forward it -- thanks!)
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Mountain View Poultry Farm Barb Shelly |
Barb will be at all the December Markets.
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:
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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Countrytime Farm Paul & Ember Crivellaro |
Ember will be at all of the December Markets
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
Countrytime Farm
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Marci's Morsels Anna Doyle |
Anna is taking pre-orders for Ice Cream Sandwiches, and they
must be pre-ordered by Thursday before market. Selection: Toffee
Crunch Dream, Peanut Butter Chocolate Sandwich, Grasshopper, and
Chocolate Cookie with Strawberry ice cream. She will also have holiday gift boxes and bags.
She will be at all of the December Markets.
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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Backyard Bison Rod Weider |
Rod will be at all of the December Markets
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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Baues' Busy Bees Dave & Rosemary Baues |
Baues' Bees will be at the Market on December 6th and 20th.
Dave
and Rosemary Baues have been beekeeping since 1999. The honey they
harvest is raw - they only strain it to remove the wax.
We'll have honey in 12 oz, 1 lb and 2 1/2 lb jars, keep some honey on hand for that winter cough or cold; Bee pollen (it's a great high protein food supplement). With the cold weather take care of your skin with some of our all natural beeswax creams, lotions and lip balm; they also make a great gift. Try a bar of our honey soap, it's great for sensitive skin. We'll have candles for your holiday table; tapers and pillars along with Christmas trees, Santa's and Snowmen. Remember we gift wrap for free
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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Patashoo Paul Sargent
Paul will be at the Market on December 6, 13th and 20th
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.
We will be bringing some new offerings suitable for party trays and holiday entertaining: small cream puffs and puffs with an assortment of savory fillings.
Delivery available.
Contact Info:
Patashoo
Paul Sargent
610-291-5062
psargent1@comcast.net
www.patashoo.com |
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Birchrun Hills Farm Ken & Sue Miller
Sue will be at the Market on December 6, 13th and 20th
Paul will be at the Market on December 6, 13th and 20th 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.
Contact Info:
Birchrun Hills Farm 2573 Horseshoe Trail Chester Springs, Pa 19425 Email: birchrunhillsfarm@verizon.net Web:www.birchrunhillsfarm.com
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Whole Hearted Bakery Lori Policastro
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We will be at all the December markets with scones, cookies, sticky buns, breads, etc. Please email or call us each week by Thursday night to place an order. This will guarantee that we bring what you need or want. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ORDERING INFORMATION FOR: Christmas Cookies, Cakes, and Pies. Available each week by Pre-order only ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CAKES: Banana - 9" Whole (serves ~16)...$42.50 Carrot - 9" Whole (serves ~16)..$42.50 Choco Layer w/ Van, Bcream filling 9" Whole (serves ~16)......$42.50 Cupcakes Xtra large.................. $ 3.00 Eddie's Pumpkin Bars............... .$ 2.00 GF Cupcakes...........................$ 3.00 Jewish Apple Whole(12-16 slices).$35.00 Pumpkin Roll (15 - 1" slices)..........$40.00 Chocolate Torte ............................$35.00 Chocolate Nut Torte......................$40.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PIES: 9" pies feed 6-8 people *All American Apple (Double Crusted)........$16.50 *Wild Maine Blueberry (Double Crusted)....$16.50 (local berries when in season) *Apple Crumb......................................$16.50 *Maple Pecan..................................,...$18.00 *Sour Cherry (only in season ).....................$18.00 Pumpkin.............................................$12.00 Shoofly...............................................$12.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COOKIES! Great for hostess gifts! Please note that these cookies will be made with organic WHEAT flour, not spelt. The cookies will contain as many organic ingredients as possible. We will use conventional ingredients when we can not find good organic alternatives or when organic alternatives are cost prohibitive. Order early as there will be limited amounts available.
1 lb. assortment of elegant holiday cookies $12.50
Assortment of approx. 1 lb. cookies in a tin $14.00
2 lb. assortment $23.50 ready to give or serve
3 lb. assortment $32.50 ready to give or serve
4 lb. assortment $41.50 ready to give or serve
Generally one pound of cookies contains between 20- 26 cookies. If you would like extra or less of any one particular cookie please let me know when you place your order. I reserve the right to change this cookie list depending on availability & creative urges. Please trust me to choose a nice selection for you. Cookie assortments may include some but not necessarily all of the following cookies:
Aunt Ethel's Dream Bars -a short base topped with a coconut black walnut filling
Austrian Chocolate Balls -a chocolate pecan cookie dipped in an almond flavored chocolate glaze
Cherry Coconut Bars - a short base topped with a cherry-coconut-black walnut topping
Chocolate Chip Cookies - made with the original Toll House recipe, kids NEED this cookie
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookie -chocolate short cookie wrapped around a maraschino cherry, dipped in a chocolaty glaze then sprinkled with coconut or walnuts
Chocolate Filled Hazelnut Thumbprints - a chocolate hazelnut short cookie rolled in chopped hazelnuts with a chocolate filled thumbprint on top
Double Dipped Hazelnut Crisps -a crisp chocolate hazelnut disk half dipped in white chocolate & half dipped in semisweet chocolate
Florentines - a classic delicate chewy caramel-like cookie studded with candied citron, candied orange peel, and almonds, with one side coated in semi-sweet chocolate
Linzer Cookies- a heart shaped short almond cookie sandwiched with raspberry jam peaking out through a cookie windowtop, then sprinkled with confectioners' sugar
Mexican Wedding Cakes -traditional black walnut short cookie disk, rolled in confectioners' sugar
Pecan Balls- traditional hand rolled pecan short cookie coated in confectioners' sugar, also referred to as Russian Tea Cakes
Pecan Diamonds - a chewy caramel pecan cookie on a short base, cut into diamond shapes. This recipe is from Lori's alma mater, the Culinary Institute of America, you will fight for this one
Pignolia Nut Cookies - a traditional Italian almond paste based cookie sprinkled with pignolia nuts.
Springerle - this anise flavored cookie is imprinted with shapes by Lori's great-grandmother's springerle rolling pin
Spritz - an almond short dough pressed into stars that are alternately topped with red and green candied cherry halves (YES, the cherries are sulphured)
Vanilla Sticks: an vanilla scented almond meringue base topped vanilla meringue, a family favorite and GLUTEN FREE
To place an order please call or email:
484-995-9076 Lori's Cell
Bakequery@aol.com Lori's email address
See you at the market!
Lori, Whole Hearted Baking Company
Contact Info Whole Hearted Bakery Whole Hearted Baking Company 484-716-0635 Bakequery@aol.com
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Li'l Red's Kettle Corn
Faith Laffredo |
Faith will be at the Market on December 6, 13th and 20th
Have you been craving kettle corn? Li'l Red's Kettle Corn will be returning to the market this Saturday to satisfy those kettle corn cravings. This is the perfect season for Li'l Red's Kettle Corn. Gift baskets and gourmet tins will now be available just in time for the holidays! Take some home today, our delicious sweet salty treat is always prepared fresh. Happy Holidays from Li'l Red's.
Contact Info
Faith Laffredo Email: lilred@lilredskettlecorn.com Web: www.lilredskettlecorn.com
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Shellbark Hollow Farms
Pete Demchur & Donna Demchur Levitsky
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Donna will be at the Market on December 6, 13th and 20th
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 will have our full selection of goat products- Chevre, Sharp 1, our "Best of Philly" winner Sharp 2, Yogurt, Kefir, and Ricotta. We will also have our Herb Spreads- Chive, Hot and Sweet, Plain Chevre, Peppercorn Melange, Sun Dried Tomato, Honey, Sharp Plain and Sharp Chive. For the holidays we have introduced a special Holiday Sharp and Holiday Chevre. We take our cheese and layer it with sun dried tomatoes and pesto.
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
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Liz will come to the Market on December 6 and 20th.
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.
This week's selections:
Winter Fudge Collection - Crunk, Egg Nog & XperiMint in the 9pc boxes. Hickory Joe's & Sugar Plum are also in the 25pc boxes.
Hipster Collection & Brotherly Love boxes
Meyer Lemon Curd - They're back in season!
Phluff - Original & Phanatic (raspberry)
Fudge Sauces & Cajeta
and as always we'll have some samples. Contact Info: Elizabeth Begosh 504 S. 23rd St. Philadelphia, Pa 19146 liz@bettysfudge.com www.bettysfudge.com
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Philadelphia Windsor Chair Shop
Jim Rendi
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Weather permitting, Master woodworker, Jim Rendi will demonstrate the fine art of making a Windsor Chair entirely by hand. He will have sample for sale as well. You can learn more about Jim's craft by visiting: http://www.philadelphiawindsor.com/
Contact Info
Jim Rendi P.O. Box 67 Earlville, PA 19519
Phone: 610-689-4717 email: pphilawindsor@aol.com
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Artisan's Cafe
Rosemarie Holk
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For that warm feeling while you are shopping at the Farmers Market, Artisans will be there with their special blend of "Artisans" coffee, hot chocolate and hot cider. 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". 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.
While you are in town, plan on visiting our Gallery to see the beautiful display of Gingerbread Houses made by local residents. Featured in our front window is a replica of the Phoenixville Foundry created by Chef Chad Durkin of Exton. Houses will be on display through the Holiday Season. Some of the Gingerbread Houses will be auctioned off and all proceeds will benefit PACS for the Holiday.
Contact Info:
Artisans Gallery & Cafe
236 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460 Ph: 610-935-1965 Email: reholck@artisansgallery-cafe.com
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Information about December 13 and 20th Markets
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Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery
Linda Torelli |
Shepherd's Pie will return to the market on December 13 & 20
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. In addition to my regular treats, I will have holiday themed treats, holiday packaged treats, holiday bandannas plus a lot of end of year bargains as I clear inventory before the close of the year.
Contact Info:
Shepherd's Pie Dog Bakery Ph: 484-678-7465 Email: linda@shepspie.com Web: www.shepspie.com
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North Star Orchard
Ike & Lisa Kerschner
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North Star Orchard will come to the market on DECEMBER 13 ONLY. Please read the message from them below:
We have a very limited quantity of Gold Rush apples available, so we are not able to take additional orders for them. What Gold Rush we have available will be for sale by the pound at the market...first come, first served! Enterprise apples and Yoinashi Asian pears are available for order. Enterprise Apples (crisp and juicy, with a rich, sweet flavor reminiscent of Fuji) 10 lb. bag: $20 20 lb. bag: $35 (saves $5!) Yoinashi Asian pear (juicy and sweet, with hints of citrus and butterscotch) 10 lb. bag: $25 20 lb. bag: $50 We also have Asian pear butter ($6), Apple Butter ($6), Cider Applesauce ($2.50), and peach butter ($3.50). These all make excellent holiday gifts for teachers, grandparents, etc....as well as help get you through the lean winter months! If you want to be sure to get any of these fruits or processed goodies, please get your orders in no later than Wednesday, December 10th. To order, please email Lisa@northstarorchard.com, and include your name, phone #, and the exact quantities of what you'd like. Please note that we will only take orders for 10lb. and 20 lb. bags. If you'd like smaller quantities, they may be available for sale by the pound on market day, depending on our supply after we receive orders.
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.
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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Soaps by Pat
Pat Dillon
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Pat will be at the Market on December 13 & 20 with special Holiday bath fizzies and fabulous handcrafted soap in flavors such as spruce, spiced fruit, and frankincense
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
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Reis Renditions
Rick and Deb Reis
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Rick and Deb will come to the Market on DECEMBER 20 ONLY.
Still looking for the perfect holiday present? Please consider a unique handmade gift. Deb and Rick, based in Charlestown Township, are juried in the Chester County Craft guild and sell handcrafted and useful artwork at the market. This includes small Nantucket style baskets made of cane and fishing line, necklaces and earrings made of natural wood and rock, clocks made from multiple types of wood, and our Patent Pending Automagical 5x7 Magnetic Picture Frames. The wood and rock are cut and polished, never painted, to retain their natural beauty. Most of our inventory is on the web site www.reisrenditions.com . We can come to the Market on Saturday December 20 from 10:00-12:00, in time for the holidays. If you would like to place an order, we can bring it to the market then. If you can't decide, just let us know and we'll bring an assortment for your choosing.
Contact Info:
Reis Renditions Ph: 610-933-3252 Email: crafts@reisrenditions.com Web: www.reisrenditions.com
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Stargazers Vineyard Brian & Jennifer Dickerson |
Stargazers
will not be at the market again this season. However, at they will be
able to deliver pre-ordered wine in the future. Look for details in
upcoming newsletters.
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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Jack's Farm Dan & Deb Heckler |
Jack's farm hopes to come to the Market later in December. We will keep you posted.
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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