Stargazers plan to COME to the market on December 13, provided they get enough pre-orders.

Just in time for the holidays, they are offering a Holiday Special of: any 3 Sparkling Wines for $45.00 reg. $57; 2004 Chardonnay 3 for $36 reg. $48; 2008 Dornfelder Nouveau 3 for $36 reg. $42; or any case volume mix and match 20% off this month only. Cash, Check or Master Card/Visa accepted. Visit www.stargazervineyard for complete wine selection. Please call Brian 610-656-7087 or email orders to bdickerson@stargazersvineyard.com for all orders, due to special pricing please do not order online! (Unless you want to pay more).

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.

 
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Barb will be at all 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.

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.

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.

This week we will have GINGERBREAD PEOPLE!
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ORDERING INFORMATION FOR:
Christmas Cookies, Cakes, and Pies.   
Available each week  by Pre-order only
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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
 
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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
 
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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

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.

 

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.  

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.

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.

 

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

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.