February 28, 2009
Phoenixville Farmers' Market

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.

Phoenixville Farmers' Market
WInter Markets

January 10 & 24

February 14 & 28


March 14 & 28

April 11 & 25

10am to 11am


Regular Season
Saturdays
May 9, 2009
to
November 21, 2009
 9am-1pm

Bridge St. & Taylor Al.

Behind Family Dollar
Phoenixville, PA
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February 28, 2009
Whole Hearted Bakery
Patashoo
Charlestown Farm
Countrytime Farm
Mountain View Poultry
Backyard Bison
Artisan's Cafe
Shellbark Hollow Farm
Baues' Busy Bees
Betty's Buttons
Birchrun Hills
Marci's Morsels
Market Sponsors
Hello Market Shoppers!

It may still feel like winter, but the days are getting a little longer and our farmers are busy pruning trees, starting seeds, raising chicks, piglets and calves all in preparation for a great main 2009 season.  Thankfully they are not too busy to bring their delicious products to our next winter market from 10am to 11am on February 28th.

Betty's Buttons has an exciting new product this week. "Blue Sue" a dark chocolate fudge with Birchrun Blue cheese mixed in is not only delicious, but it also epitomizes the growing relationship-based, sustainable agriculture movement.  Liz Begosh, who makes Betty's Fudge, and Sue Miller, who makes Birchrun Hills Blue cheese, met at farmers' markets and became friends.  They recently traveled together to San Francisco, where they tasted blue cheese and chocolate paired together.  Liz was inspired to incorporate Sue's cheese into her fudge, and "Blue Sue" was born in a spirit of cooperation and creativity. 

Did you know that you can now get fresh baked bagels at the market?  Check out Whole Hearted Bakery's listing for more information about them.


During the winter markets, farmers choose their own method of selling; some bring only pre-ordered items while others bring a variety of products for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.  In the sections below you can find the product and order information for each producer.


Don't forget to read this email to see what is available, make your list, contact the farmers to place your orders, and then come to our regular location between 10 am and 11 am on Saturday to pick up your delicious, local food.  You might even see your neighbors and market friends!

Helpful Hint:  This newsletter is packed with information.  You can click on a vendor's name on the sidebar to go directly to his or her product list.


Please forward this email to friends and family that you think may be interested in signing up for our email list so they can participate in our special Winter Markets. (There is a link all the way at the bottom of the email to forward it -- thanks!)

wholehearted Whole Hearted Bakery
Lori Policastro
Ethan Policastro
Sarah Montalbano

Whole Hearted Baking will have a very limited selection of items to offer which will be completely dependent on what is ordered.  Kindly place your order by the close of business on Wednesday.  If you forget to email us please  give us a call on Thursday by noon at the latest - an email will not get to us in time.  This gives us time to purchase our ingredients and bake.  Thank you. :-)
 
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We want you to be 100% satisfied with our products.  Please let us know when we fail so we can fix what is wrong - email or call us with any complaints, suggestions or requests.
 
We will never stop trying to refine our processes.  We want happy customers!
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We are thinking about making Danish.  If this is something that would interest you please drop Lori an email and tell her your favorite Danish flavors - cheese, apple, cherry, blueberry, lemon, etc.
 
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NEW YORK STYLE BAGELS:   $1.25 each - (pre-order only) Please specify plain, everything, onion, salt, poppy seed, or sesame seed.  
 
FLATBREAD CRACKERS:   Sold in 4 oz. packs,  $3.75, made with butter
 
FLATBREAD CRACKERS:   Sold in 4 oz. packs, $4.00, made with organic  
                                              extra virgin coconut oil
 
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COOKIES
Chocolate Chip  $2.00
Raisin Oaties  $2.00
Peanut Butter  $2.00
Buckeyes (chocolate bottoms, peanut butter tops)  $2.25
Shortbread - plain, lemon, raspberry, or apricot $1.25 plain $1.50 filled
Sugar Cookies - $2.00
Gluten Free Double Chocolate Peanut Butter   $2.25
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies   $2.25
Vegan Sugar Cookies  $2.00
Vegan Chocolate Chip   $2.00
 
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BISCOTTI -  We will have the following for sale at the market:
                     Apricot Almond Milk Chocolate
                     Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate
                     Double Chocolate
                    
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SCONES
Sour Cream Cherry $2.50 each
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CAKES - whole cakes are available for special occasions
Sorry, no slices for Winter Market Season
 
BANANA (2 layers with Cream Cheese Icing)
              9" Whole (serves ~16)........$42.50
              Mini........................................5.50
CARROT  (2 layers with Cream Cheese Icing)
              9" Whole (serves ~16)........$42.50
              Mini........................................5.50
      (Gluten Free Carrot Cakes are available)
VANILLA (2 Layers w/ Vanilla, Raspberry, and/or Chocolate Butter Cream - your choice)
              9" Whole (serves ~16)........$42.50
CHOCOLATE (2 Layers w/ Vanilla, Raspberry, and/or Chocolate Butter Cream, your choice)
              9" Whole (serves ~16)........$42.50
              Mini........................................5.50
JEWISH APPLE
             10" Whole (serves 12-16).....$35.00
CHOCOLATE TORTE (gluten free)
              10"  Whole (serves 16).......$35.00
               Mini hearts.........................$  2.50
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PIES:    9" pies feed 6-8 people Mini pies feed 2 people
ALL AMERICAN APPLE (Double Crusted).........$16.50
         Mini................................................................4.50
WILD MAINE BLUEBERRY (Double Crusted.....$16.50
         Mini................................................................4.50
APPLE CRUMB.....................................................$16.50
         Mini...................................................................4.50
MAPLE PECAN OR WALNUT.............................$18.00
       Mini.................................................................. 5.00
PUMPKIN............................................................$12.00
        Mini.................................................................3.50
Gluten Free Pies please add $1.50 per crust
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Lori Policastro
Whole Hearted Baking Co.
[email protected]
484-716-0635 or 484-993-9076
 
See you at the market!

Contact Info

Lori Policastro
Whole Hearted Baking Company
484-716-0635
[email protected]
 
patashoo Patashoo
Paul Sargent

Paul will have bring  creampuffs and eclairs on a PRE-ORDER ONLY basis.

Please order by Thursday February 26th.  You can email Paul at [email protected] or phone or fax your order in at the following numbers:
Mobile phone: 610-291-5062
Fax: 610 300 8145


Creampuffs - $15 a dozen
- Almond
- Chocolate
- Coconut
- Coffee
- Ginger Spice
- Lemon
- Vanilla

Eclairs $20 a dozen


Paul bakes fresh and delicious cream puffs using classic French p�te � choux dough for the shell and rich pastry-cream fillings. Look for almond, chocolate, vanilla and other flavors
 
Contact Info:
Patashoo
www.patashoo.com
Ph: 610-291-5062
Email: [email protected]

Charlestown Farm         Charlestown Farm

Sarah Rider
Sue Kilpatrick
Mellisa Ingaglio

 


Charlestown Farm will bring a selection of winter storage vegetables and a small supply of their hoophouse grown winter greens for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.




Located just down the road from Phoenixville, Charlestown Farm grows delicious vegetables using sustainable practices.  The farm uses no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or GMO seed, but relies on crop roation, compost and cover crops to grow helathful and delicious food.

Contact Info:

Charlestown Farm
2565 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-917-0252
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.charlestowncooperativefarm.org

countrytime Countrytime Farm
Paul & Ember Crivellaro

Ember will bring a selection of her delicious pork products for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.



 

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.
 
Contact Info:
Countrytime Farm
Mountain Road
Hamburg, PA 19526
Ph: 610-562-2090
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.countrytimefarm.com
 
Mountain View Poultry Farm
Barb Shelly
Barb Shelly

Barb is happy to fill pre-orders and she will also bring a selection of her delicious poultry products.  Please email any pre-orders to Barb at [email protected] by noon on Friday, February 27th to place your order.  You can call Barb at 484-320-0045 if you would like to discuss your order.

Product List

Pasture-raised eggs  $4.50/doz

Chicken:
Whole chicken 4-6 lbs. $4.69/lb
Cut-up chicken 4-6 lbs - $4.89/lb
Chicken Halves $4.99/lb
Whole legs $4.69/lb
Whole chicken breast with bone and skin $7.99/lb, Split $/lb
Boneless skinless chicken breast $12.99/lb
Marinated chicken cutlets $6.99/lb
Our own chicken soup $8.00/quart
Our own chicken broth $6.00/quart
Chicken Pot Pie 4" $6.00, 8" $13.00
No antibiotics or hormones ground breast meat $6.00/lb
No antibiotics or hormones sausages $7.99/lb
Sausage flavors: Florentine(Spinach, garlic & 2 cheeses), Tomato Basil (Sun-dried tomatoes & Balsamic Vinegar), Cordon Bleu (Ham & cheese)


Turkey:
Whole turkeys (12-18 lbs.) $3.99/lb
Whole turkey breast halves $4.69/lb
Whole turkey leg $2.99/lb
Turkey drumstick $1.99/lb
Whole Turkey leg $2.99/lb
Boneless skinless breast (1-1.5 lbs.) $/lb
Turkey breast cutlets $7.99/lb
Marinated turkey London broil $7.99/lb
Boneless skinless turkey thigh $3.99/lb
Turkey backs $1.00/ea
Turkey wings $1.75/bag (3 or 4 per bag)
Ground breast meat $6.00/lb
Ground thigh meat $5.00/lb
Turkey thigh meat sausage $6.99/lb
Sausage Flavors: Fresh Country Style, Mild Italian, Hot Italian, Apple Maple, Onion & Green Pepper, Garlic
Our own turkey broth $6.00/quart
Our own turkey BBQ $7.50/16 oz.
Our own turkey rigatoni $8.00/quart


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: [email protected]
Web: www.mtvieworganics.com
 
backyard bison Backyard Bison
Rod Weider
Orders by email are preferred, but calls are okay if necessary. Deadline for orders is 7:00 pm on Friday 2/27/09. Email [email protected] or call (610) 346-6640. Once he receives your email, he will reply to you so you know he got your order, If you do not hear from him, please call to verify that he got your order.

Rod will NOT BRING EXTRA ITEMS to the markets to be sure TO PRE-ORDER.


Rod brings naturally raised American Plains buffalo meat with no hormones, steroids or antibiotics.
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Ground Bison                                                approx. 1lb packs  $5.79/lb.
4oz. (Quarter Pounders)                                 8 per pack = 2lbs. $6.29/lb.
5oz. Patties                                                    6 per pack = 2lb.  $6.29/lb.
6oz. Patties                                                    6 per pack=2.3lb  $6.29/lb.
8oz. (Half Pounders)                                        4 per pack = 2lb  $6.29/lb.
Ground Round (Super Lean)                               1 lb.                  $8.59/lb.
Hot Dogs - no nitrites - all Bison (no beef or pork added)             $11.29/lb.

Note: All of our sausage is all Bison (no beef or pork added) and is made with no nitrites (uncured)
Sausage (Original)                                          approx. 1 lb.       $8.99/lb.

Grillers (sausage w/soy, ginger, & maple)           1 lb.                  $8.99/lb.
Fresh Chorizo                                                  approx. 1 lb.       $10.39/lb.
Smoked Kielbasa (very lean)                            approx. 3/4 lb.    $12.49/lb.
Smoked Chorizo                                              approx. 1 lb.       $12.49/lb.
Chip Steaks (Buffalo chips - Philly steaks)          1 lb.                  $9.79/lb.
Short Ribs (specify size)                                  1.25 - 2.5 lbs      $5.69/lb.
Shanks (Osso Bucco / meaty soup bone)           1.5-2 lbs            $5.69/lb.
Stew Cubes (also great in Chilli)                        1 lb.                  $7.99/lb.
Kabob Cubes                                                   1 lb.                  $13.29/lb.
Tenderloin Tips                                                                        $18.99/lb.

Ready to eat:
Snack Sticks No Nitrates (Hot, Mild or Sweet)    4oz. pack          $5.25/pk.

Snack Sticks - does not need refrigeration
                       Cured - specify Hot or Mild      4oz. pack            $5.25/pk.
Original Jerky (Classic style )                          various sizes       $4-$6/pk.
Wood Smoked Jerky (new) bigger packs            various sizes     $8-$10/pk.
Ring Bologna - Cured                                     approx. 1.2 lb.    $7.99/lb.
Sweet Bologna (no nitrates - sliced)                8oz. pack            $6.29/pk.
Hunter Bologna (no nitrates)                           approx 1/2 lb.     $11.99/lb.
Dried Chipped Bison                                       8 oz. pack           $9.00/pk.
 
Roasts:
Please specify desired size/weight:
Chuck Roast (boneless - tasty pot roast)    2-4 lbs.                   $7.99/lb.
Rump Roast (lean pot roast)                     2.75-3.75 lbs.          $8.59/lb.
Eye Round                                             2.5-3.25 lbs.             $8.59/lb.

Brisket                                                  2.5-5 lbs.                  $7.99/lb.
 
Steaks:


Please specify desired size/weight:
London Broil                                                     1.5-3.5 lbs.    $9.79/lb.
Sirloin Tip Steak                                               1.75-2.25 lbs. $9.79/lb.
Chuck Tender Steak (3 steaks per pa                   1.25-1.5 lbs  $10.29/lb.
Hanging Tender                                                  1 lb.             $11.99/lb.
Skirt Steak                                                        1-1.5 lbs       $11.29/lb
Flank Steak                                                       1.25-1.75 lbs $13.29/lb.
Sirloin Steak (boneless)                                       .75-1.5 lbs.  $13.29/lb.
Delmonico Steak (boneless ribeye - 2 steaks per pack**) 1.5-2 lbs.     $17.69/lb.
New York Strip Steak (2 steaks per pack**)                    1.25-1.5 lbs. $17.69/lb.
Filet Mignon "Buff Tenders" (2 per pack)                         1-1.5 lbs.    $24.99/lb.
**Some single steaks available-please specify if you want one of these small packs

Other:
Tongue        2-3 lbs     $5.99/lb.
Heart           3-5 lbs     $3.59/lb.
Liver            1 lb.        $2.99/lb.
Kidney          3/4 lb.     $2.99/lb.
Oxtail           1 lb.        $3.99/lb.
Soup/marrow Bones     $1.99/lb.

Contact Info:
Backyard Bison
685 Crowthers Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Ph: 610-346-6640
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.backyardbison.com
 
artisans Artisans' Cafe
Rosemarie Holck



Artisans will be bringing hot coffee & hot chocolate (with marshmallows) to the next Winter Market.  We will also bring a variety of 1 lb bags of One Village coffee.  If anyone has a particular blend they would like, please email Rosemarie at [email protected].
 
Stop by and check out our  One Village gift baskets or handmade Scented Soy candles (gift box provided).  We've selected a wide variety of scents to choose from - Caribbean Dream, Ginger Lime, Green Tea, Lavender Fields, Seaside Mist, Tulip &  White Tea & Linen.  They make great last minute gifts!  If you would like to pre-order any of our items or coffee, please send an email to me by Thursday, February 26th.


Artisans Gallery & Caf� has 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. 

One Village Coffee has roasted a wide variety of sustainable & certified specialty coffees exclusively for Artisans Gallery & Caf�.  A percentage of the revenue generated from the purchase and roasting of these coffees will be used to support the following charitable initiatives;

- Work with coffee farmers in Nigeria to build 8 wells that will enable crop irrigation and supply clean drinking water for their communities.

- Assist The MAMA Project's 2008 Deworming Campaign in Honduras by providing vitamins and education in healthy living for 8 new children every day.

- Provide the means for 80 children to attend educational centers in Cairo, Egypt through our partnership with Stephen's Children.  These educational centers offer health programs, meals, and schooling for those living in the garbage dumps of Cairo. 

Rosemarie plans on being there with hot coffee & tea!
 
Contact Info
Artisans Gallery & Cafe
236 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-935-1965
Email: [email protected]
 
 Shellbark Hollow Farm
Pete Demchur

Donna Demchur Levitsky


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Don
na will bring items on a pre-order basis as well as selected items for open sale. You can ensure you get what you want by pre-ordering by Wednesday February 25th at 9am.  Please use the information on the order sheet below to make your list and email your order to her at [email protected].

SHELLBARK HOLLOW FARM
Order Form

Customer:_________________________________

                                               Price        Quantity    Total
CHEVRE:
    
        Plain- _ LB Container        $10.00        ________    _______
        
        Biscuit- Plain                   $10.00        ________    _______

        Biscuit- Honey                 $12.50        ________    _______

        Sharp I- _ LB Container    $11.00        ________    _______

        Sharp II- _ LB Container   $11.00        ________    _______

HERB SPREADS:

        Plain                              $6.00        ________    _______
    
        Peppercorn M�lange        $6.00        ________    _______

        Hot and Sweet Pepper     $6.00        ________    _______

        Chive                            $6.00        ________    _______

        Honey                           $6.00        ________    _______

        Sun Dried Tomato          $6.00        ________    _______

        Sharp                           $6.00        ________    _______

        Sharp Chive                  $6.00        ________    _______

Yogurt: Pint                           $ 5.50        ________    _______

Kefir: Pint                             $5.50        ________    _______

Raw Goat Milk:  _ Gallon        $6.50        ________    _______
                    Gallon            $12.00        ________    _______

Ricotta: _ LB Container            $9.00        ________    _______
     1 LB Container                $ 17.50        ________    _______

                                         Total Due            _______


 
Contact Info
Donna Demchur Levitsky
Shellbark Hollow Farm
West Chester, PA
610.431.0786
www.shellbarkhollow.com
baues'Bees Baues' Busy Bees
Dave & Rosemary Baues


Rosemary and Dave will have items fro sale but also welcome pre-orders.

Please call or email us at 610-948-0380 or email [email protected] to place your advanced order or to have any questions you may have answered.

We have RAW honey for that sore throat or winter cough, just a spoonful will sooth your sore throat or calm you cough.  
Honey is available in:

12 oz, 1 lb or 2.5 lb jars

Is the winter weather irritating your skin and lips?

We have All Natural Beeswax Hand Cream, Body Lotion and Lip Balm to treat dry chapped skin and lips.

Tray a bar of honey soap, it's very mild and gentle, great for sensitive skin.

We're bringing candles to the market this week, so stop by and take a look at what we have.

Remember we gift wrap for FREE!

Please call or email your order in advance and it will be ready for you to pick up.

Dave and Rosemary Baues have been beekeeping since 1999. The honey they harvest is raw - they only strain it to remove the wax.

Contact Info:
Baues' Busy Bees
6 Red Cloud Circle
Royersford, PA 19468
Phone: 610-948-0380
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bauesbusybees.com
betty's buttons Betty's Tasty Buttons
Elizabeth Begosh

Liz will bring a selection of scrumptious fudge and sweets.  Customers can also email Liz at [email protected] with their pre-orders by Friday, February 27th at noon.

Special New Fudge:  "Blue Sue" which just happens to be dark chocolate with our favorite blue cheese, Birchrun Blue mixed in to it. It's best to reserve any opinions until it's tasted. We all love it!


Other Items this week:

Meyer Lemon Curd
Hipster Fudge Collection
Maestro Fudge Collection
Brotherly Love
Phluff
(and keep your fingers crossed, Go Eagles Collection)

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.


Contact Info:
Betty's Tasty Buttons
504 S. 23rd St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19146
www.bettysfudge.com
[email protected]


birchrun hills farm Birchrun Hills Farm
Ken & Sue Miller

Sue would love to have pre-orders, but she will also bring will a selection of the products listed below for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.  Please email her at [email protected] or call her at
610-827-1603  by noon on Friday, February 25th.


Cheese
Birchrun Blue, Highland Alpine & Fat Cat
Sizes are approximate but will be cut as close the the weight ordered.
1/4 lb. - $4.50
1/3 lb. - $6.00
1/2 lb. - $9.00
Humanely Raised Veal
Veal - All Natural, caringly raised, milk & grass fed
Chops - $15/lb two chops/pack
Cubes - $11/lb. tender and flavorful
Scallopine - $9.00-$13.00/pkg.1/2lb. to 3/4lb. packages quick&easy meal.
Ground - $6/lb. The best meatloaf you'll ever have.
Liver - $8/lb.
***NEW ITEM***
All-Natural Ground Beef $4.25/lb.

This veal is from the Miller's male dairy calves that Sue's son raises.  It is currently on the menu at Restaurant Alba in Malvern, where the chef has said it is the est tasting veal he has had! 

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.

Contact Info:
Birchrun Hills Farm
2573 Horseshoe Trail
Chester Springs, Pa 19425
Email: [email protected]
610-827-1603
Web:www.birchrunhillsfarm.com
marci's morsels Marci's Morsels
Anna Doyle

All items must be pre-ordered by noon Wednesday Feb 25th. Please send e-mail or call: [email protected] 610.358.9094

 
Selection ($7/bag or 3 for $18):
�     Russian Tea Cakes
�     Lemon Shortbread
�     White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
�     Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cookies
�     Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip (No Nuts)
�     Toffee Crunch Cookies
 
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.
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