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Saturday, October 15th, 2011
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In This Issue
At the Market this Week
News from Our Producers
Recipe...
Looking Ahead...
 
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Market Photo of the Week

Winter Squash
It's the season for winter squash and apples! There are many different varieties at the market these days.       

 

 

 

Hello Market Shoppers!

October is in full swing and fall goodies are coming.  This week, Jack's Farm will have local chestnuts-yum!  Apples abound this week.  If you are looking for some new ways to cook with these beauties, check out this article
in the New York Times- it's beautiful to look at and has some savory dishes like blue cheese & fig with apples and balsamic rosemary.

It is the 3rd Saturday of the month and that means that WILD for Salmon will join us- make sure you stock up for the month.

You may not recognize our musician's name this week, but he has played for years as part of Spirit Wing.  Barry Lee will play classic bluegrass, country and rock on Saturday.  Don't hesitate to take a seat at the market to enjoy the music. 

Two of our artists could not make it last week and they will be here with their table linens, aprons, market bags and more.

See you at the Market! 

 

News from our Producers

Aritsans Gallery & Cafe:  

This week at the Market we will be bringing One Village's Sumatra Gayo blend (Roast Level: Medium-Dark).  Hands down their best selling single origin coffee, Sumatra Gayo is a perennial favorite of many customers. This Sumatra, like most classic Indonesian coffees, is a big well-rounded coffee that is both rich and hearty. The flavor has a rustic earthiness that is balanced with a warm spice and a hint of fresh strawberry on the palette. No wonder its number one.. 

 

While in Phoenixville, stop in at Artisans Gallery & Cafe and see our October's Artist of the Month exhibit featuring Artwork form the Public Eye.  The Public Eye is a Philadelphia-area group that produces public events featuring the arts. They focus on the interactions between human and nonhuman animals in order to shed light on hidden or ignored injustices and to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle. Public Eye is a project of Mobilization for Animals (PA), a 501C3 nonprofit organization.  

 

Baues' Busy Bees:

We'll have comb honey in Ross Rounds (we just harvested these two weeks ago)  there is a limited quantity so if anyone is interested please let me know and I'll put some aside for them.  We'll have our usual sizes of honey (2 1/2 pound,1 pound, 12 ounce and 8 ounce jars, along with 1 pound glass jars and 12 ounce glass bear jars).  We'll have bee pollen.
 
We'll have Fall and Holiday candles, which include large Pine Cones (these burn for 40 to 50 hours) small pine cones and tea light pine cones.  Lots of pumpkins and turkeys and a variety of tapers for Thanksgiving tables.  We're bringing some fir tree candles (there are two sizes) some Santa and snowmen and lovely Angel candles.  We'll also have our small candles that make wonderful gifts too.
 
Get your skin ready for Winter by getting some our Beeswax creams, lotion and balms.   

  

Ellen April Handcrafted Soap:

Soap makes a great gift! We'll be back at the market this week with a wide variety of our beautiful soaps for your friends, relatives, teachers, mailmen, even the dog!  Halloween's right around the corner. Our BLACK charcoal tea tree soap would make a perfect little gift for the Halloween party hostess!  Plus, our popular "Orphans & Uglies" soaps will be back this week. Pick up a bargain bar to treat yourself.

 

FreshaPeel Hummus:   

Pumpkin Hummus...this hummus is a unique twist on the flavor of pumpkin with fall spices and a sweet taste.  Try our muffin recipe using it in the recipe section.

 

Jacks Farm:

One word- CHESTNUTS!!!!  

 

Hoagland Farms: 

I  am having a fifty cents per lb. off sale on all roasts and half-hams. we will also have beans, cabbage, cauliflower,honey,apples,and other items

  

ICED by Betsy:

 We hope you are enjoying our seasonal flavors and will continue to add them to the flavor lineup, including PumpkiNilla & Spud Cake this week. ICED by Betsy will be celebrating campfire & bonfire season with our Gimme S'more cupcake.  Pre-orders can be placed by email to cupcakes@icedbybetsy.com or phone 610-755-7062.

ICED by Betsy will have the following flavors at the market this weekend:
Gimme S'more - A graham cracker cupcake double filled with fluffy marshmallow cream and rich chocolate filling. Frosted with vanilla/marshmallow frosting and topped with a graham cracker & chocolate bar.
PumpkiNilla - Our pure vanilla cake filled with pumpkin pie mousse. Topped with pumpkin spice buttercream and a candy pumpkin.
Spud Cake - A sweet potato spice cupcake filled with a pecan cream cheese filling. Frosted with cream cheese frosting and topped with a toasted marshmallow.
Twisted Lime - My favorite pie turned cupcake! Lime infused cupcake filled with key lime curd. Frosted with key lime cream cheese frosting and topped with graham cracker crumbles and a slice of lime.
PB & C - The most famous taste combination and our best seller! Our signature chocolate cake filed with a rich peanut butter center. Frosted with peanut butter buttercream and topped with a peanut butter cup.
Chocolate Milk & Cookies - Our signature chocolate cake filled with gooey eggless cookie dough. Topped with vanilla buttercream & a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie.

 
  

Jenny & Franks Gourmet Gelato:   

This beautiful weekend will mark the return of our Rustic Lemon gelato, as well as the second week for our new sensation, pear sorbetto with Midori(R). Also on hand will be our rich Banana Nutella, our creamy Classic Vanilla, and our always-amazing Chocolate Supreme. Come and see us, say hello, and have a taste. Ciao!      

North Star Orchard:     October apples are in and they're better than ever! Fabulous flavors from sweet to tart await. Some of the varieties we may have available at the market include: Stellar (a yellow beauty with a sweet flavor and crunch that might put Honeycrisp to shame), Emperor (a dark red, rock solid sweet apple with hints of cherry flavor), Golden Russet (a 400-year-old antique with fabulous sweet flavor - you'll get hooked), Reinette Simerenko (a green, tart and juicy classic Eastern European variety with lots more flavor and charm than ol' Granny Smith!). Plus, we'll still have Florina (aka 'The Bubblegum apple') and Sugar Snap. Apple season doesn't get much better than this!
Asian pears are still going strong with Hosui, Yoinashi, and super-crisp Olympic are starting to make their appearance. 

 

Now's the time for fabulous fall fruit flavors!   

 

Oley Valley Mushroom:   

We have watercress again this week and oyster mushrooms!

 

Pureblend Tea:   

Try Pureblend Organic Matcha Green Tea as a healthy alternative to coffee. The caffeine in matcha is slowly released into your body to give you a gradual energy boost and there is no jitters or crash as in coffee caffeine. Stop by our market stand to find out more information about this amazing green tea.  And be sure to check out our smoothie recipe in the recipe section below!     

  

Shellbark Hollow Farm:

Parmer Pete is almost gone....this is one of Pete's special cheeses, so when it's gone you may have missed your chance to taste it.  It is a raw milk, aged cheese- aged two years - with a creamy paste and the sharp, nutty taste of  Parmesan.  Great for snacking,cooking (risotto), or on a salad.  The countdown is on....
Crottin de Chevre has move to chamber!word-

And stop by for a sample of our new autumn inspired spread~ SPECTACHIO ~a blend of dried cranberries and chopped pistachio nuts whipped into our chevre!    


 

 


Recipes

  

Watercress, Pear and Cheese Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

adapted from Williamsonoma.com

  

If preferred, a mix of young, tender salad greens can be used in place of the watercress, while the beloved Asian pears can stand in for the Bartletts. And, if you like, a Birchrun Hills Blue can replace the goat cheese.

Ingredients:
  • 3 firm but ripe Bartlett pearsor Asian Pears 
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 2 or 3 bunches watercress, long stems removed
      (about 8 cups)or Asian greens or Arugula 
  • 1/2 cup moist dried pitted sweet cherries  
For the vinaigrette:
  • 6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. sherry wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 5 oz. semifirm mild-aged Shellbark goat cheese (chèvre),
      cut into small pieces or Birchrun Hills Blue 
Directions:
Peel, halve and core the pears, then cut each half into 4 wedges.

As the pears are cut, place them in a large bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice. Add the watercress and cherries.


To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt and pepper until blended.


Drizzle the vinaigrette over the watercress mixture, then toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad among individual plates. Add the goat cheese to the salads, distributing it evenly. Serve immediately.
Serves 6.

 

 

  

Matcha Green Tea Fruit Smoothie: 

courtesy of Pureblend Tea  

Makes two 10 oz servings

1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons Pureblend Organic Matcha
1/2 cups berries, banana, or any fruit combination
1/4 cup milk (almond, coconut, raw or whole) or Kefir

In a blender, blend all ingredients for a nutritious start to your day! This smoothie is packed with protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.  It will keep you satisfied and is a meal in itself!

  

Pumpkin Chickpea Muffins
courtesy of FreshaPeel Humus

 
Ingredients:
1 Cup - Whole Wheat Flour
½ Cup - Organic All Purpose Flour
½ Cup - Bran Flakes (crushed)
1 TSP - Baking Powder
1 TSP - Cinnamon
Dash of sea salt
½ Cup - Unrefined Raw Sugar
1 large egg
½ Cup - Pumpkin Dessert Hummus
½ Cup - Plain Fat Free Yogurt
¼ Cup - Skim Milk
 
Directions
Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a medium bowl beat together the sugars and egg. Stir in Pumpkin Dessert Hummus and yogurt, finally stir in the skim milk. Add wet to dry and stir until just barley combined. This will make 6 really big muffins! Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes.      

 

 

 

 

 


Looking Ahead   

  

Next week, Ridge Valley Farm will come to the market with local maple syrup, perfect for glazing winter squash and carrots.

  

Stargazers Vineyard will return as well.

 

The Market will be open with regular hours up until the Saturday before Thanksgiving, but we do NOT CLOSE after that!  We will be open from 10am to noon on the Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the exception of Christmas Eve.  These special Holiday Markets offer you a chance to buy all of your favorite foods for the holidays as well as locally made unique gifts.  

  

And don't forget that we will be open from 10am to noon on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from January through April, until we reopen in May.