Pennypack Pickings

Volume 12, Issue 12 | July 20, 2014

TOMATO CANNING SHARE

Tomato canning Shares will go on sale on Monday to CSA members. ... watch your email for your invitation. Quantities are very limited so respond quickly!

Want to know how to can those tomato shares?

TOMATO CANNING

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Tuesday, July 29

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to use a pressure canner to make canned tomatoes.

Each participant will take home a pint jar of canned tomatoes. Bring an apron.

$15 + $10 materials fee

"WILDMAN" STEVE BRILL
EDIBLE FORAGING WALK
Sunday, August 10

Wildman Steve Brill

"Wildman" Steve Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of the Pennypack Trust in Huntingdon Valley, PA, a walking tour sponsored by Pennypack Farm. Register Online

SUMMER FUN
AT THE HIGHLANDS

August 11 - 15

An exciting day camp that makes history fun! Campers will spend mornings in the Mansion & Gardens learning about historic crafts, colonial games, gardens, and daily life on a country estate. Afternoons will be spent at Pennypack Farms at The Highlands learning about plants and organic farming. Includes a field trip to another local historic site. Suitable for children ages 8 -12. Call 215-641-2687 for more information.

AMAZON SMILE

PFEC is now registered on AmazonSmile. You will need to access your amazon account through this smile link. This will take a few minutes to reconfigure your account but PFEC will gt .05% of everything you purchase! An easy way to support the farm you love!.

A new facebook group, The Pennypack Community Kitchen, was created by member, Kinu Nardini. The new group will share recipes, preparation ideas throughout the season.

Click here to join the group

FARM to TABLE TICKETS
are going fast!

Join us for the 2nd annual dinner on
Friday, August 1. Local chef Matt Beck will be preparing a fresh, seasonal menu featuring farm produce... heirloom tomatoes, local meat and cheese, and more. Plus, craft brewer Brian Winthrop is working on a special summer brew, just for the occasion. Add live music, farm friends, and a beautiful garden setting to make it a perfect night.

Omnivore and vegetarian options are available, and tickets are just $125 per person (charitable portion is $85 per ticket). Buy your tickets online www.PennypackFarm.org/F2T by July 25. We expect to sell out... but we want YOU to be there. Get your tickets today!

COB OVEN IS COMPLETE

Many thanks to everyone who helped build the new cob oven at The Highlands. It was a fun and educational project. While the oven dries out, we are planning a pizza party for late summer. Date still to be determined.

Visit the website for the complete photo gallery of the cob oven building.

FARM TO SCHOOL!

Beginning in August, PFEC will be a vendor of fresh, organically grown vegetables to the Upper Dublin School District. This is the culmination of years of relationship building and parental involvement. Kudos to all involved! Stay tuned for pictures, etc.

LOCALICIOUS MEETING

Tuesday, July 29

Do you want to help with Localicious, PFEC's annual fundraiser, or do you want an indoor share duty opportunity? WE NEED YOU! Join us on Tuesday, July 29 at 7:30pm to stuff and stamp invitations, and also start recruiting for the silent auction.

Stuff envelopes: a one-time option for indoor share duty
Pick up info for recruiting silent auction items
Learn what other volunteer opportunities are available for Localicious

RSVP to pennypack.localicious@gmail.com. Meeting will be held at the Upper Dublin Township Building. Thanks!

Pennypack Farm & Education Center

685 Mann Road, Horsham, PA 19044 | 7005 Sheaff Lane, Ft Washington, PA 19034

215-646-3943 | info@pennypackfarm.org | www.pennypackfarm.org