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Winter Market
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Phoenixville Farmers' Market 


January 12, 2012
10am to noon
Under the Gay Street Bridge 


The Phoenixville Farmers' Market is a producer/grower market committed to providing locally grown, fresh food; to preserving our agricultural heritage;promoting health; and to building community. 
 
Phoenixville Farmers' Market
Winter Markets
January 12 & 26
February 9 & 23

March 9 & 23
April 13 & 27

10am to noon


Regular Season  
Saturdays
Beginning 
May 4, 2012
9am to 1pm
  

Under the Gay Street Bridge
Accessed by Taylor Alley

Phoenixville, PA
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January 12 Producers
Artisan's Cafe
Backyard Bison
Baues' Busy Bees
Birchrun Hills
Charlestown Farm
Countrytime Farm
Forks Farm
FreshaPeel Hummus
Greenpad Living
Hoagland Farms
ICED by Betsy
John & Kiras
Market Day Canele
Mompops
Mountain View Poultry
Neil's Sharpening Service
Oley Valley Mushrooms
Paradocx Vineyard
Pureblend Tea
Saint Peters' Bakery
Shellbark Hollow Farm
Vera Pasta
Wild For Salmon
Hello Market Shoppers!

We hope you will join us at our first market of 2013 this coming Saturday!  It may be January, but the weather will feel more like April with a predicted high of 55 degrees.   If your stocks of local food are running low, you are in luck!  Most of our regular producers will be at the market this weekend!

We may not think of mushrooms as being seasonal, but they are!  Mushrooms do not like the hot summer weather but thrive during the cooler months.
mushrooms farm show
Oley Valley will bring LOTS of them this week.  Angela and Joe took their mushrooms to the PA Farm show last week where they won FIRST prize for all of their entries!  How lucky we are to have them come to Phoenixville!  To celebrate and savor, we've put a few of our favorite mushroom recipes in this newsletter.

A sharp knife makes chopping vegetables and cutting meat and cheese a breeze.  If yours are getting a
little dull, bring them to the market on Saturday and have Neil sharpen them while you shop.  What a good way to begin the year.

If you haven't come to one of our Winter Markets, please visit us!  We all set up in the upper portion under the bridge and make a cozy circle of incredibly delicious food.  Chances are that you will have a chance to chat with a neighbor or old friend, and you might even make some new acquaintances! 
 
The only downside to Saturday's market is that the Sunflower Truck Stop has a broken generator so they cannot drive down and cook delicious food for us to eat while we shop.  They will miss the market so much that they plan to come down and see us anyway.  They will be back in action for our market on January 26th and we will welcome them with open arms (and mouths!)


 

See you at the Market!!

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artisans Artisans' Cafe
Rosemarie Holck 


 Special this week....OVC "Winter Comfort" 12 oz. bag $10.95.   This dark roasted beauty is a blast of flavors, bursting with almond, dark cocoa and spice, with a touch of smokiness that makes us think of winter.  Winter Comfort is a winner whether you want it black holds up really well to milk  in the cup or if you like to add cream and sugar, as it .  We will be bringing hot coffee & tea,  hot chocolate, assortment of scones, quiche and a variety of OVC bags of 12 oz coffee beans.   Winter Market Special....."Grab & Go" 8 oz. soup & wrap for $7.00.
 

Contact Info
Artisans Gallery & Cafe
236 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-935-1965
Email: [email protected]
Web:http://www.artisansgallery-cafe.com/ 

backyard bisonBackyard Bison-
Rod Weider 

I will be at here this Saturday with a good selection of Buffalo burgers, steaks, roasts, ribs, hot dogs, and jerky (see below for complete list).   Pre-orders are not necessary this week unless you need something special or need a large quantity. 
 
Contact Info:
Backyard Bison
685 Crowthers Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Ph: 610-346-6640
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.backyardbison.com

baues'Bees Baues' Busy Bees
Dave & Rosemary Baues


Rosemary and Dave will have items for sale but also would love to have  pre-orders.

 

"It's flu season!  raw honey helps with coughs and bee pollen helps to build your immunity."
 
Don't forget to take care of your skin in the cold weather, beeswax lip balm and cream protect your skin from the cold and wind.

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

Product List 
Honey in all sizes
Bee pollen
Lip balm
Beeswax cream and lotion
Honey soap
Selected Candles

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
Birchrun Hills Farm
Ken & Sue Miller

I'm looking forward to the next market!
 
 

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 
Web:

Charlestown Farm        

Michelle Kenstler
Margo Bucco 



Charlestown Farm will bring a selection
of leafy greens, radishes and sweet winter carrots!



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 healthful and delicious food.  

Contact Info:
   
Charlestown Farm
2565 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Ph: 610-917-0252
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.charlestownfarm.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
 
 Forks Farm
John and Todd Hopkins

John and Todd will have  beef and will NOT be at the market again until March. Be sure to stock up!



 

Contact Info:
The Hopkins Family

299 Covered Bridge Road
Orangeville, PA 17859
570-683-5820
email:
[email protected]
www.forksfarmmarket.com

    

 
FreshaPeel Hummus
Richard LeBoon

FreshaPeel will bring a variety of their delicious hummus.  It is a great healthful dip for those sweet winter carrots!



 

Contact Info:
Phone: (717) 723-9525
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/freshapeelhummus
Twitter:  www.twitter.com/hummusapeel
Website:  www.FreshaPeelHummus.com
 
 

    

 
Greenpad Living
Jacqueline and Darren Hengst

Greenpad Living will bring a selection of their luscious organic soaps!



 

Contact Info: 

Jacqueline and Darren Hengst

JackieG@GreenPadLiving.com
p: 484.924.8097

Website:  http://www.greenpadliving.com/ 

  
 Hoagland Farms Hoagland Farm
Lynn Hoagland

Hoagland Farms will bring a pork, some storage vegetables and honey.



 

Contact Info: 

Lynn & Carol Hoagland
2905 State Route 54
Elysburg, PA 17824
570-672-9740

[email protected]

www.hoaglandfarms.com 

ICED by Betsy
Betsy & Russ Gibbons

ICED by Betsy is looking forward to serving you over the winter. Pre-orders are encouraged and appreciated, as we will be bringing a limited supply of cupcakes to the winter markets.  You can pre-order any quantity of cupcakes from the flavors of the week! Place your order via email [email protected] or phone (610)755-7062.


We are looking forward to being back at the market this week after the busy holiday season! We will be featuring our Birthday Cake cupcake and our gluten-free PB & V in honor of the birthday boy & official cupcake taster, Russ. Stop by and join him in celebrating with a cupcake!  Place your order via email [email protected] or phone (610)755-7062.
 
 
ICED by Betsy will have the following flavors at the market this week:  
 
Pure- A simple & elegant vanilla cupcake filled with vanilla mousse. Frosted with vanilla buttercream and topped with white sugar crystals, and a single white vanilla chip.
 
PB & V- A slightly different version of our best seller (PB & C)! Moist and delicious white cake filled with a rich peanut butter center. Frosted with peanut butter buttercream. Topped with a swirl of white chocolate and peanut butter chips. *Also available in our gluten-free version this week!*
 
Almond En"joy" - Our signature chocolate cake filled with coconut almond mousse. Frosted with vanilla buttercream mixed with shredded coconut and topped with toasted almonds.
 
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.
 
Odd Couple- Our signature chocolate cake with a sweet caramel filling. Frosted with salted caramel cream cheese frosting and topped with a chocolate covered pretzel. The perfect salty/sweet treat!
 
Birthday Cake- Our special birthday cupcake is a confetti cake filled with fluffy white pastry cream. Frosted and decorated with fun colors to help everyone celebrate!!


  
John and Kira's
John and Kira Doyle

John and Kira's will bring a selection of their delicious chocolate and fruit creations,
but you can also pre-order to make sure that you get your favorite treat! 
 
 
Contact Info:  John & Kira's
email:  [email protected]
phone:  215-324-9222
website: www.johnandkiras.com
 
 
 Market Day Canele
Gil Ortale
 

Stop by our table to taste Canele- the famed pastry from Bordeaux made with farm fresh Pennsylvania ingredients.   We will also have our tarts- mushroom and leek savory tart and apple frangipane sweet tart 

 


Contact Info:

Market Day Canele

phone. 1 215 922 3571
email. [email protected]

website: www.marketdaycanele.com 


 Mompops/ Take Me Bake Me
Issa Ostrander
 



This weeks pizzas are:
Plain
Margarita
Veggie pesto
Mikinos spinach 



 

Contact Info:
Issa & Sandra Ostrander
208 Carter Drive Suite 13B
West Chester Pa 19382
610 400 1642
Cell: Sandra: 484 678 3735
Issa: 484 678 3734
www.mompops.net

Mountain View Poultry Farm
Barb Shelly 


 


This week will be the last of the fresh ducks.  I do also have 3 geese left.  Now is your chance to try one before they are all gone for the season.  I have a variety of soup available, fresh this weekend is chicken vegetable. There is also fresh turkey BBQ and in stocks I have veggie, beef, chicken & turkey.  Plenty of chicken & turkey in all cuts plus fresh eggs.  If you had sausage ordered you can pick it up this weekend.  I do have extra available in some flavors for sale.  Ground is available this weekend in Turkey thigh, turkey breast & chicken breast.



 

Contact Info:
Mountain View Poultry Farm
255 South Best Plaza
Walnutport, PA 18088
Ph: 484-320-0045
Email: [email protected] 

 Neil's Sharpening Service
Neil Jacob

Bring your dull knives and clippers and have them sharpened while you shop!  While  you are at Neil's stand, check out the unique pens and toys that he has made out of wood with his very sharp tools!

Contact:
Neil Jacob
[email protected]
http://www.neilssharpeningservice.com/

mushroom1 Oley Valley Mushrooms
Joe and Angela Evans

Oley Valley Mushrooms will bring a selection of LOTS of mushrooms!  You can pre-order mushrooms by email Angela and Joe at  [email protected]    


Angela and Joe Evans have been Growing Mushrooms for 10 years.  They use sustainable, chemical free methods, natural supplements and local organic straw.

Their  Shiitake, and Oyster have been the best in PA  at the PA farm show
for the last 3 years, this year our Trumps also won.


Contact Info:

Joe and Angela Evans
Oley Valley Mushroom
14 Ridgewood Lane
Oley, PA 19547
610-987-9849
email: [email protected]  

 
Paradocx Vineyard 
Kelly Daly


 A new twist on T-wine: Try it warm.  Put in a crock pot with a slice of lemon on warm and enjoy on a cold night.  $13.99
Keep 'em coming:  Empty cans, that is.  Paradocx recycles them, and you get a $2/can credit toward your purchase.

 
                                                                                                                                                                                       Contact Info 
1833 Flint Hill Road
Landenberg, PA, 19350
(610) 255-5684

 Pureblend Tea
Kari Dandrea




 Pureblend will be there with our hand blended teas, matcha, and raw cocoa.

We will be offering our Holiday Blends through the month of February. White-Chocolate Peppermint, Cinnamon-Orange Hot Toddy and Elderberry Apricot.
$4.00 per ounce or 3 ounces for $10.00

Pureblend uses the world's finest, 100% organic and fair trade ingredients.

Pre-orders are welcome, check our site: www.pureblendtea.com



                                                                                                                                                                                       Contact Info 
Kari Dandrea
Pureblend, LLC
www.pureblendtea.com
484.639.1546
 
Shellbark Hollow Farm
Pete Demchur

Donna Demchur Levitsky

 stargzers

We will have a complete selection of our cheeses including our raw milk aged Tomme.  Don"t forget out spreads work great on wraps and sandwiches~ Turkey with Sun dried Tomato, Chive with Veggies, Honey with Ham, Peppercorn with Roast Beef..


                                                                                                                                           
Contact Info 
Donna Demchur Levitsky
Shellbark Hollow Farm
West Chester, PA
ph: 610.431.0786
web: www.shellbarkhollow.com
email: 
[email protected]
Vera Pasta
Joe D'Andrea


 

Here's the list for the week: 
Pasta:
Pappardelle
Roasted Beet Pappardelle
Roasted Red Pepper penne
penne verde
Tomato basil spaghetti
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Linguine
Speciality Pasta:
Ricotta Gnocchi
Ricotta Gnocchi
Ravioli stuffed with Sauteed Pear, Brie Cheese, and Pecorino
Ravioli stuffed with Sauteed Green Onion, Potato, Pancetta and Marscapone Cheese
Sauce:
Marinara 
Sunday Gravy



                                                                                                                                          
Contact Info 

Joe D'Andrea

Vera Pasta

email: [email protected]

website:  www.verapasta.com 

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Wild for Salmon wild for salmon
Jenn and Steve Kurian



Is a new, healthy diet one of your New Year's resolutions? Wild for Salmon is happy to help! All of our salmon products are wild-caught & natural, and are full of Omega 3's and healthy nutrients for you to reward your body with.  Check out our website for more information-wildforsalmon.com. Come visit us at market this Saturday & start 2013 right
 
Pre-orders not necessary.

    

Wild for Salmon is a local business that provides fresh/frozen wild Alaskan sockeye salmon at a common good price. Wild for Salmon is owned and operated by Steve and Jenn Kurian of Bloomsburg, PA.

The salmon is caught by Jen and Steve in Bristol Bay, Alaska, during the months of June and July and brought home to be sold at farm markets, restaurants and health-food stores.

Contact Info 
Steve & Jenn Kurian
Web:
Phone: 570-387-0550


 Recipes

The shorter days and cool nights of early winter make cooking in a warm cozy kitchen a delight!  Here are some links to a few of our winter mushroom favorites!

Mushroom Ragu with poached egg served over homemade coroutons
You can find most of the ingredients for this tasty dish at the market!  Mushrooms, eggs, & bread!  We love this for weeknight dinners with a simple salad and a glass of local wine.

Mushroom Bourguinon
Leave it to the Smitten Kitchen to come up with a luscious version of this classic beef centered dish.  Serve it over some of Vera Pasta's pappardelle and try using some of Paradocx's barn red for the sauce.

Wild Mushroom and Blue Cheese Gallette
Okay, the title of this recipe actually says "Stilton", but the recipe calls for Stilton or "any other good-quality blue cheese." What could be better than Sue Miller's Birchrun Hills Blue?  And if you don't feel like making crust for a gallette?  Buy a baguette from St. Peters, and spoon the mixture on top of  slices.