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Winter Market
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Phoenixville Farmers' Market 


January 26, 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
Birchrun Hills
Charlestown Farm
Countrytime Farm
FreshaPeel Hummus
ICED by Betsy
John & Kiras
Marci's Morsels
Market Day Canele
Mompops
Mountain View Poultry
Oley Valley Mushrooms
Pureblend Tea
Saint Peters' Bakery
Shellbark Hollow Farm
Sweetwater Baking Co.
Vera Pasta
Wild For Salmon
Hello Market Shoppers!

Yes, it will be COLD on Saturday, but where else can you get such great local food? We hope you will stop by to pick up your favorites. Bundle up and come on down to join us under the bridge between 10am and noon! Artisans cafe
Special Delivery! Eggs from Mountain View headed to the Sunflower Truck Stop!
will have HOT coffee and HOT chocolate, Pureblend will have HOT specialty teas, St. Peters' Bakery will have HOT soups, and yes, the Sunflower Truck Stop will be back with HOT breakfast sandwiches and more!

This week Backyard Bison starts their winter pre-order system.  If you would like to purchase buffalo, Rod will ONLY bring pre-ordered items.  Everyone else will be selling as usual.

Our next scheduled Winter Market is on February 9th.  A few of our farmers will NOT be at the market that week, because they will be at the PASA (PA Association for Sustainable Agriculture) conference.  They are:
Birchrun Hills Farm
Charlestown Farm
Country Time Farm

Everyone else will be at the February 9th market along with some special artists!  We have a list at the end of the newsletter.  


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! 
   
 

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 

If you would like to place an order, please email me [email protected] or call me at (610) 346-6640.  Please order ASAP, however, I can take orders up until 6:00pm on Friday January 25.  Once I receive your email, I will reply to you so you know I got your order, If you do not hear from me, please call to verify that I got your order.

This is a special arrangement for the Winter until the regular market resumes in May.
 Look up Backyard Bison on Facebook to "like".  There's a bunch of pictures, and it's easier to to keep up to date than my website and also easier to communicate with you quickly about weather issues, etc. at the market.  

Price List 
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Ground Bison                                               approx. 1lb packs  $8.79/lb.
4oz. (Quarter Pounders)                                8 per pack = 2lbs. $9.29/lb.
6oz. Patties                                                6 per pack=2.3lb  $9.29/lb.

 

Hot Dogs - no nitrites - all Bison (no beef or pork added)             $14.99/lb.

Jalapeno Cheddar Bison Franks (cured)                                     $11.99/lb.

Chip Steaks (Buffalo chips - Philly steaks)         1 lb.                  $12.99/lb.
Short Ribs (specify size)                                1.25 - 2.5 lbs      $8.79/lb.
Shanks (Osso Bucco / meaty soup bone)          1.5-2 lbs            $8.79/lb.
Stew Cubes (also great in Chilli)                      1 lb.                  $10.99/lb.
Tenderloin Tips                                                                    $24.99/lb.

Sausage:
Note: All of our sausage is all Bison (no beef or pork added)
Country Sausage(Original)                            approx. 1 lb.       $11.99/lb.

Fresh Chorizo                                              approx. 1 lb.       $13.99/lb.

Smoked Kielbasa (w/mustard seed -cured)        approx. 1 lb.      $15.99/lb.
Smoked Kielbasa (w/garlic -no nitrates)           approx. 3/4 lb.    $16.99/lb.
Smoked Chorizo (no nitrates)                         approx. 1 lb.       $16.99/lb.
Smoked Andouille - Cajun Ssg (no nitrates)       approx. 1 lb.       $16.99/lb.

 
Ready to eat:
Snack Sticks (cured)                   approx. 5 oz. pack       approx. $9.00/pk.
Hot Snack Sticks (cured)             approx. 5 oz. pack      approx. $9.00/pk.
No Nitrite Snack Sticks                approx 5 oz. pack       approx. $9.00/pk.
Barbeque Jerky (sweeter)                                           approx. $7.00/pk.
Natures Choice Jerky (no soy)                                     approx. $7.00/pk.
Pepper Jerky                                                                       $8-$9/pk.
 
Roasts:
Please specify desired size/weight:
Chuck Roast (boneless - tasty pot roast) approx 2-3 lbs. ea.   $10.99/lb.

Brisket                                                  3-6 lbs.            $10.99/lb.

Rump Roast (lean pot roast)                     2.75-3.75 lbs.    $11.99/lb.
Eye Round                                             2.5-3.25 lbs.     $10.99/lb.

 


Steaks:

Please specify desired size/weight:
London Broil                                                             1.5-3.5 lbs.    $12.99/lb.
Sirloin Tip Steak                                                       1.75-2.25 lbs. $12.99/lb.
Chuck Tender Steak (3 steaks per pack)                       1.25-1.5 lbs  $12.99/lb.
Skirt Steak                                                             1-1.5 lbs      $15.79/lb.

Flank Steak                                                             1-1.5 lbs.     $17.79/lb.

Sirloin Steak (boneless)                                              .75-1.5 lbs.  $17.79/lb.
Delmonico Steak (boneless ribeye - 2 steaks per pack**) 1.5-2 lbs.     $21.99/lb.
New York Strip Steak (2 steaks per pack**)                  1-1.5 lbs.     $21.99/lb.
Filet Mignon "Buff Tenders" (2 per pack)                         1-1.5 lbs.    $30.99/lb.
**Some single steaks available-please specify if you want one of these small packs

Other:
Tongue        2-3 lbs     $8.39/lb.
Heart           3-5 lbs     $4.49/lb.
Liver            1 lb.        $2.99/lb.

Kidney          3/4 lb.     $2.99/lb.

Soup/marrow Bones      $2.49/lb.   
 
Contact Info:
Backyard Bison
685 Crowthers Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Ph: 610-346-6640
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.backyardbison.com

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Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller

I'm looking forward to the next market but will NOT be here on February 9th as I am on  the board of PASA.  Stock up on your favorites this week and then I'll see you on February 23rd. 
 
 

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

We will bring a selection of our delicious pork products for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.  We are low on bacon this week,but have everything else.  We will NOT be here on February 9th but will be back on February 23rd.



 

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
 
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
 
 

    

 
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.


Hello Winter!! The cold weather has arrived and we will be celebrating with our Snow Day cupcake on Saturday. We will also be taking orders for Super Bowl cupcakes (including our Buffalo Wing  & Couch Potato Cupcakes) & Valentine's Day cupcakes. Visit our table on Saturday or our facebook page for more information. 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:   
Snow Day- Chocolate Cake filled with a fluffy white cream center. Frosted with Vanilla Buttercream and topped with snowflake sparkle and white sugar snowflake. *Also available in our gluten-free version this week!* 
Dark Side-  A rich dark chocolate cupcake filled with fluffy whipped marshmallow cream. Topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting and a twirl of whipped marshmallow! 
Milk & Cookies- Our butter vanilla cake filled with gooey eggless cookie dough. Topped with vanilla buttercream & a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie. 
24 Karat- Delicious carrot cake baked with organic freshly grated carrots. Frosted with velvety smooth cream cheese frosting and topped off with walnuts and a sugar carrot. 
C3 (Coconut Cream Cupcake)- A moist white cake infused with coconut and filled with coconut cream. Topped with vanilla buttercream, toasted coconut, and vanilla/coconut crunch. 
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.


 
  
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!
For the next 2 markets they will have a special Valentine's day item - the Bee My Lovebug- a mixed box of ladybugs and bees!

 

 
Contact Info:  John & Kira's
email:  [email protected]
phone:  215-324-9222
website: www.johnandkiras.com
 
 
 Marci's Morsels  marci's morsels
Anna Doyle
 

Are you on a new Diet and having trouble finding food to eat?  Need something low carb, cane sugar free, dairy free, etc?  Have no fear, Marci's Morsels is here.  Please check out our Vegan Gluten Free* Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten Free* Muesli Bread, and or our Gluten Free* Cinnamon Coffee Cake.  All are made with Almond Flour and all are Cane Sugar Free.  Packed with protein and low on the glycemic index, these items are great for breakfast or a grab and go snack.

Don't believe in Diets?  Need something for that sweet tooth or for Valentine's Day?  Traditional Toffee is back!

Note:  To our faithful weekly order customers...Please note that our ovens are being maintenanced beginning Jan 28 for two/three weeks...so if you need any product during this time, please get your order in now!

* Made in a facility with other products that contain Milk, Nuts, Eggs, & Gluten


 


Contact Info:
Anna Doyle 
610-358-9094 

 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
 



Stop by to pickup one of our pizzas to bake in the warmth of your own kitchen! We have some amazing flavors-
Margarita
Mediterranean
eggplant parm
Butternut Harvest
 



 

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] 

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]  

 Pureblend Tea
Kari Dandrea




 
Pureblend will be there with our new February Blend... Just in time for Valentines Day gifts!  Dark Chocolate Strawberry Chai

Stop by for a cup of our new Seasonal Chai that includes 99% dark chocolate, traditional masala chai spices and strawberries. Add milk for a delicious Strawberries and Cream Tea.

'Tis the season for Hot Tea!  We will be stocked with all our teas sold by the ounce: $4.00 ea.

Free Samples!  Try a Hot Raw Double Chocolate Cocoa sample and take home a tin for the chilly nights ahead.  Raw Cocoa is high in antioxidants and has been shown to improve your mood.  We love this blend of refined sugar free organic raw cocoa, unrefined, low glycemic coconut palm sugar and dark chocolate shavings. Our cocoa can be prepared with water for a VEGAN, dairy and gluten free treat, or with milk for a rich cocoa experience.

February Special: Buy a Stainless Steel Tea Filter and get one ounce of tea for 1/2 price.

We look forward to seeing you!


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

On a cold winter day what taste better than a nice hot bowl of soup?  A hot bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich made from one of our creamy chevre spreads.  Think tomato soup and a grilled chive chevre sandwich!


                                                                                                                                           
Contact Info 
Donna Demchur Levitsky
Shellbark Hollow Farm
West Chester, PA
ph: 610.431.0786
web: www.shellbarkhollow.com
email: 
[email protected]
The Sunflower Truck Stop
George Bieber & Kris Amerine


 

We'll be cooking up HOT food on Saturday! 


                                                                                                                                           

 

Contact:

 

George Bieber

email:  [email protected]

website:  www.thesunflowertruckstop.com 

 
 
Sweetwater Bakery
Natalie & Saul Schwartz


 
Sam, who works with Natalie and Saul, will bring a selection of their with naturally leavened bread made using the finest organic ingredients. 


                                                                                                                                           
Contact Info 
Saul & Natalie Schwartz 

1850 French Creek Road

Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-495-0407

http://www.camphillkimberton.org/bakery.php 

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



Are the winter blues consuming you? Increasing your Vitamin D intake in the winter is one remedy for seasonal depression.  Lucky for you, one of the best sources of Vitamin D is FISH! Come get your Salmon today at the Phoenixville Farmers Market.  For more information visit our website at wildforsalmon.com or give us a call at (570)387-0550.


 
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


 Looking Ahead

 Even though a few of our farmers won't make it to the market on February 9th, we have a great line-up as you can see below!

Producers coming to the  February 9th Winter Market

 
 ** This is the current list which may grow- the complete list will be on the website and in the next newsletter.