Saturday, November 2nd,  2013
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Hello Market Shoppers!

November is here and thoughts seem to race towards Thanksgiving and farm harvests.  Of course we have enjoyed the bounty of our local farms all season, but they seem more special as the days grow colder and winter approaches. 

We will have LOTS of great food this week, including Esopus Spitzenberg apples which were a favorite of Thomas Jefferson!  It is not too late to order a Thanksgiving turkey from Deep Roots Valley Farm. You can read all about the specials at the market in the section below.

Joe Willson will perform on stage from 10am to 1pm.

Don't forget that the market runs year-round and we will have weekly holiday markets between Thanksgiving and Christmas followed by Winter markets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, January through April.

See you at the Market!

Liz Andersen

 
What's Fresh? 
this week's highlights

Artisan's Gallery & Café

Artisans' hot cider comes directly from North Star Orchard every Saturday morning.  Steamed just before the market opens, it makes a great fall accompaniment with our hot chocolate, which is made with milk and Ghirardelli chocolate.  Both come in children's 8 oz size or a 12 oz size.
Stop in at Artisans Gallery & Café during the Empty Bowls weekend, November 8th  - 10th and purchase a cup of soup & bread for $10.00 and proceeds will benefit the Empty Bowls Fundraiser.  
Tickets are available at the Phoenixville Farmers' Market or Artisans Gallery & Café.  

 

Bridge Street Chocolates

We will be in full supply of our Caramel Apple selection featuring North Star Orchards apples! Bourbon Caramel Pecan and Sea Salt Caramel.  Pumpkin Pie and Sea Salt Caramel Fudge and our sea salt drops as well!  

 

Deep Roots Valley Farm

This will be our first week of frozen chickens, we'll have a nice assortment of sizes along.  We will also have frozen pet items available as well.

Don't forget to order your Thanksgiving Turkey ($25 deposit required)!  You can stop by the stand on Saturday or reserve it on our website:  http://deeprootsvalley.com/about-us/turkey/ 

 

Ellen April will be at the market this week with their luxurious soaps and body products including their seasonal soap favorite, Pumpkin Spice. Their last day at the market this year will be on Saturday, November 16, so think ahead if you plan to stock up for  the winter.  

 

FreshaPeel Hummus!

Come try our chocolate cherry hummus! harvest pumpkin a fall favorite will also be there as well as spicy black bean, blazin buffalo, lemon kale, and original garlic is back! come sample them all!    

 

Hoagland Farms

We will have tomatoes, peppers, winter squash, Asian pears, apples, honey, cole crops, and pork.  

 

ICED by Betsy

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Can you believe it's already November? We are looking forward to the month and rolling out our Thankgiving Collection cupcakes. This week we will have our popular seasonal flavors, Punkin Cheezkake. Stop by and enjoy the flavors of the season!! Place your pre-order via email cupcakes@ICEDbyBetsy.com or phone (610)755-7062.

ICED by Betsy will have the following flavors at the market this week:  

  • Punkin Cheezkake *Also available in our gluten-free version!*
  • Pure
  • Pucker Up
  • Odd Couple *Also available in our gluten-free version!*
  • The Classic
  • By Popular Demand

JACK'S FARM

JACK will have sweet potatoes, kale, arugula, sunchokes, garlic and more. All USDA Certified Organic.  

 

Jenny and Frank's Artisan Gelato

Our frighteningly good flavors this week are: Pear Sorbetto with Midori(r), Amarena Cherry, Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon Honey, Sea Salt Caramel, and Chocolate Supreme.

Also remember to order your Thanksgiving gelato cakes by Monday, 11 November.  See our website (www.jennyandfranksartisan.com) for full details.  

 

John and Kira's

Have you tried our Every Flavor Chocolates? These chocolate ganache squares come in 10 different flavors; from pistachio with a touch of cinnamon to honey lavender to coffee whiskey. These are our signature chocolates, and one of our first and most popular creations. They are available in 6 piece, 15 piece or 28 piece. They make a wonderful hostess, dinner party or birthday gift for someone special.  

 

North Star Orchard

We have a great apple lineup this week:  

  • Royalty - Slightly sweet and crispy
  • Golden Russet - classic 400-year-old variety apple, which some believe to be the first known specifically American apple variety.
  • Esopus Spitzenberg - Sugary-tart with a rich, aromatic flavor. This is reported to be Thomas Jefferson's favorite apple.
  • Sugar Snap - The name says it all
  • Florina- These have been nicknamed "The Bubblegum Apple", not because you can blow bubbles with them, but because they are very sweet and have a lovely pink color, which reminds us of Bazooka!
  • Winecrisp (Farmer Ike's Pick of the Week!)- a beautifully-speckled but dull red covers a truly amazing apple.
Of course we'll have our Asian pears, great apple cider and the following veggies: Kale, Swiss chard, carrots (orange and purple!), leeks, spinach, butternut squash, and Romanesco. Plus garlic (maybe the last of it!), beans (as in dry-good-for-soup-and-chili beans), and heritage wheat

 

Oley Valley Mushroom

The Trumpets are back in force!  Check out our easy wild mushroom risotto made in a slow cooker in the recipe section!

 

Saint Peters Bakery

 In addition to all of our delicious baked goods, we'll have some soups to take home:   Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Corn Chowder and
Butternut Squash. 

 

Shellbark Hollow Farm

This week we will have a new batch of Aurora's Cloud and Bloomy Ash at the market.  These cheeses are nice and young so they have a great fresh taste.  If you like a stronger cheese pick one up this week and let it age in your frig!  
We are making smaller batches each time so they go quickly!  

 

Wild for Salmon will be at this weeks market - in addition to our wild caught Alaskan salmon, we'll have halibut, Pacific cod and scallops!   Our scallops are harvested right in Bristol Bay Alaska and they are dry packed right on the boat.  That means there are no fillers, brine or preservatives in them - just sweet, succulent scallops.  See you at the market!!  

 

What to Cook this Week?

Wild Mushroom Risotto for a Slow-cooker

1 Oley Valley Mushroom Mix
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock(you may need to add a little more at the end)
1/4 cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or soy Parmesan
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
 
1. Chop the mushrooms and set aside.
2. In a medium-size skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute.
3. Transfer the shallots and garlic to a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker Add the rice, stirring to coat it with oil. Stir in all the mushrooms, stock, wine, thyme, and salt; cover, and cook on High for about 2 hours, until all liquid is absorbed.
4. About 5 minutes before the risotto is finished, stir in the cheese and parsley and season with pepper. To serve, spoon the risotto into shallow bowls and serve hot.

Looking Ahead 

November 9, 2013 is Second Saturday when we will welcome LOTS of artists who make lovely and unique handmade items.  We will have GREAT music by the Raven Hill Rambers.

We will also be joined by the following non-weekly producers:


Baues' Busy Bees
Stargazers Vineyard
Ridge Valley Farm

November 16th
We'll be gearing up for Thanksgiving and Forks Farm and Wild for Salmon will be here for the last market before Thanksgiving

November 23rd
Our Thanksgiving Market, with everything for a LOCAL feast!
The Dirk Quinn Band will play.

November 30th
Our first HOLIDAY MARKET of 2012
10am to Noon
Local food, local gifts, holiday music

December 7, 14,21
WEEKLY HOLIDAY MARKETS
10am to noon!

January through April
WINTER MARKETS
10am to noon, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month