find farmers' markets and CSAs in Philadelphia
On Saturday, May 7th, the Phoenixville Farmers Market is hosting a Honey Bee Festival. Gunter Hauk, Bee Advocate, will speak on Colony Collapse Disorder. The film, Queen of the Sun, will be shown at the Colonial Theater. There will be children’s crafts, a puppet show, live music and storytelling. This is also Opening Day for the [...]
If you have not tasted one of Philadelphia’s locavore chocolate treasures, you are in for a treat. John and Kira’s Chocolates have a well-deserved following due to the care and delectable goodies that they put into their chocolates. The chocolates are locally produced, and John and Kira infuse their chocolates with aromatics and flavors from [...]
I have been eagerly awaiting this day. I love driving up Route 422 and then out to Oley, through the picturesque farmland to Fisher’s Produce. I go about once a week during the summertime to pick up their fresh and delicious homegrown berries and vegetables. After that I swing by their neighbor’s at Wholesome Dairy Farms [...]
It’s that time of year, and the Farmer’s Markets are starting to open back up again! The Collingswood Farmers’ Market is having their twelfth season’s Opening Day on May 7th. Maybe spring will have sprung by then. Here’s hoping! When? Every Saturday from 8am till noon, rain or shine (rain or shine) Where? Between Collings and [...]
Red Haven Farm is family owned and operated farm that specializes in raising pastured animals for meat, as well as chickens for eggs. They are located near Oxford, Pennsylvania and bring their products to several farmer’s markets in the area. Those markets include the Media Farmer’s Market, Kennett Square Farmer’s Market, Collegeville Farmer’s Market, New [...]
Join Lynne Goldman of Bucks County Taste for her first Farm-To-Table Dinner of the season on Saturday, April 16th at Crossing Vineyards, a “two-hundred year old Bucks County estate, less than a mile from the place where George Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776.” Lynne will be the guest speaker at a five-course gourmet meal including Crossing Vineyards‘ internationally-acclaimed [...]
Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards start this weekend! Take a hayride through the woods, visit the Easter Bunny’s house, and take home a treat! Cost is $8 per person. Hayrides are open April 9th and 10th, and the 16th through 23rd from 11am to 4pm. Also take a pony ride or get your face [...]
The Swarthmore Coop in Swarthmore, Delaware County, is a full service food market with a wide range of products for your healthy lifestyle. The Swarthmore Co-op is a uniquely Swarthmore institution and an anchor of the Swarthmore Town Center. Begun by Swarthmore residents more than 70 years ago, it is owned by its more than 1,100 [...]
This just in: Rejoice, local food lovers of Philadelphia: Your Summer 2011 CSA Application has arrived! Everyone is now eligible to apply. Here are the deets: 1. Paper applications along with your cash or check must be hand delivered or mailed. 2. Please read the PDF thoroughly and then send in only the last two [...]
Highland Orchards has just announced that the Easter Bunny has taken up residence at the orchard. Come celebrate with a hayride to see the Easter Bunny – a Highland Orchards Easter tradition! Hayrides are held from noon to 4 PM on the following four weekends in April: Saturday April 2nd & Sunday April 3rd Saturday [...]
If you sometimes long for a farm market in the dead of winter, fear not. The Dutch Wagon Market in Medford, New Jersey is open year round! The market is open on Fridays and Saturdays and has an interesting array of food vendors. There is a wonderful bakery area with everything from sticky buns to [...]
Many know None Such Farm as a place to go strawberry picking in the spring or for its fun Pumpkin festival on the weekends in October. It’s that big gorgeous farm you pass on the way to Peddler’s Village. But across the street from the family-owned farm is a cool red building which is their farmers market with plenty [...]
Mark your calendars! For four weekends in April, Highland Orchards will offer hayrides to see the Easter Bunny. This is a fun event for the whole family. When you’re done, be sure to stop by the farm store for fresh produce as well as delectable pies and their award winning Apple Cider Donuts. Easter Bunny [...]
Jules Thin Crust Pizza is a BYOB after my own heart. Not only do they use local and organic ingredients whenever possible, they offer salads and pizza with three types of crusts – organic white, organic wheat, AND gluten-free! They have vegan cheese available by request, nitrate-free bacon, hormone-free meats, and tons of veggies! Customers [...]
A new restaurant opened last month in Hatboro called McCourt’s Farm to Table Restaurant. The BYOB is an organic, seasonal, restaurant that uses locally grown ingredient as often as possible. Location: 119 South York Road Hatboro, PA, 19040 Contact: 215.956.5170 McCourtsRestaurants@comcast.net
Paradocx Vineyard is located in Landenberg, Chester County. Owned by the Hoffman and Harris families, Paradocx uses the finest local ingredients to make their wine. They make more than 25 varieties of delicious wine and there are three different tasting locations, one that is on the vineyard’s property. They are currently accepting applications for their [...]
Penns Woods Winery is located in Chadds Ford, PA. There is a tasting room on location with more than 15 varieties of wine. Owner Gino Abruzzo strongly believes in supporting his local community and is committed to using local grapes to craft superior wines. Check out Penns Woods Winery’s buying club and community events here. [...]
Twin Brook Winery is located in Gap, PA, with an additional wine shop located in Ronks, PA. They have several other purchasing options, listed below. Twin Brook Winery currently offers 20 different types of wine. Hours: Twin Brook Winery • 717.442.4915 5697 Strasburg Road • Gap PA (click here for directions) HOURS • Monday through [...]
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