May 17, 2012

Mugshots Local Food Buying Club

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One place where I love to eat is MugShots in Manayunk.  They have a buying club that you don’t have to pay into.  You can order anything you want online and pick up your order at one of their locations on a certain day during certain times.  People that don’t want to commit to a [...]

Willow Creek Orchards

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A friend turned me on to Willow Creek Orchards in Collegeville, Montgomery County, for organic strawberry picking. I drove out to see what it was about and was delighted to discover a gorgeous farm store that was spacious and welcoming.  The strawberries take center stage — tables of them grace the tables in the middle [...]

West Chester Grower’s Market

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I discovered the West Chester Grower’s Market last summer.  Every Saturday morning, local farmers from as far away as Lancaster County converge in a parking lot in hip and trendy downtown West Chester, Chester County.  Vendors include a wide variety of wares from organic grass fed meats and cheeses to raw milk to produce to [...]

Kolb’s Farm Store and Dairy

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The Kolb’s Farm Store in Spring City, Chester County, was another one of my first discoveries when we moved to this area.  Family owned and operated since 1975, they sell their own fresh milk without growth hormones that is produced right there on the farm.  And they make some of the yummiest chocolate milk you [...]

Farmer’s Daughter

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Farmer’s Daughter is located in Spring City, Chester County.  I’ve been frequenting the Farmer’s Daughter for over four years, as it’s right down the road from my home.  I love that I’m supporting a family owned business, and I love even more that much of their produce is homegrown.  It’s not organic, but most of [...]