AT THE MARKET THIS WEEK
(so far)
Crawford Organic Farm
Tim Bellew Food
Caitlin Foley of Chocolate Spaniel Pottery
Fifth of a Farm
Greenberg’s Bakery (weekly, at the Friends of Pretzel Park table)
Crawford Organics Farm
East Earl, PA
www.crawfordorganics.com
Last week for Crawford Organics for the season at market.
I (Justin) have been farming with the Crawford family for the last 14 years. I’ve enjoyed bringing the freshest and best from Lancaster County to you Don’t miss out. Come and stock up for the winter on potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, apples, beets, carrots, radishes, squash, . . . Cool weather makes you think of pumpkin pie, squash soup, sweet potato pie, apple cider, and apples in fresh salad.
The farm has been growing organic produce since 1998. Since 2002 they have partnered with Paradise Organics, and between the two farms, offer a full line of fresh organic vegetables to wholesale markets.
Among their crops this week are: Arugula (new), Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, fresh Carrots, Celery Root, Chard, Cilantro, Collards, Dandelion, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions (White, Red or Sweet Yellow), Parsley, Parsnips (new), Sweet Bell Peppers (Green or Red), Potatoes, Radishes (black or watermelon), Sweet Potatoes (Garnets, Jewell, Japanese, White Hayman, new for this year All Purple), Shallots, Scallions, Spinach, Tomatoes (Heirloom), Winter Squash (some or all of: Butternut, Carnival, Kabocha Type, Pie Pumpkin [for cooking], Spaghetti), and Turnips. In addition, they have Heirloom Dried Beans and Popcorn.
New Kale Chips made with our kale by Awesome Foods. Also, fresh Apple Cider is here!!!! Shop early for best selection.
In addition to what they grow in East Earl (Lancaster County), they sell other Lancaster County farms’ fresh low spray Apples (Crispin, Fuji, Gala, Gold Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Nittany, Pink Lady, Red Delicious, Winesap, and Winter Banana).
They also have available Soy Free, GMO-Free raised on grass pasture Brown Eggs,
organic raw Cheese (six varieties left), Yogurt (plain or flavored), Organic Butter, as well as Local Raw Honey (from the bee keeper that has hives at their farm in Lancaster county over the summer) and pure amber (grade B) PA Maple Syrup.
Now accepting credit cards, asking $20 minimum purchase. Cash preferred. Also accepting FMNP checks from eligible Seniors and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.
Tim Bellew Food
Philadelphia, PA
www.timbellewfood.com
Tim Bellew is a caterer, a cook, and a consultant in the food industry.
This week Tim will be offering turkey sloppy joes, potato/leek/kale/feta hand pies, herb iced teas and Gus’s low-sugar sodas. He also will have granola, coffee, fresh fruit scones, cupcakes (black bottom-g/f; carrot), cookies, and brownies (g/f).
Stephanie was the pastry chef at Friday, Saturday and Sunday for 13 years and the chef/owner of Sweetie’s Pie Diner.
Look for Aztec Chocolate Chunk & Pumpkin Seed cookies, plus new fall tarts including Pumpkin Grand Marnier, Pecan Bourbon, and Apple Cranberry. Back again are Millet Muffins, Pumpkin Ginger Cakes, Jewish Apple Cakes, and Chocolate Orange Pound Cakes. As always, look for a full supply of Nana’s oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies, biscotti, and flatbreads.
Everything is made with mostly organic ingredients.
Chocolate Spaniel Pottery
Philadelphia, PA
Chocolate Spaniel Pottery was established by Caitlin Foley in 2016 and appropriately named after the artist’s beloved dog. Caitlin is a Roxborough based potter whose style reflects a sense of whimsical elements but focuses on functionality.
This week Caitlin will have available bowls, mugs, teapots, and more.
Fifth of a Farm Creations
Philadelphia, PA
www.fifthofafarm.com
Fifth of a Farm Creations is a family owned and operated business located in Philadelphia, PA. All of their jams and jellies are hand crafted in small batches using all natural ingredients.
Their products include: Blue Bell Hill Berry Jam, Harrogate Peach Jam, Parkside Prickly Pear Jelly, Rittenhousetown Red Pepper Jelly, Port Richmond Grape Jelly, Strawberry Mansion Jam, Haddington Raspberry Jam, Trenton Avenue Mint Jelly, Fairmount Cherry Jam, Germantown Grapefruit Marmalade, and Walnut Hill Orange Marmalade.
Their products made with Agave are: North 33rd St Strawberry Jam, Walnut Lane Blueberry Jam, and East Russell St Peach Jam.
Their seasonal products available now are: Francisville Fig Jam, Byberry-Somerton Rhubarb Jam, Logan Lime Marmalade, Bella Vista Apple Butter, and Swampoodle Cran-Apple Chutney.
They also offer the following gift baskets: Baker Bowl-ful of Jelly—one jar of jam or jelly in an attractive cereal bowl; Manayunk Mug-ful of Jelly—one jar of jam or jelly in an attractive mug; Woodside Park Gift Basket—includes 2 jams/jellies, peanut butter, gourmet crackers, and a stuffed animal; Schuylkill Expressway Jam Basket—2 jars of jam or jelly, and an assortment of gourmet food products in a beautiful basket wrapped in ribbon; Roosevelt Blvd Jam Basket—3 jars of jam or jelly, and an assortment of gourmet food products in a beautiful basket wrapped in ribbon; and Franklin Square Box—3 mini jams (2 oz) in a clear square box tied with a festive bow.
Greenberg’s Bakery (weekly, at the Friends of Pretzel Park table)
Oreland, PA
http://www.greenbergsbakery.com
Greenberg’s Bakery began more than 90 years ago as a Philadelphia family-owned bakery. Currently in Oreland, PA, the bakery continues to carry on the tradition of using the family’s old, delicious recipes and techniques.
This week there will be the following breads: French Sourdough, Marble, Multigrain, Pumpernickel, and Rye. Also, Bagels (limited quantity): plain, poppyseed and everything, and Cinnamon Buns (plain and with nuts).
