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We hope to see you on Saturday!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

BANDY Woodworks

• Got a foodie valentine?  Our premium cutting and serving boards are meant to last a lifetime, just like your love.

Greek Gourmet Hummus

• Up to 20 different types of hummus!

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 
• Dried Fruits and Nuts

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
J.L.Kennedy Meat Stand will be warm and ready for all your Valentine’s Day Weekend local meat items!

• EXTRA-LEAN GROUND TURKEY
• ANY STEAKS: BONELESS RIB EYE, PORTERHOUSE, T-BONE, SIRLOIN
• EYE OF ROUND ROAST OR STEAKS, the best for medium-well done roast beef & sliced thinly on sandwiches, salads, etc.
• BEEF POT ROASTS LIKE SHOULDER OR ENGLISH-STYLE CHUCK
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
  
• Homegrown Apples:  Idared, McIntosh, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious, Empire, Jonagold, Rome, Stayman Winesap, Golden Delicious and Fortune!
• We'll also have spinach, green leaf lettuce, snow peas, avocados, potatoes, beautiful yams, kiwi, citrus & more!

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• Valentine Special:
  Share this special sale and get valentine gift for him and her at these discounted prices!
  - Men's ORGANIC grooming collection with body wash, close shave cream, cooling after shave balm.
  - Women's Rejuvenate frankincense beauty collection cleanser, toner, hydrating cream.
  - Lots of other ORGANIC products available 
  - Stop and sample the products!

Pastamore'

• Pastamore' 18-year old Balsamic Vinegars - Our balsamic vinegars are imported from Modena, Italy and are aged in an oak barrel for 18-years.  These vinegars are very smooth and cold infused with all natural ingredients.  Use these fine vinegars on meat, vegetables, cheese, fruits and salad.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil blends and Dipping Oils - Our blends are made only with "first press", "cold press" 100% pure Olive Oil from Italy and is made with the finest of all natural ingredients. Each blend is carefully considered to give a large variety of menu options
• Wine Blend Marinades - We have two wine blended Marinades Chardonnay & Cabernet which can be used to marinate meats, lamb or use as a baste for roasting and to drizzle over vegetables.
• Great gift ideas, save with multiple purchases!

Straight Up Mixer

Wheel and Wedge

• Wheel and Wedge has everything you need for a romantic cheese night at home this Valentine's Day. Surprise your sweetie with an assortment of artisan domestic cheeses, dried fruit and olive oil. 

Zang's

• Fresh Cut Roses
• Mushrooms & Root Veggies
• Leeks & more!

We missed you last week! We hope to see you on Saturday!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

Greek Gourmet Hummus

• Up to 20 different types of hummus!

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 
• Dried Fruits and Nuts

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Saturday, January 30th:

• OUR SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET IS ALWAYS OPEN IN WINTER WEATHER!! We enjoy your company, so stop in to see us at the J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand for free copies of the latest Butler County tourism guide book.
•  
  EXTRA-LEAN TOP ROUND FOR BEEF SOUPS & STEWS
• SHOULDER POT ROASTS AND ENGLISH CHUCK FOR BOURGUIGNON
   
• SIRLOIN STEAKS 1” FOR STIR-FRY’S, HEARTY SALADS, OR STROGANOFF
• WE ARE TAKING ORDERS FOR ALL YOUR SUPERBOWL MEAT ITEMS LIKE STEAKS, SAUSAGES, KOLBASSI, ETC. FOR NEXT WEEK, 2/06
• WE’LL BEGIN TAKING VALENTINE’S DAY ORDERS FOR 2/13 PICK-UP, SO CALL FARM OR STOP IN AT OUR SATURDAY MARKET TO PLACE PRE-PAID ORDERS FOR ANY SPECIAL STEAKS OR ROASTS
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
• Cider Donuts, mad fresh, will be available!
• Homegrown Apples:  Idared, McIntosh, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rome, Stayman Winesap and Fortune!
• We'll also have spinach, red and green leaf lettuces, brussels sprouts, avocados, potatoes, kiwi & more!

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• Valentine Special:
  Get a jump start on Valentines Day with this limited time gift offer!
  Share this special sale and get valentine gift for him and her at these discounted prices!
  - Men's ORGANIC grooming collection with body wash, close shave cream, cooling after shave balm.
  - Women's Rejuvenate frankincense beauty collection cleanser, toner, hydrating cream.
  - Lots of other ORGANIC products available 
  - Stop and sample the products!

Straight Up Mixer

Wheel and Wedge

• Fresh chèvre is back in the case this weekend for all your cooking needs. 
• Sugar House Creamery lovers: Pound Cake is back! This fudgy washed rind is sold by the half or full wheel.

Zang's

• Beans, Color Peppers
• Mushrooms, Root Veggies
• Onions & more!

We hope to see you on Saturday!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 
• Dried Fruits and Nuts

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Saturday, January 16th:

• LAMB LOIN CHOPS
• BONELESS LEG OF LAMB
• BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS 1” THICK, most versatile steak for hearty salads, stroganoff’s, gravies, etc.
• CHIPPED SIRLOIN TIP, extra-lean and fast for steak and eggs, tacos, wraps, stir-fry, or 30 minutes in sauce you like
• BEEF SHOULDER POT ROASTS
• EYE OF ROUND ROAST OR SLICES
• CANADIAN BACON
• SMOKED HAM HOCKS
• THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THIS LOCAL-LIVESTOCK FARMING FAMILY!  Your kind words and thoughts  mean so much to us and our children.  Jacob and Taylor won grand champion and reserve champion Southdown market lambs at the PA State Farm Show this past weekend!  
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

• Homegrown Buttercup, Acorn and Butternut Squash - only $1 each
  
• Possibly Cole Crops (we have yet to see how they have weathered the cold this week) - hopefully some Blue Scotch Kale & Cabbage
• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
• Homegrown Apples:  Idared, McIntosh, Cortland, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rome and Stayman Winesap!

Straight Up Mixer

Wheel and Wedge

• Two new Jasper Hill cheeses in the case this weekend:
  - Landaff: a creamy, crumbly, cave aged cow's milk cheese with notes of buttermilk
  - Cabot Clothbound: a clothbound cheddar cave aged with tangy notes of mustard

Zang's

• Knob Onion, Maroon Carrots
• Swiss Chard, Kale, Bunch Spinach
• Blood Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges

We hope to see you on Saturday!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

• Up to 20 different types of hummus!

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 
• Dried Fruits and Nuts
• Handmade Gifts

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Saturday, January 9th:

• HAPPIEST OF NEW YEAR’S TO EVERYONE FROM THE J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
  WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL YEAR AHEAD IN RAISING BEEF, PORK, LAMB, & POULTRY FOR YOU!
• SAGE GROUND PORK
• PLAIN SALT AND PEPPER GROUND PORK
• BONE-IN PORK LOIN CHOPS  3/4” THICK
• BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS 1” THICK
• EXTRA-LEAN GROUND SIRLOIN
• TOP ROUND FOR STEW
• BEEF SHOULDER POT ROASTS
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

• Homegrown Celery!
• Homegrown Buttercup, Acorn and Butternut Squash - only $1 each
  
• Freshly Picked Cole Crops:  Blue Scotch Kale, Collards, Cabbage
• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
• Homegrown Apples:  Idared, McIntosh, Cortland, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious, Mutsu, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rome and Stayman Winesap!

Straight Up Mixer

Wheel and Wedge

• We're back from our holiday break and have plenty of cheese in stock! Our personal favorite for these cold, winter nights is Reading Raclette from Spring Brook Farm in Vermont. If you've never had raclette before, prepare to get hooked. It's the ultimate melter, making it perfect for grilled cheese, mac and cheese or fondue. 

Zang's

• Broccoli, Colored Peppers
• Mushrooms, Swiss Chard
• Root Veggies and more!

Sorry for the confusion - the market will be open on Thursday, New Years Eve, December 31st.  Not tomorrow, Wednesday, December 30th.  

Happy Holidays!

Special note:  Holiday dates and hours for the Farmers' Market will be as follows:
 - OPEN - Thursday, December 31st, 5am - 10am
 - CLOSED - Saturday, January 2nd
 - OPEN and back to normal schedule on Saturday, January 9th, 5am to 12 noon
Happy Holidays from all of us!  Thank you for your continued support!

Below is a list of offerings from a few of our vendors:

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Thursday, December 31st:

• BACON & SAUSAGES
• BONE-IN & BONELESS PORK LOIN ROASTS AND CHOPS
• PORK TENDERLOINS
• HICKORY SMOKED KOLBASSI
• LOCAL-MADE SAUERKRAUT
• PLEASE call farm to order or just stop in the market for pork items you need that day on 12/31.
• Thank you for a wonderful 2015! And best wishes to you for 2016!!!
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• Last minute gifts:
  - Shower/bath gel sets
  - Jasmine
  - Rose and geranium
  - Aromatic collection
  - English lavender collection

Zang's

• Root veggies
• Mushrooms
• Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and more

Special note:  Holiday dates and hours for the Farmers' Market will be as follows:
 - OPEN - Thursday, December 31st, 5am - 10am
 - CLOSED - Saturday, January 2nd
 - OPEN and back to normal schedule on Saturday, January 9th, 5am to 12 noon
Happy Holidays from all of us!  Thank you for your continued support!

Below is a list of offerings from a few of our vendors:

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Thursday, December 31st:

• BACON & SAUSAGES
• BONE-IN & BONELESS PORK LOIN ROASTS AND CHOPS
• PORK TENDERLOINS
• HICKORY SMOKED KOLBASSI
• LOCAL-MADE SAUERKRAUT
• PLEASE call farm to order or just stop in the market for pork items you need that day on 12/31.
• Thank you for a wonderful 2015! And best wishes to you for 2016!!!
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• Last minute gifts:
  - Shower/bath gel sets
  - Jasmine
  - Rose and geranium
  - Aromatic collection
  - English lavender collection

Zang's

• Root veggies
• Mushrooms
• Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and more

We hope to see you on Saturday!

Special note:  Holiday dates and hours for the Farmers' Market will be as follows:
 - OPEN - Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, 5am - 10am
 - CLOSED - Saturday, December 26th
 - OPEN - Thursday, December 31st, 5am - 10am
 - CLOSED - Saturday, January 2nd
 - OPEN and back to normal schedule on Saturday, January 9th, 5am to 12 noon
Happy Holidays from all of us!  Thank you for your continued support!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 
• Dried Fruits and Nuts
• Handmade Gifts

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Thursday, December 24th:

• BONE-IN STANDING RIB ROAST OR STEAKS, Hand-trimmed
• BONELESS PRIME RIB ROAST OR STEAKS
• BONELESS LEGS OF LAMB
• LARGE CAPON ROASTING CHICKENS
• We'll also be open for breakfast sausages and bacon.
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

• Fruit and Gift Baskets available to purchase
• Homegrown Buttercup, Acorn and Butternut Squash only $1 each!
• Homegrown Celery!
  
• Freshly Picked Cole Crops:  Dinosaur Kale, Blue Scotch Kale, Red Russian Kale, Collards, Kohlrabi, Cabbage & Broccoli
• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
• Homegrown Apples!  We'll have Fuji, Idared, Gala, Mutsu, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rome and Stayman Winesap!

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• Last minute gifts:
  - Shower/bath gel sets
  - Jasmine
  - Rose and geranium
  - Aromatic collection
  - English lavender collection

Zang's

• Root veggies
• Mushrooms
• Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and more

We hope to see you on Saturday!

Special note:  Holiday dates and hours for the Farmers' Market will be as follows:
 - OPEN - Saturday, December 12th, 5am - 12 noon
 - OPEN - Saturday, December 19th, 5am - 12 noon (some vendors only until 10am)
 - OPEN - Thursday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, 5am - 10am
 - CLOSED - Saturday, December 26th
 - OPEN - Thursday, December 31st, 5am - 10am
 - CLOSED - Saturday, January 2nd
 - OPEN and back to normal schedule on Saturday, January 9th, 5am to 12 noon
Happy Holidays from all of us!  Thank you for your continued support!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

BANDY Woodworks

• BANDY Woodworks returns to the market this week with a great selection of gifts for everyone on your list.  Don't miss their wooden toys for kids of all ages and Peculiar Pittsburgh ornaments.

• Up to 20 different types of hummus to try!

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Saturday, December 5th:

• KENNEDY PASTURE-RAISED ROASTING CHICKENS
• BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS  1” THICK
• BEEF SHOULDER ROASTS, best pot roast for fall-apart shredded beef sandwiches, tacos, wraps, etc.
• EYE OF ROUND ROAST
• LOCAL SMOKED CHEDDAR CHEESE IS BACK sold in $5 bundles, and all profits benefit the Butler 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team where children travel to numerous universities to learn how to judge and raise top-quality dairy cattle for the best milk and milk products
• PLEASE call your holiday orders in A.S.A.P.!! Pickup is on Saturday 12/19 or Thursday 12/24 from 5-10 AM.  Specialty items include: FRESH TURKEYS, ROASTING CAPON CHICKENS, DUCKS, PORK ROASTS, BEEF STANDING RIB AND BONELESS PRIME RIB STEAKS AND ROASTS, BONELESS LEG OF LAMB, HICKORY-SMOKED HALF AND WHOLE HAMS
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

• Homegrown Celery!  Freshly Picked Swiss Chard too!
  
• Freshly Picked Cole Crops:  Dinosaur Kale, Blue Scotch Kale, Red Russian Kale, Collards, Kohlrabi, Cabbage & Broccoli
• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
• Homegrown Apples!  We'll have Fuji, Idared, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious, Mutsu, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rome and Stayman Winesap!

Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• Special gift packages of organic formulations available this week!  
  - Radiant Rose Collection
  - Loving Care Hand Cream Set
  - Refresh Orange and Geranium Set
  - English Lavender Collection
• This week only:  buy 2 gifts, get one free!  Stop and sample the Citrus Hand Cream.

Wheel and Wedge

• We're taking orders for holiday cheese platters. Stop by the stand or email us with orders and questions!  Wheelandwedge@gmail.com.  
• We have organic cheeses in from Cowgirl Creamery in stock just for the holidays. Get them before they're gone!
  - Mt. Tam is a triple cream with notes of fresh butter and mushroom. 
  - Red Hawk is a bolder, washed triple cream, a rare style that will blow you away. 

Zang's

• Wreaths & Holiday flowers
• Mushrooms & Winter Squash
• Parsnips, Turnips, Beets
• Citrus and more!

We hope to see you on Saturday!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

BANDY Woodworks

• BANDY Woodworks will not be at the market on Saturday, 12/5.  You can find them at Handmade Arcade (http://www.handmadearcade.com/) on Saturday 11 am - 7 pm at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  The event features 150 crafters and makers selling clothing, jewelry, home decor and other locally handmade gifts.  On-street parking and in City-owned lots is free on Saturdays in December.
• BANDY Woodworks will be back at the market December 12 and 19.

• Up to 20 different types of hummus!

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Saturday, December 5th:

• PORK TENDERLOINS
• EXTRA-LEAN GROUND SIRLOIN
• BEEF SHOULDER ROASTS
• BEEF SIRLOIN STEAKS CUT 1”
• LOTS OF HOLIDAY MEAT IDEAS FOR PICK UP ON SAT. DEC. 19TH, OR CHRISTMAS EVE, THURSDAY. DEC.24TH.  BOTH DAYS WILL HAVE STRICT PICK-UP TIMES OF 5 AM-10 AM.
• HOLIDAY ITEMS INCLUDE: BEEF STANDING RIB ROASTS, BONELESS PRIME RIB, BEEF TENDERLOIN - ALL CUT TO SIZES YOU REQUEST
• ALL CUTS OF STEAKS, PORK CROWN ROASTS, PASTURE-RAISED ROASTING CHICKENS AROUND 8 # EACH ON AVG., FRESH TURKEYS OF ALL SIZES, SMOKED PHEASANTS
• Please call in your orders as soon as possible: To place an order with the Kennedys, please call their farm office at (724) 898-2316. Ordering hours are Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM and Friday 9AM-6PM, or call the market on Saturdays at 412-661-1875.

• Fresh Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice and Coffee.  

• Homegrown Celery!  Freshly Picked Swiss Chard too!
  
• Freshly Picked Cole Crops:  Dinosaur Kale, Blue Scotch Kale, Red Russian Kale, Collards, Kohlrabi, Cabbage & Broccoli
• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
• Homegrown Apples!  We'll have Fuji, Idared, Granny Smith, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious, Mutsu, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rome and Stayman Winesap!

New Vendor:  Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• Gift set options available and 20% off select items!
• Great selection of inner health, outer beauty and well-being products make great holiday gifts!

Wheel and Wedge

• We're taking orders for holiday cheese platters. Stop by the stand or email us with orders and questions!  Wheelandwedge@gmail.com.  
• New cheeses this week:  
  - Harbison: One of Alix's all-time favorite cheeses and winner of American Cheese Society awards every year. Invite some friends over and dig into this beautiful bloomy cow's rind wrapped in spruce bark. 
  - Nancy's Hudson Valley Camembert: Not your typical camembert. Buttery and decadent. 

Zang's

• Wreaths
• Cabbages & Root Vegetables
• Citrus and more!

We hope to see you on Saturday!

A special note from one of our vendors, David Lagnese, appears at the end of our vendor offerings this week.  Please take a moment to read his message to all of you!

Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:

 BANDY Woodworks

• BANDY Woodworks will not be at the market on Saturday, 11/28.  You can find them at I Made It! Market for the Holidays, which runs Friday noon -8pm, and Saturday 11-6pm at Nova Place (the former Allegheny Center Mall, Northside), 100 S Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.  The event features 100 crafters and makers selling clothing, jewelry, home decor and other locally handmade gifts. 
• http://imadeitmarket.com/i-made-it-for-the-holidays-2015/

California Connection

• Its the time of year for Olio Nuovo - fresh pressed olive oil!  The olives were grown in Santa Ynez, California and recently harvested and pressed by the folks at Figuora Farm.
  

• Jack will not be at the market this week.

Greenawalts Farm

• Vegetables
• Eggs and Pastas 

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND

• Kennedy's will not be at the market on Saturday, November 28th.  They will return on Dec 5th and will be ready to take all holiday meat orders for Saturday, Dec. 19th and Thurs. Dec. 24th Christmas Eve.

• Fresh Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice and Coffee.  

• Homegrown Celery!
• Freshly Picked Cole Crops:  Dinosaur Kale, Blue Scotch Kale, Red Russian Kale, Collards, Kohlrabi, Cabbage & Broccoli
• Freshly Squeezed Cider - gallons and 1/2 gallons available
• Homegrown Apples!  We'll have Fuji, Idared, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Jonathan, Macoun, Red Delicious, Mutsu, Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Rome and Stayman Winesap!

New Vendor:  Neal's Yard Remedies Organic

• NYR Organic is a line of award winning organic health and beauty products.  This family business is located in Britain, and each ingredient is homegrown and organic. 
• Nice selection of inner health, outer beauty and well-being products make great holiday gifts!

Wheel and Wedge

• New cheeses this week:
  - Ba Ba Blue - a super creamy sheep's milk blue from Carr Valley
  - Reading - a raclette style cheese from Spring Brook Farm. Your ultimate melting cheese!
  - Mobay - An old favorite! Half sheep's milk, half goat's milk from Carr Valley
  - Savahschaff - an aged sheep's milk from Lancaster County, PA
• We're taking orders for holiday cheese platters. Stop by the stand or email us with orders and questions!  Wheelandwedge@gmail.com.  

Zang's

• Rick will not be at the market this Saturday.

A special note from David Lagnese: