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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.
Fresh from our fields this week:
- 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:
We are very thankful that David has joined us for the past few years, and we are looking forward to working with Alix and the Volker family. We hope you'll stop by and let David know how much we will all miss him, Cristy and the kids!
We hope to see you on Saturday!
Thanksgiving is almost here. Pickup last minute items for your Thanksgiving meal this week!
Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:
BANDY Woodworks
- BANDY Woodworks will have a great selection of holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list!
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.
- Dried Figs and Apricots should be here too!
- Up to 20 different types of hummus!
Greenawalts Farm
- Vegetables
- Eggs and Pastas
J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Saturday, November 21st:
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PLEASE order capon roasting chickens, smoked pheasants, and all cuts of steak A.S.A.P. to ensure availability on Saturday, November 21st.
- Kennedy's will be at the market on Wednesday, November 24th, to deliver Thanksgiving turkey's and ordered meats.
- 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.
Fresh from our fields this week:
- Homegrown Celery! Freshly Picked Swiss Chard too!
- Homegrown Green Tomatoes & Heirloom Tomatoes (probably the last fresh tomatoes for this year)
- 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
- 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!
- Stop by an say "Hello" to Mary Ann, we are very happy that she is our new vendor!
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 also have a new cheese from Goat Rodeo this week: Chickabiddy. It's a fantastic little bloomy rind goat cheese perfect for sharing.
Zang's
- Cranberries
- Potatoes & Root Vegetables
- Green Beans
- Mushrooms
- Amaryllis and Cyclamen
- Rick will be also be attending the market on Wednesday, 11/24, to sell you any last minute vegetable needs for Thanksgiving day!
the Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty!
Lots of great products will be here on Saturday!
Below is a list of offerings this week from a few of our vendors:
BANDY Woodworks
BANDY Woodworks' holiday queue is filling up fast. If you have a custom order in mind, please place it soon for 2015 delivery!
Greenawalts Farm
- Lots of Vegetables
- Many varieties of Winter Squash
- Eggs and Pastas are always available!
J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Special items for Saturday, September 12th:
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EXTRA-LEAN GROUND TURKEY
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HICKORY SMOKED HAM SLICES, medium-sized
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RED HOT ROPED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
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EXTRA-LEAN GROUND SIRLOIN
- 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.
- We'll have freshly dried peaches this week!
Fresh from our fields this week:
- Homegrown Honeycrisp Apples have been picked!
- McIntosh Apples, Gala Apples, Paula Red Apples and Cortland Apples
- Swiss Chard & Red Russian Kale
- Peppers: Red, Cubanelle, Yummy Mix, & Jalapeños
- Everyone's favorite cheddar, Vat 17, is back! This two-year white cheddar from Wisconsin has proved to be one of our bestselling cheeses. The sweet, nutty flavor and crystallized crunch will make you rethink that yellow block from the grocery store. And at only $18/lb, everyone can enjoy.
Zang's
- Tomatoes
- Pickles, Cucumbers and Zucchini
- Green Beans
- Watermelon & Cantaloupes
- Red Peppers by the basket.
Update for Saturday, April 4th
Hello Farmers Market Fans. I just want to remind everyone that the market is open this Saturday as usual. It will be well stocked with great food items for your holiday table. We are expecting a good crowd!
I also want to let you know that will be having a special event- a visit by Chad and Lauren Townsend from Millies Homemade Ice Cream. Chad is a well know chef in town- his most recent position being head chef at Salt of the Earth. Millies is a relatively new venture specializing in artisan ice cream. They will be at the market each Saturday starting in June. But they want to stop by this Saturday to introduce themselves. Free samples will be shared- chocolate, butter pecan, coconut sorbet, + 1 more perhaps. They will also have pints and 1/2 pints for sale.
Check out their website for more information:
http://www.millieshomemade.com/
See you at the market.
David Lagnese
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Also, check out the video about the market produced by Ths folks at East Liberty Development (ELDI). It was directed and produced by local film maker Michael Pisano. So a great big thanks Michael and ELDI's Margaret Graham for producing the video. So please check out the video and share it with others.
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The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.
One of my favorite things to do with a peck of apples that I get from Tim is make apple butter. In fact, for Christmas everyone I know received a jar of the versatile spread. I'm going to walk you through step-by-step on how to make apple butter without using a single measuring cup!
1. Start with a variety of apple.
The majority of recipes out there call for a specific variety of apples. I found that if I put my trust in Tim, he gives me a nice mix of apple that produce an excellent product.
2. Core and slice apples.
I use an apple corer/slicer to get through the dozens of apples. I don't bother peeling off the skins. They get blended with the rest of the pot contents in step 5.
3. Add liquid.
Most apple butter recipes I've read call for adding sugar at this point. I personally don't think you need it. Apples are naturally high in sugar. I do however add between a 1/2 cup-1 cup of liquid (typically cider from Kistaco, but you can use water) to the batch, enough to moisten and help the apples to steam.
4. Throw in a large pot.
I prefer to use my 6qt crock pot, because I can let it run all night or while I'm at work with the lid on. When I wake up or come home, I'm greeted by the wonderful smell of caramelizing apples. If you are using a dutch over, use low heat and don't leave it unattended.
After a few hours you'll notice that the slices have softened. At this point I use my immersion blender. (You can also use a food mill. You do get a little bit of a smoother finished product, but you have to deal with dirtying another bowl.)
Let your pureed apples cook a few hours more with the lid off. If you are using the crockpot, turn it up to a higher setting. You'll notice that the mixture will reduce by as much as a half and it will thicken significantly. As the apples caramelize, the mixture will turn varying shades of brown. I typically let it go for another hour or two on the higher setting, but let yours go until you like the look, consistency and taste.
5. Spice it up!
This is my favorite part (well maybe my second after eating it). I really like a spicy apple butter so I throw in cinnamon, and grate fresh ginger into mine.
Feel free to experiment. I would just recommend being conservative with your spices and tasting often.
6. Can it.
If you'd like to make your apple butter self stable (or give it away as a gift), can it.
New to canning? Here is a great step-by-step instruction on how to safely can using a water bath method.
7. Enjoy it
I use apple butter in my oatmeal in the morning, on bread as a snack and sometimes in place of sugar for some quick breads.
How do you use your apple butter? Leave a comment below and tell us.
J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND
NOVEMBER 15th UPDATE
*smoked pheasants are ready early and available now
*large fully - smoked turkey is available early now
*please place your orders A.S.A.P. for all Thanksgiving fresh turkeys and other items like turkey breasts and capon roasting chickens and ducks and smoked pheasants
*beef pot roasts like rolled rump and shoulder roast and eye of round and chuck and top round and sirloin tip roast
*spicy and easy local and all-natural dips and marinade mixes for sale
The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.
J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand
The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.
J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND
NOVEMBER 8th UPDATE
* PLEASE call farm office from 9 am-9 pm to order your fresh turkeys and capons etc. A.S.A.P. or stop at market on sat to place order
* All-natural and local - made herb dip/ marinade mixes sold as $3 each or 2 for $5...for easiest meals/gifts
- TOP ROUND ROASTS OR STEW MEAT
- EYE OF ROUND ROAST
- SIRLOIN STEAKS
*beef bacon is back this sat (non-orderable but available for sat customers)
*smoked pheasants are available now also @ $20 each and are ready-to serve and vacuum - sealed
The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.
J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand
The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.
J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND
NOVEMBER 1st UPDATE
-PASTURE-RAISED ROASTING CHICKENS in roughly 4-7# range...This week only
- GROUND TURKEY
- ROLLED RUMP ROASTS
- EYE OF ROUND ROASTS OR SLICES
- SIRLOIN STEAKS
** PLEASE CALL FARM OFFICE OR STOP AT MARKET TO PLACE YOUR THANKSGIVING ORDERS
**PLEASE COME IN SAT TO PICK UP YOUR COOKIE DOUGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISER ORDERS FROM TAYLOR YOU PLACED IN SEPT.
**NEW OFFERING (+SAMPLING) OF LOCAL-MADE, ALL - NATURAL DIP MIXES... Easiest ever for ultra - fast flavor meat marinades or as salad/pasta dressings...even as a quick holiday cheese ball $3 each or 2 for $5... Val is putting the attractive dip mix packages in all her hostess and family gift baskets.
The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.
J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand
The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.
J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Oct 25th Update
- CHIPPED SIRLOIN TIP
- SIRLOIN STEAKS
- LAMB LOIN CHOPS
- LEGS OF LAMB
**please call a.s.a.p. for availability and to secure order
The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.
J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand
The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.
J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND
Oct 18th Update
- PORK BABY BACK RIBS
- CHICKEN THIGHS
- BEEF TOP ROUND STEAKS OR STEW MEAT
**PLEASE** place your holiday orders a.s.a.p. to ensure your correct sizing for fresh turkeys and roasting capons, plus much more! Call farm office or stop in at Saturday market.
The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.
J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand
The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.