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J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand Update
Posted 6/11/2014 8:25pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for this Saturday, June 14th... Father's Day Weekend

 

 

**we'll try again for EXTRA - LEAN GROUND TURKEY

PORK SPARE RIBS

BONELESS PRIME RIB STEAKS

SIRLOIN STEAKS

 

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

******************************************************
 
Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.
 
 
 
******************************************************
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.
 
Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty Update
Posted 6/6/2014 12:34pm by Val Kennedy.

Update for Saturday, June 7th

It looks like a beautiful weekend and we hope the you will want to get it started with a visit to the market.   We will have lots of great stuff at the market, inlcuding locally grown spring items. 

The big new item this week is local strawberries!  Get there early!  Other local items including kale, asparagus, spring lettuces, rhubarb, and tomoatoes.  Also lots of plants and hanging baskets for the garden.

We have some new cheeses available, pleases see the Wheel and Wedge update below for details.  It is a very special cheese from Vermont.

Since its Rhubarb season, I want to share an article that our friend Miriam Rubin did last week in the Post-Gazette.  We always get questions from folks on what to di with rhubarb, so this article should help. You may remember that Miriam visited the market last year after she published her Tomatoes Cookbook.  She plans to make another visit to the market this summer, probably in July.

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2014/05/29/Miriam-s-Garden-Time-for-rhubarb-pie/stories/201405220288

 

Please come out to the market and support your local farmers.

See you at the market.

David Lagnese
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The Update....

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

 Special items for this Saturday, June 7th...

 EXTRA - LEAN GROUND TURKEY

 BEEF SIRLOIN TIP KABOBS

 BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS...Easy and ready in slow cooker or braising low in oven or on stove slowly...1 packet of your favorite flavor taco seasoning mix and 1 small jar any flavor salsa you like best....Mix & pour over 2# of plain pork chops or pork that's been lightly browned in oil. Cook at least 5 hours on low. Goes over rice or pasta or in soft taco shells.

 *Taking orders NOW for next week= father's day weekend!!!

THANK YOU !

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.

 Greenawalt Farm

 
I just spoke to Brian who is in Somerset County visiting the Amish farms. Local items include tomatoes (grown in high tunnels), broccoli, strawberries, lettuce, asparagus, rhubarb, kale, green onions and fresh herbs.  Brian also will have vegetable and herb transplants for the garden.  He said there may be a few surprises. Also, fresh maple candy and syrup.   He will also have some shipped in fruits and vegetables. 
 
Greenawalt's always have fresh local eggs and many types of Amish canned items such as jellies and jams. They also have some cured meat items from Lancaster County.
 
Kistaco Farm- Will have....
 
Cider
Idared apples
Homegrown Lettuce
Vegetable plants
Herb and vegetable plants
Flower plants
Hanging baskets
 
Bread from Wood Street Bread Co.
 
Zang's Greenhouse... Rick have fresh local strawberries, asparagus (green and purple), lettuce, micros, rhubarb and PA grown mushrooms.  Shipped in items include Eastern Shore cantelopes, Vidalia sweet onions, beets, radishes, swiss chard, carrots, brocolli, zucchini, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers.  Southern Blueberries are still available.
 
Rick will also have flowers and vegetable transplants.
 
 
California Connection-  We now have our full line of 2014 vintage oils to offer.  All are certified Extra Virgin by the Califorinia Olive Oil Council.  Four of the oils are also certified organic. Our offerings are:
  • Corto Olive
  • Fiueroa Farms- Organic Frantioi
  • Figuero Farms- Organic Estate Blend
  • Olio Nuevo- Estate Arbiquina
  • Organic Arbequina
  • Organic California Blend
  • Stone House- House Blend
California Dried Fruits and Nuts include:

Apricots (organic) 
Blueberries
Peaches
Bing and Rainier Cherries
White Figs
Plouts
Raisins
Raw almonds
Raw walnuts (organic)
Pistachios (organic)
 
Kew Park Coffee Bar-  We just received a shipment of fresh roasted coffee from the farm in Jamaica.  At the juice bar we have valencias from California.
 
Wheel and Wedge Cheese-   We have a new cheese from Vermont that was made by world renowned cheese maker Peter Dixon.  (Peter is also the cheese making consultant that helped get our sheep milk cheese program up and running.) He calls this cheese Humble Herdsman.  Its a cow milk cheese that is semi-soft with a smooth texture and a smattering of eyes throughout the paste.  It has a mild nutty flavor.  The rind is edible, formed by brushing the outside with apple cider.  Its aged 3 to 5 months.  Please stop by and give it a try.
 
Pastamore' barrel-aged vinegars-  These are being brought to us by long time market customer Sylvia Lynch.  Offerings inlcude basic balsamic vinegar, but also other flavored vinegars. Free tastes, of course.  Stop by and talk to Sylvia and try these vinegars. Flavors include:

- Sweet elderberry juice combined with our white balsamic vinegar creates a subtly sweet yet slightly tart flavor.

- Blackberry Balsamic  Pure balsamic vinegar is blended with blackberries to create a thick, rich and full-bodied vinegar.

- Dark Sweet Cherry Balsamic Vinegar  Combined with hand-picked Dark Sweet Cherries create the perfect flavor as a salad dressing for spinach or fresh greens.

- Citrus Balsamic Vinegar has been blended with sweet oranges, tangerines, and a splash of lime to create this inspirational and versatile vinegar.

The Greek Gourmet- will have homemade spinach and meat pies at the market each week- in addition to 20+ flavors of hummus.  Stop by and talk to Jack at the booth.

BANDY Woodworks All items are made in their shop using local reclaimed and salvaged wood and non-toxic finishes.  They just got in a fresh bactch of beautiful cutting boards.

Their booth is on the right when you walk in the front door from N. Sheridan, directly across from Greenawalt's.  Preview some of the items carried at the market by visiting:

www.bandywoodworks.etsy.com

 

*****************************************************
Visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.

http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/

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.

*********************************************************

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 Update
Posted 6/3/2014 9:28pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for this Saturday, June 7th...

EXTRA - LEAN GROUND TURKEY

BEEF SIRLOIN TIP KABOBS

BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS...Easy and ready in slow cooker or braising low in oven or on stove slowly...1 packet of your favorite flavor taco seasoning mix and 1 small jar any flavor salsa you like best....Mix & pour over 2# of plain pork chops or pork that's been lightly browned in oil. Cook at least 5 hours on low. Goes over rice or pasta or in soft taco shells.

*Taking orders NOW for next week= father's day weekend!!!

THANK YOU !

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

******************************************************
 
Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.
 
 
 
******************************************************
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.
 
Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty Update
Posted 5/23/2014 11:17am by Val Kennedy.

Update for Saturday, May 24th

We hope you will make a visit to the market part of your Memorial Day Holiday.  We will have lots of great stuff at the market, inlcuding locally grown spring items.  Local items including asparagus, spring lettuces, ramps, and rhubarb.  Also lots of plants and hanging baskets for the garden.

We just received a large shipment of fresh pressed California olive oil.  We now have 7 varieties, including 4 that are certified organic.  We also got a new shipment of bottles.

Please come out to the market and support your local farmers.

See you at the market.

David Lagnese
***********************************************************************************************

The Update....

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items we have to offer on May 24th for the big kick off picnic weekend for MEMORIAL DAY !

  • GRASS - FED BEEF...includes sirloin steaks, top round kabobs, eye of round, & please call for certain other cuts...limited...
  • BONELESS PRIME RIB steaks or roasts
  • BABY BACK PORK RIBS

**Please call farm with detailed orders Wed & Thurs

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316. 

Greenawalt Farm
 
Brian is in Somerset County visiting the Amish farms. Local items inlcude lettuce, asparagus, rhubarb, ramps and fresh herbs.  Brian also will have vegetable and herb transplants for the garden. He still has some locally grown fall items including butternut squash, potatoes, yams, onions and dried shelling beans.  He said there may be a few surprises. Also, fresh maple candy and syrup.   He will also have some shipped in fruits and vegetables. 
 
Brian has chicken manure that can be used for fertilizer.  This will be the last day for manure!
 
Greenawalt's always have fresh local eggs and many types of Amish canned items such as jellies and jams. They also have some cured meat items from Lancaster County.
 
Kistaco Farm- Will have....
 
Cider
Idared apples
Homegrown Lettuce
Vegetable plants
Herb and vegetable plants
Flower plants
Hanging baskets
 
Bread from Wood Street Bread Co.
 
Zang's Greenhouse... Rick have fresh local asparagus, ramps, lettuce, micros, rhubarb and PA grown mushrooms.  Shipped in ietms include Vidalia sweet onions, beets, radishes, swiss chard, carrots, brocolli, zucchini, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers.  Southern Blueberries are in.
 
Rick will also have flowers and vegetable transplants.
 
 
California Connection-  We now have our full line of 2014 vintage oils to offer.  All are certified Extra Virgin by the Califorinia Olive Oil Council.  Four of the oils are also certified organic. Our offerings are:
  • Corto Olive
  • Fiueroa Farms- Organic Frantioi
  • Figuero Farms- Organic Estate Blend
  • Olio Nuevo- Estate Arbiquina
  • Organic Arbequina
  • Organic California Blend
  • Stone House- House Blend
California Dried Fruits and Nuts include:

Apricots (organic) 
Blueberries
Peaches
Bing and Rainier Cherries
White Figs
Plouts
Raisins
Raw almonds
Raw walnuts (organic)
Pistachios (organic)
 
Kew Park Coffee Bar-  We just received a shipment of fresh roasted coffee from the farm in Jamaica.  At the juice bar we have valencias from California.
 
Wheel and Wedge Cheese-   We have some new cheeses just shipped in.  We received the Birchrun Blue and Fat Cat.  Stop by and try some.  
 
Pastamore' barrel-aged vinegars-  These are being brought to us by long time market customer Sylvia Lynch.  Offerings inlcude basic balsamic vinegar, but also other flavored vinegars. Free tastes, of course.  Stop by and talk to Sylvia and try these vinegars. Flavors include:

- Sweet elderberry juice combined with our white balsamic vinegar creates a subtly sweet yet slightly tart flavor.

- Blackberry Balsamic  Pure balsamic vinegar is blended with blackberries to create a thick, rich and full-bodied vinegar.

- Dark Sweet Cherry Balsamic Vinegar  Combined with hand-picked Dark Sweet Cherries create the perfect flavor as a salad dressing for spinach or fresh greens.

- Citrus Balsamic Vinegar has been blended with sweet oranges, tangerines, and a splash of lime to create this inspirational and versatile vinegar.

The Greek Gourmet- will have homemade spinach and meat pies at the market each week- in addition to 20+ flavors of hummus.  Stop by and talk to Jack at the booth.

BANDY Woodworks All items are made in their shop using local reclaimed and salvaged wood and non-toxic finishes.  They just got in a fresh bactch of beautiful cutting boards.

Their booth is on the right when you walk in the front door from N. Sheridan, directly across from Greenawalt's.  Preview some of the items carried at the market by visiting:

www.bandywoodworks.etsy.com

 

*****************************************************
Visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.

http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/

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.

*********************************************************

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 Update
Posted 5/21/2014 9:59am by Val Kennedy.

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items we have to offer on May 24th for the big kick off picnic weekend for MEMORIAL DAY !

  • GRASS - FED BEEF...includes sirloin steaks, top round kabobs, eye of round, & please call for certain other cuts...limited...
  • BONELESS PRIME RIB steaks or roasts
  • BABY BACK PORK RIBS

**Please call farm with detailed orders Wed & Thurs 9-9 & on Fri 9-6

**All orders picked up Sat by 10:30 w no exceptions please

THANK YOU !

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

******************************************************
 
Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.
 
 
 
******************************************************
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.
 
Farmers Market Coop of East Liberty Update
Posted 5/16/2014 10:16am by Val Kennedy.

Update for Saturday, May 17th

Spring items continue to roll in.  We expect to have many local items including asparagus, spring lettuces, ramps, and rhubarb.

We just received a large shipment of fresh pressed California olive oil including several organic varieties.

Please come out to the market and support your local farmers.

See you at the market.

David Lagnese
***********************************************************************************************

The Update....

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for this week:

EXTRA - LEAN STEAK BURGER PATTIES sold in frozen stack of 8... If you need them for next Memorial Day weekend, then this Saturday is when to get them...they will sell out...

**To plan ahead for next weekend, May 24th, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, we are now taking orders for GRASS - FED BEEF...offered as any fresh cut you like or cut/wrapped/frozen cuts u need for the freezer for this Spring & Summer. This is THE LAST offering until late Summer...so please spread the word to people who are looking for local, USDA inspected GRASS - FED BEEF

**Now taking orders for boneless prime rib roasts or steaks for next week's holiday weekend...any size cut to order **please keep KENNEDY KIDS in mind for good wishes for safety and success as they begin their 4-H show season with their cattle, hog, and lamb livestock projects...they have put a great amount of time, care, and hard work into the new 4-H season.

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316. 

Greenawalt Farm
 
I spoke to Brian this morning as he was driving around Somerset County visiting the Amish farms. Local items inlcude lettuce, asparagus, rhubarb, ramps and fresh herbs.  Brian also will have vegetable and herb transplants for the garden. He still has some locally grown fall items including butternut squash, potatoes, onions and dried shelling beans.  Also, fresh maple candy and syrup.   He will also have some shipped in fruits and vegetables. 
 
Greenawalt's always have fresh local eggs and many types of Amish canned items such as jellies and jams. They also have some cured meat items from Lancaster County.
 
Kistaco Farm- Will have....
 
Cider
Idared & Red Delicious apples
Homegrown Lettuce
Vegetable plants
Herb plants
Flower plants
Hanging baskets
 
Bread from Wood Street Bread Co.
 
Zang's Greenhouse...Rick have fresh local asparagus, morrell mushrooms, ramps, lettuce, micros, rhubarb and PA grown mushrooms.  Shipped in ietms include Vidalia sweet onions, beets, radishes, swiss chard, carrots, brocolli, zucchini, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers.  Southern Blueberries are in.
 
Rick will also have some flowers and vegetable transplants.
 
 
California Connection-  This week we received 4 new varieties of fresh pressed California olive oils.  They are all pungent and spicy .
 
We received a shipment of dried blueberries last week.  These are great for baking, on cereal, or just snacking.   This Saturday we will have the following at the market:

Apricots (organic) 
Blueberries
Peaches
Bing and Rainier Cherries
White Figs
Plouts
Raisins
Raw almonds
Raw walnuts (organic)
Pistachios (organic)
 
Kew Park Coffee Bar-  We just received a shipment of fresh roasted coffee from the farm in Jamaica.  At the juice bar we have valencias from California.
 
Wheel and Wedge Cheese-   We have some new cheeses just shipped in.  Stop by and try some.  
 
Pastamore' barrel-aged vinegars-  These are being brought to us by long time market customer Sylvia Lynch.  Offerings inlcude basic balsamic vinegar, but also other flavored vinegars. Free tastes, of course.  Stop by and talk to Sylvia and try these vinegars. Flavors include:

- Sweet elderberry juice combined with our white balsamic vinegar creates a subtly sweet yet slightly tart flavor.

- Blackberry Balsamic  Pure balsamic vinegar is blended with blackberries to create a thick, rich and full-bodied vinegar.

- Dark Sweet Cherry Balsamic Vinegar  Combined with hand-picked Dark Sweet Cherries create the perfect flavor as a salad dressing for spinach or fresh greens.

- Citrus Balsamic Vinegar has been blended with sweet oranges, tangerines, and a splash of lime to create this inspirational and versatile vinegar.

The Greek Gourmet- will have homemade spinach and meat pies at the market each week- in addition to 20+ flavors of hummus.  Stop by and talk to Jack at the booth.

BANDY Woodworks All items are made in their shop using local reclaimed and salvaged wood and non-toxic finishes.  They just got in a fresh bactch of beautiful cutting boards.

Their booth is on the right when you walk in the front door from N. Sheridan, directly across from Greenawalt's.  Preview some of the items carried at the market by visiting:

www.bandywoodworks.etsy.com

 

*****************************************************
Visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.

http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/

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.

*********************************************************

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.

Special message about Food Revolution Day
Posted 5/15/2014 9:11pm by Val Kennedy.

Hello Farmers Market Fans

I am sending this special message to let you know about an event being held tomorrow right in our neighborhood at the Obama Academy.  Its the Food Revolution Day and its happening tomorrow from 3 to 6.  This is the second year that we are celebrating it with a major event in Pittsburgh.  Check out their website or the brief description below for more information.

David Lagnese

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http://www.foodrevpgh.com/food-revolution-day/

Food Revolution Day is a global day of action for people to make a stand for good food and essential cooking skills. It’s a chance for people to come together within their homes, schools, workplaces and communities to cook and share their kitchen skills, food knowledge and resources. Food Revolution Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of good food and better food education for everyone by focusing on three simple actions – cook it, share it, live it.

The 2nd annual 2014 Food Revolution Day Pittsburgh will include integrative activities, food booths and theme-based exhibits. We anticipate the event being one of the largest Food Revolution Day events globally with attendance of over 5,000. Thanks to partnership with the Pittsburgh Global Shapers the event will recognize and invigorate cross-sector efforts dedicated to sustaining food-focused community development. Beyond the one-day event, the goal is to raise $250,000.00 to advance the Cooking Club’s programming in the Pittsburgh region.

20 Chefs from the City’s Top Restaurants Pittsburgh celebrity chefs join with students from the Obama Academy to prepare a reinvented school lunch menu at no cost to friends, family and event attendees. Chefs from the city’s top restaurants will be making a reinvented school lunch menu. Everyone eats for free! Restaurant and chef partners include:

  • Impressionz Jamaican
  • Fukuda Soba
  • Avenue B
  • Meat and Potatoes
  • Spoon
  • Sousa
  • Root 174
  • Pittsburgh Community Kitchens
  • Pizza Boat
  • Vetri Foundation
  • Giant Eagle Market District
  • NOLA
  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
  • Bar Marco
  • Steer and Wheel
  • Lucy’s bahn mi
  • Salt of the Earth
  • Savoy
  • Franktuary

*****************************************************
Visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.

http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/

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.

*********************************************************

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 Update
Posted 5/15/2014 3:36pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Update for this Saturday, May 17th...

EXTRA - LEAN STEAK BURGER PATTIES sold in frozen stack of 8... If you need them for next Memorial Day weekend, then this Saturday is when to get them...they will sell out...

**To plan ahead for next weekend, May 24th, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, we are now taking orders for GRASS - FED BEEF...offered as any fresh cut you like or cut/wrapped/frozen cuts u need for the freezer for this Spring & Summer. This is THE LAST offering until late Summer...so please spread the word to people who are looking for local, USDA inspected GRASS - FED BEEF

**Now taking orders for boneless prime rib roasts or steaks for next week's holiday weekend...any size cut to order **please keep KENNEDY KIDS in mind for good wishes for safety and success as they begin their 4-H show season with their cattle, hog, and lamb livestock projects...they have put a great amount of time, care, and hard work into the new 4-H season.

THANKS AGAIN!

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

******************************************************
 
Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.
 
 
 
******************************************************
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 Update
Posted 5/7/2014 10:33pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for this Saturday, May 10th...

Larger roasting chickens

Extra - lean ground turkey

**any steak cut to order ** please call in by Thursday evenings for all special cuts of beef and pork, especially for any certain thicker cuts you need for this MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND.

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316.

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

******************************************************
 
Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.
 
 
 
******************************************************
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.
 
Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty
Posted 5/2/2014 2:51pm by Val Kennedy.

Update for Saturday, May 3rd

Its now May, so spring must be here, right?

A few spring items like ramps and rhubarb are in the market this week, more to come in the near future. Please come out to the market and support your local farmers.

See you at the market.

David Lagnese
***********************************************************************************************

The Update....

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for this week:

 - PORK SPARE RIBS

- SIRLOIN TIP KABOBS

 - SIRLOIN STEAK

**remember Mother's Day is next weekend and you can order any cuts of beef, pork, poultry from standing rib roast to crown roast of pork...we can have any size and cut of beef and pork if called into farm by next Thursday...or stop in at the Market this Saturday to place a quick order!

The number at the farm is 724-898-2316. 

Greenawalt Farm
 
I spoke to Brian today as he was driving around Somerset County. Local items inlcude rhubarb, ramps and fresh herbs.  Brian also will have vegetable and herb transplants for the garden. He still has some locally grown fall items including butternut squash, potatoes, onions and dried shelling beans.  He will also have some shipped in fruits and vegetables. 
 
Greenawalt's always have fresh local eggs and many types of Amish canned items such as jellies and jams. They also have some cured meat items from Lancaster County.
 
Kistaco Farm- Still has some apples...
 
Cider
Idared
Red Delicious
Empire
 
Salad Mix
Vegetable plants
Cabbage
Kale
Broccoli
Collards
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Celery
Basil
Parsley
Thyme
Oregano
Chives
Flower plants
Pansies
Violas

 
Bread from Wood Street Bread Co.
 
Zang's Greenhouse...Rick have ramps again this week plus locally grown lettuce and PA grown mushrooms.  Shipped in ietms include Vidalia sweet onions, swiss chard, carrots brocolli, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers.  Blueberries from Georgia are in.
 
 
California Connection-  We have some new 2014 vintage oilve oil that just arrrived last week.  The oil is fresh and spicy.
 
We still have lots of dried fruit and nuts from California. All were recently harvested and dried under the California sun. This Saturday we will have the following at the market:

Apricots (organic) 
Peaches
Bing and Rainier Cherries
White Figs
Plouts
Raisins
Raw almonds
Raw walnuts (organic)
Pistachios (organic)

New this week are dried blueberries.
 
Kew Park Coffee Bar-  We are running low on coffee but have enough for the week with a new shipment on its way from Jamaica.  At the juice bar we have valencias from California.
 
Wheel and Wedge Cheese-   Just in from the cave are wheels of young sheep milk cheese.  Its only 2 months old so still soft, but very flavorful.  Also we have two other cave aged cheeses-  Brady's Bend Swiss, and Cheddar.
 
We also have Feta and Chevre from Riverview Dairy.  We have been out of these for a while.  These are the first batches made with the fresh spring goats milk.

Pastamore' barrel-aged vinegars-  These are being brought to us by long time market customer Sylvia Lynch.  Offerings inlcude basic balsamic vinegar, but also other flavored vinegars. Free tastes, of course.  Stop by and talk to Sylvia and try these vinegars. Flavors include:

- Sweet elderberry juice combined with our white balsamic vinegar creates a subtly sweet yet slightly tart flavor.

- Blackberry Balsamic  Pure balsamic vinegar is blended with blackberries to create a thick, rich and full-bodied vinegar.

- Dark Sweet Cherry Balsamic Vinegar  Combined with hand-picked Dark Sweet Cherries create the perfect flavor as a salad dressing for spinach or fresh greens.

- Citrus Balsamic Vinegar has been blended with sweet oranges, tangerines, and a splash of lime to create this inspirational and versatile vinegar.

The Greek Gourmet- will have homemade spinach and meat pies at the market each week- in addition to 20+ flavors of hummus.  Stop by and talk to Jack at the booth.

BANDY Woodworks All items are made in their shop using local reclaimed and salvaged wood and non-toxic finishes.  They just got in a fresh bactch of beautiful cutting boards.

Their booth is on the right when you walk in the front door from N. Sheridan, directly across from Greenawalt's.  Preview some of the items carried at the market by visiting:

www.bandywoodworks.etsy.com

 

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Visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.

http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/

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.