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J.L. Kennedy Family Meat Stand Update
Posted 10/1/2014 5:34pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items Saturday, October 4th

BONELESS PORK LOIN in chops or roast...center - cut white meat or darker sirloin cuts for pulled pork dishes

BEEF TOP ROUND for lean stew meat

**please start with Thanksgiving orders as soon as possible...small sizes of all items will sell out first **as always we offer fresh turkeys, turkey breasts, pasture - raised roasting capons, smoked pheasants, ducks, and specialty smoked products (with plenty of notice 4 smoking certain items)...plus pork crown roasts and beef standing rib or prime rib...Some deposit will be required at time of ordering via owner s discretion

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

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

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Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.
 
 
 
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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.
 
J.L. Kennedy Family Meat Stand Update
Posted 9/24/2014 6:43pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items Saturday, September 27th

EXTRA FLANK STEAKS

SIRLOIN STEAKS

EYE OF ROUND,

ROLLED RUMP,

AND SHOULDER ROASTS

**FRESH TURKEY AND HOLIDAY ORDERS TAKEN STARTING

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

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

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Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.
 
 
 
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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.
 
J.L. Kennedy Family Meat Stand Update
Posted 9/17/2014 8:49pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Update for Saturday, September 20th

- BONELESS PORK SHOULDER...please specify what size you need

- CHIPPED SIRLOIN TIP...shaved thinly for flash stir frying or in a quick sauce

- EYE OF ROUND

- BRISKET

**call if interested in a whole freshly smoked turkey we have ready and also smoked sliced beef bacon

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

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

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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 Family Meat Stand Update
Posted 9/10/2014 3:35pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Update for Saturday, September 13th

** Last GRASS - FED BEEF offering for 2014

** Offering all beef cuts as fresh AND also as wrapped and frozen as you indicate... PLEASE specify fresh or frozen in your message with exact amounts and/or size details. Any and all USDA beef cuts are available...ESP if you call orders in by Thursday evening.

**REMEMBER to place order. Return calls are on Friday s and for anything questionable or unavailable only.

**Please only ring our farm office between hours of 9am-9 pm mon-thursday, and between 9 am-9 pm on fridays.

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

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

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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 9/3/2014 9:59pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Update for Saturday, September 6th

- EXTRA - LEAN GROUND TURKEY

- CHIPPED SIRLOIN TIP for flash saute/ stir-fry/ or quick 20 minutes in any sauce

- KOLBASSI GRILLER LINKS

- SMOKED SAUSAGE ROPED

 

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

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

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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 8/29/2014 10:29am by Val Kennedy.

Update for Saturday, August 30th


I hope everyone has a relaxing Labor Day weekend.  Please consider starting the weekend with a visit to the market.  The bounty of local produce at the market now is incredible.

Add to that the meat from Kennedys and all the other items from the other vendors at the market and surely it is worth a visit.

Please read below for details on items available this week.

See you at the market.

David Lagnese
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The Update....

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

- Taylor's 4-H projects show beef

- Pork slab spare ribs

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

Greenawalt Farm

 
Brian is in Somerset County today visiting the Amish farms. Items this week include tomatoes (several varieties), pickles, cukes, potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes (various types), broccoli, cauliflower, rhubarb, swiss chard, green onions, sweet onions, leeks and hot and sweet peppers, fresh herbs.  In the bean department, green beans, limas and shelling beans.
 
In the fruit department: apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, 4 types of watermelon.  New varieties of "winter" squash arrive this week.  Brian have some organically grown such as cabbage, sweet onion and maybe others.
 
 
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.
 
Zang's Greenhouse... Rick have fresh sweet corn from McIlhinny Farm in Evans City.   Rick will also have fresh garlic, shallots, potatoes, green beans, wax beans, sweet onions, micro greens, cukes and pickles, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, peppers including pablanos and PA grown mushrooms.  In the fruit department:  nectarines, white and yellow peaches- all from Chambersburg.  Melons-  Watermelons and cantaloupes.  Rick will also have a few shipped in items to fill in the gaps.
 
Cucumbers are in good supply and in quantities suitable for canning.
 
 
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:
 
New from California are freshly harvested and dried sour cherries. We also still have:

Apricots (organic) 
Blueberries
Peaches
Bing and Rainier Cherries
White Figs
Plouts
Raisins
Raw almonds
Raw walnuts (organic)
Pistachios (organic)
 
Kew Park Coffee Bar-  Fresh roasted coffee from the farm in Jamaica.  At the juice bar we have valencia oranges from California and lemon aid.
 
Wheel and Wedge Cheese-   We have quite a strong supply of cheese right now, both local and regional.  We have fresh batches of Chevre and Feta from Riverview Dairy.  We also have a new shipment of cheese from God's Country in Potter County.
 
Pastamore' barrel-aged vinegars-  These are being brought to us by long time market customer Sylvia Lynch.  Offerings include 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.

They recently moved their both to next to Kennedy Meat stand.  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.

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand Update
Posted 8/27/2014 8:49pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Update for Saturday August 30th

 

  • Taylor's 4-H projects show beef with all fresh cuts available...especially if called in by Thursday evening.....
 
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 8/20/2014 6:38pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for August 23rd....

*KENNEDY KIDS' 4-H SHOW LAMBS All cuts available...
- bone in or boneless legs
- Shanks whole or cut up
- Loin chops and racks of loin chops
- Shoulder blade steak chops
- Shoulder roasts
- Stew meat
- Ground lamb
- Soup/stock bones
 
**KENNEDY KIDS' 4-H SHOW BEEF All cuts as usual...please give detailed orders on amounts and sizes
 
***FYI= these meat projects have all been placed in the highest of rankings by 5 judges from different parts of the country...taking first, second, & third places at all their judgings consistently. They are not left alone in vast unattended spaces...but are hand-raised daily with respect on our small farms pasture.  THANKS so much for all your support this Summer and we are looking forward to bringing more great local beef, hogs, and lambs to you this Fall and Winter!
 
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 Cooperative of East Liberty Update
Posted 8/15/2014 11:31am by Val Kennedy.

Update for Saturday, August 16th

I was on vacation ands was not able to send out a message the last 2 weeks.  the road last week and was not able to send out an update message.  Sorry about that.

The market will be well stocked with local produce.  Of course the Kennedys will also have some great meat.  Wheel and Wedge has received several shipments of local cheese.  Stop by for some free home made pickles that were made with cucumbers from Zang's.

Please read below for details on items available this week.  We are now in the prime of the summer growing season with new locally grown items available each week. 

See you at the market.

David Lagnese
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The Update....

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

KENNEDY SHOW LAMB Please order ASAP as orders are filled by the order they are placed on phone or prior in person.

Available cuts include:

BONE IN OR BONELESS LEGS OF LAMB

SHANKS WHOLE OR CUT

LOIN CHOPS

SHOULDER BLADE CHOPS

LAMB SHOULDER ROASTS

STEW MEAT

GROUND LAMB

STOCK/SOUP BONES

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

Greenawalt Farm

 
Brian is in Somerset County today visiting the Amish farms.  Things are very plentiful so he will be overloaded with produce.  Items this week include tomatoes, pickles, cukes, new potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes (various types), broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, rhubarb, swiss chard, green onions, sweet onions, leeks and fresh herbs.  In the fruit department: apples, peaches, nectarines, plums.   Brian will also have a variety of "winter" squash.  Brian have some organically grown such as cabbage, sweet onion, shell peas and maybe others.
 
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- I was not able to connect with Tim but expect that he will still have some cider and apples.  He will also have a lot of locally grown items from his farm.  
 
Bread from Wood Street Bread Co. is always available at the Kistaco stand.
 
Zang's Greenhouse... Rick have fresh sweet corn from McIlhinny Farm in Evans City.   Rick will also have fresh garlic, shallots, potatoes, green beans, wax beans, sweet onions, lettuce, micro greens, 5 kinds of kale, cukes and pickles, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, peppers and PA grown mushrooms.  In the fruit department:  nectarines, white and yellow peaches- all from Chambersburg.  Melons-  Watermelons and cantaloupes.  Rick will also have a few shipped in items to fill in the gaps.
 
Cucumbers are in good supply and in quantities suitable for canning.
 
 
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:
 
New from California are freshly harvested and dried sour cherries. We also still have:

Apricots (organic) 
Blueberries
Peaches
Bing and Rainier Cherries
White Figs
Plouts
Raisins
Raw almonds
Raw walnuts (organic)
Pistachios (organic)
 
Kew Park Coffee Bar-  Fresh roasted coffee from the farm in Jamaica.  At the juice bar we have valencia oranges from California and lemon aid.
 
Wheel and Wedge Cheese-   We have quite a strong supply of cheese right now, both local and regional.  We have fresh batches of Chevre and Feta from Riverview Dairy.  We also have a new shipment of cheese from God's Country in Potter County.
 
Pastamore' barrel-aged vinegars-  These are being brought to us by long time market customer Sylvia Lynch.  Offerings include 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.

They recently moved their both to next to Kennedy Meat stand.  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 8/13/2014 8:01pm by Val Kennedy.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for August 16th....

KENNEDY SHOW LAMB Please order ASAP as orders are filled by the order they are placed on phone or prior in person.
 
Available cuts include:
 
BONE IN OR BONELESS LEGS OF LAMB
SHANKS WHOLE OR CUT
LOIN CHOPS
SHOULDER BLADE CHOPS
LAMB SHOULDER ROASTS
STEW MEAT
GROUND LAMB
STOCK/SOUP BONES
 
**We can't thank all of you enough for your caring thoughts and concerns during our 2014 4H show season. Our safety and success came with diligent hard work, blessings, & our endless determination to never give up! The KENNEDY KIDS projects were chosen for grand champion market steer overall...champion county bred market steer, other 1st place and another 2nd place steer in their weight classes. First and second place lambs in their weight classes and same with market hogs.
 
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.