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Bucks Food Calendar: May 13, 2011

By On May 12, 2011 · 1 Comment

Whoowee! Another great weekend in Bucks County. Temps in the 60′s and 70′s; only a chance of showers on Saturday, maybe “scattered thunderstorms” on Sunday. I’ll take it.

What neat things are on tap this weekend? Ever been to a Beltane Festival? Now’s your chance. Bobolink Dairy Farm & Bakehouse will be holding [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: May 6, 2011

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Yes! It’s “early” this year. That’s what everyone is saying about Mother’s Day. It’s still the second Sunday in May but it does feel early. Not to worry. There are plenty of fun things to do this weekend in honor of the one who gave birth to you, went through hours of labor and put [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: April 29, 2011

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As I sit here, looking out the window at this lovely day, I wonder why I chose work that chains me to a computer. Ah, but this weekend. There is so much going on that my head is spinning. And the weather! Today, Friday, mostly sunny, with a high near 65°; Saturday, sunny, with a [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: April 22, 2011

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Things are a little quiet this weekend due to the Easter holiday. But that’s okay. Hopefully you’ll be eating some good food with family and friends.

Farmers’ Markets. If you need a couple of last minute items – including breads, pastries, cheese, sweets, eggs, spring greens and maybe even local asparagus – check out the [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: April 1, 2011

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April showers bring May flowers? Then what does April snow bring? Jeez. Let’s hope for the best!

Lots of interesting things happening this week, food-wise. Here are some tidbits I’ve been collecting for your munching.

A new Community-Supported-Agriculture (CSA) farm begins its first season. Welcome to Sandbrook Meadow Farm located on 50 acres [...]

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What’s happening in Bucks County food?

By On March 22, 2011 · 2 Comments

Just a few tidbits, highlighting some of the great things going on in Bucks County and nearby.

Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods in New Hope is expecting…The favorite spot for gourmet foods, catering, sandwiches and quality take-out food will be opening a full-service bistro café this spring. I spoke with Kate Conaway, Events Coordinator [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: March 11, 2011

By On March 11, 2011 · 1 Comment

Spring, spring, spring! At the risk of bringing on a March snowstorm, I am thrilled to welcome signs of spring. What are they – in food terms? Read on.

Spring holidays. Lenten Fish Fry suppers start at several locations today – the Riegelsville Fire Co. and the Columbia Fire Co. in [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: March 4, 2011

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It’s sunny and just a tad warmer (mid-40′s…yippee!), so we can kind of pretend Spring is just around the corner, right?

As I peruse the food events for this week, a couple of things pop out at me. Lots of wine and beer tastings! Who knew? And for free, so go for it. Barrel Tapping [...]

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Doylestown Food Club needs a new space

By On February 14, 2011 · 1 Comment

As mentioned on Bucks County Taste in the past, the Doylestown Food Club is a group of 50 or so households who have joined together to buy from local producers on a biweekly basis. The club has been operating for over a year but in order to keep going—let alone grow!—they [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: February 11, 2011

By On February 11, 2011 · 2 Comments

Wine, chocolate and thou. That seems to be the theme this Valentine’s Day Weekend. I always shy away from Valentine’s Day, to be truthful. I was single for many, many years, and it wasn’t such a happy day for me. But, there’s no reason not to enjoy eating and drinking in Bucks County – whether [...]

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Superbowl BBQ

By On February 4, 2011 · 4 Comments

I may not be a football fan – who is by this time in the season, especially if your team is long gone? – but I do enjoy eating. Why not forgo the typical dips and chips and bring in barbecue? Here’s a list of good places in Bucks. Call ahead and place your order [...]

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Get out of the house this weekend!

By On January 28, 2011 · 2 Comments

Need I say more? I think we are all feeling this way, tired of looking at the mounds of white stuff surrounding our homes. The roads are clear and dry and the weather looks pretty decent. Oh, yeah, there’s some “snow showers” in the forecast but after this week – ha! What’s a coupla’ stinkin’ [...]

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The winter farmers’ market report

By On January 6, 2011 · 1 Comment

Look in the coming weeks for several farmers’ markets (yes, in January) in Wrightstown, New Hope, Ottsville and Stockton.

This Saturday, January 8th, the Ottsville Indoor Farmers’ Market debuts. It’s going on in the greenhouse at Linden Hill Gardens, so don’t worry about freezing your butt off. There will be goods from local [...]

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The year in food: Bucks County 2010 – part 2

By On January 3, 2011 · 1 Comment

It’s a new year, and surprisingly I’m in a good mood about it. I usually burrow in this time of year, grumbling about the cold and longing for the appearance of spring vegetables and baseball season. Allow me one last look at 2010, however, as we celebrate positive food trends in our neck of [...]

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Bucks Food Calendar: October 21, 2010

By On October 21, 2010 · 2 Comments

Well, the trees are really doing it now – looking pretty and showing their stuff. The weekend weather looks pretty too. Crisp, sunny and fall-like, perfect for all the harvest festivals going on throughout the area. In fact there are so many, everywhere I turn, that I haven’t been [...]

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