Posted in Farms on Jan 8th, 2010
Here’s a great post from Grow Indie on how to store apples for the winter. There are still plenty of locally grown apples available at Manoff Market Garden and Solebury Orchards. Amy Manoff suggests keeping the apples as cold as possible without freezing. Manoff’s has 3 varieties left for sale – Fuji, Pink Lady and Gold Rush [...]
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Posted in Events, Markets on Nov 6th, 2009
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a “weekend run-down.” But I’m finally feeling more myself and getting over (fingers crossed) this pneumonia. Mark, however, has bronchitis. My family has started referring to our home as “Plague City.” Lovely. But there is so much fun stuff going on this weekend that I simply had to write [...]
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Posted in Farms, Recipes on Oct 23rd, 2009
by guest blogger Susan Sprague Yeske Autumn means more than pumpkins at Bucks County farms and farm markets; it also means a parade of apples that change weekly, each with its own personality and flavor. With enticing names such as Zestar, Honey Crisp, Cortland, Macoun, Mutsu, Keepsake, Gala, Fuji, Jonagold, Jonathan, Empire, McIntosh, Winesap, Stayman, [...]
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Posted in Other Things About Food on Sep 30th, 2009
We have much to be grateful for here in Bucks County. As we move into a new season with its own beauty and bounty (apples and pumpkins!), we’ve got to be thankful that we live here. Good food, good wine and good community. Mark and I recently observed the Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh [...]
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Posted in Events, Farms, Holidays, Markets on Sep 3rd, 2009
“Can you believe it’s Labor Day?” That’s what everyone seems to be saying. But we welcome the cooler weather and the increase in food activities in Bucks County and nearby. Lots of fun stuff to do this weekend, and in the weeks to come. Check out our calendar of Food Events in Bucks County any [...]
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Posted in Events, Farms on Aug 31st, 2009
The Bucks County Foodshed Alliance is hosting its final summer evening farm tour this Wednesday, September 2nd at the Manoff Market Gardens in Solebury. The potluck supper begins at 6:30pm and is followed at 7:30pm by the farmer-guided tour of one of the area’s premier small farms. There is no charge and no need to [...]
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