Animals are more than ever a test of our character, of mankind’s capacity for empathy and for decent, honorable conduct and faithful stewardship. We are called to treat them with kindness, not because they have rights, power or a claim to equality, but in a sense, because they don’t. They all stand unequal and powerless before us.”

- Mathew Scully

If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you already know my passions – local food, good causes, and my family – which includes two rescue dogs, Cody, a terrier mutt, and Canta, a mini-schnauzer, that we are grateful for each day. (Well…maybe not when Canta is barking incessantly.)

And if you also care about dogs, and have lived in Bucks County for a few years, you have probably heard about Lulu’s Rescue, a pretty special kind of rescue organization, begun in January 2010. They save dogs who are on “death row” in community shelters, about to end their days because the right home hasn’t been found yet. Lulu’s Rescue is made up of dedicated volunteers with over 30 collective years in rescue, foster, and adoption placement. They are all-breed inclusive, and rather than adopt the dogs out on a “first come first served” basis, they work to find the home that is the best possible match.

In 2010, Lulu’s Rescue pulled, vetted and successfully placed almost 300 dogs into permanent homes in our community. Additionally, Lulu’s Rescue collected and donated almost 4,000 pounds of dog food and needed supplies for shelters in the southern United States. In 2011, Lulu’s Rescue anticipates successfully vetting and finding permanent adoptive homes for more than 500 homeless dogs.

That’s impressive.

So, what does this have to do with local food? On  Saturday, July 16, Lulu’s Rescue will hold their biggest fundraiser to date, Eat, Bark, Bid,  including a Farm-to-Table dinner, live and silent auctions, all to be held at the famous Rago Arts & Auction Center in Lambertville, New Jersey. In addition there will be a $100 artwork sale by well known local artists, and a Bucks County Antique Road Show corner featuring appraisers from the popular TV program, as well as live music, and the debut of a video by respected Washington filmmaker Brannon Shiflett about Lulu’s Rescue. Max Hansen Caterers will be providing the delicious food, much of it sourced locally, including hormone- and antibiotic-free, and sustainably raised, beef from None Such Farms, great organic greens from Blue Moon Acres, also in Buckingham, and organic vegetables from Gravity Hill Farm in Lambertville and Comeback Farm in Asbury, New Jersey.

Proceeds from this event will be used to do Lulu’s Rescue’s first mobile spay/neuter outreach program and community education. Tickets are $150 per person, with opportunities for sponsorship at all levels. For more information, see their website here.

Eat, Bark, Bid
Saturday, July 16
Doors open 6 pm

Rago Arts & Auction Center
204 North Union Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530-1503

UPDATE June 24, 2011: Added information about Max Hansen Caterers.

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We can also enjoy the fruits of last year’s labor – with locally grown and vinted wines, and crafted artisan cheeses. All these will come together in the first Spring Wine Farm-to-Table Dinner of the season at Crossing Vineyards & Winery this Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm. I’ll be the guest speaker, talking about the local food scene and sharing tidbits about the producers who brought the wonderful food to our table. If you come you’ll also learn about the sustainable practices Crossing Vineyards has been implementing over the last couple of years, to decrease their energy use and produce fine wine.

The cost is $95 per person and includes five courses, each paired with Crossing Vineyards’ internationally-acclaimed wines. Take a look at this delicious menu – the wine alone is worth the price of admission.

First Course

Watercress Salad with Toasted Pistachios,
Cherry Grove Nettlesome Cheese
& Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette
accompanied by Blanc de Blanc (NV)

Second Course

Truffled Farrotto with Spring Peas,
Baby Carrots & Ricotta Salata
accompanied by Estate Vidal Blanc ’10 & Pinot Reserve ’08

Entree

Grilled Griggstown Spring Chicken
over Flamed Farmed White Sweet Potato Hash
with Meyer Lemon Gremolata
accompanied by Estate Chardonnay ’08, Estate Rosé ’09 & Merlot ’08

Cheese Course

Local Artisanal Cheeses
accompanied by Riesling ’09 & Cabernet Sauvignon ’08

Dessert

Lavender Crème Brulee
accompanied by Estate Late Harvest Vidal Blanc ’09

You can purchase tickets online, or call the winery at 215.493.6500. See you on Saturday night!

Crossing Vineyards and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road
Washington Crossing, PA

Maps and Driving Directions

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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 the woods.

More farmers’ markets. In 2010 we had TWELVE farmers’ markets throughout the county. From Springtown, Indian Valley, Perkasie and Ottsville in Upper Bucks, to Wrightstown, Doylestown, New Hope, Plumsteadville and Warrington in Central Bucks, and Lower Makefield, Feasterville and Langhorne in Lower Bucks. A big welcome back to Perkasie, after a hiatus, and welcome to new markets in Feasterville and Warrington. Of course, the big entrance onto the farmers’ market scene this year was the Stockton (Indoor) Farmers’ Market, which officially opened in November 2009 but really got it’s footing in 2010. For a listing of all of the markets, including year-round farm markets, see our post on Bucks County Farm Markets 2010 (the only one missing is Feasterville; didn’t have any info at time of publishing).

Lots more Farm-to-Table Dinners. In case you’ve been burrowing your head in the ground, and you’ve missed this wonderful phenomenon, let me explain. A farm-to-table dinner is an event celebrating seasonal foods, usually prepared by local chefs, using local ingredients and eating al fresco, hopefully in some bucolic setting like a field or restored barn. Kristen Perry of the Kitchen Potager in Ottsville organized several excellent dinners last summer, highlighting not just the food but in one instance offering a day-long cooking class by Chef Jim Hamilton, and a butchering class in October by Chef Matt Ridgway. Just to give you a taste of some of the dinners from last season, check out our posts: September farm-to-table dinners and Farm-to-Table…to mouth. And look out for them next summer. Not to be missed.

More Community Farms, or CSAs. A community-supported-agriculture farm allows members to buy a share of that season’s produce. Most farms offer a weekly (full) or bi-weekly (half) share, picked up by members, with some vegetables “pick-your-own.” It’s a great way to eat very fresh vegetables grown locally – and to support local farmers. In Bucks County we now have TWELVE CSAs, including a couple of new ones started just this year. It’s not too late to sign up for a share. See our post for contact information: CSAs: It’s like having your own farm. Don’t wait – shares fill up quickly this time of year.

Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Yessiree, it was a good year for Bucks County ice cream lovers. We all put a couple of pounds on due to the great ice cream made locally. Goodnoe’s (Newtown) and oWowCow Creamery (Ottsville) both came back strong and delicious in 2010 with more flavors and fans. Chubby’s Dairy Barn (Plumsteadville) introduced their own house brand, Chubby’s Reserve, yummy, interesting flavors available for take-out. See our post on this new entrant, Chubby’s ice cream to-go. Uncle Dave’s Ice Cream continued to please both at Shady Brook Farm and The Market at Del Val – and added Uncle Dave’s Old Fashioned Soda to their product line, available in Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Orange, and Black Cherry. And a big welcome to Half-Pint Kitchen, making their super premium gourmet ice cream, sorbet and gelato right at the Stockton Farmers’ Market. My favorite? Salted Caramel (sigh).

Wines. Welcome to our newest Bucks County vineyard, Unami Ridge Winery in Quakertown, producing Chardonnay, Scheurebe, Apple, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Amwell Valley Winery in Ringoes, New Jersey “reopened” this year under new management as Old York Cellars. They are producing European-style wines, like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Riesling and some fruit wines coming soon. See their website to learn more. Also just over the river, Terhune Orchards in Princeton is now selling wine made from their wonderful fruit.

Cheese, wonderful cheese. One final note. Many people in Bucks and the river towns are extremely happy that Bobolink Dairy & Bakeyard moved to Milford, New Jersey this past spring from their former home in North Jersey. They are making some of the finest cheese in these parts and we are just thrilled to have them closer to home. See their website for ordering information and go up to the farm for a tour, some great cheese and some delicious bread.

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Apples? If you missed our post earlier this week, check out Apple Sightings for where you can buy and pick a wide variety of apples. Or go to one of the apple festivals this weekend – one at The Market at Del Val College  in Doylestown or another one at Terhune Orchards in nearby Princeton.

Beer anyone? How about the Beer Festival at McCoole’s in Quakertown, or the Rockin’ Brewfest in Trenton, both on Saturday? Next weekend is the Newtown Blues and Brews (Sept 25), not to be confused with the Newtown BrewFest, which is happening on October 16th. Whew.

Or…wine anyone? It’s also harvest time for grapes! Keep an eye on the calendar over the next month for some great harvest and wine releases at area wineries, like the Cabernet Savignon Wine Release at Alba Vineyard, in Milford, this Saturday, or the Harvest Bootcamp at Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes next weekend. Alba Vineyard will also be celebrating their Grand Harvest Festival next weekend, and Crossing Vineyards will host their annual Harvest Festival the weekend of October 9th and 10th.

Eating out in the field. There are also several farm-to-table dinners this weekend that may still have tickets available. Check out our post from last week, September farm to table dinners, listing all the events with contact information.

Of course, our local farmers’ markets are still in full swing with lots of veggies, meat, cheese, baked goods, preserves and honey, to mention just a few delicacies. Grab the last of tomatoes, corn and even some peaches here and there.

For more details on any of these events, please go to our full calendar, Food Events in Bucks County. Have a crisp, delicious weekend. Connect with Bucks County Taste on Facebook and Twitter too!

Friday, September 17:
Forecast – Sunny, 79°

• Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [11 am - 7 pm]
• Warrington Farmers’ Market @ Valley Square, Warrington [3 - 6 pm]
• Ottsville Farmers’ Market @ Linden Hill Gardens, Ottsville [3 - 7 pm]
• Beer Tasting @ Phillips’ Fine Wines, Stockton, NJ [4 - 8 pm]
• Friday Happy Hour @ Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington, NJ [5 - 8 pm]
• Summer Wine Concert Series @ Shady Brook Farm, Yardley [6 - 9 pm]
• Barbara Trent @ The Centre Bridge Inn, New Hope [7 - 11 pm]
• Bob Egan @ Bowman’s Tavern, New Hope [8 pm-12 am]

Saturday, September 18:
Forecast – Sunny, 80°

• Doylestown Farmers’ Market, Doylestown [7 am - 12 pm]
• Indian Valley Farmers’ Market, Telford [8:30 am - 12:30 pm]
• Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market, Plumsteadville [9 am - 12 pm]
• Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, Wrightstown [9 am - 1 pm]
• Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [9 am - 3 pm]
• Apple Day Festival @ Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ [10 - 5 pm]
• Cabernet Savignon Wine Release @ Alba Vineyard, Milford, NJ [12 - 5 pm]
• Beer Festival @ McCoole’s, Quakertown [12 - 9 pm]
• Rockin’ Brewfest, Trenton, NJ [12 - 9 pm]
• Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyards, Milford, NJ [1 - 4 pm]
• Grapevine Express Wine & Cheese Pairing, New Hope [5 - 7 pm]
• Kindle Supper Club + Music, Lambertville, NJ [6 - 9 pm]
• Evening Star Dinner Trains, New Hope [7 - 9 pm]

Sunday, September 19:
Forecast – Sunny, 79°

• Breakfast Buffet @ Plumsteadville Fire Co., Plumsteadville [7 am - 12 pm]
• Breakfast @ Perkasie Fire Co., Perkasie [7:30 am - 12:30 pm]
• Breakfast @ Riegelsville Fire Co., Riegelsville [8 am - 12:30 pm]
• Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, Hellertown [9 am - 1 pm]
• Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, Flemington, NJ [9 am - 1 pm]
• Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [10 am - 3 pm]
• Apple Festival @ The Market at Del Val College, Doylestown [11 am - 4 pm]
• Cabernet Savignon Wine Release @ Alba Vineyard, Milford, NJ [12 - 5 pm]
• Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration, Morrisville [1 - 4 pm]
• Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyards, Milford, NJ [1 - 4 pm]
• A Dummies Guide to Wine Tasting @ Crossing Vineyards, Washington Crossing [2 - 5 pm]
• Dinners on the Farm @ Manoff Market Gardens, Solebury [3 - 7 pm]
• Farm to Table Dinner for Acme Screening Room, Lambertville, NJ [4 - 7:30 pm]
• Grapevine Express Wine & Cheese Pairing, New Hope [5 - 7 pm]
• Farm to Table Dinner @ None Such Farm, Buckingham [5 - 9:30 pm]

Monday, September 20:

• Wine 101 – Class #2 – Types of Wine, Washington Crossing [6:30 - 8:30 pm]

Tuesday, September 21:

• Langhorne Farmers’ Market, Langhorne [3:30 - 6:30 pm]

Wednesday, September 22:

• American Legion Meals on Wednesdays, Quakertown [11:30 am - 9 pm]
• The Farmers’ Market @ Playwicki Farm, Feasterville [4 - 7 pm]
• Complimentary Beer Tasting @ the Copper Leaf Grill, Buckingham [5 - 9 pm]
• Healthy Cooking 101 5-part Series with Chef Vincent Peterson, New Hope [6:30 - 8:30 pm]

Thursday, September 23:

• Capital City Market, Trenton, NJ [11 am - 2 pm]
• Healthier Hearts Farmers’ Market, Trenton, NJ [12:30 - 5 pm]
• Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, Flemington, NJ [3 - 7 pm]
• Lower Makefield Farmers’ Market, Yardley [3:30 - 6:30 pm]
• New Hope Farmers’ Market, New Hope [3:30 - 7 pm]
• Springtown Farmers’ Market, Springtown [4 - 7 pm]
• Lobster Night @ The Centre Bridge Inn, New Hope [6 - 10 pm]
• Pairing Wine & Cheese @ Crossing Vineyards, Washington Crossing [7 - 9 pm]

This Sunday, September 12th, the Bucks County Symphony hosts A Symphony of Flavors, their third annual wine and food pairing event, at the beautiful Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ. A specially selected group of “boutique wines” will be matched with dishes created by some of the best local chefs. Marnie Old, Philadelphia based wine author, educator, and sommelier, will provide expert commentary at the Patron Party, and will discuss current trends in wine at the main tasting event.

Participating restaurants include Café at Rosemont in Rosemont, NJ, The Waterwheel Restaurant in Doylestown, PA, Jake’s Restaurant in Flemington, NJ, Jack’s Roadhouse in Lahaska, PA, Erini Restaurant in Ewing, NJ, Maize Restaurant in Perkasie, PA, Vine & Fig Tree Bistro in Doylestown, PA and Cal’s Comfort Café, Milford, NJ. Bucks County Biscotti in Perkasie and The Coffee Scoop in Pipersville will provide dessert and coffee. The event wine sponsor is Central Liquors in Flemington, NJ. Proceeds from the event benefit the Bucks County Symphony. The evening begins at 3:30 pm with an afternoon limited admission Patron Party followed by the main Wine and Food Pairing Event, starting at 5:00 P.M. Tickets are $75 per person for the main event. For more information, please see their website.

Next weekend on Sunday, September 19th you’ve got a hard choice. There are TWO farm to table dinners in Bucks County and one in Hunterdon, all with great food and chefs. Zone 7, the local food distributor, is partnering with Manoff Market Gardens in Solebury to host a delicious dinner from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Mark Miller and his team from Hamilton’s Grill Room will showcase the best offerings of the farm, with a strong emphasis on Manoff ’s fruits and vegetables, in a special four-course meal with complimentary wines specifically chosen to accompany each course from Crossing Vineyards & Winery in Washington Crossing, PA. The Dinners On The Farm series, which combines behind-the-scenes farm tours with fresh and seasonal meals prepared by luminary local chefs, will host the final dinner in this year’s series in October at Blooming Glen Farm in Perkasie, PA with Chef Vincent Peterson of Kindle Café in Lambertville, NJ. Tickets are $135 per person. For more information or to register, visit www.freshfromzone7.com.

Next choice? Equally tempting. How about a farm to table dinner at None Such Farms, featuring their famous farm-raised beef and farm-grown produce, all prepared by Chef Max Hansen? Al Fresco on the Farm will take place on Sunday, September 19, from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. Check out the wonderful menu online. Tickets are $125 per person, and proceeds will benefit the Food Pantry of Fisherman’s Mark in Lambertville and the Doylestown Food Pantry. To purchase tickets, stop in at None Such Farm Market or call them at 215.794.5201, ext. 2.

Finally, also next Sunday, the Acme Screening Room, which shows interesting and fun movies in Lambertville year around, is hosting a farm to table dinner and vacation auction at the Chimney Hill Estate in Lambertville. Dinner will be prepared by Chef Chris Georgett using seasonal ingredients donated by local farms, and will include entrée (meat & vegetarian option) and desert provided by The Chocolate Box (it’s also BYOB). The event takes place from 4 pm to 7:30 pm. The highlight will be the auction including vacation packages in Lake Tahoe, Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at door You can buy tickets at this website.

And that’s just September. I didn’t mention the great event occurring at Linden Hill Gardens in Ottsville on September 25th because, well, it’s sold out. I didn’t want you to feel bad. Chef, architect, and local restaurant icon Jim Hamilton, of Hamilton’s Grill Room, has been working with Kristen Perry, of The Kitchen Potager at Linden Hill Gardens, to build an outdoor, earthen oven. On that Saturday he’ll be conducting one of his famous “Cooking Class Dinners.” One person arrives at 2:30 pm for the class and dinner preparation, the other person comes at 6:30 pm as the guest for dinner in the lovely barn at Linden Hill. When I chatted with Jim at the Pineville Tavern last month, he was really excited. He loves doing the classes, especially with the outdoor oven. Hopefully Kristen will schedule another similar event next year. Keep an eye on her website or email her at kristin@lindenhillgardens.com for more information about future events, including another ”class-dinner” in October. 

If I’ve left any events out that you know of, please let me know. Just email us at info@buckscountytaste.com.

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Here’s a few that are going on this month in Bucks or nearby.

On Tuesday, July 13th, Chef Ed Coss will host his third annual Farm to Table dinner to benefit the Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance at his Milford, NJ restaurant, the Milford Oyster House. Coss has planned a menu using only ingredients from the Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance Dvoor Farm Farmers’ Market.

Chef Ed confers with Farmer Mark of Comeback Farms about the best salad greens to use for the upcoming Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance Benefit dinner on July 13.

The dinner begins at 6:30 PM with radish crostini and peach champagne cocktails in the bar area. Dinner begins at 7 PM with squash blossoms stuffed with Purely Farm herbed ground pork, followed by roasted beet and homemade horseradish salad over Comeback Farm Greens. The main course is Headquarters Farm roasted leg of lamb with cucumber salsa, roasted Spring Run Farm Potatoes and Sweet Valley Farm braised Corn. Dessert will be Homestead Coffee Roasters mocha mousse glace followed by a Bobolink Dairy cheese course accompanied by Phillips Farm Berries. (All courses are subject to market availability.)

Cost for the dinner is $75.00 per person and includes a choice of local red or white wine. Tax and gratuity are not included. All profits from the dinner are donated to the Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance. Last year, the dinner sold out and the Milford Oyster House was proud to donate $1500 to the HLTA. Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance is a nonprofit conservation organization working to preserve and protect the rural landscapes and natural resources of Hunterdon County. For reservations call the Milford Oyster House 908-995-9411. The Oyster House is located at 92 Water Street in Milford, NJ.

The end of July provides two farm-to-table dinners, one in Ottsville and one in Warminster.

The Kitchen Potager presents its first dinner in its Chef’s Farm to Table Dinner series on July 31st from 5 to 8 pm. “Pork Belly 3 Ways” will be the theme, prepared by Max Hansen of Max Hansen Caterers.  The evening is set to be a unique experience, beginning around the center grill and working its way into the  lovely barn at Linden Hill Gardens in Ottsville (see our post from last year). The locally-sourced menu looks fantastic! 

• Barbecued Pork Belly Quesadillas with Monterey Jack, Grilled Onions, Poblano Peppers and Fresh Cilantro, served with a Charred Tomato and Toasted Cumin Crème Fraiche;
• Pork Buns “in the style of David Chang” with Du Breton Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Pickled Cucumbers, Scallions, Hoisin Sauce and Sirachi;
• Slow Braised and Pan Roasted Pork Belly with Succotash- Sweet Corn, Zucchini and Great Northern Beans with Andouille Sausage and Fresh Thyme.
• Max & Me Atlantic Smoked Salmon “Tartare” on Challah Crisps with a Lemon Crème Fraiche and Wild Smoked Salmon Ro;
• A Local Rocket Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and a Saba Vinaigrette- served with Rise Bakery Grilled Crostini;
• Yukon Gold Creamers crushed with Fresh Chives, Italian Parsley, Sweet Butter and Maldon Flake Salt.

Ingredients will  be coming from: Berger Farm, Blooming Glen Farm CSA, M&B Farview Farm, Manoff Market Gardens, Metropolitan Seafood Company, and Swallow Hill Farm. The dinner is BYOB and $75 per person. Only 20 seats are available so RSVP soon (by July 15th) at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118649. And save the dates of August 21st and September 19th for the next dinners in the series.

Also on July 31st, The Heritage Conservancy will host its “2nd Annual Farm to Table” fundraiser at the Lindsay Farm in Warminster. The event aims both to allow people to enjoy the delicious local foods of Bucks County and to educate people on the importance of sustainable agriculture. For more than 50 years, Heritage Conservancy has been preserving the natural and historic heritage of Bucks County.  Now, the group hopes to marry the common goals of land preservation and sustainable agriculture.

“This event offers the unique opportunity for guests to enjoy delicious food while also enjoying the beauty of a preserved property,” said Robin Folkerts, Vice President Advancement & Communications for Heritage Conservancy. “With more and more people interested in buying fresh and buying local this event introduces guests to local farms and connects them to the land where their food is being grown.”

The event boasts a farm-fresh meal, prepared by two Bucks County chefs, David Zuckerman of Earl’s Bucks County, and Jamie Hollander, owner of Jamie Hollander Gourmet Foods and Catering. Hors d’oeuvres, followed by a buffet-style meal, will be served in a rustic outdoor setting at the Lindsay Farm. There will be activities for children. The event starts at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are $45 for adults and $15 for children. Proceeds benefit the Heritage Conservancy (special thanks to their sponsor Fulton Bank). To register, click here. The Lindsay Farm is at 545 Almshouse Road in Warminster.

UPDATE: Prallsville Mills in Stockton is also hosting a Farm to Table event Sat 8/14/10, with Dave Mergen of Just Food & Jim Maticolo of Emilys Cafe & Catering lending their culinary delights to benefit the Mill followed by an Open Air dancing in the Sawmill surrounded by the Images of the Mill artshow. Tickets & Info available at 609.397.3586

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At the Linden Hill Farmers’ Market, Chef David Zuckerman of Earl’s Bucks County (formerly Earl’s Prime) will be preparing market items on the grill. Darlene Kaminsky of Chestnut Hill Farm Gourmet Foods will be teaching how to can and preserve. Both will be doing demos at 4:30 & 6:30 pm.

Local Harvest Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, July 26th. SEE, a Lambertville-based community organization, is sponsoring the event in Lambertville and New Hope to raise awareness about sustainability – in our society, environment and economy (SEE). With cooperation from local restaurants, farms, food producers, and Zone 7  (a local foods distribution business), SEE is bringing the best of the region’s local harvest to local restaurant tables. If you eat at one of the participating restaurants, you’ll be able to enjoy dishes specially prepared for the event using the finest local ingredients. Check out SEE’s website for more information about their mission, more details about the restaurant week, and a list of participating restaurants (which includes practically all of the good ones in Lambertville).

The Farm-to-Table Dinner benefiting  The Heritage Conservancy is coming up soon, on Saturday, August 1st so buy your tickets soon. The catering will be done by Soup to Nuts Caterers and Earl’s Restaurant in Peddler’s Village, which recently changed its menu and concept to focus on local, farm-fresh ingredients. Price will be $45 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Heritage Conservancy, a land conservation organization here in Bucks County. It will be held at the historic Lindsay Farm in Warminster.

Here’s the run-down for the weekend. Check out our online calendar, Food Events in Bucks County for more details on any of the events below. Have a peachy-keen weekend.

Friday, July 24th:

• 25th Anniversary Marathon @ Dilly’s Corner, 12 am – 12 am, Centre Bridge/New Hope.
• Linden Hill Farmers’ Market, 3:30 – 7:30 pm, Ottsville.
• Wine Concert Series @ Shady Brook Farm,  7 – 9 pm, Yardley. Weather permitting. Free admission. Dan Kauffman is the musical entertainment.
• Local Harvest Restaurant Week by SEE, 5 – 10 pm, Lambertville & New Hope.
• Hot Wines from Hot Climates, 7 – 9 pm, Carlow Cookery, Doylestown.
• Outdoor Summer Music Series @ Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 7 – 10 pm, Washington Crossing. Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz Ensemble is the musical entertainment.

Saturday, July 25th:

• Doylestown Farmers’ Market,  7 am – Noon, Doylestown.
• Indian Valley Farmers’ Market, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Telford.
• Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market, 9 am – 12 pm, Route 611 just north of Stump Road, Plumsteadville.
• Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Wrightstown. 
• Zone 7 Founder, Mikey Azzara, Visits Basil Bandwagon, 10:30 am – 12 pm, Flemington, NJ.
• Local Harvest Restaurant Week by SEE, 5 – 10 pm, Lambertville & New Hope.
• “Fresh” Documentary Screening, 7 – 9 pm, River Valley Waldorf School, Upper Black Eddy, PA

Sunday, July 26th:

• Sunday Funday: Car Show @ Shady Brook Farm, 8 am – 12 pm, Yardley.
• Peach Pancake Breakfast @ Solly’s Farm Market, 9 am – 12 pm,  Ivyland.
• Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Hellertown.
• Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Flemington.
• 38th Annual Puerto Rican Day Festival, 12 – 8 pm, Bristol.
• Sangria Sundays @ Chaddsford Winery, 1 – 4 pm, Lahaska.
• Wine Tasting for Dummies @ Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 2 – 5 pm, Washington Crossing.
• Summerfest: Caribbean Jam @ Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 5 – 9 pm, Washington Crossing.
• Local Harvest Restaurant Week by SEE, 5 – 10 pm, Lambertville & New Hope.

 Monday, July 27th:

• Foods & Moods with Nutritionist Ellen Book-O’Neill, Cornerstone Health & Fitness, 11 am – 12 pm, Furlong.
• The Sushi Bar, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Carlow Cookery, Doylestown.

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