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Fresh from the market: September 26th

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:39:45 +0000

Who says summer is over? Well, it may be, but there is still a lot of growing and harvesting going on in Bucks County. Here’s all the great vegetables and fruits available at many local farmers’ markets this week. See our Food Events in Bucks County calendar for listings of weekly area farmers’ markets. For a listing of year-round markets, roadside and “pick your own” farms in your neighborhood, see our previous post.

This week’s freshly picked vegetables are: arugula, Asian turnips, beets – golden, white and Chiogga; bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, celeriac, celery, chard, collards, corn, cucumbers, eggplant – oriental, lavender, white, Fairytale, Turkish, Sicilian and Zebra; garlic, herbs – dill, basil, oregano, cilantro, fennel; kale, leeks, lettuces & salad mix, okra, onions- red and yellow; peppers – green bell, rainbow, pablano and chili, cherry bombs, jalapeños, Hungarian wax peppers, sweet; pickles, potatoes- pink banana pot, Yukon gold, red norland, and white baking; pumpkins, radishes- french breakfast and cherriette; rainbow carrots, scallions, shallots, spinach, squash – zucchini, yellow, magna; Stevia, string beans – green and yellow horticultural (flat); tomatillos, tomatoes, winter squash – delicata, butternut, acorn, spaghetti, buttercup.

Freshly picked fruit: apples, cider and pears.

In addition, many markets are selling grass-fed locally grown beef, pastured poultry and eggs, cow and goat yogurt, goat cheeses, lamb, homemade pies and sweets, breads, cookies, muffins, scones, raw veggie chips, raw honey, organically grown flowers, freshly roasted organic coffees, prepared foods, Italian “gravies” and tomato pies, plus handmade soaps, fiber products and handcrafts!

Thanks to Anne Biggs and Robin Hoy of the Wrightstown Market and Kristen Perry of the Linden Hill Farmers Market for their help on this list.

Interested in showing your support of buying and eating local? Check out the new marketplace on the Buy Fresh Buy Local Web site. Get a t-shirt, hat or bumper sticker and show the world you eat local.

Fresh from the market: September 19th

Lynne Goldman — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:00:32 +0000

Here’s all the great vegetables and fruits available at many local farmers’ markets this week. See our Food Events in Bucks County calendar for listings of weekly area farmers’ markets. For a listing of year-round markets, roadside and “pick your own” farms in your neighborhood, see our previous post.

This week’s freshly picked vegetables are: sweet corn and tomatoes (including heirlooms), plus basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, fennel, garlic, leeks, scallions, onions, kohlrabi, cucumbers, celery, beets, string beans, winter squash, kale, collards, spinach, chard, lettuces & salad mix, okra, hot peppers, diverse sweet peppers, potatoes, carrots, radishes and tomatillos.

Freshly picked fruit: apples, cider and pears.

Thanks to Anne Biggs and Robin Hoy of the Wrightstown Market for her help on this list.

Fresh from the market: September 12th

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:00:50 +0000

This week’s freshly picked vegetables are:basil, red beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, cilantro, collards, cucumbers, dill, edamame beans, various eggplants, fennel, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, okra, onions, parsley, hot and sweet peppers galore, potatoes, radishes, salad mix, scallions, string beans, summer squash, sweet corn, Swiss chard, tomatillos, heirloom and regular tomatoes, zucchini, winter squash.

Freshly picked fruit:Apples and freshly pressed cider, blackberries, cantaloupes, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, and watermelon.

In addition, many markets are selling pastured, all natural meat (beef, chicken, pork), pastured eggs, homemade pies and sweets, breads, cookies, muffins, scones, raw veggie chips, raw honey, organically grown flowers, freshly roasted organic coffees, prepared foods and handmade soaps, fiber products and handicrafts!

Thanks to Anne Biggs and Robin Hoy of the Wrightstown Market for her help on this list.

Fresh from the market: August 29th

Lynne Goldman — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:00:04 +0000

This week’s freshly picked vegetables are: basil, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, dill, edamame beans, various eggplants, fennel, garlic, perennial herbs, hot peppers, lettuce, onions, parsley, diverse sweet peppers, radishes, rhubarb, scallions, string beans, summer squash, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, and zucchini.

Freshly picked fruit: apples, blackberries, cantaloupes, nectarines, peaches, pears, raspberries and watermelon.

Thanks to Robin Hoy of the Wrightstown Market for her help on this list.

Fresh from the market: August 22nd

Lynne Goldman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:01 +0000

Here’s all the great vegetables and fruits available at many local farmers’ markets this week. See our Mexican-Style Grilled Corn post for a great seasonal recipe.

This week’s freshly picked vegetables are: basil, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, dill, edamame beans, various eggplants, fennel, garlic, perennial herbs, hot peppers, lettuce, onions, parsley, diverse sweet peppers, radishes, scallions, string beans, summer squash, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, and zucchini.

Freshly picked fruit: blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, nectarines, peaches, pears, raspberries and watermelon.

Thanks to Robin Hoy of the Wrightstown Market for her help on this list.

Fresh from the market: August 15th

Lynne Goldman — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:00:51 +0000

Here’s all the great vegetables and fruits available at many local farmers’ markets this week.

This week’s freshly picked vegetables are: basil, beets, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, collards, cucumbers, dill, edamame beans, various eggplants, fennel, garlic, perennial herbs, hot peppers, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, onions, parsley, diverse sweet peppers, radishes, scallions, string beans, summer squash, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, and zucchini.

Freshly picked fruit: blackberries, blueberries, nectarines, peaches, pears, raspberries, and possibly watermelon and cantaloupes.

Thanks to Robin Hoy of the Wrightstown Market for her help on this list.

Fresh from the market: July 31st

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:31:47 +0000

Look at all the great vegetables and fruits available at many local farmers’ markets this week. Enjoy!

Here’s this week’s freshly picked vegetables: Asian turnips, basil, beets, cabbage, chard, collards, cucumbers, fennel, green beans, green peppers, herbs, hot peppers, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, parsley, radishes, scallions, summer squash, tomatoes and zucchini.

Freshly picked fruit: blueberries, raspberries, peaches and possibly blackberries and nectarines.

Thanks to Jeanne Scanlon of the Wrightstown Market for her help on this list.