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Posted in Events, Markets, Vineyards, Breweries and Bars on Aug 12th, 2010
We spent a long weekend in Kentucky, tasting good bourbon and visiting distilleries. What fun! But we are very glad to be in our ‘Old Bucks Home’ (sorry, Stephen Foster). I had forgotten just how much fried, salty food there is in the South. I know they must have fresh vegetables and fruit – it [...]
Eating outside, enjoying a beautiful summer evening with new friends, and then walking around a small, family farm, learning how they produce their bounty. Sounds good, no? Check it out. The Bucks County Foodshed Alliance, in lieu of their regular monthly meetings, “meets” at local farms once a month during the summer, hosting a potluck [...]
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 [...]
Posted in Events, Holidays, Markets, Vineyards, Breweries and Bars on Dec 11th, 2009
I have to admit something. Just a couple of weeks ago I was worried that food events were going to slow down towards the holidays. I know that seems counter-intuitive – I mean, sometimes that seems the main activity this time of year – but not a lot was showing up for the calendar. But, [...]
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, [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
Posted in Events, Farms, Markets, Vineyards, Breweries and Bars on Aug 7th, 2009
It’s been a busy week. We were thrilled at the wonderful article this past Wednesday by Betty Cichy in the Bucks County Courier Times /Intelligencer about Bucks County Taste. We were even more blown away by the site “hits” we got. Those of you who checked us out for the first time – thank you, thank [...]
Posted in Farms on Aug 4th, 2009
Donut peaches have arrived at Manoff Market Gardens. Boy, do they look good! These yellow and white peaches are only around for a week so be sure to stop by Manoff’s soon. Manoff Market Gardens 3157 Comfort Rd. Between Laurel and Paxon Rds. Solebury, PA 18963 Update from the Manoffs: “We’re picking the Sun [...]
Posted in Markets, Other Things About Food on Jul 20th, 2009
I know I’ve said it before, but it’s really here. Summer, that is. The first local corn is coming in (none of that Su’thun stuff). I know for sure you can get some at None Such Farm Market. Be on the look-out at your local farms and stores, and let me know where it pops [...]
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