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This summer’s farm tours

Lynne Goldman — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:04:01 +0000

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 full of great food. We went to our first one last summer at Manoff Market Gardens in Solebury. It was fascinating…and delicious. Everyone brought seasonal, yummy dishes, and we chatted until the sun started to set. Then Amy and Gary Manoff walked us around their farm and we learned how they produce their wonderful fruit – berries, peaches, apples, to name a few – as well as some of the hardships.

This summer’s potluck farm tours start tonight, Wednesday, June 2nd. Even if you can’t make it for the potluck, come later for the tour. The potluck begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your own place settings, beverage and dish to share (8-10 servings). Folding chairs or blankets may come in handy as well, depending on the turnout. The farm tour begins at 7:30 pm.

Here’s the line-up for the summer.

Wednesday, June 2nd: Gravity Hill Farm, an organic farm in Titusville, NJ (just over the bridge)
POSTPONED TO JULY 14TH Wednesday, July 7th: Sunnyslope Farm, who raise all natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free beef and chicken products, on Lurgan Road in New Hope, PA
Wednesday, August 4th: Milk House Farm Market, a family farm selling produce and cage-free eggs, on Woodhill Road in Newtown, PA
Wednesday, September 1st: WoodsEdge Wools Farm in Stockton, NJ, a farm that breeds llamas and alpacas.

Mark your calendars for these fun, fascinating, feel-good farm visits!

UPDATED July 6, 2010

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Pity New York and New Jersey folks

Lynne Goldman — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:41:52 +0000

Why? Because they have to drive so far to get raw milk, while we, here in Bucks County, have two three farms who produce raw milk, and dairy products made from raw milk like cheese, yogurt and ice cream.

In a New York magazine article dated April 18, Straight From the Cow’s Teat, Birchwood Farms in Newtown is mentioned, although they missed Hendricks Farm & Dairy, who also sell raw milk and dairy products from their Telford, PA location (on the border of Bucks and Montgomery Counties, near Souderton.) And, Flint Hill Farm (see below).

Birchwood Farms is sort of north of Newtown, on Brownsburg Road, right off Route 413. They have a store that sells, in addition to their organic dairy products, their own beef, pork and veal. Hendricks also sells grass-fed beef, lamb and rose veal; free-range, all natural poultry and eggs, nitrate-free uncured bacon, artisanal breads and charcuterie items, including an excellent Chicken Lemon Thyme Sausage that we just grilled last night. Two yums.

Update: A very astute reader reminded me that Flint Hill Farm in Coopersburg (north of Quakertown) also sells raw cow’s milk. My bad. I always think of them for their soft cheeses – goat and cow – which I buy at the Wrightstown Market (and Stockton Market). Their farm store is open to the public daily selling pastured eggs, goat and cow milk artisan cheeses, pasteurized yogurt, and fresh cream butter. They are a Certified Raw Milk Dairy through the PA Department of Agriculture.

Best wings in (Upper) Bucks

Lynne Goldman — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:06:55 +0000

Catch this article in last week’s Bucks County Herald about the best wings in Bucks County. Talk about professional jealousy! I admit it!! Granted, wings are, how shall I put it…a specialty all in themselves. Just read their descriptions of what makes a great wing. These guys are pros. My jealousy is mixed with awe.

I can’t vouch for all these places, but I’m certainly filing the piece for future reference. I’ll give you some excerpts from the ViperClub’s annual review of the hot wings to be found in their “beloved Upper Bucks County,” along with the list of the “top ten.”

(Note: I like to excerpt pieces from the Herald not only to support local journalism, but also because the Herald only archives two weeks of their issues online. The content will “disappear” from the Web soon, so this way we “save” it.)

Jack Scott and Brent Gobrecht, the two founding members of the ViperClub, take the responsibility upon themselves to inconspicuously frequent local establishments and rate them on the quality of their hot wings. Their rating criteria consist of a point system that critiques everything from the quality of the chicken, how it’s prepared and presented, the amount of “heat,” the flavor of the sauce – to even the value and price of the plate of wings.

“The sauce should have some heat,” says Brent. “Your lips should feel the spice for a few minutes after you’ve finished. They should wake you up a bit not just with the heat, but flavor too… The wing itself should be moist on the inside with a gentle crispiness to the outside.”

With so many establishments, it is a wonder how these two can try them all. “Well, we don’t go to places that don’t have a bar,” explains Jack. “There are really good local pizza places that make amazing wings, but there are simply too many. It would be impossible to hit every one. We needed to draw a line somewhere so having a bar is mandatory. In fact, we had to limit our geography from all of Bucks County to Upper Bucks, which is where we think the best wings can be found.”

“It was really hard this year” adds Jack. “Our points were all over the place and Brent and I didn’t agree at places where we usually do. We both agreed that places like McCoole’s in Quakertown (who are consistently in the top 10) should be up in the ‘Big Four,’ but I thought they could be the best of ’09 and Brent likes the new places, like The OBR.”

There is no doubt the economy has had an impact on everyone and price has become more of an issue this year as well. “You see?” Brent points out “The Heart of the Oak Pub has amazing wings, but who wants to pay $7 or $8 or even $9 for five or six wings? Wings are a blue collar food. You can fancy them up all you want, but I don’t think people want to spend that much.”

All of these places make some extraordinary wings and all of them are neat places to visit. Check them out and talk to the owners. They all have a story. Get out there and experience Upper Bucks County. Who knows? You might run into Jack and Brent.”

ViperClub’s Hot Wings Winners

Big Daddy’s Wagon Wheel Tavern (Quakertown)
McCoole’s Red Lion Inn (Quakertown)
Old Bethlehem Road Pub (Haycock)
Pineville Tavern (Pineville)
Heart of the Oak Pub (Buckingham)
Hart’s Tavern (Lahaska)
Fran’s Pub (New Hope)
The Farmhouse Tavern (Doylestown)
Gardenville Hotel (Gardenville)
Isaac Newton’s Pub (Newtown)

Thar she blows!

Lynne Goldman — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:50:03 +0000

by guest blogger Emily Trostle

Sushi! The term brings glee and delight to me but can be very intimidating to others. I’ve created a short guide of terms, sushi etiquette and restaurant suggestions for those interested in taking the dive (pun intended).

My first suggestion is to find a friend or family member who is a sushi enthusiast and go out with them. They’ll know the places and the dishes that will give you a good sushi first impression. Here is a list and quick synopsis of area restaurants:

Kira – This is our favorite sushi restaurant. It’s close to us (Souderton), very modestly priced and good. It’s BYO so the boys bring their beer and I bring my wine and we make a night of it. Definitely take a sushi-loving friend because they’ll really appreciate it. From what I understand, Thursdays are all-you-can-eat-sushi for about $22. The general consensus was that their sushi is better than Ooka’s (and cheaper).

Ooka – This is a great place for a first timer. It’s not intimidating and a more familiar atmosphere to the average diner. The downside is it’s expensive; probably the most expensive of the restaurants in this list. Their sushi is certainly good but there’s a lot of unnecessary flare. Their sake sangria is to die for though (Editor’s note: I’ve also heard the sake martini is very good.) Locations in Doylestown, Willow Grove, and Montgomeryville.

Oishi – Located in Newtown, this place took forever to find but was quite delicious. I went with a friend so we split the “couples platter.” This is a great way to sample a lot of different pieces and keep the price modest. Only downside; this place was extremely busy. We went on a Thursday and had to wait half an hour for a table. Worth it? Yes! But perhaps we’ll make reservations next time.

Sakura – This is a relatively new place located in an overhauled Taco Bell on Street Road in Bensalem. Relative to Kira, Ooka, and Oishi, Sakura has the best sushi at the best price. They have a ‘select’ menu that offers regular menu items at up to $3 off. Pleasant atmosphere and high, high quality fish make this top of my list. Unfortunately, it’s a forty five minute drive for us so it’ll have to remain a special occasion destination. Darn!

Madam Butterfly – I have yet to dine here but have heard only great things and look forward to making it a food conquest someday. Beware though; I think it’s rather pricey. If you’re new to sushi, you probably won’t want to dish out top dollar. On State St. in Doylestown.

All of these restaurants, as do most, offer vegetarian and cooked sushi options.

Quick List of Important Terms:

Maki/Make – this is the stuff that comes in a roll; fish and veggies on the inside, rice and seaweed outside
Sushi – Sushi is actually the large chunk of fish over rice with rice vinegar, often with a touch of wasabi
Sashimi – This is sliced raw fish, often served with a bowl of rice
Wasabi – Japanese Horseradish
Nori – flat, dried seaweed used to wrap rice and rolls. Very nutritional!
Ginger – eaten to cleanse the palate in between bites. Also great for digestion in general.

Sushi Etiquette:

If you cannot get your chop sticks to work, use your fingers. It may feel awkward at first but it does make for fun dinning. Never use a fork.
If you are eating sushi, it’s more acceptable to turn the piece upside down and dip the fish, not the rice, into your soy sauce.
Drink your Miso Soup, often served before sushi, right from the bowl.
Each piece of Make, Sushi, or Sashimi must be eaten in one bite.

Kira Japanese Restaurant
741 Route 113
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-6998

Ooka
110 Veterans Lane
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-8185

Oishi
2817 S. Eagle Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 860-5511

Sakura
1973 Street Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-9988

Tidbit: Ooka catches a big fish

Weekend Eats in Bucks County

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:37:13 +0000

The forecast may not be sunny this weekend, but it is cooler and things are still happening. Kind of a relief after all the heat and humidity, and a nice taste of fall.

Alert to any backyard farmers currently overrun with tomatoes, zucchinis and squashes. Carousel Gardens, on Route 413/Durham Road just north of Newtown, is accepting any fresh produce and passing it on to Philabundance, the Delaware Valley food bank. Donations are accepted all day Friday (8 am to 6 pm) and Saturday mornings (8 am to noon). This continues until the last weekend in September. For more information, call Carousel Gardens at 215.598.0202 or see Philabundance’s Web site. (Non-perishables accepted too.)

On both sides of the river you can get some good firehouse food this weekend. Friday night is Rib Night at the Union Fire Co. #1 on 230 North Main Street in Lambertville from 6 to 9:30 pm. Yum. Up in Ottsville, the volunteer fire company is having a Summer BBQ and Beer Bash Saturday evening from 6 to 10 pm (249 Durham Road). And Sunday morning, check out breakfast at the Haycock Fire Company, 850 Old Bethlehem Road, in Haycock, near Lake Nockamixon.

Speaking of breakfast, and peaches, Solly’s Farm Market will try again this Sunday to hold their famous Peach Pancake Breakfast. Eating commences at 9 am, going till noon, weather permitting. A Peach pancake breakfast will cost you $7 per person. Solly’s is at 707 Almshouse Road in Ivyland (near Richboro).

If it’s not too late, see if you can go to the Quakertown Rotary Clam Bake on Saturday in Springtown from 3 to 7 pm. A great menu for a great price (see our Food Events in Bucks County calendar for details). Also in the Quakertown area, the Bucks County Jazz and Wine Festival is taking place at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place at Main and Broad Streets in Quakertown.

Finally, yet another reason to eat ice cream. Local ice cream maker, Uncle Dave’s, is having a festival at Shady Brook Farm on Sunday from noon to 4 pm. You can always eat ice cream. Even if it’s raining. Cheer you up. Really.

Get details on any of these events at our Food Events in Bucks County calendar. Have a wonderful weekend.

Goodnoe's is back!

Lynne Goldman — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:54:00 +0000

As of last Friday, the ice cream “phoenix” has risen. Goodnoe’s ice cream is back, reopening in Newtown, under the managment of the next generation, Colin Goodnoe and his sister, Kendall. They are making ice cream using the family recipes in their former production facility on Silo Drive. The new store is at 4 South Sycamore Street. Stay tuned for a quickie review by the Bucks County Taste Ice Cream Taster (a.k.a. Mark).

GOODNOE FARM DAIRY BAR
4 South Sycamore Street
Newtown, PA 18940
215.968.3544

Update: Here’s an article from the Intelligencer / Bucks County Courier Times that appeared today about the opening.

Let’s go for ice cream

Lynne Goldman — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:31:25 +0000

Everyone has their favorite ice cream place. Usually it’s local, and maybe because it’s associated with sweetness and warm summer evenings, people tend to be fiercely loyal.

That’s why we are not going to rate ice cream purveyors in Bucks County (ha!), or even attempt to be comprehensive in our list. But for those of you interested in wandering the county, comparing vanillas, chocolates and peanut butter-chocolate-graham-whatever swirls, here’s a short list, starting in Upper Bucks and moving south. We did, however, skip franchise places, like Rita’s and Dairy Queen, as good as they might sometimes be.

Thanks to our guest blogger, Rich Baringer, for his research in Upper Bucks, and to various other friends who have recommended their favorite places.

We hope to update this list as we get a chance to visit them, and add more information, so please let us know your favorite place, and why you love it. Send us an email, or drop a comment below.

Rosemarie’s Italian Ice (Quakertown), 304 W. Broad Street, 215.536-3220 “A million flavors” of ice cream, plus water ice and gelato.

Grida’s (Richlandtown), 36 N. Main St, 215.536-2691 Good old-fashioned walk-up food stand. Great place to hang with friends or pick up to take home. Locally owned for over forty years, with a big menu in addition to ice cream. Soft-serve dipped in chocolate is a favorite.

Sundae School (Hilltown), 401 W. Schoolhouse Rd., 215.723-4123‎Housed in the old Pennville Schoolhouse – they even have the names and pictures of those who attended school there. Lots of Hershey’s ice cream flavors as well as smoothies, sundaes, Italian ice, candy, ice cream cakes, and chocolate covered bananas. Very friendly staff with an old-fashioned feel inside and outside seating for hanging out. See our Tidbits post on the Sundae School here.

Owow Cow Creamery (Ottsville), at the intersection of Routes 563 & 412, near Rt. 611, 610.847.7070 All natural, organic, small batch, handcrafted ice cream, “Italian” style (think rich and dense) made on-site sourcing ingredients from local farms. Outside seating. Just imagine – you can eat healthy, great ice cream and support local farmers. (see below for their Wrightstown location, opened July 2011)

Chubby’s Dairy Barn (Plumsteadville), right behind the Plumsteadville Inn, near the intersection of Route 611 and Stump Road, 215.766.7554 Very family- and community-oriented (hosting Cruise nights, local kids sports teams, movie viewings, ice cream cookie nights), serving Nelson’s ice cream (from Royersford). Extremely friendly staff – even have treats for dogs who visit. Take home some of their new Chubby’s Reserve ice cream too, including flavors like Dulce de Leche, Pistachio and the Minister of Defense (white chocolate ice cream, white chocolate chips and white chocolate crunch – named after Reggie White!)

Del Val Creamery @ The Market by Shady Brook Farm at Delaware Valley College (Doylestown), 2100 Lower State Road Locally made by Uncle Dave’s ice cream in Yardley (who also sells at Shady Brook Farm Market). Made from 100 percent super premium Jersey cow milk, from independently owned Pennsylvania dairy farms and using Shady Brook produce – like raspberries, strawberries and peaches – in the ice cream whenever possible. See our story on the Del Val Market.

Pigadilly’s (Lahaska) Peddler’s Village, Shop #53, 215.794.2122Sixteen hard and nine soft-serve flavors, gelato, baked goods and other light food. Great Peanut Butter Swirl.

Dilly’s Corner (Center Bridge), on River Road (Route 32), north of New Hope, right at the Center Bridge-Stockton bridge, 215.862.5333 Another local favorite that has been there for years. Ice cream, milkshakes and a grill menu. See our review.

Birchwood Farms (Upper Makefield/ Newtown), 428 Brownsburg Road, 215.598.8633 Super premium organic ice cream available in fourteen “Patriotic Flavors” made from 100% whole, nutritious, organic raw Jersey milk, sold in quarts from their store.

oWowCow Creamery (Wrightstown) in Carousel Village, 591 Durham Rd. (Route 413), 215.598.3248. All natural, organic, small batch, handcrafted ice cream, “Italian” style (think rich and dense) made on-site sourcing ingredients from local farms. (Also in Ottsville; see above)

Sweet Pea Creams & Confections (Newtown), 254 N. Sycamore St. (Goodnoe’s Corner), 215.968.0466 Own-make ice cream in 22 flavors, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cakes and pies, and homemade candies.

Goodnoe Farm Dairy Bar (Newtown) 4 South Sycamore Street, 215.968.3544. The tradition continues. Goodnoe’s was the place to go for ice cream for 40 years, back when Newtown was surrounded by farms. Now the next generation is making ice cream again, using the family recipes. The recently opened store sells their homemade hand-dipped ice cream in 12 flavors, offers 15 kinds of sundaes, and milkshakes.

Tanner Brothers Dairy (Ivyland/Richboro), 1070 Hatboro Road, 215-357-1716 Tanner’s had been in business for over 100 years as a working dairy farm so you know the ice cream is fresh. Their produce selection and prices are great too, year-round.

Uncle Dave’s (Yardley) at Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, 215-968-1670 Locally made from 100 percent super premium Jersey cow milk, from independently owned Pennsylvania dairy farms and using Shady Brook produce – like raspberries, strawberries and peaches – in the ice cream whenever possible.

Yardley Ice House (Yardley boro), 77 S. Main St., 215.321.9788 Family-owned and run. Gourmet Italian Water Ice (in 22 flavors), gelati, soft serve custard, milk shakes and malts, ice cream sundaes, blend-ins and ice cream floats.

Zebra Striped Whale (Newtown), 12 S. State St., 215.860.4122 This local favorite on State Street in Newtown Boro opened in December 2004. It is family-owned and operated, dedicated to providing customers with premium quality ice cream, coffee, and desserts.

Dairy Delite (Levittown), 972 Woodbourne Rd, 215.547.1636‎ This hugely popular ice cream place has several locations in Lower Bucks. From what we’ve heard, portions are big and the lines are long. Thanks to Donnie at The Pineville for this tip. Gotta check it out.

And on the other side of the river…

It’s Nutts (Titusville), 1381 River Road, 609.737.0505 Convenient for Bucks County folks in Upper Makefield and Washington Crossing area. Good ice cream, interesting flavors, outside seating right off of River Road/Route 29.

Updated on May 26, 2010; July 15, 2011

Please let us know of any other ice cream places you feel MUST be included!

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Reprise: Rain, Rain Go Away…In Time For The Weekend

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:28:13 +0000

My apologies for getting the weekend run-down up so late. Blame it on a “weak” signal from Comcast. [Yes, I actually lived a day without internet access…and survived. The nervous tic should go away in a day or so.]

But I had a fun afternoon yesterday interviewing Patty and Brian Gianfelice at Pasqualina’s Italian Market in Blooming Glen. Look for my post sometime soon.

They say the rain will stop tonight and the weekend looks like it will be very nice. Check out our online calendar, Food Events in Bucks County for more details on any of the events below.

Friday, June 5th:
• Linden Hill Farmers’ Market, 3:30 – 7:30 pm, Ottsville.
• Silent Movie Night at Chubby’s Dairy Barn, 6 – 8:30 pm, Plumsteadville.
• Wine Concert Series at Shady Brook Farm, 6 – 9 pm, Yardley. Weather permitting. Free admission. Dogs Playing Cards will be the musical entertainment.
• Tyler Tasting Party at the Tyler Mansion, 7 – 11 pm, Bucks County Community College, Newtown.

Saturday, June 6th:
• Doylestown Farmers’ Market, 7 am – Noon, Doylestown
• Strawberry Festival at Salem United Church of Christ, 8 – 2 pm, Doylestown.
• Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market, 9 am – 12 pm, Route 611 just north of Stump Road, Plumsteadville.
• Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Wrightstown.
• Chicken BBQ at Springtown Volunteer Fire Company, 11 am – 4 pm, Springtown.
• Open House with Wine & Cheese at Heart and Soul Portrait Studio, 12 – 2 pm, Holicong.
• Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival at St. Peter’s Tohickon United Church of Christ, 3:30 – 7:30 pm, East Rockhill.
• Spaghetti Dinner at Riegelsville Fire Company, 4 – 7 pm, Riegelsville.
• Lobster Fest at Trinity Episcopal Church Solebury, 4 – 8 pm, Solebury.

Sunday, June 7th:
• Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Hellertown.
• Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Flemington.
• Sunday Funday: Strawberry Festival, Shady Brook Farm, Noon – 4 pm, Yardley.

Monday, June 8th:
• 94 Cents Cookie Night at Chubby’s Dairy Barn, 6 – 8:30 pm, Plumsteadville.
• Techniques of Regional American Cooking at Carlow Cookery, 7 – 9 pm, Doylestown.

Have a delightful weekend!

Tyler Tasting Party This Friday, June 5th

Lynne Goldman — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:08:05 +0000

One of the great things about doing this Web site is that people start telling you about their favorite restaurants, bars, markets and other foodie places. One of the not-so-great things about doing this Web site is (sigh) there’s just not enough time to go to all of them.

But what if you could go someplace and just taste a little of all this wonderful food? Well, here’s your chance. The Tyler Tasting Party at Bucks County Community College is happening this Friday, June 5th, from 7 to 11 pm in the formal gardens behind Tyler Hall, on the campus of the college at 275 Swamp Road in Newtown.

The party, which has become one of Bucks County’s premiere food and wine events, features more than 40 restaurants, caterers, bakeries, cafes, and confectioners doing their thing, stationed throughout the first floor of the mansion and its gardens. In addition, guests have the opportunity to sample wine, beer, and spirits from several purveyors. Silent and live auctions will feature trips, gift cards, and other indulgences, as well as original works of art by local artists, BCCC art faculty and students.

And they’ll be dancing too! The 20-piece Doylestown Heat will provide dance and swing music in an outdoor ballroom under a canopy in the terraced gardens (and they’ll be donating their fee to the Lions Club).

The event raises funds for the restoration of Tyler Hall, the 78-year-old French-Norman mansion which served as the home of banker George F. Tyler and his wife, sculptress and patron of the arts Stella Elkins Tyler. The building became the cornerstone of Bucks County Community College when the two-year public school opened its doors in 1965. The 60-room mansion, now an administration building, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. To date, the Tyler Tasting Party has raised more than a half million dollars for restoration projects.

The Tyler Tasting Party is made possible through the sponsorship of First National Bank and Trust Co. of Newtown, and the work of a 20-person committee of volunteers chaired by Karen Doorley and Kim Stockburger.

Free valet parking will be available, provided by Lawrence Lexus. Tickets, at $125 each, can be purchased online at www.tylertasting.com, by calling the BCCC Foundation at 215-968-8224, or by e-mail at foundation@bucks.edu.

'Tis the Season

Lynne Goldman — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:26:50 +0000

Nope, not talking about Christmas. Throughout Bucks County, May and June will be filled with the opening of seasonal farm markets. Here’s our rundown.

Weekly markets:

Springtown: Wednesdays from 3 to 6 pm, Springtown Firehouse, 1030 Main Street/Route 212 (begins May 6th)
New Hope: Thursdays from 3:30 to 7 pm, New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 W. Bridge Street (begins May 7th)
Lower Makefield: Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 pm, Edgewood & Heacock Rds (begins June 4th)
Linden Hill: Fridays from 3:30 to 7:30 pm, Linden Hill Gardens, 8230 Easton Rd in Ottsville (begins May 29th)
Wrightstown: Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, 2203 Second St Pike (near the township bldg.) (begins May 23rd)
Doylestown: Saturdays from 7 am to 12 pm, W. State & Hamilton Streets (already in full swing!)
Plumsteadville Grange Market: Saturdays from 9 am to 12 pm, Route 611, just north of Stump Rd (begins June 6th)

Check our calendar for more details and directions.

Here’s a listing of year-round markets, roadside and “pick your own” farms that you might want to check out. This is not a comprehensive list. I “cherry-picked” (no pun intended!) ones opening in May/June. Please see the Penn State Cooperative Extension, Bucks County for more information.

Active Acres Farm: Specialty plants, bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets, hay & straw, strawberries, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, melons, onions, cornstalks, ornamental corn, mums, gourds, rides to the pumpkin patch*, barnyard animals, educational school tours, Sleepy Hollow Haunted Hayride. *Pick-your-own: May-October Every day
881 Highland Road, Newtown 18940
215-968-2192

Bechdolts Orchard, Inc.: Peaches, pears, apples, plums, nectarines, tomatoes, peppers.
2209 Leithsville Rd/Route 412, Hellertown 18055
610-838-8522
Spring & fall hours – 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Summer hours – 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Bolton’s Farm Market: Turkey: parts, sausage, ground, cutlets; chickens, beef, berries, sweet corn, cantaloupes, tomatoes, peaches, other fruits and vegetables, milk in glass bottles. No hormones or drugs used on animal products. Phone orders taken.
Route 113, Silverdale 18962
215-257-6047
Market: Year round, Monday – Saturday.

Brumbaugh’s Farm: Strawberries*, raspberries, peas*, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, herbs, lettuce, melons, cucumbers, cut flowers, asparagus, mums, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, hanging baskets, bedding plants, Christmas wreaths. *Pick-your-own
2575 County Line Road, Telford 18969
215-723-3508
Market: April – December, Monday-Saturday

Carousel Farm Lavender: Lavender plants, flowers, Lavender products-soaps, candles, creams, essential oils. Organic.
5966 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville 18934
917-837-6903
Open from May to December; call for hours

Center Farm: Strawberries* (June), Seasonal Vegetables, Flowers*, Fall Field Pumpkin Picking, Gourds, etc. Daily *Pick-your-own
2224 Forest Grove Road, Furlong 18925
215-794-7702
June-November 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Charlann Farm: Asparagus, peas, beets, cabbage, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, cantaloupes, eggplant, string beans, zucchini, vegetable plants, Hanging Baskets, bedding plants, straw, Indian corn, pumpkins, gourds. Christmas trees, wreaths. Also at Lower Makefield Farmers’ Market.
586 Stonyhill Road, Yardley 19067
215-493-1831
Market: May 1-October 31, every day, 9 am- 6:00 pm
Thursdays: Lower Makefield Township Farmers’ Market

Ely Farm Products, Inc.: Pork, beef, poultry, veal, processed meats (bacon, sausage, ham, kielbasa, dried beef, jerky, etc.) Holiday turkeys – all natural, deer processing, pig roasts, raw honey, all natural eggs, European-style Artisan cheeses.
401 Woodhill Road, Newtown 18940 (Washington Crossing)
215-860-0669
Market: Open all year; Thursday, Friday – 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday – 9 am to 2 pm

Hellerick’s Family Farm: Strawberries*, pumpkins*, gourds*, cut flowers*, Pumpkin Festival, straw bales, corn shocks, Indian corn, pie pumpkins, winter squash, fall decorating supplies, apples, dried gourds for crafting. FAMILY FUN, Straw Maze, Jungle Trail Maze, Hayrides – Saturday & Sunday. School tours, 5 acre corn maze, Old Fashioned Fun Area, Birthday parties, Corporate parties. *Pick-your-own
5500 Easton Rd., On Rt. 611, six miles north of 202, Doylestown 18902
215-766-8388
Market: May, June & October, every day

Fairview Farm: Farm fresh milk in glass bottles. Our own tree ripened peaches & plums, organic eggs. Strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, apples, peas*, other seasonal vegetables. Fresh turkeys for Thanksgiving. * Pick-your-own
831 Pineville Road, Pineville 18946
215-598-3257
Market: Monday – Saturday, Call for hours

Lapinski Farm: Strawberries, raspberries, corn, snow peas, pumpkins, broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, cantaloupes, beans, onions, peppers, peaches, plums, watermelons, red beets, hull peas, Indian corn, potatoes.
1003 Middle Road, Dublin 18917
215-249-3431
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 1:00 -7:00 pm
Saturday – 8:00 am- 4:00 pm; Wednesday & Sunday – closed.
Plumsteadville Farmers Market – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon on Saturdays

Lilies & Lavender: Cut flowers & herbs, culinary herbs in pots.
729 Limekiln Road, Doylestown 18901
215-345-7282
Sell at the following: Doylestown Farmers’ Market, Emmaus Farmers’ Market, New Hope Farmers’ Market, Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, Middletown Farmers’ Market. Farm stand is serve yourself.

Maximuck’s Farm Market: Their own bird feed along with produce, plants, flowers, hanging baskets, hormone free frozen beef, crafts, holiday and seasonal merchandise, glass bottled milk, year round hydroponic lettuce, pumpkins.
5793 Long Lane Road , Doylestown 18902
215-297-9894
Market: Open Year Round, Tuesday-Sunday

Milk House Farm Market: Eggs, honey, hay & straw-year round. Seasonal – sweet corn, wide variety of fresh vegetables, tomatoes, pumpkins, cut flowers. Eggs are free from antibiotics, hormones, steroids. Hens are cage free. Also at Wrightstown Farmers’ Market (Saturday) and Linden Hill Farmers’ Market (Friday afternoons).
1118 Slack Road, Newtown 18940 (Washington Crossing)
215-852-4305
Open sun-up to sun-down all year.

None Such Farm Market: Their own farm raised beef, sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries*, asparagus, other vegetables, melons, dairy, squash, bedding flowers, pumpkins*, bakery, meat shop, full service deli featuring Boars Head meats & cheeses. New flower department. *Pick-your-own
4458 York Road 1/4 mi. S. of Rte. 413, Buckingham 18912
215-794-5201
Market open year round, every day, 8:00 am – 6:30 pm

Peace Valley Lavender Farm: Lavender plants, lavender flowers*, lavender sachets & pillows, lavender bath & body items, dried lavender and more. * Pick-your-own. # Organic
802 New Galena Road, Doylestown 18901
215-249-8462
Gift Shop: year round Thursday-Saturday-10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday-12:00 noon-5:00 pm

Penn View Farm: Milk – pasteurized, non-fat, 2% & whole milk, frozen beef, local ice cream, seasonal produce, bulk foods.
1433 Broad St. At Broad & Middle Rd., south of Rt. 313 (South of Dublin), Perkasie 18944
215-249-9128 (market), 215-249-3395 (farm)
Market: Year round, Monday-Saturday

Rick’s Egg Farm: Antibiotic & hormone-free eggs from our own free-nesting uncaged hens, butter, cheese, meats, rhubarb, strawberries, honey, potatoes, maple syrup, “Bottled milk produced without the use of rbST”, in-season fruits & vegetables, pumpkins & gourds. Kitchen Kettle jams & relishes. Nelson’s Dutch Farms ice cream, home baked goods. Homestead’s #Organic, Fair Trade Coffee.
4917 Durham Road (Route 412), Kintnersville 18930
610-847-5322
Market: January – December, Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 6 pm, Sunday, 8 am – 2 pm

Shady Brook Farm & Agway: Bedding plants, apples*, blackberries*, strawberries*, peaches*, raspberries*, flowers, fresh summer & fall produce-Year round Farm Market & Garden Center, school tours, fall activities include: pumpkins* & haunted activities, Holiday light show, Rose Bank Winery kiosk, bakery & hormone free milk in glass bottles, ice cream & deli. *Pick-your-own
931 Stony Hill Road Off Rt. 332 at I-95, Yardley 19067
215-968-1670
Market: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Solly’s Farm Market: Strawberries*, pumpkins*, tomatoes*, beans*, peas*, peaches*, raspberries*, sweet corn, apples, lopes, squash, cucumbers, Indian corn, gourds, straw, mums, broccoli, beets, eggplant, hot peppers, bedding plants, Christmas trees, wreaths, jams, baked goods, school tours, hayrides. *Pick-your-own
707 Almshouse Road, Ivyland 18974
215-357-2850
Market: May 1 – December 24

Styer Orchard, Inc.: Strawberries*, cherries*, peaches*, apples*, pears*, plums*, grapes*, pumpkins*, winter squash, summer vegetables*, sweet corn*, gourds, fall items, straw, blackberries*, nectarines, apricots, school tours, hayrides. * Pick-your-own
97 Styers Lane, Langhorne 19047
215-702-9633
Market: Open from late May to January; Call for hours & availability

Tabora Farm & Orchard: *Apples, *strawberries, *vegetables. From-scratch Bakery & Deli. Country store. Seasonal Festivals. * Pick-your-own. Also at Linden Hill Farmers’ Market.
1104 Upper Stump Road, Chalfont 18914
215-249-3016
Open 7 days a week., 9:30 am-7:00 pm

Tall Pine Farms: Fruit & vegetables including but not limited to: Apples, bamboo stakes, beans, beets, brambles, broccoli raab, carrots, cherries, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, gourds, green herbs, okra, onions, peaches, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, summer & winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, tomatilloes, turnips, sunflowers & other specialty items.
1046 Swamp Road, Rushland 18956
Market: Open April-November
Check our website for times & availability or find us at local Farmers’ Markets in Doylestown, Jenkintown, Lower Makefield, New Hope, Springtown, & Wrightstown

Tanner Brothers: Dairy products, ice cream, fruits, vegetables, baked goods.
1070 Hatboro Road, Ivyland 18974
215-357-1716
Market: Year round, every day

Trauger’s Farm Market: Strawberries*, peas*, (shelling available), string & lima beans*, tomatoes*, blackberries*, raspberries*, sweet corn, asparagus, rhubarb, peppers, summer & winter squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, cut flowers, pumpkins, fruit & gift baskets, Christmas trees & wreaths. *Pick-your-own: June-September. Phone orders for freezing.
Rt. 611, 2 miles south of Riegelsville, Kintnersville 18930
610-847-5702
Market: Open year round
Also at Doylestown Farmers Market, Linden Hill Farmers Market, Plumsteadville Grange Farmers Market, Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market

Jacob & Jayne Wildemore: Apples*, strawberries*, blueberries*, lettuce, beans, herbs, peas*, summer & winter squash, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic. *Pick-your-own Phone orders.
977 Upper Stump Rd. At Upper Church & Lower Stump Roads, Chalfont 18914
215-249-3683
Market: April-November, Monday-Saturday
Doylestown Farmers’ Market