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Bucks Food Calendar: July 15, 2011

By On July 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

At the risk of being corny (get it?), I keep wanting to break into song. Rodgers & Hammerstein, of course. “Oh what a beautiful mo-o-ornin’, oh what a beautiful d-a-ay…” or “…the corn is as high as an elephant’s eye!” (Both lines actually written here in Bucks, at Hammerstein’s place, Highland Farm, on [...]

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It’s peach season!

By On July 13, 2011 · 1 Comment

I never used to like peaches. It was the fuzz. Gave me the chills. But somewhere along the way I got over it. And Fairview Farm peaches certainly helped. They are now in season and available in their farm market store in Pineville. They don’t have a website but they are just down Pineville Road [...]

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A circus in your mouth

By On August 3, 2010 · 2 Comments

Remember this Seinfeld episode?

Kramer: Well, they’re in…

Jerry: What’s in?

Kramer: The Macanaw peaches, Jerry!  The Macanaw peaches!

Jerry: Ah, right.  The ones from Oregon that are only ripe for two weeks a year…

Kramer: Yeah…I waited all year for this (bites the peach).  Ooooh, this is fantastic…Makes your taste buds [...]

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Last Farm Tour and Potluck at Manoff Market Gardens

By On August 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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 [...]

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Weekend Eats in Bucks County

By On August 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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 [...]

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Peachy-Keen Weekend

By On August 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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 [...]

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Tidbits: Healthy Donuts?

By On August 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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

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Fresh Local Corn Sighting

By On July 20, 2009 · 2 Comments

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 [...]

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Tidbits: Farm Fresh Cocktails

By On July 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment

If all the lovely veggies now showing up at local farmers’ markets don’t do it for you (??), here’s a Philadelphia Daily News article that highlights some delectable drinks you can make with local ingredients. That should motivate you to get out to the farmers’ market.

Here’s a couple of items that caught [...]

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