Bucks Food Calendar: Nov 13, 2017

Hopefully you had the chance to thank some of the men and women who have served our country over the weekend, since Armistice Day, or Veterans Day, was this past Saturday. The good news is, you can thank a veteran or do something nice for those who fought for our freedom any day of the week. And this week, you can dine with a veteran as they enjoy free meals and discounts all over Bucks County.

There’s more this week, but you’ll have to keep scrolling to see all of the events and food specials near you…

Winter CSA Shares

Want access to fresh fruits and veggies, even in the winter? Consider signing up for a winter CSA share from Pennypack Farm and Education Center in Horsham, PA (which is just a little bit outside Bucks County lines). They only have six CSA shares left.

Winter will have lots of greens, including Lettuce, Bok Choi, kale, chard, arugula, and spinach, among others. Greens in the winter taste incredibly sweet because the cold concentrates their sugars. You can pick up your CSA share anytime between 12 and 7 pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays. A mini winter share for four units costs $336 and a regular share for six units costs $456. Sign up for your share here.

Many other local CSA farms will be offering winter shares. Stay tuned and we’ll let you know who is doing it. In the meantime, check out our Community Supported Agriculture Farms page, and contact your favorite CSA to see if they will be providing winter shares.

Burritos, Tacos, and Bowls for Veterans

In celebration of Veterans Day, Andalé Latino Grill owners Mirna and Reza Ghassemi will be offering complimentary meals to veterans who visit their fast-casual quick-serve restaurant in Feasterville, through Monday, November 13. From 11 am – 9 pm on Monday, Andalé will be providing all U.S. veterans with a military I.D. or honorary discharge certificate with their entire meal free of charge.

Looking for other local Mexican and Latin-inspired dishes? We’ve got you covered. Check out this long (and tasty) list here. 

Film Screening: Food Evolution

Delaware Valley University will be hosting a free public screening of the recently released documentary film, Food Evolution, on Monday, November 13 at 6:30 pm in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Scott Hamilton Kennedy, and narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the critically acclaimed film examines both the emotion and the science behind agricultural biotechnology. Featuring interviews with farmers and many leading scientists in the field, the film explores the evidence and underlying science of agricultural biotechnology. More information can be found here. 

Interactive Cocktail Class

Learn how to craft classic cocktails with fresh squeezed juices, handcrafted syrups, and exotic bitters at this week’s interactive cocktail class at the HopsScotch22 bar in Doylestown.

Your $35 ticket includes: two-hour lesson with an award winning bartender, liquors, fresh juices, syrups, and cocktails. The best cocktail is awarded free entry to the next cocktail workshop. The workshop is on Tuesday, November 14 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

The 39th Annual Festival of Trees

This also includes the trees and vignettes decorated by local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy as an author, humanitarian, and activist. The Festival of Trees is one of the most unique and historic holiday traditions in the region. Festival runs from this Tuesday, November 14 until December 30. Stop by The Perk or another Perkasie restaurant/brewery when you are in the area!

On the radar…

• Thanksgiving! It’s next week! Whether you want the best, locally raised turkey or want to skip the dishes and go out, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our 2017 guide to dining out in Bucks County (and nearby) for Thanksgiving. And order your fresh turkey at any of these local farms.
• Small Business Saturday is November 25, and you can celebrate and support all the small businesses in the area, starting at the Quakertown Farmers Market. Small businesses offer personalized service, unique merchandise, and help your community thrive. Also, Santa arrives at the Quakertown Farmers Market on Saturday, November 25 at 11 am.

And, for more details on any of our food calendar events, please go to our full calendar, Food Events in Bucks County, or click the “continue reading” link below.

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