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Farmers Market Coop of East Liberty Update

Posted 6/15/2012 8:14am by David Lagnese.

Update for Saturday Saturday June 16th

It looks like this will be another good week at the market as more and more locally grown itmes make an appearance at the market. I am even hearing from the farmers that local corn is not too far off. I will keep you posted on that.

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The Update

Greenawalt Farm

Locally grown items include zucchini, pickle cucumbers, radishes, asparagus, rhubarb, green onions and STRAWBERRIES. A new item offered by Greenawalt is cut fresh herbs such as chives and mint. In the plant department they will have potted plants for the house, and a variety of transplants for the garden.

In addition they will have locally grown eggs and their normal selection of Amish made products.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND

Special items for this week include:

PASTURE-RAISED ROASTING CHICKENS...limited time offering...

LAMB SHANKS AND LOIN CHOPS

BONELESS NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS... hand cut to order

Phone hours are mon- thurs 9-9 and 9-6 pm on friday. The number at the farm is 724-898-2316

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

Kistaco Farm... Local items for this week include:

snow peas snap peas
zucchini
swiss chard
blue scotch kale
red russian kale
broccoli
green onions
bedding plants
herb plants
cider

Wood Street Bread Company bread

Zang's Greenhouse...Locally grown items this week include, shelling peas, cucumbers, pickles, sweet onions, zucchini, beets, micro greens, green onions and lettuce. Local strawberries.

California Olive Oil Connection-

To promote education, I have copies of the book Extra Virginity book available to borrow. So stop by and borrow a copy when you have some time to give it a read.

Also check out the website for more information:
http://www.extravirginity.com/

Of course we also have six varieties of California grown, certified extra virgnin olive oil.....

The Greek Gourmet- will have homemade spinach and meat pies to the market each week- in addition to 20+ flavors of hummus.

PA Made Cheese- We have new cheeses shipments from Riverview Dairy (aged goat cheses) and Hidden Hills Dairy (aged cow milk cheeses). We will also have a shipment of fresh curds.

Kew Park Coffee Bar- I just picked up a new batch of freshly roasted Kew Park Estate Coffee.

Summary of Produce Available

Veggies

Zucchini
Cucumbers
Potatoes
PA Mushrooms
Cabbage
Celery
Cooking greens
Carrots and other root vegetables
Onions
Cauliflower
Tomatoes
Shallots
Peppers- sweet and hot
Ramps
Micro greens
Garlic
Lettuce
Spinach
Green beans
Turnips
Broccoli
Rhubarb
Asparagus

Fruit

Strawberries
Apples
Bananas
Pears
Florida Citrus such as lemons, limes and oranges
Grapes
Other fruit such as berries

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Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors. You can sign up for a weekly email update.

http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/

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The Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 noon every Saturday of the year.

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