More locally grown items are appearing at the market.  Please see the update below for details.  

In case you missed that article from last Wednesday in the Tribune Review please check it out:

http://triblive.com/home/1512851-74/cheese-steak-asparagus-market-potatoes-heat-red-lemon-meat-milk

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The Update

Greenawalt Farm

Zang's Greenhouse... Special items for this week include locally grown asparagus, rhubarb, micro greens, ramps and lettuce.  Rick will also have cooking greens (shipped in) and a variety of other vegetables.   

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 fresh shipments from Riverview Dairy (Goat milk cheese) and Common Folk Organics.  We have more of the mushroom leek chese from Common Folk.  That has been quite popular.

Kew Park Coffee Bar- We have more locally roasted beans from Kew Park Coffee Estate in Jamaica. The dark roast was roasted just yesterday. 

Summary of Produce Available

Veggies

• Potatoes
• PA Mushrooms
• Squash
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• 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

• 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.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND special items for this Saturday, May 19 th..

**GRASS - FED BEEF.. cut wrapped and frozen...remaining cuts include
Shoulder/arm roasts...brisket halves...stew meat...english cut chuck roasts...griller steaks off chuck blade...chipped sirloin...sirloin steaks...Delmonico steaks...

WAITING UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON MAY BE TOO LATE!!!

PLEASE TRY TO PICK UP ORDER EARLY IF YOU NEED GRASS FED BEEF TO BE FROZEN!!!!!!!

*****LEAN GROUND TURKEY is available and more plentiful...

*remember to place LAMB order for memorial day weekend which is next week!!!  ALREADY!!!!

Again our phone hours are mon- thurs 9-9 and 9-6 pm on friday

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

More locally grown items are appearing at the market.  Please see the update below for details.  

The folks from the Tribune Review visited the market the last two weeks and ran a nice article yesterday. In case you missed it, please check it out:

http://triblive.com/home/1512851-74/cheese-steak-asparagus-market-potatoes-heat-red-lemon-meat-milk

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The Update

Greenawalt Farm

Zang's Greenhouse... Special items for this week include locally grown asparagus, rhubarb and lettuce.  Rick will also have cooking greens (shipped in) and a variety of other vegetables.   He will also have potted flowers for Mothers Day and transplants.  

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- 

The big news this week is that Dave and Terry Rice, owners and proprieters of Clover Creek Cheese Cellar will be making a visit to the market.  They will be there from approximately 8:30 until 11:00 am.  They will be brining some photos of the farm and will certainly be prepared to toalk about how the milk is produced and the cheese is made.  We are really excited to have Dave and Terry visit us at the market since he has such a large following of fans who love Clover Creek products.  Please stop by and welcome them to our market.

Kew Park Coffee Bar- We have more locally roasted beans from Kew Park Coffee Estate in Jamaica.  

Summary of Produce Available

Veggies

• Potatoes
• PA Mushrooms
• Squash
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Carrots and other root vegetables
• Onions
• Cauliflower
• Tomatoes
• Shallots
• Peppers- sweet and hot
• Garlic
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Green beans
• Turnips
• Broccoli
• Rhubarb
• Asparagus

Fruit

• 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.

PA Made Cheese
  
Pennsylvania is now home to a number of excellent artisanal cheese producers.  These cheeses are sometimes hard to find, but are now available at the Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty.  Offering cheese at the market is an expansion of the "direct from the farm" concept we have been promoting by bringing coffee in from the Kew Park farm in Jamaica, and the olive oil from small farms in California. So when you buy these cheeses you are supporting local family owned farm enterprises.  

We offer about a dozen cheeses every week, and supplement them with seasonal cheeses that will arrive every few weeks.  We buy the cheeses in full wheels.  Pieces are cut to order at the market.  We also offer free samples to make sure you like the cheese before you buy it.  

The PA Made Cheese booth is operated by the Lagnese Family- David, Cristy, Marco and Maria.

A brief description of each producer is provided below.

Arsenal Cheese- Allegheny County

Arsenal Cheese is owned and operated by Jonathan Gaugler and is located in Lawrenceville.  Jonathan does not keep a herd in Lawrenceville (thankfully), but instead gets raw milk from Le-Ara Farm in Worthington, PA.  Farmer Lara Shields and her herd of grass-fed cows produce a great rich cheesemilk. Jonathan uses the milk to make curds which he calls "Cannonball Curds."  Curds are a fresh cheddar cheese- as style that is a staple of dairy heavy areas like Wisconsin and Vermnont. Fresh cheese curds are generally unavailable unless you’re REALLY close to the dairy.  They’re salty, a little tart, and have a great chewy texture. Because Cannonball Curds come nugget-shaped, they do very well deep fried, stirred into soups or used in baked goods. But, they are excellent fresh as well.  I like to serve them the way you would fresh mozzarella-  with fresh tomatoes, basil, and California Olive Oil.

Learn more: http://arsenalcheese.com/

Also check out a PG article on Arsenal Cheese: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11034/1122427-34.stm

Clover Creek Cheese Cellar- Blair County

Clover Creek is owned and operated by David and Terry Rice.  The Rice family raises the cows on their farm, and the milk goes directly into cheese production. The animals have freedom to be outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine.  The cows are able to graze on tasty grass, and relax on green pastures.  The Rices' make the cheese themselves on the farm.  Great care is taken in the production and aging of the cheese.  The cheese is allowed to form a natural rind as the wheels age in their climate controlled cellar.  All this tender-loving care comes through in the flavor of the cheese.

We currently offer several styles- Aged Cheddar, Galen's Good Old (Gouda), Bruschedda (Cheddar with sun dried tomatoes and herbs), Tussey Mountain (Emmenthaler Swiss), and Honduran Harvest (Pepper cheese).

Learn more: http://www.clovercreekcheese.com/

Common Folk Organics- Lancaster County 

At Common Folk, they like to focus their efforts on a small number of cheeses, but both are extremely good.  Common Folk is a collaboration between two Amish families.  Ivan Lapp raises and milks the cows.  Amos Miller actually produces the cheese.  They make a blue that is very soft and creamy.  Many who have tried it have said its the best the have ever tasted.  They also make a Jack cheese that has fresh mushrooms and leeks.  It is very unusual and tasty.

God's Country Creamery- Potter County

God's Country Creamery is owned and operated by Mark and Melanie Bachman and their three children. Nestled in the peaceful hills of Potter County, the Bachman's are dedicated to producing high-quality, hand made artisan cheeses.  The cheeses are made on the farm using the all-natural, clean raw-milk, free from artificial growth hormones.  The mountain spring water and lush green pastures on the farm give the milk a fresh and sweet flavor.  The quality of the milk makes the cheese perfectly delicious. The cheese comes in these enormous 20+ pound wheels.

We currently offer two styles- Heavenly Havarti and Ludington Lace Swiss

Learn more: http://www.godscountrycreamery.com/

Hidden Hills Dairy- Bedford County

Hidden Hils Dairy is owned and operated by Lori Sollenberger and husband Rex Knepp.  Lori is the daughter of Ray and Elaine Sollenberger who have maintained a herd of Jersey Cows on the farm dating back to 1955.  In recent years, Lori and Rex began using the milk to make high quality artisan cheeses. All the cheese begins with Milk from the Jersey Cows.  From April through October the cows enjoy wide open pastures and superb nutrition made possible by intensive grazing.  During the winter months they are fed home grown grass and alfalfa hay.  The cheese is made from raw milk and the wheels are aged a minimum of 60 days.  The cheese looks beautiful and has a delicious taste.

We currently offer several styles- Gouda Gold, Allegheny (Alpine style), and Buttercup (Semi-soft Italian Bel Paese style), and Temptation (Colby style).

Learn more: http://www.hiddenhillsdairy.com/

Riverview Dairy- Clarion County
 
Riverview Dairy is owned by an Amish family- Sam and Susie Byler and their 7 children.  The farm and dairy is located in Emlenton, PA on the Clarion River.  They milk approximately 45 goats and make artisan goat milk cheese.  They are fed a very natural diet of fresh grasses and locally grown grains.  The goats have a happy stress free life as they are able to graze in the pastures and also have the protection of a barn. They make a variety of different fresh chevre and feta cheese.  They have also started making several varieties of aged tome style goat cheeses.  The aged tome cheeses has been receiving critical acclaim by a variety of chefs in Pittsburgh.

We are currentl offer the fresh chevre and feta.  We also offer three of the aged tome cheeses- Meadow Belle,  Purple Goat and Old Goat. 

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND special items for this Saturday, May 12th...

**SIRLOIN/ROAST BURGER PATTIES...sold frozen in stack of 8...we pressed sirloin steak plus other beef roasts into these lean patties

**KOLBASSI GRILLER LINKS IN REGULAR OR HOT PEPPER CHEESE...sold by piece or pound

**PLEASE NOTE GRASS FED BEEF DATE IS NEXT WEEK...MAY 19 th...

**LEAN GROUND TURKEY OFFERED AGAIN FOR NEXT WEEK OF MAY 19TH to finish those customers who did not get their orders from last week plus a limited number of orders if placed early enough...thanks for all your patience with these orders while we struggle with order helpers being away on certain dates...

**SMOKED BEEF DOG BONES

Again our phone hours are mon- thurs 9-9 and 9-6 pm on friday

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

I just have a brief update for this week.  As I mentioned last week, we are all waiting for more locally grown items, but they are starting to  trickle in.  I am hearing from the farmers that this strange weather we are having is impacting many spring crops.  Here is an update on events at the market this Saturday.   A summary of the produce is at the bottom of the messsage. 

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The Update

Greenawalt Farm

Zang's Greenhouse... Special items for this week include locally grown asparagus.  Rick also will have a vegetable called kayland which he said is like broccoli rabe. He is hoping to have foraged Morels, but could not guarantee that.  Rick will also have cooking greens (shipped in) such as kale, collards and swiss chard.  

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- Last Saturday we sold nearly all of the mushroom leek cheese from Common Folk Organics from Lancaster County.  I guess people liked it.  We got in lots of new cheese this week:

- Fresh curds from Arsenal Cheese
- Luddington Lace Swiss from God's Country Creamery
- Chev and Feta from Riverview Dairy

Also please note that Dave Rice from Clover Creek Cheese Cellar will be making a visit to the market next Saturday May 12th.  We are really excited to have Dave visit us at the market since he has such a large following of fans who love these cheese that he makes.  I will have more details next week.

Kew Park Coffee Bar- As many of you know, we have been out of dark roast for about a month now. The reason is that we are still in the process of transitioning to having beans roasted here locally vs., on the farm in Jamaica. I am happy to report that we will have both light and dark roast at the market this Saturday.  The beans were just roasted yesterday so will be very fresh.

Summary of Produce Available

Veggies

• Potatoes
• PA Mushrooms
• Squash
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Carrots and other root vegetables
• Onions
• Cauliflower
• Tomatoes
• Shallots
• Peppers- sweet and hot
• Garlic
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Green beans
• Turnips
• Broccoli

Fruit

• 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.

J.L.KENNEDY MEAT STAND special items for this Saturday, May 5 th...

EXTRA LEAN GROUND TURKEY

PORK SPARE RIBS AND BABY BACK RIBS back by popularity

**remember we can have any cut if called in by Thursday evening...like your

" cinco de mayo" flank or skirt steak or pork

***GRASS FED BEEF date is May 19 th...it will be cut, wrapped, and frozen...any and all beef cuts are available by calling in order or stopping at Saturday stand.. it will sell out soon.. 

Again our phone hours are mon- thurs 9-9 and 9-6 pm on friJ.L. KENNEDY

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand

I just have a brief update for this week.  As I mentioned last week, we are all waiting for more locally grown items, but they are still trickling in slowly.  Here is an update on events at the market this Saturday.   A summary of the produce is at the bottom of the messsage. 

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The Update

Greenawalt Farm

Zang's Greenhouse... Special items for this week include locally foraged Morels, as well as Ramps  Zangs will also have local asparagus and micro greens.  Rick will also have cooking greens (shipped in) such as kale, collards and swiss chard.  Morels are a very special product.  Check out this web site.

http://thegreatmorel.com/

The Greek Gourmet-  Mike from the Greek Gourmet wanted me to let everyone know that he will continue to bring the homemade spinach and meat pies to the market each week- in addition to 20+ flavors of hummus.

PA Made Cheese- We will have a new cheese from Common Folk Organics from Lancaster County.  This is a mushroom and leek cheese.  Yum, check it out.

Kew Park Coffee Bar- We will have the last of tangerine juice of the season and orange and grapefruit juice.

Summary of Produce Available

Veggies

• Potatoes
• PA Mushrooms (including Morels)
• Squash
• Ramps
• Micro greens
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Carrots and other root vegetables
• Onions
• Cauliflower
• Tomatoes
• Shallots
• Peppers- sweet and hot
• Garlic
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Green beans
• Turnips
• Broccoli

Fruit

• 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.

J.L. KENNEDY MEAT STAND special items for this Saturday, April 28 th...

BABY BACK PORK RIBS

SLAB STYLE PORK SPARE RIBS

LEAN GROUND TURKEY

***time to start thinking about your next GRASS-FED BEEF order for May.  We will know a date soon and will sell out of this special product quickly.  As soon as we post the date feel free to call in any items esp any specialty cuts you like. Any and all cuts of beef are also available for this upcoming grass- fed variety so feel free to research any cuts or call farm with details.

J.L. Kennedy Meat Stand