This Week at the Market: August 18, 2010

August 18, 2010

Please visit our Producers page for profiles of all the producers at the Oakmont Farmers Market.

Schaeffer’s Flowers
Bev will be bringing her gorgeous mixed bouquets, large and small, which feature a stunning collection of just-picked flowers. Other highlights will be Sunflowers, zinnias, hydrangea, and the very fragrant and elegant tuberose.

North Star Orchard
North Star Orchard will bring a plums, apples, white and yellow peaches, nectarines, and pears. As for vegetables expect to find heirloom tomatoes, Swiss chard, onions, and whatever else is ready! North Star Orchard accepts cash, checks and FMNP.

My House Cookies
Marie Connell will bring her usual assortment of fruit pies, small and large quiches. She’ll have a tomato, corn, and bacon quiches. Specialty pies this week are blueberry (only a few!), and cherry. Call ahead to reserve pies, Marie at 610-459-1869, or by e mail: marie@myhousecookies.com. My House Cookies accepts cash and checks.

Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller will return to the market August 25th.

Shellbark Hollow Farm
Donna of Shellbark Hollow returns to the market this week and will bring Chevre, Sharp 1 Chevre, and “Best of Philly” Sharp 2 Chevre, 10 Chevre spreads including the new spread “The Sassy Bee”, 4 Marinated Chevre Biscuits in Olive Oil, Chevre Biscuit, Tomato Nest Biscuits, Honey Biscuits, Crottin de Chevre, Ricotta, Yogurt and Kefir. Her raw milk aged Tomme is ready and she’ll have it at the market this week.

Blueberry Hill Farm
This week Peggy of Blueberry Hill Farm will bring potatoes (red, white, fingerling) tomatoes (heirloom, slicing, cherry, yellow, AND plum!), peppers, onions, zucchini, pickles, regular and oriental eggplant, green and yellow beans, beets, parsley, basil, and rosemary. And fruit: blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, and red and yellow seedless watermelon. For our puppies, there’ll be some dog treats!

Lime Valley Mill Farm
This week Allyson, Danni and Lauryn will have TOMATOES including Sungolds, Mixed Cherry Pints and Heirlooms ( garden peach, red and green zebra, mortgage lifter, conestoga, brandywine, black prince, purple Russian and striped german), Arugula, Endive, Lemon Cucumbers and Pickling Cucumbers, Red Skin and White Potatoes, Assortment of Summer Squash, Hot Peppers including Jalapeño and Mariachi, Tomatillos, Garlic and Fresh Cut Herbs (basil, mint, parsley, oregano, sage, winter savory, chives and lavender). Plus a few surprises!  In addition to the produce, LVM will have some beef and pork items including Boneless Pork Loin Roasts, Ham Hocks, Beef Cubes, Chip Steak, New York Strip and Mock Tender Steaks and Beef Patties. Lime Valley Mill accepts cash, checks and FMNP vouchers.

Lindenhof Farm
We will be bringing lots of fresh chicken and turkey items for your outdoor grilling pleasures such as boneless/skinless breasts, whole breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings and ground turkey. We will also have lots of eggs, fresh turkey including ground and drumsticks, wings and split breasts. Beef products include steaks for the grill, patties, sausages and mild jerky. Pork: ham steaks, and a nice selection of sausages such as Italian, fresh, kielbasa, and loose. Lamb: more chops, ground and other items too. Lindenhof accepts cash, checks, and charge cards.

Spotted Hill Farm Soaps and Body Products
Spotted Hill Farm returns to Oakmont Farmers Market this week with a selection of soaps and body products made from all-natural goat milk, olive oil, and other non-toxic ingredients. And they smell good too!

Wentworth Dairy
Bonnie and Hannah Wentworth return to the Oakmont Farmers Market August 25th.

Eclat Chocolate
Eclat Chocolate will return to the market on August 25th!

Fruitwood Orchards Honey Farm
Fruitwood Orchards will be bringing lots of fruits: peaches, nectarines, melons, cantaloupes, and Bartlett pears. And vegetables: sweet and bell peppers, yellow squash, eggplant, onion, tomatoes, and corn. They will, of course, have honey! Fruitwood accepts cash, FMNP and WIC.

Great Harvest Bread Company
Winner of Best Bread on the Main Line 2003-2009! We are a local, family bakery making the best in whole grain and specialty breads, muffins, scones, and many other baked goods from “scratch’ everyday. We grind wheat daily to make our own fresh whole wheat flour and use no artificial preservatives. Stop by our market site, say hi and step up to our world famous breadboard to get a free slice of the best fresh, hot bread on the planet.

Backyard Bison
Backyard Bison will have a wide variety of bison (American Buffalo) meats: steaks, roasts, ribs, burgers, franks, and jerky are available every week. All of the meat is sold frozen and shrink-wrapped and Backyard Bison accepts cash and checks so it’s easy to stock up and eat bison every night!


This Week at the Market, August 11, 2010

August 9, 2010

Please visit our Producers page for profiles of all the producers at the Oakmont Farmers Market.

Schaeffer’s Flowers
Bev will be bringing her gorgeous mixed bouquets, large and small, which feature a stunning collection of just-picked flowers. Other highlights will be Sunflowers, zinnias, hydrangea. And for the first time this season very fragrant tuberose, and elegant white tuberrosrs.

North Star Orchard
North Star Orchard will bring a plums, apples, white and yellow peaches, and European pears. As for vegetables expect to find heirloom tomatoes, rainbow Swiss chard, potatoes, onions, summer squash and whatever else is ready! North Star Orchard accepts cash, checks and FMNP.

My House Cookies
Marie Connell will bring her usual assortment of small and large quiches. Specialty pies this week are blueberry, peach, three kinds of apple, key lime, and peanut butter cup. Call ahead to reserve pies, Marie at 610-459-1869, or by e mail: marie@myhousecookies.com. My House Cookies accepts cash and checks.

Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller returns to Oakmont Farmers Market this week and will bring her prize-winning aged raw cow’s milk cheeses such as Birchrun Blue (a creamy buttery bright blue cheese), Fat Cat (her own recipe that’s earthy, tangy with a grassy finish), and Equinox (a young alpine style cheese that is nutty with notes of caramel and hint of salt) as well as the historic and yummy Chester County Cream Cheese (a cheese made from a 19th-century cream cheese recipe). She will also bring Birchrun Hills Farm’s famed Grass and Milk-fed (humanely-raised) Veal including Bockwurst, Birchrun Franks & Ground Veal.

Shellbark Hollow Farm
Donna of Shellbark Hollow will return to the market August 18th.

Blueberry Hill Farm
This week Peggy of Blueberry Hill Farm will bring potatoes (red, white, fingerling) tomatoes (heirloom, slicing, cherry AND plum!) cucumbers, peppers regular and oriental eggplant, peppers, red beets, parsley, basil, and onions. And fruit: blueberries, blackberries and raspberries!

Lime Valley Mill Farm
This week Allyson, Danni and Lauryn will have Tomatoes including Sungolds, Mixed Cherry Pints and heirlooms, Arugula, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers and Pickling Cucumbers, Red Skin and Yukon Gold, Assortment of Summer Squash, Hot Peppers including Jalapeño and Mariachi, Tomatillos, Melons, Garlic and Fresh Cut Herbs (mint, parsley, oregano, sage, winter savory, chives and lavender). Also 1/4lb bags of basil for $6.00. Great for Pesto making. Plus a few surprises! In addition to the produce, LVM will have some beef and pork items including Pork Steaks, Boneless Pork Roasts, Ham Hocks, Beef Cubes, Chip Steak, Brisket, Beef Soup Bones, Beef Eye and Rump Roasts, Ground Beef and Beef Patties. Lime Valley Mill accepts cash, checks and FMNP vouchers.

Lindenhof Farm
Axel will be returning to the market on August 18th.

Spotted Hill Farm Soaps and Body Products
Spotted Hill Farm will return to the market on August 18th.

Wentworth Dairy
Bonnie and Hannah Wentworth return to the Oakmont Farmers Market August 25th.

Eclat Chocolate
Eclat Chocolate returns to Oakmont Farmers Market this week!

Fruitwood Orchards Honey Farm
Fruitwood Orchards will be bringing lots of fruits: peaches, nectarines, melons, and cantaloupes. And vegetables: sweet peppers, yellow, squash, zucchini, eggplant, onion, tomatoes, corn, and potatoes. They will, of course, have honey! Fruitwood accepts cash, FMNP and WIC.

Great Harvest Bread Company
Winner of Best Bread on the Main Line 2003-2009! We are a local, family bakery making the best in whole grain and specialty breads, muffins, scones, and many other baked goods from “scratch’ everyday. We grind wheat daily to make our own fresh whole wheat flour and use no artificial preservatives. Stop by our market site, say hi and step up to our world famous breadboard to get a free slice of the best fresh, hot bread on the planet.

Backyard Bison
Backyard Bison will have a wide variety of bison (American Buffalo) meats: steaks, roasts, ribs, burgers, franks, and jerky are available every week. All of the meat is sold frozen and shrink-wrapped and Backyard Bison accepts cash and checks so it’s easy to stock up and eat bison every night!


Music at the Market, August 11, 2010: Banjo Busker Steve and the Critter Band

August 9, 2010

This week the Oakmont Farmers Market welcomes back popular Banjo Busker Steve & the Critter Band. Local banjo picker/vocalist Steve Ruzansky enjoys sharing his love of various folk music styles as well as all sorts of puppetry whimsy. A former fifth-grade teacher, Steve is now a puppet crafter and professional puppeteer. Steve is a musician, vocalist, writer, director, and inventor who has a deep affinity for ingenuity, variety, simple sophistication, and sheer fun. Bring the kids! (www.PuppetsBySteve.com).


Music at the Market, August 4, 2010: Sarah Donner and Elizabeth Pugh

August 2, 2010

This week, we are happy to welcome again Sarah Donner. Hot weather kept her off the stage last month and, because of obligations, this will be Sarah’s last performance this summer for OFM patrons.

Sarah is a rockstar catlady kind of girl. Quirky lyrics about hardcore mosh pits and feral feline populations give her songs a captivating edge. Sarah’s ever-increasing influences include artists Ingrid Michaelson, Jesca Hoop, Ani Difranco, Regina Spektor, Holly O’Reilly, the ocean, kittens, London, pink cars, and cheap wine. In 2002 with a degree in music from Westminster Choir College, she picked up a guitar, denied her classical roots, and started rocking out.

Sarah’s two songs ‘Whalers and Sailors’ and ‘Knocks on a Door’ earned her a place at the Kerrville New Folk Festival in 2009.  She was among 32 finalists who were chosen out of over 800 entries to the festival.  Sarah sets out each summer on a national tour and plays over 120 shows each year.  Her heart lives in New Jersey and Massachusetts, and she wishes Connecticut wasn’t so big. Sarah is also the host and founder of Indie Music Night, an acclaimed monthly series featuring premium live music held in Princeton, NJ.

‘Typing Is Dangerous’ will be Sarah’s third album and is due out in July 2010.  ‘The Sleep You’ve Been Missing’ is a healthy combo of indie rock sensibility and singer/songwriter intimacy with notes of electronic influences. Her debut album ‘Reluctant Cat Lady’ is a wholesome low-carb blend of punchy guitar and clever, sassy lyrics. Both are released on CatLady Records.
www.myspace.com/sarahdonner

pughElizabeth Pugh returns to play again this Wednesday. Please welcome her and enjoy her enthusiastic playing for the second half of the market.

Elizabeth Pugh started her performing career as an actress and playwright.  Her one-woman play “I’m not Finished…Yet” ran in NYC before gaining critical acclaim at International Theatre Festivals. Elizabeth has been singing and writing songs for the past two and a half years. It took the previous ten to muster the courage despite being a seasoned stage performer. She moved back to Philadelphia (where she grew up) six months ago from Dublin, Ireland where she began to sing and play guitar. Elizabeth quickly became involved in the notorious singer/songwriter scene in Dublin opening up for Padraig Dignam and Terry Sutton and playing in the famed Bankers Pub with Dave Murphy.
Contact Elizabeth at: toelizablue@yahoo.com


Coming to the Market on August 4, 2010

August 2, 2010

Please visit our Producers page for profiles of all the producers at the Oakmont Farmers Market.

Schaeffer’s Flowers
Bev will be bringing her gorgeous mixed bouquets, large and small, which feature a stunning collection of just-picked flowers. Other highlights will be zinnias, lisianthus, and sunflowers.

North Star Orchard
North Star Orchard will bring a few varieties of peaches, plums and apples, heirloom tomatoes, sweet & hot peppers, garlic, potatoes, beans, Swiss chard, onions, and whatever else is ripe and ready. North Star Orchard accepts cash, checks and FMNP.

My House Cookies
Marie will return to the Oakmont Farmers Market August 11th.

Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller will return to the market August 11th.

Shellbark Hollow Farm
Donna of Shellbark Hollow returns to the market this week and will bring Chevre, Sharp 1 Chevre, and “Best of Philly” Sharp 2 Chevre, 10 Chevre spreads including the new spread “The Sassy Bee”, 4 Marinated Chevre Biscuits in Olive Oil, Chevre Biscuit, Tomato Nest Biscuits, Honey Biscuits, Crottin de Chevre, Ricotta, Yogurt and Kefir. She will also be bringing our Spotted Goat which is a grated goat cheese which is good for salads, pizza, and cooking. Her raw milk aged Tomme is ready and she’ll have it at the market this week.

Blueberry Hill Farm
This week Peggy of Blueberry Hill Farm will bring white and red potatoes, fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, regular and oriental eggplant, peppers, red beets, green beans, and onions. Peggy will also have lots of herbs: parsley, rosemary, and basil. And fruit: seedless watermelon, yellow watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries!

Lime Valley Mill Farm
This week Allyson, Danni and Lauryn will have Sweet Corn, Tomatoes including Sungolds and Mixed Cherry Pints, Arugula, Swiss Chard, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers and Pickling Cucumbers, Red Skin and White Potatoes, Assortment of Summer Squash, Hot Peppers including Jalapeño and Mariachi, Tomatillos, Melons, Garlic and Fresh Cut Herbs (mint, parsley, oregano, sage, winter savory, chives and lavender). Also 1/4lb bags of basil for $6.00. Great for Pesto making. Plus a few surprises! In addition to the produce, LVM will have some beef items including Liver, Stir Fry Strips, Beef Cubes, Top Round, Chuck Eye and Delmonico Steaks, Ground Beef and Beef Patties. Lime Valley Mill accepts cash, checks and FMNP vouchers.

Lindenhof Farm
We will be bringing Lots of fresh chicken, whole and lots of chicken boneless/skinless as well as chicken pies. We will also have lots of eggs, fresh turkey including ground and drumsticks, wings and split breasts. Beef products include steaks for the grill, patties, sausages and mild jerky. Pork: boneless pork chops, ham steaks, and a nice selection of sausages such as Italian, fresh, kielbasa, loose and maple. Lamb: more chops, ground and other items too. Lindenhof accepts cash, checks, and charge cards.

Spotted Hill Farm Soaps and Body Products
Spotted Hill Farm returns to Oakmont Farmers Market this week with a selection of soaps and body products made from all-natural goat milk, olive oil, and other non-toxic ingredients. And they smell good too!

Wentworth Dairy
Bonnie Wentworth will return to the Oakmont Farmers Market August 11th.

Eclat Chocolate
Eclat Chocolate will return to the market on August 11th.

Fruitwood Orchards Honey Farm
Fruitwood Orchards will be bringing lots of fruits: peaches, blackberries, plums, and nectarines. And vegetables: sweet corn, bell and cabanel peppers, yellow squash and green zucchini, eggplant, onions, green beans, and tomatoes. They will also have honey, bee pollen, and molasses. Fruitwood accepts cash, FMNP and WIC.

Great Harvest Bread Company
Winner of Best Bread on the Main Line 2003-2010! We are a local, family bakery making the best in whole grain and specialty breads, muffins, scones, and many other baked goods from “scratch’ everyday. We grind wheat daily to make our own fresh whole wheat flour and use no artificial preservatives. Stop by our market site, say hi and step up to our world famous breadboard to get a free slice of the best fresh, hot bread on the planet.

Backyard Bison
Backyard Bison will have a wide variety of bison (American Buffalo) meats: steaks, roasts, ribs, burgers, franks, and jerky are available every week. All of the meat is sold frozen and shrink-wrapped and Backyard Bison accepts cash and checks so it’s easy to stock up and eat bison every night!


Win a dinner at Kaya’s!

July 22, 2010

Win Your Very Own Private Dinner Party for Six at Kaya’s Fusion Cuisine, winner of “Best of the Main Line” 2009

HAVERTOWN Pa, July 13, 2010 — Haverford Township Farmers Market Association and Kaya’s Fusion Cuisine have partnered to offer a raffle for a private dinner party at Kaya’s, prepared by Chef Mike Hawthorne. The lucky winner will be invited to work with Chef Mike to create the menu for the party, which will occur on a Sunday or Monday evening in September.

Raffle tickets will be available (one for $5 or six for $25) at the Oakmont Farmers Market manager’s table (open Wednesday afternoons, 3-7pm until September 1st, and from 2-6 pm from September 8th to November 24th), as well as at Kaya’s Fusion Cuisine (5 Brookline Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083).   

One winner, randomly drawn at the Market on Wednesday September 15th, will receive a private dinner party for six adults (additional children may attend as well) consisting of four courses (appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert; accompanying wines will be provided by the members of the Board of Trustees of the Haverford Township Farmers Market Association). 

Proceeds support the Haverford Farmers Market Association (a non-for-profit 501c3) and its educational programming. The Haverford Township Farmers Market Association operates the Oakmont Farmers Market as part of its mission to support the availability of healthy food to township residents.

Kaya’s Fusion Cuisine is a BYOB establishment created by Havertown locals Michael and Jessica Hawthorne.  They take pride in using fresh ingredients that are locally-grown according to the season.  Kaya’s is also an eco-friendly establishment that even recycles their fryer oil for bio-diesel.


Coming to the Market on July 21, 2010

July 19, 2010

Please visit our Producers page for profiles of all the producers at the Oakmont Farmers Market.

Schaeffer’s Flowers
Bev will be bringing her gorgeous mixed bouquets, large and small, which feature a stunning collection of just-picked flowers. Other highlights will be zinnias, lisianthus,  large and small sunflowers, and lillies.

North Star Orchard
North Star Orchard will bring several kinds of plums, white and yellow peaches and early apples. She’ll also bring assorted vegetables including swiss chard, marvel of venice beans, summer squash, carrots, new potatoes, and whatever else is ripe and ready. North Star Orchard accepts cash, checks and FMNP.

My House Cookies
Marie Connell will bring her usual assortment of fruit pies as well as small and large quiches. The specialty pies of the season are blueberry, peach, and blackberry in large and small. Call ahead to reserve pies, Marie at 610-459-1869, or by e mail:marie@myhousecookies.com . My House Cookies accepts cash and checks.

Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller will return to the market July 28th.

Shellbark Hollow Farm
Donna of Shellbark Hollow returns to the market this week and will bring Chevre, Sharp 1 Chevre, and “Best of Philly” Sharp 2 Chevre, 10 Chevre spreads including the new spread “The Sassy Bee”, 4 Marinated Chevre Biscuits in Olive Oil, Chevre Biscuit, Tomato Nest Biscuits, Honey Biscuits, Crottin de Chevre, Ricotta, Yogurt and Kefir.

Blueberry Hill Farm
This week Peggy of Blueberry Hill Farm will bring white and red potatoes, fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, cabbage red beets, parsley, rosemary, dog treats, blueberries, blackberries, and whatever else is ripe. Blueberry Hill accepts cash – so come prepared!

Lime Valley Mill Farm
This week Allyson, Danni and Lauryn will have Salad Mix, Escarole, Radicchio, Kale, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Pickles, Red Skin New Potatoes, assortment of summer squash, garlic and Fresh Cut Herbs (mint, parsley, basil, oregano, sage, winter savory, chives and lavender). Plus a few surprises!  In addition to the produce, LVM will have some beef items including Liver, Beef Bacon, Beef Cubes, Sirloin and Top Round Steaks, Ground Beef and Beef Patties.  Pork items this week will include pork steaks and roasts. Lime Valley Mill accepts cash, checks and FMNP vouchers.

Lindenhof Farm
We will be bringing Lots of fresh chicken, whole and lots of chicken boneless/skinless as well as chicken pies. We will also have lots of eggs, fresh turkey including ground and drumsticks, wings and split breasts. Beef products include steaks for the grill, patties, sausages and mild jerky. Pork: boneless pork chops, ham steaks, and a nice selection of sausages such as Italian, fresh, kielbasa, loose and maple. Lamb: more chops, ground and other items too. Lindenhof accepts cash, checks, and charge cards.

Spotted Hill Farm Soaps and Body Products
Spotted Hill Farm returns to Oakmont Farmers Market this week with a selection of soaps and body products made from all-natural goat milk, olive oil, and other non-toxic ingredients. And they smell good too!

Wentworth Dairy
Bonnie and Hannah Wentworth return to the Oakmont Farmers Market July 28th.

Eclat Chocolate
Eclat Chocolate returns to Oakmont Farmers Market July 28th.

Fruitwood Orchards Honey Farm
Fruitwood Orchards will be bringing lots of fruits: sweet and sour cherries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, nectarines, and sugar plums. And vegetables: sweet corn,
yellow squash and green zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, string beans, new potatoes, squash potatoes, peppers, and sweet onion. Fruitwood accepts cash, FMNP and WIC.

Great Harvest Bread Company
Winner of Best Bread on the Main Line 2003-2009!  We are a local, family bakery making the best in whole grain and specialty breads, muffins, scones, and many other baked goods from “scratch’ everyday.  We grind wheat daily to make our own fresh whole wheat flour and use no artificial preservatives. Stop by our market site, say hi and step up to our world famous breadboard to get a free slice of the best fresh, hot bread on the planet.

Backyard Bison
Backyard Bison will have a wide variety of bison (American Buffalo) meats: steaks, roasts, ribs, burgers, franks, and jerky are available every week. All of the meat is sold frozen and shrink-wrapped and Backyard Bison accepts cash and checks so it’s easy to stock up and eat bison every night!


Coming to the Market on July 14, 2010

July 12, 2010

Please visit our Producers page for profiles of all the producers at the Oakmont Farmers Market.

Schaeffer’s Flowers
Bev will be bringing her gorgeous mixed bouquets, large and small, which feature a stunning collection of just-picked flowers. Other highlights will be zinnias, lisianthus, and sunflowers.

North Star Orchard
North Star Orchard will bring fruit, including plums, white and yellow peaches. She’ll also bring assorted vegetables including lettuces, carrots, squash, cucumbers, swiss chard, and whatever else is ripe and ready. North Star Orchard accepts cash, checks and FMNP.

My House Cookies
Marie Connell will bring her usual assortment of fruit pies as well as small and large quiches. The specialty pies of the season are blueberry and peach in large and small. Call ahead to reserve pies, Marie at 610-459-1869, or by e mail: marie@myhousecookies.com . My House Cookies accepts cash and checks.

Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller returns to Oakmont Farmers Market this week and will bring her prize-winning aged raw cow’s milk cheeses such as Birchrun Blue (a creamy buttery bright blue cheese), Fat Cat (her own recipe that’s earthy, tangy with a grassy finish), and Equinox (a young alpine style cheese that is nutty with notes of caramel and hint of salt) as well as the historic and yummy Chester County Cream Cheese (a cheese made from a 19th-century cream cheese recipe). She will also bring Birchrun Hills Farm’s famed Grass and Milk-fed (humanely-raised) Veal including Bockwurst, Birchrun Franks & Ground Veal.

Shellbark Hollow Farm
Donna of Shellbark Hollow will returns to the market July 21st.

Blueberry Hill Farm
This week Peggy of Blueberry Hill Farm will bring white and red potatoes, cucumbers, pickles, onions, red beets, peppers, eggplant, blueberries, blackberries, wineberries, and whatever else is ripe. Blueberry Hill accepts cash – so come prepared!

Lime Valley Mill Farm

This week Allyson, Danni and Lauryn will have greens including Lettuce, Salad Mix, Kale and Cabbage. Also Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Pickles, Red Skin New Potatoes, assortment of summer squash, garlic, wheat berries and Fresh Cut Herbs (mint, parsley, basil, oregano, sage, winter savory, chives and lavender). Plus a few surprises! In addition to the produce, LVM will have some beef items including Sirloin and Top Round Steaks, Ground Beef and Beef Patties. Lime Valley Mill accepts cash, checks and FMNP vouchers.

Lindenhof Farm
We will be bringing lots of fresh chicken, whole and lots of chicken boneless/skinless as well as chicken pies. We will also have lots of eggs, fresh turkey including ground and drumsticks, wings and split breasts. Beef products include steaks for the grill, patties, sausages and mild jerky. Pork: boneless pork chops, ham steaks, and a nice selection of sausages such as Italian, fresh, kielbasa, loose and maple. Lamb: more chops, ground and other items too. Lindenhof accepts cash, checks, and charge cards.

Spotted Hill Farm Soaps and Body Products
Spotted Hill Farm will return to Oakmont Farmers Market July 21st.

Wentworth Dairy
Bonnie and Hannah Wentworth return to the Oakmont Farmers Market this week with their wonderful raw-milk aged cheddars, and might bring some butter as well.

Eclat Chocolate
Eclat Chocolate returns to Oakmont Farmers Market July 28th.

Fruitwood Orchards Honey Farm
Fruitwood Orchards will be bringing lots of fruits: sweet and sour cherries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, nectarines, and sugar plums. And vegetables: sweet corn, yellow squash and green zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, string beans, new potatoes, squash potatoes, and sweet onion. Fruitwood accepts cash, FMNP and WIC.

Great Harvest Bread Company
Winner of Best Bread on the Main Line 2003-2009! We are a local, family bakery making the best in whole grain and specialty breads, muffins, scones, and many other baked goods from “scratch’ everyday. We grind wheat daily to make our own fresh whole wheat flour and use no artificial preservatives. Stop by our market site, say hi and step up to our world famous breadboard to get a free slice of the best fresh, hot bread on the planet.

Backyard Bison
Backyard Bison will have a wide variety of bison (American Buffalo) meats: steaks, roasts, ribs, burgers, franks, and jerky are available every week. All of the meat is sold frozen and shrink-wrapped and Backyard Bison accepts cash and checks so it’s easy to stock up and eat bison every night!


Coming to the Market on July 7, 2010

July 5, 2010

Please visit our Producers page for profiles of all the producers at the Oakmont Farmers Market.

Schaeffer’s Flowers
Bev will be bringing her gorgeous mixed bouquets, large and small, which feature a stunning collection of just-picked flowers. Other highlights will be zinnias and daisies.

North Star Orchard
North Star Orchard will bring fruit, including plums and peaches. Lisa will also bring assorted vegetables including Swiss chard, lettuces, cucumbers, squash, carrots and whatever else is ripe and ready. North Star Orchard accepts cash, checks and FMNP.

My House Cookies
Marie Connell will her usual assortment of fruit pies as well as small and large quiches. The specialty pie of the season is blueberry and it is delicious. Pies can be reserved in advance by calling Marie at 610-459-1869, or by e mail: marie@myhousecookies.com. My House Cookies accepts cash and checks.

Birchrun Hills Farm
Sue Miller returns to Oakmont Farmers Market on July 14th.

Shellbark Hollow Farm
Donna of Shellbark Hollow returns to the market this week and will bring Chevre, Sharp 1 Chevre, and “Best of Philly” Sharp 2 Chevre, 10 Chevre spreads including the new spread “The Sassy Bee”, 4 Marinated Chevre Biscuits in Olive Oil, Chevre Biscuit, Tomato Nest Biscuits, Honey Biscuits, Crottin de Chevre, Ricotta, Yogurt and Kefir.

Blueberry Hill Farm
This week Peggy of Blueberry Hill Farm will bring red and black raspberries, blueberries, heirloom tomatoes, red and green cabbage, green beans, zucchini, onions, potatoes, a variety of lettuces (red, green leaf, bib, Boston and romaine) and herbs (mint, basil, parsley and rosemary), carrots, red beets and ‘maybe other stuff’ as well as bird houses and dog treats. Blueberry Hill accepts cash – so come prepared!

Lime Valley Mill Farm
This week Allyson, Danni and Lauryn will have greens including Buttercrunch, Green Leaf, Red Leaf and Romaine Lettuce, Salad Mix, Kale, Mustard, Swiss Chard, Collards, Napa Cabbage and Escarole. Also Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Red Skin and Yukon Gold New Potatoes, assortment of summer squash and Fresh Cut Herbs (mint, parsley, basil, oregano, sage, winter savory, chives and lavender). Plus a few surprises!

In addition to the produce, LVM will have some beef items including Mild and Hot Italian Beef Grillers, Steaks, Brisket, Ground Beef and Beef Patties. We will also have Lamb Chops and Lamb Shoulder Roasts. We are harvesting our new crop of wheat berries and will have some along on Wednesday. Lime Valley Mill accepts cash, checks and FMNP vouchers.

Lindenhof Farm
We will be bringing lots of fresh chicken, whole and lots of chicken boneless/skinless as well as chicken pies. We will also have lots of eggs, fresh turkey including ground and drumsticks, wings and split breasts. Beef products include steaks for the grill, patties, sausages and mild jerky. Pork: boneless pork chops, ham steaks, and a nice selection of sausages such as Italian, fresh, kielbasa, loose and maple. Lamb: more chops, ground and other items too. Lindenhof accepts cash, checks, and charge cards.

Spotted Hill Farm Soaps and Body Products
Spotted Hill Farm returns to Oakmont Farmers Market this week with a selection of soaps and body products made from all-natural goat milk, olive oil, and other non-toxic ingredients. And they smell good too!

Wentworth Dairy
Bonnie and Hannah Wentworth will return to the Oakmont Farmers Market on July 14th.

Eclat Chocolate
Eclat Chocolate returns to Oakmont Farmers Market July 28th.

Fruitwood Orchards Honey Farm
Fruitwood Orchards will bring sweet corn, sweet and sour cherries, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, yellow squash and green zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, string beans, new potatoes and a full complement of their delicious jams, jellies and honeys. Fruitwood accepts cash, FMNP and WIC.

Great Harvest Bread Company
Winner of Best Bread on the Main Line 2003-2009! We are a local, family bakery making the best in whole grain and specialty breads, muffins, scones, and many other baked goods from “scratch’ everyday. We grind wheat daily to make our own fresh whole wheat flour and use no artificial preservatives. Stop by our market site, say hi and step up to our world famous breadboard to get a free slice of the best fresh, hot bread on the planet.

Backyard Bison
Backyard Bison will have a wide variety of bison (American Buffalo) meats: steaks, roasts, ribs, burgers, franks, and jerky are available every week. All of the meat is sold frozen and shrink-wrapped and Backyard Bison accepts cash and checks so it’s easy to stock up and eat bison every night!


My House Cookies Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer

July 5, 2010

One of this year’s vendors at the Oakmont Farmers Market, My House Cookies, owned by Marie and Tom Connell, was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer yesterday.  Said weekly food columnist Rick Nichols,

“On Parkside Avenue (at 50th, in West Philadelphia) where the bake shop of Marie [Connell]‘s juggernaut – MyHouse Cookies – was going full tilt one day last week, trays of fresh blueberry pies [were] getting baked off for the weekly Oakmont Farmers Market the next afternoon (Wednesday) in Havertown.”