As the summer winds down, and the first early season apples show up at the 'Stand, most of us aren't ready to accept this clear sign that the tomatoes won't be around for much longer. But now, in mid fall, things have shifted and we are more interested in exploring the nuances in flavors between the
varieties, and how they're best put to use. Of the 12 varieties we have, in stock, this week, here are a couple of sound bites:

Braeburn, IPM ­ fresh eating, semisweet, very juicy
Cameo, Certified Organic ­ fresh/cooking, aromatic, sweet/tart, crunchy
Empire Apples, IPM ­ fresh eating, sweet, creamy
Enterprise, Certified Organic ­ fresh eating, spicy, sweet, juicy, crunchy
Fuji, IPM ­ fresh/cooking, sweet, firm, juicy
Granny Smith, IPM ­ fresh/cooking, firm, sweet/tart, crunchy
Grimes Gold (heirloom variety), IPM ­ hint of coriander, fresh/cooking, lightly tart, crisp
Honeycrisp, IPM ­ fresh eating, explosively aromatic, sweet/tart, juicy, crisp
Ida Red (heirloom variety), IPM ­ fresh/cooking, tangy, juicy, crunchy
Jonagold, IPM ­ fresh/cooking, sweet, juicy, crisp
Pink Lady, IPM ­ fresh eating, full flavor, sweet/tart, crisp
Turley Winesap (heirloom variety), IPM - fresh/cooking, cherry aromatics, sweet/tart, crunchy

In an earlier email we defined the IPM growing method for you, but you will see two apples here listed as being grown organically, as well. These are bred to specifically address the challenges in our climate - producing a tree that not only bears delicious and attractive fruit but also stands up to the pests and diseases known in our region.

BEECHWOOD ORCHARDS, Biglerville, PA – TUESDAY & SATURDAY
IPM Empire Apples
IPM Braeburn Apples
IPM Jonagold Apples
IPM Pink Lady Apples
IPM Ida Red Apples – heirloom variety!
IPM Turley Winesap Apples – heirloom variety!
IPM Fuji Apples
IPM Granny Smith
IPM Red Bartlett Pears

CEDAR MEADOW FARM, Holtwood, PA - WEDNESDAY
Red Raspberries

THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA - WEDNESDAY
Arugula – conventionally grown
Leeks - conventionally grown
Spinach - conventionally grown
Gold Beets - conventionally grown
Oregano - conventionally grown
Heirloom Tomatoes - grown using “No-Till” & IPM methods
Butternut, Carnival Acorn & Spaghetti Squash

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURSDAY
Green Tomatoes
Purple Top Turnips
Broccoli Florets
Grimes Gold Apples – heirloom variety!

HENRY FISHER'S FARM, Oxford, Pa
Neck Pumpkins
Broccoli Crowns
Italian Eggplant

KAUFFMAN'S FRUIT FARM, Bird In Hand, PA
Certified Organic Cameo Apples

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOP, Quarryville, PA - TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Organic Blue New Potatoes
Organic Russian Banana Fingerling Potatoes
Organic Butterball Potatoes
Organic Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
Organic Japanese Sweet Potatoes – red skin, white flesh (FRI)
Organic Shallots
Transitional White Onions
Transitional Flat Parsley
Organic Lemon Basil
Organic Lacinato Kale
Organic Red Chidori Kale
Organic Collard Greens
Organic Red Cabbage
Organic Sweet Lighning Squash (FRI)
Organic Delicata Squash
Organic Long Island Cheese Pumpkins – heirloom variety!
Organic Orange Hubbard Squash
Organic Grey Hubbard Squash (FRI)
Organic Queensland Blue Squash – heirloom variety!
Organic Guatemala Blue Banana Squash – heirloom variety!
Organic Decorative Gourds
Organic Red Oak Leaf Lettuce
Organic Tatsoi
Organic Green Celery
Organic French Breakfast Radishes
Organic Hakurei Turnips
Organic Cylindra Red Beets w/ Greens (FRI)
Organic “Sugar Snax” Orange Carrots
Organic Rainbow Carrots (FRI)
Organic Scorzonera/ Black Salsify (FRI)
Organic Parsnips
Organic Brussels Sprouts (FRI)

LANDISDALE FARM, Jonestown, PA - WEDNESDAY
Organic Yellow Onions
Organic White Hammond Sweet Potatoes
Organic Green Cabbage

MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL FARM, Philadelphia, PA - THURSDAY
Green Basil – tentative
Anaheim Peppers
Poblano Peppers
Cherry Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes

MOTHER EARTH MUSHROOMS, West Grove, PA
Organic Cremini Mushrooms
Organic White Button Mushrooms
Organic Portobello Mushrooms

OH PRODUCE!, Kempton, PA - TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Certified Organic, Hydroponic
Micro Greens - Rainbow Mix, Arugula, Southern Mix

OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS, Oley, PA - WEDNESDAY
Grey Oyster Mushrooms
Shiitake Mushrooms
Royal Trumpet Mushrooms

OVERBROOK HERB FARM, Lansdale, PA – FRIDAY AM
Herbs – Lemongrass, Bay Leaves, Rosemary, Lemon Thyme, Syrian Oregano
Dried Garlic – hard & soft-neck varieties
Apple & Cherry Wood for smoking and grilling

PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY
Red & White Heirloom Cranberries

PARADISE ORGANICS, Paradise, PA – FRIDAY
Organic Baby Arugula – SAT ONLY
Organic Spring Mix – SAT ONLY
Organic Napa Cabbage
Organic Celeriac
Organic White, Purple & Cheddar Cauliflower
Organic Romanesco Cauliflower
Organic Broccoli
Organic Bunched Orange Carrots
Organic Rainbow Chard
Organic Radicchio
Organic Red Kale
Organic Bok Choy
Organic Scallions - limited
Organic Fairytale Eggplant
Organic Watermelon Radishes

RINEER FAMILY FARMS, Pequea, PA - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY
Red Onions
Candy Onions
Red & White New Potatoes
Yukon Gold New Potatoes
Green Beans – the last week!
Green Bell Peppers
Heirloom Tomatoes – Brandywine, Striped German, Purple Cherokee and more!
Spaghetti & Kabocha Squash
Purple-Top Turnips

SIW VEGETABLE FARM, Chadds Ford, PA – THURSDAY
Porcelain Hard-neck Garlic

SUBARASHII KUDAMONO, Coopersburg, PA
Asian Pears – Asaju & Junosan varieties

THREE SPRINGS FRUIT FARM,  Aspers, PA
Honeycrisp Apples
Certified Organic Enterprise Apples (from the PA State Fruit Research & Extension Center)

TUSCARORA ORGANIC GROWERS CO-OP, Hustontown, PA - WEDNESDAY
Rattlesnake Beans – heirloom variety!
Rainbow Carrots
Louisiana Long Green Eggplant – heirloom variety!
Giant Aconcagua Sweet Peppers
Rose Finn Apple Fingerling Potatoes

WEAVER'S WAY FARM, Philadelphia, PA – THURSDAY
Hungarian Hot Wax Peppers
Cayenne, Jalapeno & Habanero Peppers
Fennel Bulbs
Marjoram
Green Tomatoes

WYCK HOME FARM, Philadelphia, PA
Nothing this week

All animal products are humanely-raised without the use of sub-therapeutic hormones and antibiotics.

BUCK RUN FARM, East Fallowfield, PA
Black Angus Grass-fed Ground Beef

COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA - THURSDAY
Pork Butt Roast
Pork Loin Roast
Pork Chops
Pork Cutlets
Pork Tenderloin
Country Ribs- available by special order
Baby Back Ribs- available by special order
Mild Italian Sausage
Chorizo Sausage
Smoked Ham Slices
Hardwood Smoked Bacon (nitrate free)
Hotdogs

DIAMOND SEAFOODS
Wild Alaskan Salmon Filets

GRIGGSTOWN QUAIL FARM, Princeton, NJ - WEDNESDAY
Chicken Pies - Small & Large
Chicken Sausage - Granny Smith, White Wine & Herbs, Broccoli Rabe
Ground Turkey
Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onion

JAMISON FARM, Latrobe, PA  - FRIDAY
Lamb Legs – bone-in & boneless – available by special order
Kebab Meat - from the leg
Stew Meat - from the shoulder
Lamb Shoulder - bone-in & boneless – available by special order
Ground Lamb
Plain Lamb Sausage
Spinach & Feta Sausage
Merguez Sausage
Sukey’s Lamb pies
Lamb Stock – available by special order
 
KING'S BUTCHER SHOP, Paradise, PA
Made with meat from pastured pigs and cows from Green Meadow Farms
Double-Smoked Country Bacon 
Sweet Beef Bologna – Grass-fed, All-Natural

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA
Organic Ground Bison
Organic Bison Sausage
Organic Spicy Bison Sausage
Organic Bison Sirloin Tip Roast– available by special order

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA  - TUESDAY
Diversified family farm focusing on grass-fed lamb and beef, pastured poultry, and heritage-breed Berkshire pigs.
Whole Chickens
Ground Lamb
Lamb Loin Chops
Lamb Rib Chops
Lamb Cubes
Lamb Leg (Bone-In & Boneless)
Lamb Shanks
Lamb Organs (Tongue, Heart, Liver)
Lamb Shoulder (Boneless)
Ground Pork
Pork Breakfast Links with Sage
Smoked Ham Hocks
Fresh Bacon – uncured pork belly, available by special order
Chorizo Pork Sausage
Italian Pork Sausage with Fennel
Fresh Pork Sausage
Bottom Round Beef Roast – available by special order
Brisket – available by special order
Lard – available at the stand and by special order

NATURAL ACRES FARM, Millersburg, PA
Organic Ground Beef
Organic Delmonico Ribeye Steaks
Organic Porterhouse Steaks
Organic Beef Cubes
Organic Marrow Bones
Organic All-Beef Hotdogs
Organic Chuck Roast – available by special order!
Organic Beef & Chicken Organ Meats – available by special order!

RINEER FAMILY FARMS, Pequea, PA
Grass-fed Black Angus Ground Beef
Black Angus Grass-fed Beef Stir-fry Strips
Black Angus Grass-fed Beef Sausage – Kielbasa and Spicy Italian!
Black Angus Grass-fed Beef Jerky

SHADY ACRES FARMS, Elizabethtown, PA - TUESDAY
Small family farm raising pastured poultry whose diet is supplemented with all-natural locally grown grain.
Boneless Chicken Breast
Bone-In Chicken Breast
Chicken Legs & Thighs
Chicken Organ Meats - available by special order!

All products come from pastured animals.  We are proud to carry artisinal cheeses from local farms. Please ask for a sample.

BIRCH RUN HILLS FARM, Chester Springs, PA
'Birchrun Blue' Cheese - raw cow's milk, cave aged, 80+ days
'Highland Alpine' - raw cow's milk, cave aged, likened to a Gruyere - OUT

CALKINS CREAMERY, Honesdale, PA
‘1841’ – an impressive ode to havarti, creamy and tangy, wax rind
‘4 Dog Dill’  – “what every Dill Havarti should be”, wax rind
‘Cowtipper’ – a decadently soft gouda-style wheel brined in Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, wax rind
‘Pastured Paulin’ – mold-ripened and well aged, full-bodied flavor
‘Vampire Slayer’ – cheddar-style cheese bursting with garlic, red onion, ginger and paprika
‘Udder Heat’ – creamy ‘1841’ infused with locally grown hot peppers
‘Old Man Highlander’ – gouda-style cheese, aged 8 months
‘Smoke Signal’ – delicious, subtly-smoked gouda-style cheese

CHERRY GROVE FARM, Lawrenceville, NJ - THURSDAY
Toma Primavera– raw milk, aged 60 days, washed-rind
Asiagone de Lawrenceville – raw milk, creamy and flavorful

DUTCH WAY DAIRY, Meyerstown, PA
Double Cream

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURSDAY
Raw Milk Cheddar - very sharp and crumbly
Cultured Salted Butter – addictively delicious
Cultured Unsalted Butter – European style, wonderful for baking

HENDRICKS FARM & DAIRY, Telford, PA
Raw milk cheeses from registered Ayrshire cows
Bavarian Swiss - a Gold Medal winner in 2006 - OUT
Gruyere - Aged over a year, wonderful & creamy
Telford Tomme – crumbly and rich, full-flavored & balanced
Pub Cheddar - aged at least 8 months, very distinctive - OUT
Blue Cheddar – aged cheddar veined with mild blue - OUT

KINGFISHER DAIRY, Elizabethtown, PA
Raw dairy products from the milk of Jersey cows
Raw Whole Milk
Raw Milk Colby
Raw Milk Garlic Colby
Raw Milk Herb Jack

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA
Organic Raw Milk - from grass-fed Dutch Belted cows
Organic Smoked Cheddar - made with raw milk and vegetable rennet
Pennsylvania Noble - Certified Organic raw cow's milk cave-aged in the Cheddar-style
“Cream Top” Pasteurized Whole Milk - Non-Homogenized
Chocolate Milk
Buttermilk
Smoothies – a variety of flavors
Pasture Raised Brown Eggs
Fresh Goat Chevre- plain & assorted flavors
Goat Feta
Goat Cheddar - plain & smoked

LERAYSVILLE CHEESE FACTORY, LeRaysville, PA
Sommelier - A semi-soft cow milk cheese
Smokey Delight - A smoked version of the Sommelier

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA
Pasture Raised Brown Eggs
Pasture Raised Blue Eggs – always limited

NATURAL ACRES, Millersburg, PA
Organic Pasture Raised Eggs

NATURAL BY NATURE, West Grove, PA
Organic Half-and-Half
Organic Non-homogenized Milk - in glass, whole & 1%
Organic Sour Cream
Organic Ricotta
 
OAK SHADE FARM, Lancaster County, PA
Made with raw milk from grass-fed Holstein cows
Horseradish Cheddar
Pepper Jack Cheese

OTTERBEIN ACRES, Franklin County, PA
Cave aged cheeses made with raw milk from sheep and Jersey cows
Cheddar – Raw cow’s milk, Old English-style cheddar - OUT
Clippinger – Raw cow’s milk, firm and flavorful - OUT
Asiago – Raw cow’s milk, Swiss-style texture and flavor - OUT
Ewe’s Dream – Raw sheep's milk, richly aged - OUT

PEQUEA VALLEY DAIRY, Ronks, PA
Made with milk from grass-fed Jersey cows
Yogurt - plain and flavored, in both quart and 6 oz sizes

SEVEN STARS FARM, Phoenixville, PA
Made with organically certified milk from grass-fed Jersey cows
Biodynamic Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Vanilla Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Plain Yogurt
Biodynamic Plain Yogurt

SHELLBARK HOLLOW FARM, West Chester, PA - THURSDAY
Dry Sharp Goat Cheese
Goat Yogurt
Goat Kefir
Goat Ricotta - tentative

SWISS VILLA DAIRY, Lykens, PA
Raw Whole Milk from Brown Swiss cows - in returnable glass bottles

TWIN MAPLE GOAT DAIRY, Millersburg, PA
Raw Goat Milk
Goharti Goat Cheese – tangy and crumbly

VALLEY SHEPHERD CREAMERY, Long Valley, NJ - WEDNESDAY
Cave aged cheeses from raw sheep and Jersey cow’s milk
Oldwick Shepherd - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 3-4 months –TEMPORARILY OUT
Shepherd’s Basket - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 4-5 months, traditional basque-style
Nettlesome – raw cow’s milk cheese with stinging nettles, almost meaty in flavor
Califon Tomme – creamy and golden, raw sheep and cow’s milk
Fairmount – raw Jersey cow and sheep’s milk, cave-aged in the 'Alpine' style 8-15 months
Bababloo – a crumbly and potent blue, mixed-milk, ripened up to 6 months
Carameaway – a rich gouda-inspired raw cow’s milk cheese brimming with caraway seeds, awesome with beer - OUT
Valley Thunder - traditional clothbound cheddar-style drums are aged 6-8 weeks, sharp and firm - OUT
Crema de Blue - decadently creamy mixed-milk blue that the farm calls the "ice cream of the blues"
Hunterdon - cave-aged for two years! smooth, rich and luscious - OUT

From small local farms and food companies using local and/or organic ingredients.

BETTER TOGETHER (BT) BROWNIES, Philadelphia, PA -WEDNESDAY
Decadent treats made with local cream and butter from grass-fed cows, pastured eggs, organic flour and evaporated cane juice, and fair-trade chocolate.
Chocolate Chip Brownies
Half & Half's (half cookie, half brownie)
Mint Cheesecake Brownies
Pumpkin Brownies - seasonal flavor!

BETTY'S TASTY BUTTONS, Philadelphia, PA
Artisan sweets made with fresh butter and milk, local honey and herbs, organic sugar, and fair-trade chocolate.
Handmade Fudge – 9-piece gift boxes & 4-piece bags
Cajeta – slow-cooked goat’s milk caramel
Fudge Sauce - Hot Lava (Cinnamon Chipotle)
                      Supreme (Grand Marnier & Orange Zest)
                      Big Whoop (Dark Chocolate & Malted Milk)
                      Lavender Mint
                      Mi Amore (Tart Cherry & Amaretto)
                      Peanut Butter
Meyer Lemon Curd - with eggs from local pasture-raised chickens - tentative

CAPOGIRO GELATO, Philadelphia, PA
Lancaster County Sugar Plum Sorbetto
Meadow Mint Stracciatella Gelato
Cioccolato Scuro - bittersweet chocolate gelato
Lancaster County Yogurt with Lemon Gelato
Lancaster County Blackberry Gelato

FOUR WORLDS BAKERY, Philadelphia, PA – WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY PM
Whole Spelt Levain with Sesame – made with locally grown spelt & organic sesame seeds - nutty flavor with an impressive loft and tasty crust - FRIDAY
Whole Wheat Challah with Sesame – made with organic whole wheat & white flour, sesame seeds and sucanat - FRIDAY
Potato Rye Levain– made with organic wheat & rye flours, plus locally grown potatoes – this substantial loaf is the perfect balance of chewy, crusty, sour, and savory. A Four World’s favorite - FRIDAY
Multigrain - WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
Whole Wheat Levain - WEDNESDAY
Egg Challah - WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

GILDA'S BISCOTTI, Philadelphia, PA
Biscotti - Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Espresso, Vanilla Bean, Almond Anise, Candied Orange & Almond, Lemon Fig
Gilda’s Sweet Meringue Kisses – Back for the winter!

GRIGGSTOWN QUAIL FARM, Princeton, NJ
Chicken Pies - Small & Large - limited
Chicken Sausage - Granny Smith, White Wine & Herbs
Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions

HALDEMAN MILLS, Manheim, PA
Buckwheat Flour - THURSDAY
Cornmeal – Plain & Toasted
Superior White Pastry Flour – locally grown wheat! 

HELEN'S PURE FOODS, Cheltenham, PA
Hummus - Plain, Garlic Lovers, Sun-Dried Tomato, Jalapeno and Roasted Red Pepper
Baba Ghannouj
Carrot Tofu Tahini Spread
Vegetarian Chicken Salad

KOV NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT, Philadelphia, PA
Scrumptious coconut milk based “ice cream” made solely with kosher, vegan and certified organic ingredients. Agave sweetened.
Garden Mint Chocolate - made with Fair Trade Chocolate
Vanilla Ginger – made with fresh ginger root & ground vanilla beans

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA
Homemade Spelt Noodles
Apple Cider- quarts

LITTLE ISOBEL, Philadelphia, PA
Fruit preserves and jellies made by hand with herbs from Overbrook Herb Farm and local fruit
Rosemary Rosé Jelly
Bay Laurel and Plum Wine Jelly
Lemon Verbena and American Saffron Jelly
Rhubarb Preserve
Strawberry Preserve with Black Pepper & Balsamic Vinegar
Cherry Cardamom & Wildflower Honey Preserve
Red Currant & Green Coriander Preserve
Wild Wineberry Preserve

MAINE SEA SALT, Marshfield, Maine - THURSDAY
Hickory Smoked Sea Salt – smoked over a wood fire, large crystals
Apple Smoked Sea Salt – smoked over a wood fire, sold in grinder!
Herbed Sea Salt – seasoned with thyme, marjoram, sage, fennel, and lavender
Dulse Sea Salt - with seaweed harvested from the coast of Maine
Sea Salt – 1 lb & 8 oz bags

MCGEARY GRAIN, Lancaster, PA
Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Organic White Pastry Flour

NATURAL ACRES, Millersburg, PA
Spelt & Tater Bread
Energy Blast Granola
Cranberry Craze Granola
Spelt Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ - THURSDAY
Dried Heirloom Cranberries - lightly sweetened with agave
Dried Chemical Free Blueberries – lightly sweetened with agave

PATTERSON FARMS, Sabinsville, PA
Maple Sugar

R+D CHOCOLATES, Philadelphia, PA   
Artfully made in small batches with local cream and butter from grass-fed cows
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE

RAY'S SEITAN, Philadelphia, PA - WEDNESDAY
Seitan, frozen

ROSS'S ESPRESSO BARS, Kensington, PA
Ross's Espresso Bars

SARAH’S SAVORIES, Philadelphia, PA
Vrapple – tasty vegan breakfast treat, the antidote to scrapple

SLOW RISE BAKERY, Lancaster, PA
Organic Oat Bread
Spelt Bread
7 Grain Bread
Multigrain Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Organic Sprouted Wheat
Organic Walnut Raisin Bread
Four Seed Cookies
Maple Walnut Granola
Honey Oat Crisps (like a granola bar)
Lavosh

SMALL VALLEY MILLING, Halifax, PA
White Spelt Flour - temporarily unavailable
Whole Wheat Spelt Flour – temporarily unavailable
Whole Spelt Grain

SPRING HILLS FARM, Dalton, PA
Grade A Maple Syrup – pints and quarts
Grade B Maple Syrup – pints and quarts

STARBARS, Philadelphia, PA  
Chocolate Cherry
Carrot Papaya
Campfire S'More
Peanut Butter Banana

SUBARASHII KUDAMONO, Coopersburg, PA
Dried Asian Pears - new batch this week!

THREE SPRINGS FRUIT FARM, Aspers, PA
Fresh Apple Cider – Artful balance of sweet & tart!

WILLS VALLEY FARM, Kutztown, PA
Organic Preserves – Blueberry, Blackberry, Peach, Raspberry, Raspberry Jalapeno, Strawberry, Strawberry Habanero
Organic Raw Sauerkraut -14 and 30 oz. jars
Organic Raw Red Cabbage
Organic Kim Chee
Organic Lacto-fermented Red Beets
Organic Lacto-fermented Ginger Carrots
Organic Jalapeno Hot Sauce – hotter
Organic Habanero Hot Sauce – hottest