Apr 11, 2012
Posted on Apr 11, 2012 in In season, Info, News, Vendors
Hillside Farm mid-summer goods
The Media Farmers Market is gearing up for another great season of farm-fresh fare and homemade goodies. The Market returns on May 10 this year with many of the same farmers and vendors returning, and some new exciting offerings as well.
Hometown Fresh
Fresh eggs and homemade soup, artisan breads and cheeses, sausage and humanely raised poultry, beef and pork along with to-die-for cookies and pastries and, the freshest vegetables and fruits in season will be available, making each visit to the market a culinary adventure. Freshly made pickles and guacamole help to create the perfect accents as a pre-meal snack for a family, or great party!
New Manager
Joe Fazik will be the market’s new manager. Already a presence in Media – Fazik is a chef in town – he will be a great addition to the market. Another Media resident, Allison Messick, will bring her homemade cupcakes and whoopee pies as well as other sweet surprises.
At the market
Early spring offerings will include strawberries that really taste like strawberries and dark green leafy veggies – like kale. Kale is one of the most nutritious vegetables any time of the year. Our website has a delicious kale recipe that may surprise you.
Media Farmers Market is also expanding food-related educational activities for kids and will continue to bring a variety of local musicians and entertainers to the market each week. Anyone who would like to share their talents on market day, let us know by leaving a message with the market manager.
Please remember that the benefit of fresh produce goes way beyond the market’s convenience. All the produce is picked the day of the market, so it tastes better and is more nutritious. Food products made from local ingredients and made by regional entrepreneurs means we are supporting our region and getting the best quality and freshest food we can give our families, too.
Thanks
The Media Farmers Market committee wants to thank the members of Borough Council, the Media Theatre, and the Media Business Authority for its continued support and helping us make the market a success.
See you on May 10 from 3pm to 7pm!
Sep 29, 2011
Posted on Sep 29, 2011 in In season
Apples!
If you haven’t bit into a local apple lately, now is the season. The Media Farmers Market offers a huge variety of apples from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Pennsylvania is the fourth largest producer of apples, and is home of an enticing array from sweets to sour, crispy to hearty. Many varieties can not be found in supermarkets, because these fresh, local apples are not developed to withstand long-distance shipping, but to taste absolutely fantastic.
Some varieties are better suited to eating out of hand, while other varieties thrive being baked into pie of cobbler. Read all about choosing the best apple varieties here. While a fresh, crispy apple is downright delicious, apples also offer numerous health benefits.
The market will be going strong through November 17th! So spend your fall with us and enjoy all the wonderful tastes of this colorful season.
Sep 10, 2011
Posted on Sep 10, 2011 in In season, Info, News
Check out the menu at Iron Hill’s Farm to Table Supper…..much of the local food is coming from the Media Farmers Market! Find out more here.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Farm to Table Supper
Five courses featuring fresh local flavors
7:00 – 10:00 pm
$75.00 pp Including Gratuity | Reservations Required 610.627.9000
first course
Local Cheese and Charcuterie Plate
birch run red cat and blue cheese, first state creamery aged goat cheese cheddar,
dejong farms salami, coppa di maiale, cornichons, linvilla orchards
peach and tripel jam, and fruitwood farms pine barrens honey
Paired with Belgian Tripel
second course
Three Bean and Three Tomato Salad
green, yellow and purple beans, green, yellow and purple tomatoes, lemon cucumbers
and goat cheese feta on a bed of mizuna greens with dandelion wine vinaigrette
Paired with Ironbound Ale
third course
Fish of the Moment
pepper-crusted freshly caught fish, candy striped borscht and mushroom pierogi
Paired with Vienna Red Lager
fourth course
Roasted Beer Brined Veal Shoulder
jerusalem artichoke hash, freshly picked sautéed vegetables and natural jus
Paired with Maniac Alt
fifth course
Eggplant Napoleon
funnel cake eggplant with powdered sugar, goat cheese and lemon ice cream
Paired with Abbey Dubbel
Head Chef Dave Anderson • Head Brewer Bob Barrar
Aug 16, 2011
Posted on Aug 16, 2011 in In season, Info, News
When you buy fresh peaches or watermelon or grapes at the market this August, you know that every dollar you spend is going directly back to the farmer who grew those juicy fruits. Farmers markets are a win win win situation for farmers/producers, consumers and communities. Farmers / producers don’t have to deal with costly storage, excess packaging or middlemen; consumers get products that are fresh, more nutritious and more flavorful. And our local economy grows stronger when our dollars stay right here in our community.
At the Media Farmers Market, supporting our community means making farm-fresh food accessible to all. Most of the produce vendors at the market accept EBT (Food Stamp) cards, Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons from WIC recipients and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons from low-income senior citizens.
The Media Farmers Market is committed to supporting low-income eaters and those groups that are acting on their behalf. Next month you can get involved in the effort to not only stamp out hunger in our community, but also nationally and worldwide. The 2011 Media CROP Hunger Walk will take place on September 18th at Ridley Creek Park.
Thank you for all you do to support our community by supporting our local farmers and producers!
Jul 27, 2011
Posted on Jul 27, 2011 in In season, Info, News
Tam Mengrine couldn’t have been happier when she found out she was this year’s first winner of the Media Farmers Market’s monthly Market Basket. As the winner, she collected a basket full of contributions from each of the market’s vendors going home with fresh vegetables and fruits, fresh eggs, and cheese, as well as bread and jam as well as coupons for fresh lemonade and French pastries.
“It was exciting,” she said. The family’s weekend meals included many items from the basket’s bounty. Along with salads and steamed broccoli, she even made pickles from the cucumbers. “And of course we ate the eggs for breakfast.”
A fan of farmers markets, Mengine was pleased that Media started one shortly after she moved to the borough. “I think it is very important to eat locally. I love being able to walk and I love the fresh eggs. I wish I could get them all year round.”
Her kids are fans of the lemonade stand that was added this year. The family has already collected several cups. “The kids love the cups and use them over and over,” she said.
Stop by the market and try your luck at winning a basket of local market goodies. Winners are chosen at the last market of each month….another will be chosen this week!
