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Apr 30, 2012
Posted on Apr 30, 2012 in News
Joe Fazik, a borough resident, will assume the important tasks of the Media Farmers’ Market manager in May.
Joe has been living and working in Media for seven years, and grew up in Chester County. He and his wife Susanne have two children who attend Media Elementary School. He has been a sous chef and chef both in the Southwest and around Media, and now has returned to his first career – running an off-set printing press at the Media Copy Center. But he still dabbles in food daily, making lunches at Quotations.
“I have always been into fresh food,” Joe says, “Ever since I had my own garden 15 years ago.” Living in the Berks County area, he rented a farm house with several acres where he grew everything he could.
Because of his connections to borough restaurants, Joe hopes to bring a chef to the market regularly to offer quick cooking lessons using the produce and products found at the market that week.
Joe is committed to the community and to the market, and is looking forward to Opening Day on May 10th!
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 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!
Aug 10, 2011
Posted on Aug 10, 2011 in News
Fresh food and lots of fun continue at the Media Farmers Market.
“It is interesting and delicious to watch the different fruits and vegetables come to the market each week,” said Market Committee member Mary Beth Lauer.
The beginning of August marks the end of the blueberry season, but not to worry! Raspberries are already appearing with more to come as September rolls around. Tomatoes, both traditional and heirloom, white, yellow and bi-color corn, cantaloupe, watermelon and honey dew melons are plentiful. Fresh greens are still crisp and crunchy despite the heat. Fresh peas, okra (it’s good, really!), green peppers and the list goes on.
Healthy breads at both Amaranth Gluten-Free Bakery and Great Harvest, fresh eggs and fresh meats and great cheeses makes for one-stop shopping and you may very well run into an old friend or meet a new one while mulling over how many ears of corn the family will need this week and enjoying this week’s musical group.
Warm weather soups are available at the market ready to take home and serve the night you buy them.
Don’t forget that your family deserves a treat too. Try a personally prepared cupcake, or homemade ice cream and freshly backed cookies you would be proud to say came from your own house!
FYI: Three of the Media Farmers Market vendors, Fruitwood Farms, Herrcastle Farms and Frecon Fruit growers can accept food stamps. Come to the Market Manager’s table in the center of the market if you need additional information.
Joe Fazik, a borough resident, will assume the important tasks of the Media Farmers’ Market manager in May.
