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Winter Market Schedule!

January - April Markets: 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 10 - Noon in Kerr Park Parking Lot

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Welcoming this week:

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Welcome our new baker!

We've been without bread at the market for a spell, but the drought has ended. This week we are introducing a brand new baker, Francis from Brandywine Valley Bread. Folks - this stuff is amazing! All breads are started with a culture, no yeast. Expect to see boules, croissants, morning buns and more. And expect to go crazy - seriously. We taste-tested it at market a few weeks ago and the staff loved it!

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And just in time for Valentine's welcome our favorite chocolatier, Cheryl from Sweet Salvation Truffles! She'll have tempting treats for your sweetheart including delicious truffles and so much more!

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Market This Week:

Produce

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Forever Grateful Garden at Wyebrook - Micro-greens this Thursday include Red Rambo radish, Hong Vit radish, and other spicy micro greens. We'll also be bringing speciality mushrooms including, and Crimini, Oyster, Shiitake and Portobello mushrooms.

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Big cider winners at the Pennsylvania Farm Show!

Frecon Farms - Back this week with FASNACHTS and new COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS! (Just in time for Fat Tuesday) Along with cinnamon buns, pies, pastries, quiche, and pot pie. Our own apples, including Honeycrisp, Stayman, and Pink Lady. And 10 unique blends of our hard ciders! Stop by for samples of HARD CIDER and FASNACHTS! Pre-order at 610-367-6200 or visit our website!

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Brussels Sprouts

Old Homestead Farm - Radishes, sweet turnips, Brussels sprouts, mint, acorn squash, fresh ginger & turmeric, romaine lettuce, salad mix, and cabbage.

Meat, Poultry, Eggs & Dairy

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Canter Hill - Stock up on whole chickens and cuts, ground turkey and chicken, turkey cuts and ostrich steaks. Need fast dinners? Try the sausage! We'll also have plenty of other pork cuts (bone-in shoulders, kielbasa, baby back ribs, tenderloins) and breakfast meats and eggs. Snag lamb chops or duck breast to make a luxurious and fast meal. We STRONGLY encourage you to email your pre-orders: canterhillfarm@yahoo.com

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Gauker Farms - Valentine's Day is on the horizon! Be prepared with steaks - Filet Mignon and NY Strips are $3 off per pound this week! Whether you celebrate with Cupid or not, steak for dinner is always a win. Preorders are strongly recommended and encouraged to gaukerfarms@gmail.com or 724-454-3674. See you Saturday!
Pre-orders at gaukerfarms@gmail.com or 724-454-3674 by 7:00 Friday night. See you Saturday!

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Pasture Song Farm - bacon, sausage (chorizo, hot and sweet Italian, bratwurst, smoked kielbasa, fresh loose, breakfast, & hot dogs), loin chops, ribs, roasts--shoulder and fresh ham, tenderloin, ham hocks, ham slices.

Bakeries & Pasta

A La Baking Mix

A La Maltaise - Savory: Spanakopita. Sweets: Cannoli (please pre-order), Biscotti (a selection from our 6 flavors). Treats made with my signature Einkorn Baking Mix: Carrot Cake and a surprise. Also available: amaretti; as well as my signature Einkorn Baking Mix - between now and Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day which falls on February 13th this year, we are running a special on our baking mix, buy 2, get $2.00 off the 2nd one.

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Aunt Mamie's Italian Specialities - Aunt Mamie’s Italian Specialties will feature the following pasta at the market on Saturday: Fresh Spaghetti, fresh fettuccini, fresh cavatelli, homemade meatballs, rosa sauce, marinara sauce, potato gnocchi, ricotta gnocchi, spinach & cheese ravioli, prosciutto ravioli & cheese ravioli.
Stop by and say hello. We would love to chat with you.

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Brandywine Valley Bread - Fasten your seat belts - this bread will send you spinning. Boules, croissants, morning buns and more! Direct from Downingtown! Please help us welcome Francis!

Honey and Rose

Honey & Rose Bakery - At Honey & Rose Bakery, we focus on making delicious and beautiful baked goods, from wholesome granola to luscious cakes. Our granola is uniquely hand crafted to provide crunchy clusters perfect for snacking, as cereal or as a topping. Locally made in small batches using the finest all natural ingredients, and available in three flavors: Maple Nut, Honey No-Nut, and Chocolate Almond Cherry. All granola is dairy free and made with certified gluten free oats.

Our Food Artisans

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Anna Karenina's Kitchen - Winter is time to enjoy and benefit from wholesome broths and root vegetables. We have all the winter flavors: Siberian Chicken with parsnip and delicate melt-in-your-mouth noodles. Russian Red Borscht with sirloin steak meat, and beets. Ideal for a midnight snack: a cup of our split pea with a sprinkle of heritage bacon from Canter Hill. Melt your winter blues with the velvety Squash.

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Cocky Gourmet Confections - Butter Toffee with Almonds (Butter Toffee topped with a layer of Milk Chocolate and dusted with Crushed Roasted Salted Almonds) and Peanut Brittle Deluxe (Peanut Brittle with a layer of Milk Chocolate, Pretzel Pieces and Drizzled with Caramel).

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Katja's Empanadas - If you haven't tried Katja's empanadas yet you simply don't know what your missing. Homemade traditional empanadas in a wide variety of flavors - something for everyone! Savory and sweet. Gorgeous iced cookies too!

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Sorelle Cucina - Sorelle Cucina has homemade, Italian prepared foods that are simple to heat & eat. We will have a variety of Quiche, Egg Muffins and Mac & Cheese Cups. Also available this week: Stuffed Mushrooms, Lasagna, Eggplant Stacks, Dips and so much more!

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Sweet Salvation Truffles - Valentine's Day is just around the corner - stock up this Saturday on some of Cheryl's decadent chocolates including her special selection of conversation hearts, roses, and heart boxes. Manager's favorite - dark chocolate with peanut butter and pretzels!

Tally Ho

Tally Ho Coffee - Locally roasted premium coffee beans in whole beans and pre-ground. Don is great at suggesting the perfect roast to meet your flavor preference.

Taste

Taste of Puebla - Back by popular demand for the fall - Pozole Soup - spicy, chicken-y, delicious! Plus Pork Mole, Taco Kits with your choice of Pulled Pork or Chicken Tinga (or both). Guacamole 8 oz & 16 oz, Pico de Gallo 16 oz, Salsa Fresca 16 oz, Corn Chips 14 oz Bags, Tamales 3/pack with choices of Pork, Chicken or Vegan. Spicy Red Salsa 8 oz. too! Game Day Munchies - guacamole and chips - perfect!

Whiskey

Whiskey Hollow - Pure PA Maple Syrup for brunching and breakfast on these crazy cold winter mornings. Plain and barrel ages. Maple Mustard, Applesauce, Jams, Maple Nuts and Maple Candy.

Craft & Services

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Butterfly Farm Pet Treats - Homemade dog treats - truly "home" made in my kitchen. Designed for dogs - with lots of flavor in every treat and made from human-quality ingredients. Sized for small dogs and for medium/large dogs. No added sugars, preservatives.

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Kaiya Naturals - Kaiya Naturals uses the power of the flower to create an array of products that brings a little bit of nature’s beauty into your daily routine. Experience scentual hydration with our Flower Power After Shower Oil! We infuse a blend of oils with the petals of rose, lavender, calendula and chamomile and then add pure essential oils for a silky smooth, clean scentsation! Simple, pure ingredients… and always toxin free!

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Miikana Woodworking - Paul and Zack Huberty own Miikana Woodworking in Downingtown, PA. This father and son team designs and builds furniture focusing on clean lines, traditional techniques and beautiful hardwoods. Each piece of furniture is carefully handcrafted at their shop in Valentine Edge’s Mill. They are introducing their line of cutting boards at our farmers markets.

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Neil's Sharpening Service - Neil will be at the market next market.

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