<div dir="ltr"> <div class="entry-content gmail-cf"> <a href="http://www.friendsofpretzelpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/happy-cows-happy-farmers.png"><img class="gmail-size-full gmail-wp-image-2300 gmail-aligncenter" src="http://www.friendsofpretzelpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/happy-cows-happy-farmers.png" alt="" width="220" height="221"></a> Happy National Farmers Market Week! August 4-10, 2019 Sorry if this makes less sense than usual, it’s National Farmers Market Week and, well, there was this huge party at the barn last night, a lot of oat and wheat beer, and then the cows and the bulls got into a argument about if there is a distinctive feminist method of inquiry in sociology, it got heated, the police came….in any case, at the Market this week we have, well Farmers of course, mushrooms, bread, pickles, wine, crochet, hand-lettered gifts, Shea based Hair and Body oils, beads, crochet, hand crafted soy candles, woodworks, and the Dobson Home & School Association. We’ve always felt that our market’s location — in Pretzel Park which includes a playground and dog run — has contributed to making the market kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and family-friendly. We’re also convenient to public transportation: SEPTA Routes: 35, 61, Manayunk-Norristown Regional Rail (Manayunk Line) <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pretzel+Park/@40.0255841,-75.2232937,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c6b894e71b0f01:0xf1f5e0e1c5e79fdc!8m2!3d40.0255841!4d-75.221105">Map here</a> <a href="http://www.friendsofpretzelpark.org/2018-farmers-market/2018-vendor-list/">Farmers Market Vendors Page (for details)</a> <a href="http://lists.friendsofpretzelpark.org/lists/listinfo/PretzelPark">Join the Email List</a> <h2>FARMERS and FOOD</h2> Walnut Run Farm Cash, Credit Cards Melvin will be bringing pork, including but not limited to spare ribs, bacon, chipped ham, and a number of different sausages which are all nitrate free cured meats — No MSG seasonings — and 100% grass-fed beef, such as a variety of steaks, ground beef, burger patties ready for grilling, and beef sticks and bologna. He also will be bringing eggs, chicken (whole chicken, bone-in and boneless breasts, and drumsticks), produce (salad greens, lettuce, cucumbers, zucchini, red beets, string beans, tomatoes from their neighbor’s greenhouse, and onions), and fruit (watermelons, cantaloups, peaches and apples). In addition, Melvin will have Alpine Heritage Creamery’s cheese made from raw grass-fed milk, aged a minimum of 60 days (Sharp, Smoked, and Medium Cheddar; Herbal Jack, and Swiss and Yogurt Cheese), kombucha, and baked goods (Einhorn bread, sweet bread, muffins, cookies, shoo-fly pies, whoopie pies, blueberry pies, and donut holes). Also, honey and maple syrup. Everwild Farm Cash, Credit Cards, Apple Pay, PayPal This week Everwild will be bringing pea shoots, cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, ground cherries, shishito peppers, hot and sweet peppers, eggplant, zucchini, beets, radishes, kale and herbs. Mushroom and Company Cash, Credit Cards Sandrine will be bringing fresh and dried mushrooms, mushroom coffee and tea (also iced), mushroom powder, meatless products, roasted products, purees, fresh mushroom salads and mushroom supplements. She also will bring mushroom t-shirts and trinkets. Our Chef Bernard will be there once a month to every other week, depending on schedules, to offer samples. Slow Rise Baking Company Cash only Slow Rise breads and baked goods will be at the Friends of Pretzel Park table. The following will be available: baguette, sprouted wheat, sunflower flax, sourdough, Miche, multigrain, and roasted garlic. Also, 4-seed cookies, peanut butter cookies, honey crisp and granola. New Bee Ranch Cash, Credit Cards (above $10) Rachel will be bringing two varieties of local raw honey, beeswax wraps, and beeswax body products, along with seasonal jams, pickles, fresh ferments, and fresh multi-color eggs. PhilaDILLphia Cash, Credit Cards Kevin will be bringing Dill Pickles (Dilly, Garlicy, Crispy), Homestead Horseradish Pickles (Spicy, Crunchy), Joel EmBean (Bloody Mary style—no alcohol, Citrus forward, Garlicy, Snappy), Buffalo Cauliflower (Spicy while remaining well balanced), Breakfast with The Beetles (Roasty, Cinnamony), Middle Eastern Carrots (Mild, Bright, Gingery), Dill Relish (Dilly, Garlicy, Spreadable), and Sweet Relish. Stone & Key Cellars Cash, Credit Cards Stone & Key Cellars is an urban winery located in Montgomeryville, PA. They will be bringing a selection of grape wines made from grapes sourced around the world, and a few hard ciders made with local apples sourced from Solebury Orchards in Bucks County, PA. They will be featuring the Keys Series, a fruit wine series featuring: Blueberry Red, Peach Apricot White, Green Apple White, Seville Orange Sangria, and Strawberry Blush. <h2>***** CRAFTERS and Others</h2> Crochet Gyrl Cash, Credit Cards Jaclyn Campbell will be bringing handmade crochet items — lots of different character hats for all ages (Minions, unicorns, frog, horse, storm trooper, hello kitty, snowman, Mickey, Minnie, and bubble bees just to name a few), and sweaters for your dog. Special orders available. Dobson Home and School Association Philadelphia (Manayunk), PA “Kindergarten Meet & Greet” — annual event at the market this Saturday to discuss all that the school has to offer as well as upcoming events! Little G’s Letters and Goods Cash, Credit Cards Meghan will be bringing hand-lettered gifts, greeting cards, felt work, and watercolors from her University collection (featuring PSU, WCU, Temple, and more). Okwuma Originals, LLC Cash, Credit Cards Michel will be bringing Shea-based Hair & Body Oils, Muscle & Joint Oil, Exfoliating Body Scrubs, and Bath Soaking Salts all infused with pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils. PALE40 Wax Cash only They will be bringing hand crafted, small batch (4oz), Soy candles with a series of unique scents (all fragrances comply with the International Fragrance Association). Each soy candle is in a glass BALL jar to promote the concept and idea of sustainability through finding new uses for the candles long after their final burn. Each batch is tested and is Phthalate free. ShayBeads Cash, Credit Cards Shana (Shay) will be bringing handcrafted signature expandable beaded bangles, dainty earrings, chain link bracelets/anklets, and hand stamped necklaces. Also, organic facial skincare products. Terrace Street Woodworks Cash, Credit Cards Mike Connor will be bringing a Black Walnut live-edge table, a wine rack, signs, frames and birdhouses. <h2>***** ENTERTAINMENT</h2> 12-4pm One Valley Bluegrass & OMFUG Festival 12:30 Gustave Viehmeyer (gypsy jazz guitar) 1:40 Andy Davis (bluegrass) 2:50 Colonel Josh and The Honky Tonk Heroes (Classic country/bakersfield sound) </div> </div>