1,000 turkeys were anonymously donated to North Jersey’s Center for Food Action, helping them reach their goal to supply 3,800 needy families in Bergen and Passaic counties with Thanksgiving dinner. They were running short for all of the families who applied, and director Patricia Espy received a late call on Thursday from the anonymous donor [...]
Archive for November, 2010
1,000 Turkeys Donated to N. Jersey CFA. That’s A Lot Of Freakin Turkeys!
Aired November 19th, 2010 on Holidays.1 CommentTonight at 7:00PM begins an exiting new series of events at City Tap House called the “Pop-Up Brewery” program, featuring microbreweries on draught in its private beer lounge. The first Pop-Up Brewery will be Sixpoint Craft Ales from Brooklyn, NY, who will take over 10 taps tonight through to Sunday, November 21. Click here to [...]
The Turducken Of Desserts – What We Like To Call “The Pumppel Experience”
Aired November 18th, 2010 on Bakery, Food Porn and Sweets.0 CommentsADVERTISEMENT
Last Days For Some Fall Farmers’ Markets
Aired November 17th, 2010 on Farming, Phoodies and Seasonal.0 CommentsDusk falls upon many outdoor farmers’ markets this week. We are determined to get the last of their fall bounty before Thanksgiving! Today was the last day for the Fountain Farmer’s Market on Tasker Street, East Passyunk Ave, at 11th. There might be a few stragglers there next Wednesday, but the Amish have packed it [...]
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Capogiro Keeps Autumnal Sensations Coming
Aired November 17th, 2010 on Locavore, Seasonal and Sweets.2 CommentsWe mentioned Capogiro’s fall flavors before, but let us remind you that their ingredients are locally sourced: the milk, the eggs, the fruit, pretty much all of it! Their milk comes from grass-fed, hormone free cows, yay! And the gelato is made fresh every morning! They’ve got some kick-ass flavors now too, as their flavor [...]
After the Philly Food Tour on Friday, we headed straight back to the Fair Food Stand to pick up some of our own produce. Now, those of you who love pears know that at any normal grocery store its always a gamble. They might be soft and look really luscious and ripe, but as soon [...]
Spend An Afternoon With Philly Homegrown Food Tours!
Aired November 16th, 2010 on Cheese, Chefs, Farming, In Season, Locavore and restaurants.0 CommentsPhilly Homegrown has teamed up with City Food Tours, and they’re hosting a series of special Philly Homegrown Tours, for only three Saturdays. The tour is focused on sharing a taste of local food, that is produced within about a 100-mile radius, and in a sustainable way. The tours are $35 and happening on November [...]
Greensgrow Provides Kitchen Space For Community
Aired November 13th, 2010 on Classes, Events, Farming and Seasonal.0 CommentsLast week, Greensgrow Farms hosted a Fermentation Workshop in a newly certified commercial kitchen. The kitchen, located inside St. Michael’s Church on East Cumberland Street, was completed for Greensgrow workshops, culinary classes for teenagers and to support local business owners looking for kitchen space! Go Greensgrow Go! The space is already very popular. Three business [...]
