We recently chatted with Elizabeth Comiskey, former Phoenixville Farmer’s Market Manager and current outreach coordinator for the Farmers’ Market Coalition. “We had two turkey providers in the market and basically it gave customers the chance to buy their turkey locally, learn how its’ raised and get turkeys that are free-range and not injected with hormones or antibiotics,” said Comiskey.
“It gives them an opportunity to know and make a connection with their farmer. They can support their local farmer and economy when it comes to shopping for Thanksgiving and the holidays. It has a really big impact on the whole community.” Show your farmers gratitude by buying locally for your thanksgiving feast.
Country Butcher
145 S. Walnut Street, Kennett Square
Country Butcher’s Old World European market won The Daily Local’s “Readers’ Choice” Award in 2010 and is a one-stop shop for all of your Thanksgiving needs. Their robust cheese shop has over 100 artisan cheeses and accompaniments. The market is stocked with specialty oils, vinegars, olive oils, dips, sauces and much more to dress up any dish. Their meats have been praised as the very best tasting and best quality and their bakery offers a cornucopia of treats- donuts, pies, specialty cakes, pastries, cookies and much more.
Country Butcher offers the best of both worlds: choose an all-natural Lancaster turkey for $3.99 (raw) or $5.99 (cooked) a pound or purchase an entire Thanksgiving feast. Their Thanksgiving feast comes with a pre-cooked, all-natural, Lancaster turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce and a choice of a pie (apple, pumpkin, cherry and apple cranberry). The small Thanksgiving feast feeds 12 to 14 family members for $159 and the larger feast feeds 18-20 people for $199. Orders need to be placed by November 19th and can be placed in store or by calling Connor at 610-444-5980.
Frecon Farms
501 South Reading Ave, Boyertown
For the past four years, Frecon Farms has completely sold out of the “best darn turkey you’ve ever had” from Down the Lane Farms. Their pasture raised birds are $3.59 a pound and available in small (10-14 lb), medium (14-17 lb.), large (17-22 lb.) and x-large (22-25 lb.) sizes. These turkeys are the epitome of freshness, they are dressed on November 21 and ready for pick up November 22 or 23. Secure your bird with a $10 deposit by visiting their market or calling 610-367-6200.
The Marketplace is chock full of chutneys, fresh produce, dressings, marinades, fresh pressed cider, breads, cheeses, and more for your family’s feast. Frecon Farms is one of few mills on the East Coast to sell their own hard cider. Their marketplace is also stocked with a wide variety of reds and whites. The Market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kimberton Whole Foods
All of the KWF locations will be selling turkeys that are all natural, free range, anti-biotic and hormone free and fed an all-vegetable diet from three local family farms. Eberly organic, whole turkeys are available ranging from 12 to 28 pounds. Bell & Evans’ 10 to 20 pound organic whole turkeys and Koch’s Natural Turkey breasts are also available for purchase, as well.
Turkeys can be picked up starting November 21st at all of the Kimberton Whole Foods locations–Kimberton, Douglassville, Downingtown and Ottsville. Orders can be placed by calling, or going in and seeing the manager of the location where you will pick up your turkey.
Stop by any of the stores to finish out your Thanksgiving feast with locally -sourced, organic produce, breads, cheeses, dairy, humanly-raised meats and more.
Lindenhof Farm
Lindenhof Farm is an 85-acre farm in Southern Lancaster County that raises all-natural, grass-fed, healthy poultry, cows, lambs and hogs. Their all-natural, pasture-raised, fresh turkeys come in a variety of ways: whole in small, medium and large; as a turkey pie, ground, as drumsticks, wings, thighs, breast and boneless/skinless breast. Orders can be placed here and whole turkeys require a $20 deposit.
Thanksgiving orders can be picked up from the West Chester Growers’ Market on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corners of Chestnut and Church Streets. While you are there you can pick up heavenly breads from Big Sky Bread Co., a bottle or two from Stargazers Vineyard or choose from a selection of flowers, cheeses, eggs, produce or a gaggle of goodies.
Fresh turkeys can also be picked up at the East Goshen Farmer’s Market at East Goshen Park on Tuesday, November 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. Red Haven Farm will be taking pre-orders for their all-natural, grass fed lamb, beef and poultry. Orders can be placed by calling 267-918-8675 or emailing [email protected]. Dress up your dessert table with a fresh batch ofMy House Cookies, a bakers dozen of Dia Doce Cupcakes, a frozen treat from Mompops or treats from John & Kiras Chocolates. Wild Flour Bakery will be taking pre-orders for their drunken apple pie, bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin eclairs, rolls and breads. Orders need to be placed by the 17th and can be done by calling 215-624-3300 or emailing [email protected].
The Longview Center for Agriculture
3215 Stump Hall Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
The Longview Market has everything you need to wow your family this Thanksgiving. Tickle your guests fancy with a decadent cheese platter (can be made up for 2-40 guests) accompanied by nuts, honey, bread, crackers and jams. Lancaster Farm Fresh Organic Turkeys are available in three sizes, small (10-14 lbs), medium (14-18 lbs), and large (18-22 lbs) for $4.50 a lb. Koch’s Turkey, a family farm based in Tamaqua, offers many varieties and sizes to gobble up: free range, broad breasted white turkey; free range, turkey breast; and free range, smoked turkey breast. All turkey orders require a $20 deposit.
The Longview Market even has the trimmings that can be ordered online or in-person: french table or honey oat rolls, “ready to cook” yams, house made stuffing and organic seasonal produce. For a feast of desserts, they have teamed up with My House Cookies and will be offering a plethora of pies–apple cranberry, pecan pie, coconut custard pie–as well as cooking platters by the pound. Orders should be placed by November 14th and can be placed online, in person or on their designated turkey line at 610-584-8206.
LOST Gourmet
940 E. Boot Rd., West Chester
LOST Gourmet infuses local, organic, sustainable ingredients with traditional cooking techniques and global flair. Warm up your guests souls with a bowl of Chef Olga’s Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup, a velvety smooth sweet and savory soup. The Maple Brined Organic Free Roaming Turkey is available as turkey breast or seasoned, trussed and stuffed with herbs and citrus slices (with cooking instructions as well).These succulent birds come in three sizes: small (10-12 pounds, feeds 6-8 people, $135), medium (15-18 pounds, feeds 10-12 people, $151) and large (19-22 pounds, feeds 12-14 people, $171).
LOST Gourmet offers sides that go beyond your standard potatoes: spinach and quinoa gratin, baby bellas and pearl onions with Madeira cream sauce, creamed kale with caramelized onions, sweet potato souffle with crunchy pecan topping and whipped Yukon Gold garlic potatoes. Sweeten up your biscuits with Maple Pecan Compound Butter and round out your meal with a fall favorite with a twist-Apple Rosemary Crisp. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 11 and can be done online.
Phoenxville’s Farmer’s Market
All your Thanksgiving needs can be found at the farmer’s market: apples, cider, local cheeses, sweet potatoes, potatoes, artisan chocolates, bread for stuffing, produce and even locally milled flour. Mountain View Poultry Farm’s pasture-raised, turkeys are $4.99 a pound and range from 13 to 30 pounds. Turkey thighs and breasts will be available at the market on Saturday, November 19. Five pound ducks will also be available this year and can be pre-ordered at the November 12th market. Orders need to be placed by November 17, by calling Barb at 484-797-7829 or emailing [email protected].
On Wednesday, November 23, the market will have a special market for pre-ordered sweets from 1 to 2pm from Dolly’s Dish, Iced By Betsy and Saint Bakery. Dolly’s Dish has made a comeback in Phoenixville and will be taking orders for her beloved sweet potato pie. She can be reached at [email protected] or 610-933-7517. Your guests will go wild for Iced By Betsy’s Thanksgiving cupcakes: All-American Apple, Pumpkin Spice, Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Pecan Pie. Order two or more dozens by Sunday, November 13 and pay only $22 per dozen. Saint Peter’s Bakery is offering quite the harvest of pies, tarts, cakes, cookies, quick breads, scones, and croissants for your dinner table. Place your order by calling 610-469-7501
or emailing [email protected].
